Short Vid on my process of .223

[EL_NinO619]

Here's a short vid of how I load bulk .223/5.56. Not really a informational video as much of just showing you how I do it (and a little bragging )

Case prep on Hornady LnLAP
Station 1: Dillon sizer.
Station 3: Dillon trim die and RT1200.
Throw in tumbler for 15-20 minutes to knock of lube.

Loading on Dillon Super 1050.
Station 1: Case feeder.
Station 2: Lee universal decapper (knock our corn cob from flash hole).
Station 3: Sawgger.
Station 4: Priming
Station 5: Powder thrower
Station 6: Dillon Powder checker
Station 7: Redding competition seating die.
Station 8: Dillon crimp die.
Dillon accessory's: Low powder alarm, Low primer alarm.

[Simi-Surfer]

Do you reload much 25ACP and what it basically cost you per round?

[XDRoX]

Looks good. So did you get everything worked out today? Looks like it. I went to the Padre game or I would have been there. Maybe next weekend.

[EL_NinO619]

Looks good. So did you get everything worked out today? Looks like it. I went to the Padre game or I would have been there. Maybe next weekend.

Ya I had to use 300 grit sandpaper on the primer rod, it was rough from the mold marks and binding up. I also put a .40 in a .45 case on top of the rod. Thing fly's man. All the 55gr Hornady I got from PV, I only have 200 left

[EL_NinO619]

Do you reload much 25ACP and what it basically cost you per round?

I have the lee dies, is it cost effective or how much per round, i really don't know. The .25 I have is a 1908 colt so its a safe queen.

[Simi-Surfer]

Ok thanks, mine is a Beretta .25 does not get used that much since I can't find any ammo for it right now.

[EL_NinO619]

Ok thanks, mine is a Beretta .25 does not get used that much since I can't find any ammo for it right now.

I have 60-70 factory rounds, if you itching to pull the trigger let me know. I won't part with all put I can fill a few mags.

[Ferrum]

Nice vid and nice set up!

[Simi-Surfer]

I have 60-70 factory rounds, if you itching to pull the trigger let me know. I won't part with all put I can fill a few mags.

Thanks so much for the offer. I do have 50 rounds on hand so I think I am good until I find some more or start reloading it.

[FLIGHT762]

Just a question on your case prep. What's your reasoning to have your F/L die in the #1 station and then the trimming die & trimmer in the #2 station?

I used a Dillon RT-1200 for many years. I don't know if you're aware that the Dillon trim die sizes the case neck and depending on how you set it up in the press, the size die can bump the shoulder of the case. Do you use a case gauge when setting up the trim die? I only ask because I ruined a bunch of .222 Remington cases by not using a gauge when setting up the trim die in the press. The trim die bumped the shoulders so far back during trimming, I got case head separations on the first firing. I learned and expensive lesson.

I found after using the RT-1200, I had to run the cases through a F/L or a neck die to run an expander button back through the neck to get proper neck tension. I ran it in a single stage press.

I would think you'd be better in running your Trimmer in the #1 station and then the F/L die in the #2 station. It does make fast work of trimming and sizing when it's on a progressive press.

Because I run a single stage press for my Rifle ammunition, I sold the RT-1200 and bought a Giraud trimmer. The RT-1200 works better for the progressive press user like Dillon intended.

[EL_NinO619]

I have the sizer die in station one because many have discussed this, apparently it takes stress the trimmer. I size in station one, just letting the die touch the shell plate. The the trim die bumps the shoulder back a couple more thou. And I always use the case gauge for setup, prep and even loaded rounds. I to have learned the hard way, but not from the trim die.

[tiller]

I also use the full length die first... I size 100% in the first stage.... Second is swage and then in the 6th is we're I trim( on a 1050)


The only reason I see the trim die being a need is to hold the neck of the case being trimmed and too hold the trimmer! I do no sizing what so ever with the trim die. I know it's probably the same specs as my full length die but I trust my carbide die more...

Plus if you get some really tough brass and your sizing in the trim die, you could put too much pressure on the machine and over trim from the easier cases that didn't need so such pressure



Also question for nino. How come you don't do everything on the 1050 and use the case feeder? Did you already have the hornady before?

[EL_NinO619]

I had 2 LnL's, I used to use my ammo plant to prep on. I actually just got another LnL ammo plant I am going to use strictly to prep. Just want to keep the 1050 lean, clean and screamin out .223. Its also quicker to setup the LnL for processing than it is for the 1050. I just have to use a shim set for the RT1200 so it doesn't back out of the bushings.

[tiller]

I had 2 LnL's, I used to use my ammo plant to prep on. I actually just got another LnL ammo plant I am going to use strictly to prep. Just want to keep the 1050 lean, clean and screamin out .223. Its also quicker to setup the LnL for processing than it is for the 1050. I just have to use a shim set for the RT1200 so it doesn't back out of the bushings.

What do you mean shim set...? Does your trimmer not stay in place? Like tight to the lock nut?

[EL_NinO619]

With the LnL bushing the initial torque of the motor would back out the bushing. Hornady made shim sets for the powder measure, that is what I use to add extra clamping force so I don't have to hold the motor at start up.