I could watch this all day long...

[ffemt300]

[Don2]

It looks like magic

Wish I had a CAMDEX or AmmoLoad machine to play with..!!

Don2

Here is an AmmoLoad maching in action.
http://www.ammoload.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

CAMDEX is here.
http://www.camdexloader.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[ddstuder]

That's cool!
Nine stages!

[ddstuder]

The following is performed at each station:

Stations:
1. Case Check: A switch automatically shuts off the machine when a case is deformed or contains foreign material. Depending on their condition, cases may need refurbishing prior to reloading. Reconditioning equipment is available from other manufacturers.

2. Size and Deprime: Sizing is done with a tungsten carbide die to 80% of case length. Deprimes previously fired cases. The spring loaded die snaps the primer off the decapping pin and away from the case. Adjustable to run new or primed cases.

3. Primer and Primer Disk Check: Seating depth is quickly adjustable. Primers are visible two stations ahead. Positive indexing assures precise priming. A switch shuts off the machine in the event that the disk does not index correctly. Adjustable to run new or previously primed cases.

4. Belling: Belling the case is accomplished with a die, which is individually adjustable for the desired bell.

5. Powder Feed: Consists of a disk with six brass inserts which are reamed to a precise dimension for accuracy of charge. One insert fills at the rear while the front one dumps its load into a case. This disk is in motion for only 25% of a cycle to allow sufficient ntime to completely fill the measure and unload the powder. Two charges are always visible ahead of the one filling the case. Accuracy of the powder charge is within +/- 1/10 grain. A transparent powder disk cover restricts foreign material from entering the powder disk.

6. Powder Check: A switch stops the machine in the event of an over or under charge. This serves as a check on the accuracy of the powder load and can be adjusted for different powder charges.

7. Bullet Seating: Adjustable to seat the bullet at the desired depth.

8. Crimp: The crimp is tapered and is adjustable to the desired degree of crimp. Additional seating of the bullet can be accomplished, if desired.

9. Final Sizing: A die assures proper cartridge size is maintained after the seating and crimping operations have been performed.

[Don2]

ddstuder

You sound like you own one?
Wish I did just to watch it operate and make little pills all day as long as it's fed.

Don2

[dukalmighty]

How much does that puppy cost to setup for one caliber and approximate cost for each caliber conversion?

[ddstuder]

ddstuder

You sound like you own one?
Wish I did just to watch it operate and make little pills all day as long as it's fed.

Don2

I Wish!

I have a single stage Hornady, but I'm not complaining! I have cranked out more than 12000 rounds on this press.

[Justinbhutto]

hmmm i wonder if i could make a reloading system like that.....

[Don2]

ddstuder

You sound like you own one?
Wish I did just to watch it operate and make little pills all day as long as it's fed.

Don2

I Wish!

I have a single stage Hornady, but I'm not complaining! I have cranked out more than 12000 rounds on this press.

The more automatic presses get, you run into another set of problems and operating procedures.
NOTHING wrong with single stage presses, I mainly use the Redding T7 turret press.

Don

[old farmer]

ddstuder

You sound like you own one?
Wish I did just to watch it operate and make little pills all day as long as it's fed.

Don2

I Wish!

I have a single stage Hornady, but I'm not complaining! I have cranked out more than 12000 rounds on this press.

The more automatic presses get, you run into another set of problems and operating procedures.
NOTHING wrong with single stage presses, I mainly use the Redding T7 turret press.


Don

I prefer a 3 single stage presses. But I only do 200 to 300 runs. Just to keep it simple...no double powder errors..

[Don2]

ddstuder

You sound like you own one?
Wish I did just to watch it operate and make little pills all day as long as it's fed.

Don2

I Wish!

I have a single stage Hornady, but I'm not complaining! I have cranked out more than 12000 rounds on this press.

The more automatic presses get, you run into another set of problems and operating procedures.
NOTHING wrong with single stage presses, I mainly use the Redding T7 turret press.


Don

I prefer a 3 single stage presses. But I only do 200 to 300 runs. Just to keep it simple...no double powder errors..

Thats why I like the Redding t7 press, have seven stations to have anything I want on it or have 2 die sets.
I even put a Hornady case activated powder measure and PTX's for it.
I can load one round from start to finish on the same press without die changes.
I love it. Got pretty fast on it too while being very safe.
The autoprogressive presses take some learning cure to master it. I use to use one of the Dillon presses a while back, but got where I like the turret better for the amount of ammo I make.

Don2

Ps...Faster is not always better, its all up to the individual person behind the handle.

[ffemt300]

Another one...

[bagman45]

OK, so can someone explain to me WHY, with ALL of those cool machines running 24X7 at ALL ammo factories in ALL calibers, there is STILL NO AMMO AVAILABLE - ESPECIALLY .22LR??????? It's JUST NUTS!!!! Oh, forgot, the government is buying all of it; and of course, THEY get priority......

[JSThane]

OK, so can someone explain to me WHY, with ALL of those cool machines running 24X7 at ALL ammo factories in ALL calibers, there is STILL NO AMMO AVAILABLE - ESPECIALLY .22LR??????? It's JUST NUTS!!!! Oh, forgot, the government is buying all of it; and of course, THEY get priority......

Um... No.

We did this to ourselves, running up the demand in all calibers, and running distributors out of -their- stockpiles. That box of .45 on the shelf (or not, these days) probably wasn't made two weeks ago. It could have been made as far back as two years ago. The manufacturers do large production runs per caliber, then inspect/refit/retool/repair the equipment, and do another run, sometimes in the same caliber, sometimes retooling to a new one. The oversupply gets sent to the distributors, who "sit on" most of it for a while, trickling the supply out to the retailers as said retailers order it. By producing far more than is expected for a given calendar unit, the manufacturer and distributor are able to "jump ahead" and maintain supply while the tooling is down/producing another caliber, etc.

That oversupply, that projected future demand, is bought up. By us. There's no more buffer for the supply. What we're seeing on the shelves IS most likely produced a week or two earlier now. Ammunition companies are rolling production as fast as they can, expanding production, and it's not enough to simultaneously keep up with demand AND refill the supply buffer.

It's not the government. Yes, they're the single biggest buyer, but it's still less than 10% of demand, far less IIRC. Those massive DHS ammo purchases, aren't purchases. They're options to buy at certain rates, within certain time periods. Believe me, the LEOs, agents, etc., within the umbrella of DHS haven't seen a single round of those purchases, and are still operating on "ammo drought" constraints, which they've been doing for over a year now. I doubt any of that ammo's even been produced yet, much less bought, shipped, or stockpiled. Captain Zero and Janet Incompetano are, no doubt, smirking at us blaming them for our own shortages, and I wouldn't put it past them to time their ammo purchase options in times/fashions designed to make us most uncomfortable and keep the panic going, but they didn't start this run on the market. Much as I dislike the current politiclowns in office, much as I'm willing to ascribe to malice that which could be explained otherwise when it comes to them, THIS time it's not their fault, not at root anyway, however much they're enjoying our discomfort.

[Beiruty]

I stopped buying ammo like 2-3 months ago. I am buring my stock slowly. No point to pay 2x or 5x at CTD. That is silly. I have enough range ammo and I am not touching Self-Defense ammo.

Do the same: Stop buying ammo.