John- great stuff here! My problem is that I grew up poor, and through a life time of being frugal and limited income I have a difficult time throwing ANYTHING that could be used for a later project. There are so many things on my bucket list to make from recycled parts I have collected over the years……….. but there is a consensus about cluttered desks are acceptable if you are a part time genius. Back to cleaning my bench top.
I thought about this video this week. I had a empty 1# Hodgdon container and cut the top off and used it a a funnel when filling a powder meter hopper from a 8# keg. When I was done reloading, I used the same 1# makeshift funnel to transfer the remaining powder back to the keg. It fits the hopper and the neck of the keg perfect.
Just saw the results John excellent shooting you're really hitting on all cylinders buddy looking good like the video because that is recycling that works use anything twice and you're doing a good job keep up the good work bud
That's a really good idea for the cleaning patches... I shoot a bunch of AR15's and handguns so I have a ton of jugs filled with brass. I put my prepped brass in the 1lb jugs and dirty brass in the 8lb jugs but the lunch meat containers make a lot of sense also especially if you're always cycling through multiple batches of brass that way you're not buying a million ammo boxes to keep them all separated. Great video as always keepem coming brother!!!
Great suggestions, John! I repurpose a lot of plastic containers, including those for sandwich meat, too. I hadn't thought of continued uses for powder jugs, though, so thanks for the great tips!
Yep same, gonna be cutting down a rl22 big jug for a spray/trash bucket, thanks for sharing john, I'll stop learning when I'm dead..well actually I'll really start learning then but in this world I'm always learning, same with the sandwich Tupperware tubs, I dont generally have the BIG jugs but do sometimes, that really is a good Idea idk why i never thought of cutting a notch in it, i use one for spent primer catcher for my redding, thanks John
You can lay thoes big jugs on their side and cut one side out. With the cap on makes a good storage bin or drip pan. When I used to work as an auto mechanic we did that all the time with coolant jugs. Uses are endless.
Great idea on the cleaning bucket. Looks better than a bottle. Now if you can come up with an idea for the Federal primer plastic, that would be great. There is no recyclable symbol on them. I can't believe you don't recycle in the NW. I live in the NE and it is MANDATORY. I take the label off the powder bottles. I don't want everyone who drives by my house on recycle day to know what I have. Better safe than sorry.
Thank you. We try to recycle as much as we can but honestly even the garbage companies say they aren’t even sure the recycling gets recycled. They site costs and labor issues and I’ve heard some or most of it gets landfilled anyway. It’s a messed up business model for sure with no clear solution out there yet.
I was going to ask the same thing. Glad I looked first. Never thought about doing that to help clean Case lube off until I seen it on one of Eric Cortina's podcasts.
@@FClassJohn I wouldn't leave it on the surface where animals get it, but that dirty rice is nitrogen rich fertilizer...just saying. Great for the compost bin if you have one.
Cheapest stuff at Costco. I've had people ask so I'm going to do a video soon. Rice isn't perfect either but it's my favorite at this point for a number of reasons.
@@chrisglover7080 No, I really don't. I got that jug from Brownell's last time they had it mid-last year. I use Discord and keep watching sites like everyone else is. It sucks and I'm not immune to it at all.
@@FClassJohn I reload for F-Class shooters, here in Northern AZ. I sympathize with you when it comes to loading precision ammo and the painstaking detail it takes. I truly love your videos and pretty soon, might be my only insight into this great art because my spine just can't endure and DDD has destroyed nearly all the disc in my L5/S1. I can either go under the knife and rinse, repeat every 5 to 6 years, or endure and keep increasing my med intake... either way, my true passion is coming to an end soon.
@@surq0784 I'm so sorry to hear that. I had my c5/6 done a couple years ago and wish I never had. It fixed the migraines but none of the rest. Now I hate the idea of having that disc in there and my neck, shoulders and hands still hurt every day.
@@FClassJohn I'm really glad you responded with some personal insight. It's been 12 agonizing years trying to get VA to do something but all they really ever did was dope me up. I went through a serious depression and was heavily addicted to oxy, yet I somehow made it to the other side. I don't really want the surgery but I really don't have very many options left to explore. Knowing now that most surgeries have a low success rate, I'm relieved that I declined a couple years ago, but my condition has only declined further and I'm told I might be wheelchair bound in my later years. I truly hate the situation I am in and I detest the VA for failing me and thousands of other veterans in similar predicaments.
