Bigger than any order I've made in a long time.
I've always gotten a bigger kick out of keeping it skinny on the bench and seeing how much I could do with how little. Recently, it just about killed me to buy primer pocket uniformers because now I have another two itty, bitty tools to keep track of and another step to complicate matters. Probably should have replaced the brass.
The caliber choice is a versatile one, especially when you throw cast into the mix. I know - more tools.
my first "big" Midway order...don't laugh!
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mr surveyor wrote:Adam,
You probably already have some or all of these things on hand, but I'll still mention a few ....
Kinetic Bullet Puller - check!
Caliper - check!
Electronic Scale (my preference accompanied by Lee dippers) - check!
Chamfer/Deburr tool (for the brass) - check!
.... and unlimited number of other "must have" gadgets. - check, check!
Again, I don't know whether or not you've considered it, but since you're going the Breech Lock direction you really need a Breech Lock bushing for every single die, already installed and set. That reduces the time needed for die changes to just a few seconds and almost eliminates the normal die adjustment needs in most cases. - that's something I was thinking about - I will see how things go, appreciate the tip!
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UPDATE: 11.1.2019
The Midway box of goodness was waiting patiently for me on the doorstep yesterday afternoon. It was a pleasant surprise to discover, after a particularly trying day at work.
Managing a 5-year old with pronounced autism in a general education kindergarten classroom is a full-contact, all hands on deck sport! Phew. Yeah, I am a DI this year on "special assignment" in kindergarten. I am having fun though - it's been about 17 years since I taught in the Kinder age.
Back to the Midway shopping spree - LOL
So, this weekend if I am very lucky I may find time to assemble my press and try out the dies on a pile of .357 cases I've been meaning to finish. Going to get those pistol/carbine rounds done up before I get around to my .35 Rem cases. I've put off my oil change and tire rotation a week, so that is my only juggle I believe. Anyways I wanted to talk about something other than my special needs high maintenance student for a change - he is a daily challenge and it's been about 45 school days of adventure thus far, not that I'm counting the days or anything!
be well
Adam
The Midway box of goodness was waiting patiently for me on the doorstep yesterday afternoon. It was a pleasant surprise to discover, after a particularly trying day at work.
Managing a 5-year old with pronounced autism in a general education kindergarten classroom is a full-contact, all hands on deck sport! Phew. Yeah, I am a DI this year on "special assignment" in kindergarten. I am having fun though - it's been about 17 years since I taught in the Kinder age.
Back to the Midway shopping spree - LOL
So, this weekend if I am very lucky I may find time to assemble my press and try out the dies on a pile of .357 cases I've been meaning to finish. Going to get those pistol/carbine rounds done up before I get around to my .35 Rem cases. I've put off my oil change and tire rotation a week, so that is my only juggle I believe. Anyways I wanted to talk about something other than my special needs high maintenance student for a change - he is a daily challenge and it's been about 45 school days of adventure thus far, not that I'm counting the days or anything!
be well
Adam
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Press on Adam
Make smoke,
Make smoke,
Curt.......makin' smoke and raising my carbon foot print one cartridge at a time
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