Coolest reloading accessories youve seen?

[Sincerd]

Recently stumbled upon this website researching an annealer. Adjustable lockable universal billet brass tray seemed way more interesting to me. Then that got me thinking, what other cool inventions or innovations have I not seen. These threads always turn up a few items worth buying. So here's mine.

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[John Glidewell]

Funny, Wife and I were just talking about that. My favorite piece of kit on the bench is the 21st century mini lathe with everything. Easy to use. 3 way cutter is super fast. It can turn necks like a champ. 21st century has some really nice tools.

 

[MarkyMark007]

all the coolest things I have seen are the dumbest and the most expensive, but contribute exactly ZERO to my accuracy.

 

[ShtrRdy]

I would classify the loading block as a solution looking for a problem.

 

[rustyinbend]

Recently stumbled upon this website researching an annealer. Adjustable lockable universal billet brass tray seemed way more interesting to me. Then that got me thinking, what other cool inventions or innovations have I not seen. These threads always turn up a few items worth buying. So here's mine.

EP LOCKDOWN RELOADING BLOCK (patent pending) | EP INTEGRATIONS

*(READ ALL NOTES BELOW PRIOR TO PLACING ORDER)*:(patent pending) On SALE for a limited time! EP LOCKDOWN BLOCK is NOW $99.00 (was $124.00)! SHIPPED FREE LOWER 48 STATES! *Before you order, have you checked out our vortex optics selection where you can earn "EP BONUS BUCKS" that you can use on...

www.epintegrations.com

I've got one of those ... it's AWESOME ... locks down everything I reload from 300-BLK to 338-LM.

 

[Sincerd]

all the coolest things I have seen are the dumbest and the most expensive, but contribute exactly ZERO to my accuracy.

Normally that is correct But that doesn't mean they don't make the job easier.

 

[Sincerd]

To keep it on target

MATCH GRADE - Case Mouth and Neck Tension Gage 224 / 308

Match Case mouth gauge or gage for determining neck tension of 223, 5.56, 308, 30/06, etc. Match grade.

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Have also been very helpful in setting neck tension.

 

[MarkyMark007]

Normally that is correct But that doesn't mean they don't make the job easier.

yes, if they make job easier and FASTER than they are well worth it. but I think reloading gadget industry goes different way...

 

[MarkyMark007]

I've got one of those ... it's AWESOME ... locks down everything I reload from 300-BLK to 338-LM.

why you need reloading block anyway? try without it and you will see that it's a waste of time, money and space.

 

[HemiPowrd]

why you need reloading block anyway? try without it and you will see that it's a waste of time, money and space.

It locks the cases in the holder. When you're charging the cases and moving the powder funnel from case to case it won't pull the case out of the holder and spill the powder. I have one and it does work.

 

[Schütze]

why you need reloading block anyway? try without it and you will see that it's a waste of time, money and space.

Someone pissed in your milk today? Just wondering

 

[roostercogburn98]

Someone pissed in your milk today? Just wondering

Have we stooped to peeing in milk now? Used to be we just had to worry about our cheerios

 

[Schütze]

Have we stooped to peeing in milk now? Used to be we just had to worry about our cheerios

 

[buffalowinter]

it took 8 years but I finally got these reloading accessories to work.

 

[Jefe's Dope]

I prefer the stadium type reloading blocks. And for $8.50/each, I can have as many as needed for various calibers with some money for a better scale/powder dropper.

I like nice stuff and I'm happy to see people making some cool shit, but often times, simplicity it best.

 

[acudaowner]

I finally found a seat that was just the right size with just the right features I could spend hours sitting in to work with the brass , and fall asleep in minutes watching my old western movies , it reclines with vibration and it did not cost too much ( made in china) . for me it's a perfect height while pressing or sitting at our reloading bench( well my bench as I am the only one that uses it ) .

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[MarkyMark007]

It locks the cases in the holder. When you're charging the cases and moving the powder funnel from case to case it won't pull the case out of the holder and spill the powder. I have one and it does work.

try to seat a bullet in every case you charge it with a powder, without puting it in reloading block.

you will be faster and you wont need a reloading block.

 

[HemiPowrd]

try to seat a bullet in every case you charge it with a powder, without puting it in reloading block.

you will be faster and you wont need a reloading block.

