LesP

If there's going to be a Dads' Army, bags being Sgt Wilson!  "Oh I say my good chap, would you mind awfully stop pointing your gun at me as someone might get hurt."

1 hour ago, Big Al said:

Thanks Vince, hope your keeping well.

After reading Al's response,  it provided an excellent overview and answered questions that I was unsure about the tuner/muzzle brake I have.  The main one being  do you tune or have you tuned during a competition.  After Al's answer (via SMS)   'the penny dropped'!  

Cheers Al

As I have a bespoke tuner fitted to my heavy gun it was very  enlightening to hear the comments of serious testing as mentioned in the podcast as opposed to reading other shooters views on websites like 6BR regarding how tuners work etc.

I know that you need to find the most accurate charge weight first and cartridge overall length etc. Then moving the tuner to fine tune which might improve group sizes (or not) and their positioning, but I think that in the real world there are other influences (wind strength being the main one for me) to give me confidence to say my tuner has made it more accurate.

As I do not have the laboratory facilities to prove it conclusively works and need my money for other things (women, holidays etc) than bullets, powder etc it can stay on the barrel and locked in one position unless I decide to do a non analytical test for a bit of fun in a tunnel range.

After all it's just a hobby really!

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Further to Catch-22s suggestion I ordered the item in the photo.

It arrived yesterday from the States  and have bolted it to a table I wasn't using much.

Works a treat and very pleased with it.

SOLD

Hi Gareth,  bank transfer preferred.

PM me and I will give you my bank details.  As for delivery I am sure we can sort it out ok.

Hope you're fit and well.

Les

Second hand portable press for sale. Not used anymore. 

Mainly used to full length resize my .284 Win and could probably resize larger cases.

Spare turret top as well.

See photo with a .284 Win case.

£100 plus postage.

SOLD

Harrell Precision portable reloading press 7/8 x 14 (see photo).

Suitable for 6BR size cases or similar.

£60

Can bring to Diggle or postage at cost. Drop me a pm if interested.

Thanks

Based upon Catch-22s suggestion of a wooden portable frame, I was viewing a video from the USA and noticed that he was using a steel framed mounting and this could be the way forward.  So thanks Catch-22 

13 hours ago, Catch-22 said:

A few years ago, I copied these plans for use with my RCBS Rockchucker Supreme single stage press. It’s basically replicating the old Wamadet presses of old.

https://precisionrifleblog.com/2012/11/12/portable-reloading-press-plans/

Easy to make, I used 18mm sheet ply and it is rock solid and portable - does weigh a tonne though. I’ve used it to f/l size .338 brass without issue. And despite being a slight rearward angle, it produces very accurate ammunition with good concentricity and low run out.

Mine was perfect for easy pack down and storage after a reloading session.

Thanks for the info on the portable set up and well worth a look

16 hours ago, Dellboy said:

i needed a take down bench 

so put a legth of kitchen worktop (3x2 on the back ) in the workmate with a threaded adjustable leg at each corner .

Cheers Dellboy, it's worth a look

Can anyone recommend a solid wood bench (Brand/Manufacturer etc) to replace a cheap workmate I have my reloading press bolted to.  It is showing signs of wear and flexes quite a bit when I full length resize my cases.

Any info appreciated

Les