Big Blue!

[zfields]

I am surprised no big blue haters showed up.......LoL

Its because we are 100% secure with our lil red presses. We dont need to make up for anything

[Oceanbob]

I can't tell you much now...

Bob, I'm going to try 800x after I finish up my WSF. What can you tell me about your experiences with 800x? Is it clean burning? Does it leave any "flakes" ? Its a round powder like Universal...Universal would leave with flakes after every shot!!

I was reading some of Mike McNett's posts way back when he started Double-Tap..he posted some recipes using 800X...I bought some but haven't reloaded anything yet. I too, have to run my tube of Accurate #5 out. (first)

In reading about 800X on some reloading forums, people do complain is doesn't METER very well. Mainly because it's not ball, its more like snow flakes.

I did happen to find a couple of pounds of Accurate #9...which is really good stuff...so I am debating whether to move to #9 for a while before getting on the 800X... decisions, decisions...

Take care
Bob

[xbimmers]

#9 sounds pretty good......

product

Accurate No. 9 is a double-base, spherical powder that is ideal for high power loads in traditional magnums such as the 357 Mag, 41 Rem Mag and 44 Rem Mag. It is particularly well suited to the 357 Sig and 10mm Auto, providing high velocities and excellent case-fill. No. 9 can also be used with large magnums such as the 460 S&W and 500 S&W for economical target loads. Made in the USA.

[Oceanbob]

#9 sounds pretty good......

product

Accurate No. 9 is a double-base, spherical powder that is ideal for high power loads in traditional magnums such as the 357 Mag, 41 Rem Mag and 44 Rem Mag. It is particularly well suited to the 357 Sig and 10mm

Yes...as one example:

Using a 155 Grain JHP (XTP) Hornady

15.9 grains (fills the case within 3/8 of an inch, just enough room to seat the bullet; no double charge possible)

15.9 pushes the 155'er at 1414 FPS and the pressure is only 32,700 PSI. Way below the SAAMI max of 37,500 PSI..!..very safe load that ZIPs along.

1400 FPS is a good speed for a 155 grain hollow point.

[jwest]

Where is the Big Blue fan thread.....I feel like gloating...!!!!!!

Here is my set up.....a bit messy at the time.....

I load...10mm, .40, and 9mm on this bad boy......

Hey xbimmers, Gloat all you want!

GO BIG BLUE!

[jwest]

Unique Tech 2x hopper.
Thrust bearing mod.
1200 Trimmer
Toolheads for all calibers.
800 Rounds an hour of Awesomeness.

Hey joelogic,

Is that a natural gas powered 550?

And, a super-charger powder scoop - wow! I've wondered if powder weight on top of the powder charge affects how dispensing goes when the tube is full vs. half-full vs. quarter full. Since you are probably the best person to ask - do you get even metering when your super-charger is full vs. when it gets close to empty? Just wondering.

Also - says .223 - does your case feeder work with .223? Maybe this is a 650?

Wow, impressive,
John

[Oceanbob]

Yep

It's a 650.

[OliveCookieMonsta]

Enjoying your pics... I'm patiently tapping my toes today waiting for fed ex to arrive with mine from Brain.

[chim-chim7]

Hey joelogic,

Is that a natural gas powered 550?

And, a super-charger powder scoop - wow! I've wondered if powder weight on top of the powder charge affects how dispensing goes when the tube is full vs. half-full vs. quarter full. Since you are probably the best person to ask - do you get even metering when your super-charger is full vs. when it gets close to empty? Just wondering.

Also - says .223 - does your case feeder work with .223? Maybe this is a 650?

Wow, impressive,
John

He has a baffle in there. No change when full to empty.

[joelogic]

Yup, gas meter.
yup, 650.
yup, baffle. Consistant charge full to empty.

[xbimmers]

Do you smoke when you reload too??? J/K =)

Yup, gas meter.
yup, 650.
yup, baffle. Consistant charge full to empty.

[bumpo628]

Do you smoke when you reload too??? J/K =)

You can see an ashtray right on top of the meter.

[TERRYGER]

Unique Tech 2x hopper.

Toolheads for all calibers.
800 Rounds an hour of Awesomeness.

3 hours = 2400 rounds

i would assume the rest of your time is spent trying to weran enough to feed that thing

[xbimmers]

Just installed the bullet tray on my 550...

Also, got sick of the tiny plastic Lyman primer tray.........ordered a Dillon primer tray...

Just got the Dillon primer tray.....now that's a primer tray!

[xbimmers]

Just consider the Blue Beast a pet.....you've got to feed it everyone once in a while to keep it happy!

3 hours = 2400 rounds

i would assume the rest of your time is spent trying to weran enough to feed that thing