Plecotus Posted June 14, 2019 Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 Can anyone recommend a lading tray/block that will actually take this cartridge case? I have a couple here which were all advertised as being up to the job but all were too small. Ideally, something that's available in the UK or EU. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popsbengo Posted June 14, 2019 Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 Spud has some, bloody expensive though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted June 14, 2019 Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 Block of wood , right size drill bit and 30 minutes effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ds1 Posted June 14, 2019 Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 RCBS trays work - size 1 holes. Pic of 338 Lapua. Also have posh stainless ones made by the bloke who advertises the annealing machines here, but I tend to use them for that purpose . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trucraft Posted June 14, 2019 Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 29 minutes ago, DaveT said: Block of wood , right size drill bit and 30 minutes effort. Just don't use oak or sweet chestnut. As tanin react with the brass. Discover from personal experience 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted June 14, 2019 Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 The frankford arsenal no 8 fits. Using one right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCetrizine Posted June 14, 2019 Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 If you don't find one, I could 3D print this for you. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3474706 Might be cheaper to buy one though if you can find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch-22 Posted June 14, 2019 Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 Treated myself last year to a bit of bling 😁 https://www.joferusa.com/?wpsc-product=338-lapua-mag-solid-billet-aluminum-reloading-tray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plecotus Posted June 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2019 Plenty of options there - thanks chaps. I very much appreciate all those who took the time to comment. Now I just need to make a decision!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treedave Posted June 16, 2019 Report Share Posted June 16, 2019 I’ve just got one from raptor on here. Takes a couple of weeks but is nicely made and no chance of knocking cases over once in the holder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Re-Pete Posted June 17, 2019 Report Share Posted June 17, 2019 On 6/14/2019 at 5:46 PM, DaveT said: Block of wood , right size drill bit and 30 minutes effort. Yeah, but it won't impress your mates, will it ? Not shiny and expensive looking..................someone will no doubt pipe up about "Spends 5K on a rifle and reloads using a block of wood with holes drilled in it???" Mine are made from a bit of old decking joist, pine, I think, impregnated with some arsenic compound to stop rot.😉 Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popsbengo Posted June 17, 2019 Report Share Posted June 17, 2019 2 minutes ago, Re-Pete said: Yeah, but it won't impress your mates, will it ? Not shiny and expensive looking..................someone will no doubt pipe up about "Spends 5K on a rifle and reloads using a block of wood with holes drilled in it???" Mine are made from a bit of old decking joist, pine, I think, impregnated with some arsenic compound to stop rot.😉 Pete I went the high-tech route: composite. At least that's what I think 18mm ply from Wicks is called🤣 A forstner bit cuts a nice flat bottomed hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted June 17, 2019 Report Share Posted June 17, 2019 Yep....forstner bit and a drill = custom made blocks. I added a routed fancy edge and oiled the wood....included a central tray for tools in a 100 round block with leatherette liner. Completely over the top and bling but totally functional and cost damn-all.😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob57 Posted June 17, 2019 Report Share Posted June 17, 2019 3 hours ago, Re-Pete said: Yeah, but it won't impress your mates, will it ? Not shiny and expensive looking..................someone will no doubt pipe up about "Spends 5K on a rifle and reloads using a block of wood with holes drilled in it???" Mine are made from a bit of old decking joist, pine, I think, impregnated with some arsenic compound to stop rot.😉 Pete The last time i bought Santos rosewood it was over £400 per cubic foot,loading blocks made from that would impress your mates😀, and better looking than any bit of stainless or plastic😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kipper Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 I got one 3d printed.. can forward details of still needed... was £13 posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plecotus Posted August 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 I'm all sorted now but many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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