So these 50 round innovative loading trays are a go...now what case head diameters to make?

[tykempster]

I posted here a while back regarding some new style loading trays I came up with...open sided design, interchangeable tops, all machined and lasered real nicely:

It was undecided whether the next step would be 50 or 55 round trays, but that has been decided...had an avid reloader request (60) 50 round trays in various sizes, so he decided for us. These will be pretty neat, accepting both 50 round tops and you can put (2) 25 round tops on the base as well, say if you wanted to load some 338 Lapua and 300 Win Mag at once. Here's a top...they are pristine:

The next question, is what case head diameters? Of course, 223, 308, Magnum, Lapua Magnum, but then there's a few less common ones, like the 284, WSM, etc. I'm looking for input here, and also if you guys would potentially be interested in a group preorder at a discounted price. These will probably be $60, preorders a bit less.

Thanks for any feedback!

 

[onelastshot]

Nice work! For me personally, I'd use 22-250, 7mm and 270WSM.

 

[tykempster]

Any interest in a 220 Russian diameter? This would obviously be for the BR crowd almost exclusively

 

[brassman]

I would be interested in PPC and 223. John

 

[tykempster]

These are starting tomorrow in the following sizes:

223, PPC, 308, 284 Win, Magnum, SAUM/WSM, Lapua Mag, Cheytac

 

[Eddie Harren]

Don't forget 50 BMG and 20MM Cannon.

 

[IdahoSharpshooter]

Order up: two fifty rounders for the 284

 

[Tommie]

Those are gorgeous. What's the advantage over traditional blocks?

 

[tykempster]

Open sides means no getting powder stuck down in the holes. They're admittedly a pride thing over plastic trays. At a comparable cost to nice billet trays (and cheaper than many) you get a modular design where different tops will be available that can bolt on one bottom. And then you still have the open sided advantage!

 

[ireload2]

You could add a plastic overlay page with bushings to reduce a large hole down to any size.
Then you only need one size metal component and multiple overlays to accommodate any size cartridge.
Ten different metal sizes would get pricey

 

[Fast14riot]

Don't forget .420" bolt face, but I guess PPC could work for it as well.

 

[Shaggy357]

My ego is just fine with the few plastic trays and the few wood trays I have. However, all of my brass does not fit fine. I would be interested in a tray that would hold the WSSM or WSM case, and also one that would hold the rimmed 45/70.

 

[tykempster]

My ego is just fine with the few plastic trays and the few wood trays I have. However, all of my brass does not fit fine. I would be interested in a tray that would hold the WSSM or WSM case, and also one that would hold the rimmed 45/70.

My worry with a 45-70 is that big ole rim is still going to make things sloppy when the case is in the tray. However if it's what people want it's not a problem!

 

[Shaggy357]

My worry with a 45-70 is that big ole rim is still going to make things sloppy when the case is in the tray. However if it's what people want it's not a problem!

If you make a rebate in the lower tray to fit the rim to keep it from sliding, and have the upper tray high enough to prevent the topple effect, they should be good to go....even if only 25 rounds.