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Post by springfieldxdm on Jan 1, 2016 20:29:55 GMT -5
After messing around today with my late grandfathers 1974 Rock chucker, it got me wondering what is the oldest piece of reloading gear that you regularly use? I use the press as a dedicated bulge busting set up for .40 only (actually my 6 yo uses it mostly).
Other than that most of my stuff is from 2000 or newer that is mainly used. My collection of herter presses sit under the bench in boxes like ancient dinosaurs. In spite of all of these presses I am still looking for an affordable Hollywood turret, and an RCBS green machine which I plan to use both to an extent.
What is your oldest piece of reloading gear that you use? Also do you collect any vintage stuff that you keep just for show?
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Post by hacker54 on Jan 1, 2016 21:31:47 GMT -5
springfield,
The oldest that I have and use is my little Lee Reloader press. I use this with the Lee Auto-Disk Powder Measure with the adjustable charge bar installed. I charge the piston brass that I do on my other single stage press a Lee Challenger Press. I do go back and forth between the two depending on what I'm loading. Like if 30/30 Win I'll seat the bullet on the one then crimp on the other.
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bob
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Post by bob on Jan 2, 2016 10:22:58 GMT -5
I regularly use my RCBS Jr., Uni Flow powder measure, Trim Pro trimmer and I recently sold my Lyman/Ohaus scale all were purchased between '62 and '65 and the press and scale were used when I bought them also my vernier calipers from '61.
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poohzilla
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Post by poohzilla on Jan 2, 2016 15:08:04 GMT -5
The oldest bit of reloading equipment I use is my brain, which was produced long ago, and actually works most of the time. Hard to tell with some of my stuff, as I find a lot of good used stuff around. One of the first things I bought was a Lee Turret Press, 1st edition. (Three holes, no auto index) dates from ~ 1981. I goofed up the linkage and set it aside for about ten years while I plowed on with my Rock Chucker. I ended up replacing the parts, and have been using it for a lot of light duty tasks ever since.
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bob
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Post by bob on Jan 2, 2016 21:39:09 GMT -5
Pooh, he said used regularly which is why I didn't mention my brain that is truly my oldest equipment.
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Post by gws on Jan 3, 2016 17:53:42 GMT -5
Forster Original Trimmer
Rock Chucker II
RCBS 10-10 scale
and a home-made kinetic bullet puller made out out pipe.
If you count getting it out and looking at it a few times a year, then add an Old 44-year-old practically new Lee Target Loader in .243.
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7mmmountaineer
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Post by 7mmmountaineer on Jan 3, 2016 18:36:55 GMT -5
Not sure how old they are but I have 2 set of Pacific Tool Dies ( NOW HORNADY) one set in 243 and one set in 300 Savage (HAVE NEVER USED) I also now have 2 sets of LEC die one in 30-06 and one in 270. The 243 dies I use for my kids rifles and the 30-06 LEC dies I use for my 06.
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Post by gws on Jan 7, 2016 13:42:43 GMT -5
I just realized that nothing I have qualifies.........I haven't got to reload in 6 months......  Happy New Year guys! |
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7mmmountaineer
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Post by 7mmmountaineer on Jan 15, 2016 18:26:00 GMT -5
I found and bought an old Hertters Rube Goldberg universal die while I was on the road. I couldn't pass it up at 15 bucks I wish I had thought to take more cash with me. This guy had a bench full of old Hertters stuff plus some old powder cans and ammo boxes. I will pay him a visit my next trip down SC and see what I can talk him out of.
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Post by bob on Jan 15, 2016 19:41:29 GMT -5
I thought you were going to trim down your equipment. Oh I see just the modern stuff.smiley-  |
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Post by 7mmmountaineer on Jan 15, 2016 20:35:43 GMT -5
I thought you were going to trim down your equipment. Oh I see just the modern stuff.smiley- Now Bob I can cut back and start collecting old stuff for display only  ....... Well at least I think so the wife gave me a kiss then a dirty look so I guess it is a good thing I didn't buy anything else............. |
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Happy New Year guys!
....... Well at least I think so the wife gave me a kiss then a dirty look so I guess it is a good thing I didn't buy anything else.............
My daughter came from Missouri, my son and grand son, my wife and I had a nice dinner of grilled "porter house" pork chops, corn on the cobb, my son, G'son and I share 10/5. G'son is 4 minutes early though @ 10/4.
Pooh I hope you find to right house . 
