Simple reloading tools that work

[centerlineseal]

1st off being aluminum / pot metal, no static charge forms and the powder kernel's go right down the funnel into the case with no hang up.

Also the funnel comes with interchangeable case neck dimension inserts so you get no powder loss outside the case neck.

And who makes these?

Thanks

 

[garandman]

And who makes these?

Thanks

Lyman.

 

[centerlineseal]

Lyman.

10-Q

 

[garandman]

10-Q

No, Lyman makes it.

 

[Forum Boss]

RCBS APS Strip Hand Priming tool. Using factory-filled, color-coded 25-primer strips.



During load dev, I can prime a 4-5 cases with one type of primer, then switch to a different primer type in a different color strip. The change-over takes less than 10 seconds.

I think some of the more sophisticated primer tools, such as the superb PMA ball bearing drive primer seater have better feel, and of course better depth adjustment. Link: https://www.pmatool.com/pma-ball-bearing-drive-priming-tool-308-br-family-1/

However, the convenience of the RCBS is a big plus, I don't have to wear gloves to handle individual primers, and there are no trays to mess with. With the RCBS tool, my 5-shot ES was around 11-12 FPS, and accuracy was just as good as with the individual priming tool, shooting a 105 grainer in a 6BR with Varget. With a PPC and faster powders perhaps the individual priming tool could make a difference.

Unfortunately this tool is out-of-production. But I will never sell my APS tool, and I have 10 years worth of APS primers in strips. I use CCI 450s for my 6BR, but here are some others. Note the color coding.

 

[PhilC]

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Stamped: Made for RCBS by L.E. Wilson
Been with me from day one. Still works just fine.

Mine too.

 

[centerlineseal]

No, Lyman makes it.

10-Q means "Thank You"! If its minus 6, you've been insulted!

 

[bozo699]

I’m very new to the fx120 with the V3. So far I think it will be a Major time saver , it’s like switching from an old 8n to a 4wd hydro tractor.

I just traded my Mules for a 8n!…. I’m farming in tall cotton now!…

 

[Bluetick Lab]

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Stamped: Made for RCBS by L.E. Wilson
Been with me from day one. Still works just fine.

Love mine. Suffered along with the Lee POS without knowing how bad off I was. Picked up one like yours with a bunch of other stuff at an estate sale earlier this year. It's the nuts, almost effortless. There was a Lyman M5 beam scale among the items I got as well. I'm no Luddite, but for some reason watching the pointer move up as I trickle the powder is so much more enjoyable than watching a digital readout.

 

[JimSC]

Had to laugh at some of the comments on the integrated autodispenser thread where people were commenting on the powder cup. I rescued a measuring cup from the laundry room trash can that came with a box of laundry detergent. I throw on the RCBS, transfer to the cup and have a kitchen funnel on top of the A&D. Then I pinch a couple of kernels out or add a couple of kernels from a glass bowl to get exact weight. I can dispense and weigh 1.5 rounds per minute on average

 

[Retired Grunt]

Had to laugh at some of the comments on the integrated autodispenser thread where people were commenting on the powder cup. I rescued a measuring cup from the laundry room trash can that came with a box of laundry detergent. I throw on the RCBS, transfer to the cup and have a kitchen funnel on top of the A&D. Then I pinch a couple of kernels out or add a couple of kernels from a glass bowl to get exact weight. I can dispense and weigh 1.5 rounds per minute on average

My wife traded me a OUI Yogurt glass jar/cup for old Berger box. Works better than those little aluminum pans to dispense powder in to.

 

[JimSC]

My wife traded me a OUI Yogurt glass jar/cup for old Berger box. Works better that those little aluminum pans to dispense powder in to.

I use a small glass bowl which is meant for baking custards in. Perfect. Over years of doing this I can pinch a single kernel of Varget out between thumb and forefinger. Ball and flake is a bit trickier but I can get to exact weight on the A&D in about 30 - 45 seconds on average. This morning the RCBS was in a good mood and hitting close on every load and I did 30 rounds in 20 minutes using 8208

 

[divingin]

Yep, I have a high dollar A&D electronic scale but keep my good-ole beam scale on hand. It never let me down but I fell victim to the "faster" thing.

Beam scale is on a list of things I would like to get. I have a Highland/Adam 123 scale, but in the recent California wildfire -inspired power shutdowns, found the need for an off-the-grid method of reloading. I like the ease of reading an electronic scale, but having no power makes it kind of worthless. (Yeah, I know I can use a battery to power it. Haven't gotten there, either.)

 

[slm9s]

RCBS scale pan with built in funnel. Works for 22-50bmg. One less step...

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