Loaded some precision .308 today.

[NF1E]

Loaded 200 rnds of precision .308. 150 gn fb over 43.5 gn of Varget in MEN berdan cases separated in 1 gn groups with TULA primers.
400 more segregated cases to go, but that's for another day. Charging and seating at a rate of three rpm with powder being weighed to +- .02 gn. Whatta Hobby!

[Tmar]

I really like the handle on that COAX. Did you make that or order it?

[NF1E]

Came from inline fabrication.com along with loading platform light and linkage that allows easier access for finger for putting a case in place. Love the entire machine. Yes the right angle handle with roller bearings is fantastic. Have loaded a few thousand cases so far and it is a joy over the straight handle. Whatta Hobby!

[243LPR]

What do you mean by “berdan” cases?

[NF1E]

What do you mean by “berdan” cases?

I am speaking of German surplus .308 cases that require berdan primers rather than boxer type which most folks are familiar with and use. Berdan is often referred to as non-reloadable which is actually not true. Some of the best brass I have used over the last half century of my loading career has been berdan primed. Most difficult thing today is finding the proper berdan primers. Whatta Hobby

[243LPR]

Too much work. It’s hard enough trying to find regular primers.

[deaddeerwalking]

Loaded 200 rnds of precision .308. 150 gn fb over 43.5 gn of Varget in MEN berdan cases separated in 1 gn groups with TULA primers.
400 more segregated cases to go, but that's for another day. Charging and seating at a rate of three rpm with powder being weighed to +- .02 gn. Whatta Hobby!

what are you using to weigh charges within two one hundredths of a grain ??

[Rocketvapor]

+/- 0.02 grain?
Easy Peasy :)
That's +/- 4 counts with my EJ-54D2.
Is it needed? probably not.
I get about 10 to 15 fps per one tenth grain in my 22 Nosler/Nosgar.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6Hxr1ybK7A
Here's 0.2 steps (22 NOSGAR, heavier case lower charge than 22 Nosler). (right dot is a fluke :) ).



Will test 0.05 grain steps (22 Nosler, 85.5, SB 6.5) Wednesday with my Garmin.
31.75, 31.80, 31.85, 31.90, 31.95 grains. Going for a lower node than the 32+ load in the little video.

Tenth of a grain makes a big difference in smaller calibers.

Packing up for tomorrow's range trip.

[NF1E]

RCBS MatchMaster in my photo above and these does the job very well to .02 gn. Whatta Hobby!

[charlie b]

If you pay enough you can measure as precisely as you want.

[deaddeerwalking]

RCBS MatchMaster in my photo above and these does the job very well to .02 gn. Whatta Hobby!

RCBS list that as accurate to +/- .1 grain. How are you weighing to within .02 ?

[NF1E]

.1 would be in standard mode. When in match mode it says .04 but does .02 just fine with proper care. Whatta Hobby!

[Fuj']

If you pay enough you can measure as precisely as you want.

I pretty much shun the high dollar reloading gear. It's no better. I dump a charge from
a 50 year old Uniflow, then with the same age RCBS trickler. I hand trickle to a .02 gr
resolution small Peregrine scale. I also still use an early model Ohaus 10/10 for my larger
cases.

[GaCop]

I am speaking of German surplus .308 cases that require berdan primers rather than boxer type which most folks are familiar with and use. Berdan is often referred to as non-reloadable which is actually not true. Some of the best brass I have used over the last half century of my loading career has been berdan primed. Most difficult thing today is finding the proper Berdan primers. Whatta Hobby

I haven't messed with Berdan primed cases since the 70s. I used the old tool that pried out the fired primers. I can't even recall who made those tools now.

[NF1E]

I am going to guess the same tool I use. It's the RCBS Berdan de-capping tool. Works great once the user figures out how to use it and sets the pin depth correctly. Whatta Hobby!