Plastic has its place

SnapShot Member Jeep & Mocha "Remembering Patches, always" Posts: 699 Location: Finally free from the Republic of Kalifornia!	Plastic has its place Dec 28, 2023 19:58:27 GMT -5 poohzilla likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by SnapShot on Dec 28, 2023 19:58:27 GMT -5 Something to think about . . . .
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Plastic has its place Dec 28, 2023 21:36:16 GMT -5

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Post by hacker54 on Dec 28, 2023 21:36:16 GMT -5

Larry the people that made that meme will have to back track on that. I posted some time back that there are companies that have polymer frames one is European American Amory. Here are a few links.

www.firearmsnews.com/editorial/ati-polymer-fhx45/471678

www.americanrifleman.org/content/tested-rock-river-poly-1911-pistols/

www.athlonoutdoors.com/article/battle-royal-polymer-1911-pistols/

Big fan of the 7mm-08 Rem.

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Plastic has its place Jan 5, 2024 11:38:06 GMT -5

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I'm just surprised that the chewin didn't fire the gun and kill or maim. All it would take is one tooth inside the trigger guide. Maybe it was empty or uncocked. Then there's the main thing....The owner left his gun out. If he had had little kids, it would have turned out worse.

Happy New Year to my friends here at 2AMunitions! Been busy lately....better than a year ago's Christmas season's Flu.Q

So has Santa Claus converted any of you to progressive loading this year?

The Lee Pro 6000 is cheap and well done.....in case you have any money left over from Christmas....

Why? Well I wouldn't be loading any more due to "oldness" if not for my progressives. 1/5 the lever pulls.

Or how about 3D printers? Were you nice enough for Santa to bring you one of those?

I just finis hed a .243 bullet feed die last night......cost me $5, compared to the $120 RCBS one I got 2 years ago for .308.

Last Edit: Jan 5, 2024 12:03:00 GMT -5 by gws

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Plastic has its place Jan 5, 2024 14:34:42 GMT -5

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Greg first off it's great hearing from you. Some of us have begun to worry. Yes we appreciate your post. I see you still working the 3D printer. BTW have you seen the Lee Inline bullet feeders yet? I got the one that'll do 9mm/38 cal. Here have a look at these.

www.titanreloading.com/product-category/lee-precision-reloading-equipment/lee-press-accessories/lee-inline-bullet-feed/

Big fan of the 7mm-08 Rem.

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Plastic has its place Jan 5, 2024 15:22:35 GMT -5

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Happy New Year GW, good to see you're still getting older

. How many rabbits are in that hat?
That looks like a neat tool for you progressives, loaders that is, I'm afraid I'm still one at a time, I don't load enough of one cartridge at any time for progressive to be useful. Typically I load 20 - 50 at a session sometimes 20 each of 2 substantially different cartridges never similar though to avoid confusion.

I was Max in our other life,decided to try my real name. I am a general engineering contractor in northern California,I've been hand loading since '62 rifle and hand gun only. Member Cal.Deer Ass.,Ducks Unlimited, Ca.Waterfowl, CRPA.,NRA,and Rocky Mtn. Elk Foundation. Also a California Hunter Education Instructor.

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Plastic has its place Jan 5, 2024 16:30:14 GMT -5

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Post by gws on Jan 5, 2024 16:30:14 GMT -5

Yes, Hacker, I think TylerR influenced them.....they are copies of our 3D-printed ones with the non-commercial universal patent. Lee got around the patent by changing the springs, to an internal spring. Nobody is offended...theirs is steel....think of our 3D printed version as prototypes that will last as long as theirs...until you drop it. We be careful!