@@FClassJohn Sorry this turned into such a buzzkill. Reloading was my true passion and when I came across your channel, I was hooked! I hope you continue to post new content and I wish you the very best at your next match!
Some good ideas. From someone who has a wall of Folgers coffee cans with brass and various jars with cast bullets among other things.
Yep I too have the Folgers cans in the barn. They're pretty tough to beat.
John- great stuff here! My problem is that I grew up poor, and through a life time of being frugal and limited income I have a difficult time throwing ANYTHING that could be used for a later project. There are so many things on my bucket list to make from recycled parts I have collected over the years……….. but there is a consensus about cluttered desks are acceptable if you are a part time genius. Back to cleaning my bench top.
I thought about this video this week.
I had a empty 1# Hodgdon container and cut the top off and used it a a funnel when filling a powder meter hopper from a 8# keg.
When I was done reloading, I used the same 1# makeshift funnel to transfer the remaining powder back to the keg. It fits the hopper and the neck of the keg perfect.
Awesome. That's a great use (or re-use) of that container.
Great Ideas John! Thanks as usual. I always look for things like this. Like you said its a win win!
I use the same sandwich meat containers for my live reloads, pistol calibers are kinda nice in them if you load in bulk a lot.
Just saw the results John excellent shooting you're really hitting on all cylinders buddy looking good like the video because that is recycling that works use anything twice and you're doing a good job keep up the good work bud
Thank you. I appreciate that.
That's a really good idea for the cleaning patches... I shoot a bunch of AR15's and handguns so I have a ton of jugs filled with brass. I put my prepped brass in the 1lb jugs and dirty brass in the 8lb jugs but the lunch meat containers make a lot of sense also especially if you're always cycling through multiple batches of brass that way you're not buying a million ammo boxes to keep them all separated. Great video as always keepem coming brother!!!
Thank you and I’m glad it helped.
Wish i could even find RL16
Great suggestions, John! I repurpose a lot of plastic containers, including those for sandwich meat, too. I hadn't thought of continued uses for powder jugs, though, so thanks for the great tips!
Glad it was helpful!
Yep same, gonna be cutting down a rl22 big jug for a spray/trash bucket, thanks for sharing john, I'll stop learning when I'm dead..well actually I'll really start learning then but in this world I'm always learning, same with the sandwich Tupperware tubs, I dont generally have the BIG jugs but do sometimes, that really is a good Idea idk why i never thought of cutting a notch in it, i use one for spent primer catcher for my redding, thanks John
Thank you and yeah, spent primer catching is a great idea for the one pound bottles. 👍🏻
Thank you for the ideas. Thank you for thinking about the environment.
Absolutely. Sadly so much of our sport is built around consumables so I do what I can.
I use the big jugs to mix different lots these days. These are desperate times...
You can lay thoes big jugs on their side and cut one side out. With the cap on makes a good storage bin or drip pan. When I used to work as an auto mechanic we did that all the time with coolant jugs. Uses are endless.
awesome, ive been using the sandwich meat containers for a while now too. ill have to save my next jug for a solvent container.
You found a source for "Reloder 16". I have been searching for that unicorn for three years. Yep, I need it!
Hey John question ..... do you use the rice 'media' for your rotary tumbler or is it a vibratory?
I cut the cap area off but leave the handle. Great for storing chains / straps / bungees
That's a great idea!
Purple scope rings/mount? Something new and/or custom?
My new rings and trigger guards from Dima. I have a purple set and a blue set now.
I cut the top off and use it as a shop tray, or I can cut the markings off and use them as a tumbling media bottle. 1000 uses.
Those are great ideas too!
You should show off that green gun case I don’t think a lot of people know how plush and bad ass that case is
Good idea, I'll knock out a video on it. I love those things...
Hi John, can u give a list of all the points u have on your checklist, just for interest sake? Thx…….
You made a solvent trap.....I'm sure the atf is on high alert. 😅
The funnel idea is so simple.....I was just looking for one yesterday......
That’s funny. As to the funnel you do it with one pound bottles too.
I always wondered what brand powder you used
Yep, it's my go to powder whenever possible.
