The CZickness XLIII prepping for winter.

[T-DOGG]

My Dillion 550 is 17 years old. I have never had a problem with it. Speaking from experience, don’t go cheap on reloading equipment. You wouldn’t put a $30 scope on one of your precision rifles would you?

I hear ya, really I do.

Here is where I left off last night, in regards to getting setup for reloading 223 and 308 for "precision".

Lee Classic 4-hole turret (base price of $149)
Redding Premium dies
Extra turrets, Powder Measure, Digital Scale, etc
$840

Dillon 550 (base price of $525)
same items as above
$1450

The Dillon setup is $610 more, but the real question is do I actually "have to" spend the extra money to slowly reload the ammo I want? I know the Dillon is good and popular, but so is that Lee Turret. Is the Dillon $610 better?


And if I'm being honest here, while I've been researching and asking tons of questions about reloading, I'm still hesitant because it's a huge investment/rabbit hole with time and money both.

 

[T-DOGG]

going to be helping a divorcing buddy move.....that's 2 this year. Now, #1 wants to get back together with his ex-wife???.....ugh

2 extended family members are going through this, well 1 for sure, the other is considering it.

 

[gmcttr]

GOOD MORNING ALL!

Got up after four hours of sleep. Why? Because I need to create billables. Why? Friends...
.
.
.
- Hey, look, this isn't a bad deal?

* No. I think I might buy it.

- Yea. Me too.

* Hey, here is a discount code.

- THANKS!!

* Hey, here is a discount code if you spend more.

- Ok. I can do that. Let me add a few things in. Thank you?

* Hey, here is a another discount code for MORE if you spend ALOT more.

- Well, I was looking at the one thing that I don't need. Yep...only four times the amount of my original order.

This is what we call winning around here....

Hey...he called me a friend.

 

[hANNAbONE]

I hear ya, really I do.

Here is where I left off last night, in regards to getting setup for reloading 223 and 308 for "precision".

Lee Classic 4-hole turret (base price of $149)
Redding Premium dies
Extra turrets, Powder Measure, Digital Scale, etc
$840

Dillon 550 (base price of $525)
same items as above
$1450

The Dillon setup is $610 more, but the real question is do I actually "have to" spend the extra money to slowly reload the ammo I want? I know the Dillon is good and popular, but so is that Lee Turret. Is the Dillon $610 better?


And if I'm being honest here, while I've been researching and asking tons of questions about reloading, I'm still hesitant because it's a huge investment/rabbit hole with time and money both.

Travis : you are the perfect candidate for crawling into the rabbit hole.

Get on in there and get it on.!

 

[Leadeye]

Took the gardeners car in for warranty work early this AM so I browsed around the lot. Not much to look at and I'm certainly glad we aren't in a position where we would need to buy.

 

[gmcttr]

Travis : you are the perfect candidate for crawling into the cannon hole.

Get on in there and get it on.!

FIFY

Yeah TD...crawl on in there.

 

[T-DOGG]

There's an echo in this cannon....it's "yuge" in here.

 

[mcapo]

My Dillion 550 is 17 years old. I have never had a problem with it. Speaking from experience, don’t go cheap on reloading equipment. You wouldn’t put a $30 scope on one of your precision rifles would you?

17 years? That’s almost brand new. My 550 is circa 1989.

I need to upgrade to the new handle and get rid of that stupid ball on a stick.

EDIT: Ordered one....Inline Fabrication.

 

[gmcttr]

Range day with BC.

 

[Bennettjh]

I don't think I've posted this yet but I bought a Fix-it-stick "All in one". Look like nice tools. Should be delivered today.

I think T-DOGG spoke highly of them. He helps me spend money.

 

[marvin02]

Happy and safe holidays to everyone.

 

[marvin02]

EDIT: Ordered one....Inline Fabrication.

Be careful what you type in this thread - it may come true. Your wallet will get lighter, but the smile on your face will get bigger.

 

[RustyHornet]

While kinda on topic…

Y’all can go register here, spend $5 on shipping and get a “free” keychain light. They just redesigned it, 12 hour run time on a tiny little light! It’s rechargeable too!

Illuminate your world with Olight's vast selection of flashlights. From compact portable EDC flashlights to powerful tactical outdoor flashlights, Olight offers unrivaled quality and innovation. Explore our website now!

Illuminate your world with Olight's vast selection of flashlights. From compact portable EDC flashlights to powerful tactical outdoor flashlights, Olight offers unrivaled quality and innovation. Explore our website now!

m.olightstore.com

 

[mcapo]

While kinda on topic…

Y’all can go register here, spend $5 on shipping and get a “free” keychain light. They just redesigned it, 12 hour run time on a tiny little light! It’s rechargeable too!

Illuminate your world with Olight's vast selection of flashlights. From compact portable EDC flashlights to powerful tactical outdoor flashlights, Olight offers unrivaled quality and innovation. Explore our website now!

Illuminate your world with Olight's vast selection of flashlights. From compact portable EDC flashlights to powerful tactical outdoor flashlights, Olight offers unrivaled quality and innovation. Explore our website now!

m.olightstore.com

I need to replace my wive's olight flashlight. She lost hers.

Well, technically, I lost mine in a field and took hers without her knowledge.

Since she didn't know where hers was and had to ask me - technically - she did lose hers.

Seems like an excellent Christmas gift!

 

[patience0830]

going to be helping a divorcing buddy move.....that's 2 this year. Now, #1 wants to get back together with his ex-wife???.....ugh

Tell him he gets to move himself back in.

 

[mcapo]

Tell him he gets to move himself back in.

That’s on the Buddy Rule list. Help with out but back in is on him.

I jest. Mostly…

 

[Hoosier45]

Maybe he just misses half of his stuff?

 

[WebSnyper]

Tell him he gets to move himself back in.

That’s on the Buddy Rule list. Help with out but back in is on him.

I jest. Mostly…

Yep, one stay of execution per lifetime. If one goes to all the trouble to detangle oneself financially, etc from someone, why ever go back? Started with 100% of your stuff, then with 50% of your stuff left, no way, I'd be going all in again to end up with at best 25%. That's a sucker's bet.

 

[Leadeye]

Filled another square today, this Colt 1878 in 41 caliber, of the 50K or so made over the years they only made 308 41 LC guns. it's in good shape but missing the loading gate stud. I can get one online and plate it with my home nickle plating setup.

 

[T-DOGG]

Filled another square today, this Colt 1878 in 41 caliber, of the 50K or so made over the years they only made 308 41 LC guns. it's in good shape but View attachment 169139 missing the loading gate stud. I can get one online and plate it with my home nickle plating setup.

I've always wondered what the logic was with a revolver frame/barrel that big and a grip that small? Did people have small hands in the late 1800's?