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  • pro-nra
    Senior Member
    • Nov 2010
    • 2270

    WTS: Custom Billet Ammo Loading Range Block/Tray

    I have a custom machined ammo loading block/tray from the latest batch. Selling the limited number of excess blocks. These are true custom blocks for my fellow CalGuns members.

    Here are the features of these custom blocks:
    1. CNC machined from a solid block of 6061 T6 aircraft aluminum. Finished block is massive at 6.65" by 3.45" and a full 1” thick weighing almost 2 lbs.
    2. Cartridge specific machined cartridge holes with chamfered mouth opening ensuring rapid brass insertion with minimal brass wiggle avoiding powder spillage.
    3. Caliber markings are engraved on both sides of the block for a nice look. Custom engraving of your choosing is also available.
    4. Relief cut machined for primer protection and safety. The primer does not contact with the bottom of the block.
    5. Smooth corners and radius edges ensure snag free while protecting other things on your bench from being scratched/dented by sharp corners.
    6. Rubber feet prevents damage and sliding on your bench. Plenty of weight on these blocks that if bumped it will not spill powder all over your bench.
    7. Smooth surface will stay clean longer and is easy to polish with metal polish should the need arise.
    8. Can be used on your loading bench or at the range or on your office desk.



    If you are using a plastic tray now and you use one of these, you will give your plastic blocks to your neighbors that always borrow stuff from you.
    I have extra blocks from a batch that I am selling off. A very limited quantity and calibers are available to fellow CalGuns members at $35 each FTF or add shipping cost to your door. Other calibers are available upon request.

    Pics of current available calibers.


    My 30-06 reloads on HXP 78 brass.


    Swiss GP11 7.5x55mm Swiss factory ammo.


    Close up of the holes showing the chamfered mouth. If you look down the bottom of the hole you can see the relief cut for primer clearance.


    Close up of side markings on .30-06, 9mm, U.S. RIFLE CAL .30 M1, .308/7.62 & .223/5.56.


    Close up of side markings on .22 LR, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, 6.5x55 Swedish & 7.5x55 Swiss.
    Last edited by pro-nra; 06-01-2012, 1:02 PM.
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    pro-nra
    Senior Member
    • Nov 2010
    • 2270

    More pics:

    Bottom of the block showing the non slip 1/2" rubber feet.


    End side of block showing snag free rounded corners.


    The cute .22 LR block. Very handy for bolt rifle shooters.


    Another shot of the .22 LR block to a .30-06.
    Last edited by pro-nra; 03-08-2012, 7:34 AM.

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    • #3
      bd457
      Senior Member
      • Oct 2005
      • 855

      I have some of these and they are hands down, THE BEST!!!!

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      • #4
        milotrain
        Veteran Member
        • Apr 2011
        • 4301

        Wow. These look great. It's very hard it is to get that kind of surface finish. You either have really nice equipment or the patience of a glacier. Either way you've got talent.
        weg: That device is obsolete now. They replaced it with wizards.
        frank: Wait a minute. There are more than one wizard? Is [are?] the wizard calibrated?

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        • #5
          pro-nra
          Senior Member
          • Nov 2010
          • 2270

          Amazingly the finish you see is straight from the CNC milling machine. It is not polished in any way shape or form.

          The secret to the nice finish you see on my blocks are using the proper equipment and very sharp cutting tool. We use HAAS VF-2 & VF-4 Vertical CNC Mills to get the job done.

          Even with modern CNC machine it takes a total of 12 cutting tools and about 20 minutes to make each block. Add that on top of the price of 6061 T6 aircraft grade aluminum and my selling price of $35 becomes a real bargain. Get yours now!

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          • #6
            more1911
            Member
            • Jan 2009
            • 120

            It looks great. It may be even better if added two holes have go/no-go gage.

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            • #7
              ZakAttackMan
              Senior Member
              • Mar 2009
              • 519

              Originally posted by more1911
              It looks great. It may be even better if added two holes have go/no-go gage.
              +1 I would love to have a go/no-go case gauge that could do 50 pieces @ one time; it would make counting finished rounds fast and accurate.

              Those trays look GREAT!!!!!!!!!!

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              • #8
                pro-nra
                Senior Member
                • Nov 2010
                • 2270

                Originally posted by more1911
                It looks great. It may be even better if added two holes have go/no-go gage.
                Are you talking about a case OAL or chamber gauge? If you are talking about a case OAL, I can easily lengthen the tray to accommodate the gauge but the problem you will run into is that there is no industry standard on the OD of a case gauge. Unlike ammo where commercial manufacturer generally follow SAAMI specification and my trays are machined to SAAMI specification, different case gauge manufacturer makes their gauge with different OD.

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                • #9
                  more1911
                  Member
                  • Jan 2009
                  • 120

                  It's a case gage that allows you to check the OD to insure that is not oversize. Dillon sells them (handgun case gage). On .40S&W, the hole size is .428" maybe you could make all holes to .427-.428. That makes it a functional tray.

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                  • #10
                    ZakAttackMan
                    Senior Member
                    • Mar 2009
                    • 519

                    I was thinking about something like this @ 4:00 - 4:33

                    It looks like a reloading tray is used to put all the cases in a case gauge that does 50 at a time.

                    If you could make one of those I would be interested in buying one for every caliber that I shoot.



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                    • #11
                      dan12580
                      Senior Member
                      • Feb 2009
                      • 1241

                      i had some of these made by a guy a couple years ago and i had him put holes out at the corners so i could run some twine through to make a carry handle. i use the 50 bmg with an ammo can and lift the whole tray out.
                      Iam a good shot. At least i think i would be. Iam a good free throw shooter.

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                      • #12
                        pro-nra
                        Senior Member
                        • Nov 2010
                        • 2270

                        Originally posted by ZakAttackMan
                        I was thinking about something like this @ 4:00 - 4:33

                        It looks like a reloading tray is used to put all the cases in a case gauge that does 50 at a time.

                        If you could make one of those I would be interested in buying one for every caliber that I shoot.
                        That contraption is essentially 50 case gauges machined into one block. This can be done but will be cost prohibitive. Just think what one case gauge cost from say Wilson (about $25-$30). Now multiply that 50 times. Case gauges are precision machined to SAAMI specification. The other problem you will run into is the corresponding ammo holder will have to match up with your 50 hole case gauge.

                        This would only be viable to large ammo manufacturer and not individual reloaded. So the short answer is no I would not even venture to make something like this. Sorry about that.

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                        • #13
                          pro-nra
                          Senior Member
                          • Nov 2010
                          • 2270

                          Here is my latest offerings. A match tray perfect for matches. Bullet sorting tray to sort out your bullets for weight or length. Lastly an accessories tray to put your spent brass, gun parts or pocket change.



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                          • #14
                            NorCal916
                            CGN/CGSSA Contributor
                            CGN Contributor
                            • Jun 2010
                            • 544

                            Very nice. I'm in Sacramento as well, I'll be in touch soon!
                            I'm ready for this craziness to be over...

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                            • #15
                              cycle61
                              Member
                              • Jan 2011
                              • 377

                              Oh wow. Those are beautiful. Very nicely done.

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