Today at the Bench.....

[Flyeralan]

This is a great way of doing this! I have used this method often through the years in multiple circumstances. A little time consuming, but I always felt very confident in the results.

Out of all my 7x57 brass, the Hornady is the shortest at the shoulder. There are only 7 pieces, so I figured it would be the perfect starting point. I necked them up to 30 caliber, the started sizing them down to 7mm. After every small adjustment I checked for fit in the rifle. I finally got it to where there was some resistance closing the bolt but was not tight or hard to close. I’m hoping that after annealing and forming the false shoulder, I’ll be in business.




JTD

[Flyeralan]

Just as a point to note. Today is a good day to be at the bench in SE PA, lol. A wet sloppy day all around.

[JeffreyDeGraff]

Just as a point to note. Today is a good day to be at the bench in SE PA, lol. A wet sloppy day all around.

Those are the best bench days. What will you be working on?


JTD

[Flyeralan]

A little off the beaten path, but my bench also includes a 3d printer. I am setting up to print a component separating top for my Hornady powder drops. It is really a kind of sickness, this 3d printing thing, lol.

Those are the best bench days. What will you be working on?


JTD

[JeffreyDeGraff]

A little off the beaten path, but my bench also includes a 3d printer. I am setting up to print a component separating top for my Hornady powder drops. It is really a kind of sickness, this 3d printing thing, lol.

I look at all of the 3D printed things people making and selling on Etsy, eBay, and FB. I can see where it could be very fun. Please send pics when you are done!


JTD

[JeffreyDeGraff]

Now I just need to settle on a load to use


JTD

[Flyeralan]

I will! I have printed so many helpful things for the reloading bench, I can't begin to mention them all. I don't sell, that would take the fun out of it for me. I will print things for friends for free, but will not start charging. It is relaxing for me and I'd like to keep it that way!

[JeffreyDeGraff]

I will! I have printed so many helpful things for the reloading bench, I can't begin to mention them all. I don't sell, that would take the fun out of it for me. I will print things for friends for free, but will not start charging. It is relaxing for me and I'd like to keep it that way!

I would totally be the same way


JTD

[Flyeralan]

Here is a small sampling of some items I've printed. In addition, an air draft block for my Charge Master, my cam wire breakaway brackets for my LnL, powder identifying bands to clip on the powder drops, and a multitude of other items. The second picture is the very beginning of the Hornady component separating top for the measure. It will fit on top of the powder drop and I can dump my bullet pulling hammer right into it, the powder will go into the hopper, and I can pick the bullet out very easily. Assuming everything prints and works as I plan, lol.
Printed items.jpg
Hornady separator top.jpg

[JeffreyDeGraff]

Here is a small sampling of some items I've printed. In addition, an air draft block for my Charge Master, my cam wire breakaway brackets for my LnL, powder identifying bands to clip on the powder drops, and a multitude of other items. The second picture is the very beginning of the Hornady component separating top for the measure. It will fit on top of the powder drop and I can dump my bullet pulling hammer right into it, the powder will go into the hopper, and I can pick the bullet out very easily. Assuming everything prints and works as I plan, lol.
Printed items.jpg
Hornady separator top.jpg

Very cool stuff. I love the idea of that separator, definitely would make life easier when pulling bullets. Can’t wait to see the finished product.

One day, if I ever get around to getting a 3D printer for myself, I may send you a private message, to pick your brain a little.


JTD