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I loaded 10 rds of 6.8 with the new nosler brass and 105 grain Cavity Back Bullets.

 

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Only 10 :hmm:

I was in a hurry and had a empty 10rd mag so i loaded 10 to top it off..

 

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Loaded some 100gr GMX for 6.8SPC AR i threw together for one of my buddys. It kinda shot decent. Had alot of vertical stringing so got to looking and sure enough the Gas Block is touching the inside of the handguard. Thats next on the list to fix.

 

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It was on the ground but not laid totally flat.
The crimp was over a thin cardboard wad. And actually I use a 45acp bullet seat die to lightly round the brass edge over the wad. I also dropped hot wax over the end as someone had suggested in the past.
I get home tonight I'll put one flat on the ground and see how it does.
I really wish I had some number 9 shot to try.

Ive loaded 38spl shot shells with spent Small and Large primers.. It was crazy what it would do to small stuff. They grouped horrible tho.

 

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LOL now there's a ideal to get rid of some of these.

They are free and feel like I have an unlimited supply.

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I used those shot shell cups and got a good Many of small primers in them with a 38spl and 44mag loads. Never checked them on paper tho. Just shot snakes with them.

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Got 50 rounds of .223 loaded so far this morning -- time to reward myself with cake, and then load some more!

55 grain, .224" diameter FMJ, mixed brass, 26.6 grains of CFE223, Winchester small rifle primer, 2.20" C.O.L.
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What yall goin to use them for? They look better than anything i load!

 

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I had to order the last parts for my fancy annealing machine. Did these with a socket in a drill and the torch laying on the reloading bench.
Did these .25-06 to test some 100gr SMKs with H4350 and they shot great out of the cheap Stevens 200..

 

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50 308s loaded with 150 gr SMK, 45gr 4166, LC brass. Goin to use these to break in my AR10.

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Finally got around to loading some more 9mm yesterday. Got 500 done and in the tumbler. Then loaded up some more 6.8s.

 

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I thought you only used dirty bullets?!?!?! 5:

These were really dirty. Shooting on the farm and chasing brass around all the dirt and you only get a few reloads before you have to tumble them to figure out what caliber they are....

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Why do your pictures look so good?
Im always in a hurry and never think to take a picture of mine

 

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In other news i bought 100 pieces of new Winchester 300WM brass and 34 pieces are junk.. And ive had such good luck with it in the past

 

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That sucks. What was wrong with them?

Split necks, folded necks, wrinkled shoulders, and some necks rolled in.
I'll have to get a pic of them next time I go in there. Contacted winchester but now just waiting on a reply

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Good luck. I've never bought "new" brass, 34% is ridiculous for a failure rate. I bought a bulk box of 2k pieces of range pick up 223's recently. Less than 10 pieces were bad. Side note, at least now I know who to save any 300 WM brass for.

Your the best! Ill trade you something for it.
Im loading for 6 300WM so i like to stock up on brass.
Next is 7.62x39 brass.

 

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Hey Jonathan I'm gonna put you some on an order I have coming for you to try. New Brass. I think I saw it available! Will have with the 2200.
Randy

Goody!!
Just let me know how much i owe you.

 

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Finally remembered to take a pic.

223
70 gr RDF
77gr TMK
73gr ELDM

Christmas colors

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Now I gotta decide whether V-MAX or Z-MAX would look cooler.

It is Christmas time after all.
Vmax and blitzking

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Test loads for the 6x6.8SPC.
58gr Vmax
85gr SGK
70gr Hornady SPFB
105gr SMK

 

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I like the blue kool-aid. One day I'll stop drinking the red Lee kool-aid and get one.

You wont be disappointed one bit in the bluekoolaid. I got 2 550s and love them. Loaded 500 rounds of 223 last night on one in about 70 minutes.

Along with taking 6.8SPC brass and turning it into 6x6.8SPC ammo. Start to finish for 50 rounds was an hour.
That is 2 passes to size necks, Anneal, trim, and load with 55gr Nosler Soft Points.

That 550 is setup for 6.8, 6x6.8, and 40 since the shell holder and primers all fit.
Other 550 i load everything from 223 to 9mm to 300WM.