I can say the the 3d printed versions cost me maybe $3 of plastic, and $15 worth of springs and ball bearings. Would be cheaper if we didn't have to buy a spring assortment on the web to get the right size....and of course a 4 hr. wait for the two piece contraption to print. You might be interested in a quick video of the .223 version printing:

and here's what they look like with the external springs:

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Plastic has its place Jan 5, 2024 16:34:57 GMT -5

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Jan 5, 2024 15:22:35 GMT -5 bob said:

Happy New Year GW, good to see you're still getting older

. How many rabbits are in that hat?
That looks like a neat tool for you progressives, loaders that is, I'm afraid I'm still one at a time, I don't load enough of one cartridge at any time for progressive to be useful. Typically I load 20 - 50 at a session sometimes 20 each of 2 substantially different cartridges never similar though to avoid confusion.

Rabbits? Birthday last month made me, ugh, 74. 5 kids, and 16 grandkids and 6 greats.

And Bob, that's about what I load in a session. But I wouldn't be doing that anymore if I still did them one station at a time and no feeders.

That's why I went progressive. Soooooo much easier on an old body worn out by building construction, and soooo much more fun.

Last Edit: Jan 5, 2024 17:39:04 GMT -5 by gws

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Plastic has its place Jan 5, 2024 17:21:29 GMT -5

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Post by bob on Jan 5, 2024 17:21:29 GMT -5

GWS, as I said I'm glad to see your still trying to catch up to me age wise! Building construction is hard on the body but I just can't give up, that's why the Good Lord gave us index fingers to point with. I also ,as part of a team, write our state contractors license exam for law and 7 classifications, so I want to stay involved.
As far as loading goes I just enjoy the 1 at time approach, dunn it too long to switch but do very much enjoy seeing your contributions keep it up double-thumbs-up-thanks-smiley-emoticon

for your effort.

I was Max in our other life,decided to try my real name. I am a general engineering contractor in northern California,I've been hand loading since '62 rifle and hand gun only. Member Cal.Deer Ass.,Ducks Unlimited, Ca.Waterfowl, CRPA.,NRA,and Rocky Mtn. Elk Foundation. Also a California Hunter Education Instructor.

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Plastic has its place Jan 5, 2024 17:49:08 GMT -5

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Post by gws on Jan 5, 2024 17:49:08 GMT -5

Jan 5, 2024 17:21:29 GMT -5 bob said:

GWS, as I said I'm glad to see your still trying to catch up to me age wise! Building construction is hard on the body but I just can't give up, that's why the Good Lord gave us index fingers to point with. I also ,as part of a team, write our state contractors license exam for law and 7 classifications, so I want to stay involved.
As far as loading goes I just enjoy the 1 at time approach, dunn it too long to switch but do very much enjoy seeing your contributions keep it up double-thumbs-up-thanks-smiley-emoticon

for your effort.

Being often on the carpentry side of the business, when not on the drawing board, I'm just happy to report that I still have my 2 index fingers. Too many of us had to learn the hard way to respect skill and table saws. I did get nicked once, while still a young apprentice, but nothing serious.

Last Edit: Jan 5, 2024 17:53:53 GMT -5 by gws

Building Contractor waiting for retirement.......shooting & reloading retirement not an option, at least not until I'm dead or dangerous, whichever comes first!

poohzilla Member Give me a place to stand and a long-enough lever, and I will invariably break the lever. Posts: 1,050 Location: New Hamster	Plastic has its place Jan 5, 2024 19:04:32 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by poohzilla on Jan 5, 2024 19:04:32 GMT -5 Greg, good to hear from you, and nice to have one of your projects to oooh and ah over !! I love going over them and figuring out what you did, even though I'm mired in single stage mode like Bob. Hope you and yours are well and happy !

SnapShot Member Jeep & Mocha "Remembering Patches, always" Posts: 699 Location: Finally free from the Republic of Kalifornia!	Plastic has its place Jan 8, 2024 14:38:10 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by SnapShot on Jan 8, 2024 14:38:10 GMT -5 I'm with Pooh, I really enjoy seeing your posts; I watch a lot of "How It's Made" TV shows too.
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