I forwarded this to my wife -"New life for your jugs". She was not amused...
😂
Good ideas. I do the same thing.
Awesome, great minds think alike!
Great idea on the cleaning bucket. Looks better than a bottle. Now if you can come up with an idea for the Federal primer plastic, that would be great. There is no recyclable symbol on them.
I can't believe you don't recycle in the NW. I live in the NE and it is MANDATORY. I take the label off the powder bottles. I don't want everyone who drives by my house on recycle day to know what I have. Better safe than sorry.
Thank you. We try to recycle as much as we can but honestly even the garbage companies say they aren’t even sure the recycling gets recycled. They site costs and labor issues and I’ve heard some or most of it gets landfilled anyway. It’s a messed up business model for sure with no clear solution out there yet.
Pros cons of using dry rice as opposed to wet stainless pins…if you have time!! Thnx
Someone else asked too so it looks like there’s a rice video in the future. 👍🏻
Erik Cortina asked that all empty powder containers be mailed directly to his shop. He’ll make something out of them. 😁
what kind of rice do you use....Thanks for all the great videos, I have learned a LOT over the years
I use whatever is cheapest at Costco. When the rice turns grey/black I ditch it.
I was going to ask the same thing. Glad I looked first. Never thought about doing that to help clean Case lube off until I seen it on one of Eric Cortina's podcasts.
@@FClassJohn I wouldn't leave it on the surface where animals get it, but that dirty rice is nitrogen rich fertilizer...just saying. Great for the compost bin if you have one.
Not explosive, an accelerant right?
U have to have powder first. LoL I wish I had that problem
It’s been so long since I’ve seen an 8# jug of powder, I had to look twice. 😁
Haha! I'd be happy to take some of those "full" jugs if you happen to have a few too many :-)
Nice! Which Rice exactly do you use?
Thx!
Cheapest stuff at Costco. I've had people ask so I'm going to do a video soon. Rice isn't perfect either but it's my favorite at this point for a number of reasons.
Are you using RL16 for your .284?
Yes I am.
I had to go look, but powder jugs are in fact recyclable
I think the componet companys tailor to them so they have match's to sponser
I wish it was that easy. I have to find powder just like everyone else. The jug in the picture is about a 9 months old.
@@FClassJohn ok i understand. So you guys dont have any inside help or word of mouth from a friend of a friend of a friend
@@chrisglover7080 No, I really don't. I got that jug from Brownell's last time they had it mid-last year. I use Discord and keep watching sites like everyone else is. It sucks and I'm not immune to it at all.
@@FClassJohn 10:4
Certain people always have components. Did you ever wonder about that?
Used oil.
That's a great idea too!
dude.... rice? why wasn't I informed?
Guess it’s time for a video…👍🏻
In a rhythm on a progressive and need to pee? Yeah. Makes an excellent urinal. Don't judge me!
😂 Gotta do what you gotta do.
@@FClassJohn I reload for F-Class shooters, here in Northern AZ. I sympathize with you when it comes to loading precision ammo and the painstaking detail it takes. I truly love your videos and pretty soon, might be my only insight into this great art because my spine just can't endure and DDD has destroyed nearly all the disc in my L5/S1. I can either go under the knife and rinse, repeat every 5 to 6 years, or endure and keep increasing my med intake... either way, my true passion is coming to an end soon.
@@surq0784 I'm so sorry to hear that. I had my c5/6 done a couple years ago and wish I never had. It fixed the migraines but none of the rest. Now I hate the idea of having that disc in there and my neck, shoulders and hands still hurt every day.
@@FClassJohn I'm really glad you responded with some personal insight. It's been 12 agonizing years trying to get VA to do something but all they really ever did was dope me up. I went through a serious depression and was heavily addicted to oxy, yet I somehow made it to the other side. I don't really want the surgery but I really don't have very many options left to explore. Knowing now that most surgeries have a low success rate, I'm relieved that I declined a couple years ago, but my condition has only declined further and I'm told I might be wheelchair bound in my later years. I truly hate the situation I am in and I detest the VA for failing me and thousands of other veterans in similar predicaments.
@@FClassJohn Sorry this turned into such a buzzkill. Reloading was my true passion and when I came across your channel, I was hooked! I hope you continue to post new content and I wish you the very best at your next match!