Since I use an autotrickler I get a new charge every 9 seconds or so. I throw all powder charges first and then seat bullets as a separate process. My press is on the same workbench as the autotrickler so I don't want to affect the accuracy of the scale by moving the workbench while seating bullets even a small amount.

 

[CaptArab]

I'm quite fond of my CPS.

It's a work of art, but it's also far superior to everything else on the market.

 

[HemiPowrd]

I'm quite fond of my CPS.

It's a work of art, but it's also far superior to everything else on the market.

Incoming!!!

 

[Huskydriver]

I'm quite fond of my CPS.

It's a work of art, but it's also far superior to everything else on the market.

 

[MarkyMark007]

Since I use an autotrickler I get a new charge every 9 seconds or so. I throw all powder charges first and then seat bullets as a separate process. My press is on the same workbench as the autotrickler so I don't want to affect the accuracy of the scale by moving the workbench while seating bullets even a small amount.

yes, this makes sense.

 

[Oryx]

Great and simple innovation. Wouldn't be surprised to see polymer versions down the road to save some costs and satisfy the needs of someone who isn't interested in spending $100-125 on loading block .... at least that's what I'd do

 

[sirhrmechanic]

“Perfect primer seater” and @Rthur-made billet aluminum cartridge/reloading blocks!

Holland’s perfect primer seater

Holland perfect primer seater system. Gauges and all this is a great way to get the perfect seating depth for your primers and do away with sore hands from the old lee hand loader. $500 posted in Australia(this cost $650 from US including postage when I got it). This was only used for a few...

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Not sure who ever paid $650 for these things… but I got mine 10 years ago in the PX here for about $200. $$ well-spent!!!

Sirhr

 

[cas6969]

Don't know you, everyone's only supposed to load what I load. They're only supposed to do it the way I do it or they're big dumb stupid head jerk faces..

 

[elfster1234]

Scott and myself @ www.epintegrations.com designed the "lockdown reloading block" for a few reasons:
#1.) will adjust just under .223 and just over .375 cheytac , and adjust in less than 1 second... you NEVER need to hunt down the "perfect" reloading tray.. ever.... and works with rimmed casings too!
#2.) you can either "lockdown" on the casing IF YOU LIKE when dropping powder & feather off the adjustment to your own personal taste when add/removing casing when seating bullets
#3.) add the above with the aluminum weight & rubber feet = casings simply DO NOT move... super solid!
#4.) it's kinda like spending $600 on a CPS or $1k plus on a zero press = premium reloading product. once you've use it = you never want to go back to what you were doing before.
#5.) oh yeah, it's made in the USA.. in wisconsin

check it out here!

 

[Sincerd]

Scott and myself @ www.epintegrations.com designed the "lockdown reloading block" for a few reasons:
#1.) will adjust just under .223 and just over .375 cheytac , and adjust in less than 1 second... you NEVER need to hunt down the "perfect" reloading tray.. ever.... and works with rimmed casings too!
#2.) you can either "lockdown" on the casing IF YOU LIKE when dropping powder & feather off the adjustment to your own personal taste when add/removing casing when seating bullets
#3.) add the above with the aluminum weight & rubber feet = casings simply DO NOT move... super solid!
#4.) it's kinda like spending $600 on a CPS or $1k plus on a zero press = premium reloading product. once you've use it = you never want to go back to what you were doing before.
#5.) oh yeah, it's made in the USA.. in wisconsin

check it out here!

Even better your on here. Good shit.

 

[Schütze]

I prefer the stadium type reloading blocks. And for $8.50/each, I can have as many as needed for various calibers with some money for a better scale/powder dropper.

I like nice stuff and I'm happy to see people making some cool shit, but often times, simplicity it best.

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They have another really nice advantage my aluminum blocks don’t have. You are able to see the flash holes when holding a light underneath. You know, old folks like me forget a case to prime ones in a wile

 

[rustyinbend]

I'm having trouble deciding between my Henderson Powered Case Trimmer, and my AMP Press ... when I argue with myself about my coolest reloading accessory. I know ... I know ... First World Problem ... eh?

