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by tlee_20
Wed Sep 10, 2014 4:19 pm
Forum: Handloading
Topic: STICKY - Good/Bad brass list converting 5.56->300blk
Replies: 131
Views: 813252

Re: STICKY - Good/Bad brass list converting 5.56->300blk

Well they worked for me, maybe I prepped my a little different then you did. they actually fit better then the lake city ones I made up. but again, im only using 150 g bullets. Sounds like the brass is inconsistent or your chamber is loose. The weight of the bullet will not have anything to do with...
by tlee_20
Wed Sep 03, 2014 8:01 am
Forum: Handloading
Topic: need someone to process some brass
Replies: 5
Views: 1392

Re: need someone to process some brass

$0.07/ea plus return shipping.

We can do PayPal, credit/debit, check, money order, cash.. Whatever works best for you.

Shoot me an email to get started.

[email protected]

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by tlee_20
Sun Aug 24, 2014 2:58 pm
Forum: Classified Ads
Topic: Dillon RT1200 trimmers for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 760

Dillon RT1200 trimmers for sale

I have 2 lightly used Dillon RT1200 trimmers for sale. Sold one of our press setups and parting out the remaining pieces. These trimmers are used less than 10,000 pieces. One was used on a 223 toolhead and the other to finish blackout from a rough cut. Never used to full length cut from 223. $220 sh...
by tlee_20
Sun Aug 24, 2014 2:53 pm
Forum: Handloading
Topic: STICKY - Good/Bad brass list converting 5.56->300blk
Replies: 131
Views: 813252

Re: STICKY - Good/Bad brass list converting 5.56->300blk

I have been reloading for some time now and I have found that the brass herter 223 from Italy( found at walmart), works well for my loads and I think it should be added to the list of good. I am sorry but in my testing I have found Herters to be one of the thickest pieces available. Measuring 0.017...
by tlee_20
Fri Jul 25, 2014 10:57 am
Forum: Handloading
Topic: STICKY - Good/Bad brass list converting 5.56->300blk
Replies: 131
Views: 813252

Re: STICKY - Good/Bad brass list converting 5.56->300blk

I have found that "pink" brass can occur at the most random of times. One cause of it is steel in the mix. Usually a piece of dang wolf or something floating in there. I wet tumble before inspecting and often miss a steel case. The whole batch will go pink if that happens. One time a custo...
by tlee_20
Wed Jul 23, 2014 5:23 pm
Forum: Handloading
Topic: STICKY - Good/Bad brass list converting 5.56->300blk
Replies: 131
Views: 813252

Re: STICKY - Good/Bad brass list converting 5.56->300blk

A couple new pieces for my list... I have about 250 different headstamps that I plan on testing and will update as soon as I get a chance. These were just off the top of my head. -Tim Thanks for the updates, I've rolled them into the OP. I just got a batch of TAA in so I should be able to gather mo...
by tlee_20
Mon Jul 21, 2014 11:14 pm
Forum: Classified Ads
Topic: 300 blackout brass TOP NOTCH quality.
Replies: 15
Views: 3646

Re: 300 blackout brass TOP NOTCH quality.

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by tlee_20
Mon Jul 21, 2014 8:53 pm
Forum: Handloading
Topic: STICKY - Good/Bad brass list converting 5.56->300blk
Replies: 131
Views: 813252

Re: STICKY - Good/Bad brass list converting 5.56->300blk

A couple new pieces for my list... Gemtech (factory 300 BLK) - 0.011" ADI - 0.012" Tula - 0.0115" Hornady (223 headstamp) - 0.011" Hornady (nickel 223) - 0.012" RA ('69) - 0.012" IVI ('85) - 0.012" (runs great) RWS is indeed 0.014" and does not chamber in cert...
by tlee_20
Sun Jul 13, 2014 2:34 am
Forum: Classified Ads
Topic: 300 blackout brass TOP NOTCH quality.
Replies: 15
Views: 3646

Re: 300 blackout brass TOP NOTCH quality.

MosquitoArms wrote:OOoooohhh....annealed! I saw a mention of Lake City brass...is it all LC or mixed?
It is not mixed. At the moment I have FC in stock and very little LC left.
by tlee_20
Sat Jul 12, 2014 11:22 pm
Forum: Classified Ads
Topic: 300 blackout brass TOP NOTCH quality.
Replies: 15
Views: 3646

Re: 300 blackout brass TOP NOTCH quality.

JoeOndish wrote:
tlee_20 wrote:...
Well...maybe not...seems the usps tracking info showed an ETA of Friday, but tracking is no longer updating. I'll have to get in touch with them to figure it out.
I'm sure it will get here. USPS is terrible in this area.