endeavor to persevere - an inaugural 5k run for var targ ** FINALLY CROSSED THE FINISH LINE**
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TheCZKid
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Rather than use a hack saw, invest in a mini chop-saw from Harbor Freight, and get a jig made for 17 Fireball (replaces the clamp) off Ebay, to cut all those suckers. Then use a trimmer of your choice from there, etc.
It's worth it, save you from getting carpel tunnel in your hands, at least helps.
It's worth it, save you from getting carpel tunnel in your hands, at least helps.
The hacksaw mention was in jest.I am on my third HF mini chop saw. I cobbled my own jig together that has worked perfect for my needs and will handle any 223 or fireball case including 300whisper or blackout.
After cutting the brass will be neck turned on a Fclass autodod, trimmed on a Giraud, annealed on a Giraud.
Rick in Oregon
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Well then, it appears you won't be bored come winter!
Looks good, nice setup.
Looks good, nice setup.
That's one hell of a big job.
Even if I had all the time in the world I would not want to do it.
Hope you have a 8.5" or 8" barrel twist for the 55 gr Berger.
With a 26" barrel,.. 2.03" coal 55, gr Berger and Win-748 you should be able to reach 3,200 fps !!
Those 55's at that speed, you can (Zero them) sight it in 2.5" high at 100 yards, which would make the highest trajectory of 3" at 150 yards and then down to -2.7" at 300 yards.
If you Zero it at 100 yards, the bullets drops 10" at 300 yards.
Even if I had all the time in the world I would not want to do it.
Hope you have a 8.5" or 8" barrel twist for the 55 gr Berger.
With a 26" barrel,.. 2.03" coal 55, gr Berger and Win-748 you should be able to reach 3,200 fps !!
Those 55's at that speed, you can (Zero them) sight it in 2.5" high at 100 yards, which would make the highest trajectory of 3" at 150 yards and then down to -2.7" at 300 yards.
If you Zero it at 100 yards, the bullets drops 10" at 300 yards.
nakneker,
Build one! Excellent and fun little round, and I know where you can get some brass if you need some.
Rick in Oregon,
I sure hope this run doesn't take me into winter. Hopefully if I keep focused I can finish these this month. Last batch is about gone.
Build one! Excellent and fun little round, and I know where you can get some brass if you need some.
Rick in Oregon,
I sure hope this run doesn't take me into winter. Hopefully if I keep focused I can finish these this month. Last batch is about gone.
RegionRat
Gold $$ Contributor
Just wondering out loud for a minute...
Have you ever seen one of those Dillon set ups where they run 223 into 300 BO just using their trim die/trimmer?
It seems like there is roughly the same torture for the trimmer to eat these as there would be to cut 300BO, but I could be wrong. On the other hand, if that would work... imagine just dumping brass into the hopper and running a motorized drive?
Have you ever seen one of those Dillon set ups where they run 223 into 300 BO just using their trim die/trimmer?
It seems like there is roughly the same torture for the trimmer to eat these as there would be to cut 300BO, but I could be wrong. On the other hand, if that would work... imagine just dumping brass into the hopper and running a motorized drive?
[U]RegionRat[/U]
I have about 300 left to hack off. Other than the 100+ degree heat on my porch where I am set up to chop, it really is not that bad a chore. I have several presses set up for each sizing and comparator checking that work fine for me.
A Dillon would be nice, but cannot justify the expense. Also taking the necks to 20 cal. is a whole lot different than 30 cal. neck of the blackout.
This is a hobby for me not a business.
I have about 300 left to hack off. Other than the 100+ degree heat on my porch where I am set up to chop, it really is not that bad a chore. I have several presses set up for each sizing and comparator checking that work fine for me.
A Dillon would be nice, but cannot justify the expense. Also taking the necks to 20 cal. is a whole lot different than 30 cal. neck of the blackout.
This is a hobby for me not a business.
RegionRat
Gold $$ Contributor
snert, ^^^
If you would like never fired nor crimped brass all same year headstamp:
https://forum.accurateshooter.com/t...ew-lake-city-new-price.4093313/#post-38714158
5k Will be ready soon. If you are in a big hurry, I could have 500 ready to go in a few days, but would rather have the whole 5k finished together.
If you would like never fired nor crimped brass all same year headstamp:
https://forum.accurateshooter.com/t...ew-lake-city-new-price.4093313/#post-38714158
5k Will be ready soon. If you are in a big hurry, I could have 500 ready to go in a few days, but would rather have the whole 5k finished together.
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