 

[bax]

Notebook. Write down what I try. Circle the formulas that work. Use the formulas in the circles. It's like magic.

Locktite. Keeps scope and base screw torque where I put it. When used with notebook, point of aim and impact stay the same.

Pencil. Use with notebook.

Practice. Use with pencil, notebook, and locktite.

Hearing protection. My wife no longer thinks that its funny when she says something to me and I say, "Whut?"

If I go to the range and forget any of the above, things don't go as well as they should.

 

[Dead Eye Dick]

To many in this thread, my contribution will seem somewhat stupid. But, 50 years ago Seeing one of these on my reloading bench, after using hand tools, was a revelation. Unbelievably fast and accurate and easy compared to my previous efforts.

 

[Rookie]

I would have to say the coolest is the Giraud case trimmer. I musta trimmed a bazillion cases on a Lyman hand crank trimmer before I got the Giraud. Fricken sweet.

 

[PatMiles]

I musta trimmed a bazillion cases...

I've told you a million times NOT to exaggerate!

 

[Dogtown]

Seating Depth Comparator

The Accuracy One Seating Depth Comparator measures bullet seating depth, ensuring consistency. Compatible with 22 to 30 caliber cartridges.

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One of the handiest tools I’ve gotten over the years. Makes it very quick to check seating depth from shoulder to ogive.

 

[Rhed]

Inlinefabs quick change base plate

Quick change press mounting system. One mount, countless uses. – Inline Fabrication

Inline fabrication quick change reloading press system swap Redding Dillon Hornady rcbs Lyman

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[Rhed]

Forgot to add.. Reddings instant indicator.

 

[secondofangle2]

 

[Baron23]

My fav accessory is my son standing at my bench and reloading for the old guy (ah…me! Lol)

 

[Molon]

Instruments used for assessing hand-loading dimensions.


Mitutoyo digital drop gauge for measuring head-space, primer seating depth etc.

Modified K&M compression gauge for measuring neck tension.

Modified Mitutoyo ball micrometer.

Mitutoyo inside micrometer.

Mitutoyo blade micrometer.

Sinclair bullet seating depth gauge.

NECO concentricity gauge.

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[Dogtown]

I feel like a barbarian now.

 

[JW74]

I would say my favorite reloading accessory is my Henderson Case Trimmer. It's fun to use and fast which is nice as trimming brass is my least favorite part of loading. The AMP Annealer is also a fantastic device!

 

[straightshooter1]

I really like the IDOD neck turning machine.

 

[Baron23]

Instruments used for assessing hand-loading dimensions.


Mitutoyo digital drop gauge for measuring head-space, primer seating depth etc.

Modified K&M compression gauge for measuring neck tension.

Modified Mitutoyo ball micrometer.

Mitutoyo inside micrometer.

Mitutoyo blade micrometer.

Sinclair bullet seating depth gauge.

NECO concentricity gauge.

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What is modified on the ball micrometer, please?

 

[Molon]

What is modified on the ball micrometer, please?

The measuring face of the spindle.

 

[Baron23]

The measuring face of the spindle.

Ah, I see...you added the chamfer, right? The stock ones are just flat at the end.

And may I please ask the reason for doing this? Too wide to fit on the neck of the case?

 

[Molon]

Ah, I see...you added the chamfer, right? The stock ones are just flat at the end.

And may I please ask the reason for doing this? Too wide to fit on the neck of the case?

I picked up mine from K&M. It's used for getting accurate case neck measurements, particularly close to the shoulder, of cases with short, narrow necks such as the 223 Remington.


https://kmshooting.com/product/mitutoyo-micrometer/

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[Baron23]

I picked up mine from K&M. It's used for getting accurate case neck measurements, particularly close to the shoulder, of cases with short, narrow necks such as the 223 Remington.


https://kmshooting.com/product/mitutoyo-micrometer/

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Got it...I like K&M, they make some nice and very useful stuff.

Cheers

 

[Herb Stoner]

Ah, I see...you added the chamfer, right? The stock ones are just flat at the end.

And may I please ask the reason for doing this? Too wide to fit on the neck of the case?

The diameter of the contact surface of a standard micrometer as much or more than the length of the case neck on many calibers. By machining it to a more pointed end allows more points on the neck to be measured precisely.