Pickup Tube Kaboom Avoidance - Prototype

[uscbigdawg]

Well over 100k rounds loaded on 3 different Dillon presses and no issues. I don't think that it's luck any longer. Press is bolted to the bench. Bench is on the concrete floor in the garage. I suppose I'm grounded as I'm generally wearing flip flops while reloading.

I'm not saying it's not a potential problem, but haven't heard it in over 3 decades of reloading and shooting.

Rich

[rsrocket1]

I'm not saying it's not a potential problem, but haven't heard it in over 3 decades of reloading and shooting.

Rich

Do a Google search. It seems like it's a little more common than we all think.

I cited a couple of other threads in post #82 of his initial topic.

[wash]

Thinking about this, you might get a lot of safety by just slitting one wall of the inner tube. That will allow the gas to escape faster and might avoid igniting more primers.

The difficulty is that the interior has to be smooth enough to feed primers and a long slit will weaken the tube a lot (but double wall construction would solve that).

[grant22]

Like I said, we can 'what if' it to death and speculate how it should/would work.....but the definitive answer will be lighting this f-er off.

I'll keep you posted.

[Justintoxicated]

Why don't they just make the tubes out of anti ESD plastic?

[uscbigdawg]

Do a Google search. It seems like it's a little more common than we all think.

I cited a couple of other threads in post #82 of his initial topic.

Nah. No need. I've reloaded the way I have for a long time and a LOT of rounds. Respecting the components that you're handling and focusing on one thing at a time works pretty well.

Rich

[MFortie]

Why don't they just make the tubes out of anti ESD plastic?

Or wood?

[NoJoke]

Hey Grant, make a video of your testing of the prototype. I'd like to see a tube of primers going off so I can better put into perspective on what we're talking about blast wise....

[problemchild]

Plug it into the wall and see if it contains the blast. Ill shoot the video.

[NoJoke]

Another simple idea....attach a ground wire from your prototype to an aligator clip so that it can be grounded (similar to a wrist strap).

[Brian1979]

I googled it and it appears cotton speedos are required and they are best worn without a shirt while reloading. If you really want to cover your bases then a complete shave is necessary of all body hair.

Just please dont post any pictures of this though.

[Brian1979]

Nah. No need. I've reloaded the way I have for a long time and a LOT of rounds. Respecting the components that you're handling and focusing on one thing at a time works pretty well.

Rich

I think even the most experienced can learn things some times but typically this attitude is what I get to experience from those not willing to. I hope you got it all figured out and know all there is to know. No need to read any further if that is the case.

Be well

[NoJoke]

I received 2 tubes today.
One is titanium (and expensive)
One is stainless steel and compared to titanium is pennies ($5).

Question: which choice would best offer some protection should the stack go off? a .028" thick tube of titanium or a .028" thick tube of SS?

[theduece]

Idea seems sound, only potential problem I see is the set screws possibly distorting primer tube and preventing smooth movement of primers.

Completely agree with this. The aluminum tube will distort leaving you with stuck primers inside. IMHO it may not happen immediately but would think it won't take long.

I think WASH might have a good point about the enclosed tube. And yes, you should test it. The air space will help absorb the explosion, but it the outer steel tube turns into a gun barrel or rocket launcher tube, you might be shooting the unexploded primers out both ends.

Let us know how the testing goes!

I liked that idea in the other thread about the kevlar tube sock. I wonder if wrapping a tube in leather might work as well?

By reinforcing the single wall tube you are creating the opurtunity for a larger kaboom.

I received 2 tubes today.
One is titanium (and expensive)
One is stainless steel and compared to titanium is pennies ($5).

Question: which choice would best offer some protection should the stack go off? a .028" thick tube of titanium or a .028" thick tube of SS?

[theduece]

Stoopid iPod.

IMHO the best option is making sure you are grounded at all times. My press is grounded through the casefeeder. But after this I am going to run an additional ground to the
press itself.

You are thinking correctly by trying to divert explosive forces rather than contain them.