Lee Loader

GasGuzzler wrote:Good call on the toughness of the powder (CFE is tiny little balls that meter very well). I find tiny granules of powder preventing the threading in of dies into the single stage at times, etc.

I find it incredible how tough a grain of powder is. I had one land in the toothed track of a caliper and the dial jammed as it ran over the BL-C(2). I forced the movement and stripped the dial's gear. Ruined the caliper and had to replace it.

I loaded a test batch of 30-30 heavy casts this morning, but the nasty storms are going to put off shooting until next week. The last week has been "re-size and trim 30-30 brass week". After 150-180 (lost count) I thought I was finished a couple of days ago, then found another stash of another 60-80. My fingers are getting tired using the LEE hand trimmer .... but it works.

jd

Got my next round of ammo for the 30-30AI ready this morning. High winds all days with heavy thunderstorms expected tonight. Switched powders, going to try H322 now.

Parts are in for my LCT so I'll take a shot at about 350 rounds of 5.56X45.

Took about two hours. Last 200 took an hour. Hope they work.

7.5x55mm Swiss 150 grain Speer BTSP (2022), 40 gr H4198, CCI LR to light it, Norma case. If April stops acting like January I'll get the range maybe later this week.

Make smoke,

Looking forward to hearing how 7.5x55 works with the 150's. I have stayed with 168 to 180's.

GasGuzzler wrote:Took about two hours. Last 200 took an hour. Hope they work.

Yikes, you didn't try them before you made your inventory run of ammo?

Not for me, for a friend.

"Trying them" is very difficult. I don't remember the last time I shot a gun but I bet it was last summer.

GasGuzzler wrote:Not for me, for a friend.

"Trying them" is very difficult. I don't remember the last time I shot a gun but I bet it was last summer.

Understand...