u can use a universal flairing die to open the mouth a little to allow flat base bullets to seat easier then use a crimping die to give it a nice crimp n close the mouth around the bullet
I have my new 20" 25/45 sharps barrel and all the parts together! Should be able to hit the range tomorrow and see how this new setup performs. The next step will be seeing what this rifle likes! With your help I will have a good starting point. Thanks
gavintoobe I finally got back to you, I'm getting good groups at 100yds with the Sharps87 gr. FMJ. With the soft point I'm getting a little more spread. I'm trying to find a good hunting round to tighten my groups. I'm shooting a 20 inch barrel suppressed! Thanks for your great info and instruction. I will let you know what I end up with.
@@Ultimatereloader Sure. It's a velocity at which the harmonics of the vibrations induced from firing the bullet result in a consistent muzzle location in space when the bullet is released from contact with the barrel. Any more easy questions, skippy?
@@MotivatedMetalworks If you're in a speed node, you can get precision with +/- 0.1 grain - and that's what this thrower is capable of. I know a LOT of PRS shooters that use throwers for powder charges for match ammo.
@@Ultimatereloader no bench rest guys are. Besides, the only way to verify that as true is to weigh every charge; at which point you might as well be using an auto dispensing scale from the start. My Hornady thrower has never been better than +/-.5gr. With stick powders it gets worse. You're making plain old good quality ammo. Not precision IMO.
Just found you just subscribed thank you very much I will continue to watch your channel and probably going to binge watch a bunch of old videos for the next few hours
I shoot a lot of 25-45 and get great groups out to 600yds (1.5moa with 87gr Speer Hot-Cor) and I use a light crimp. I have found that a light crimp gives me better consistency with velocity (ES & SD) and accuracy. It isn't necessary though and if you are only shooting out to 200 or 300 you won't really notice any difference.
Lock-N-Load system has two parts: the press bushing (female), and the die bushing (male). Each die or accessory (like powder measure) has a die bushing on it.
Hey Gavin, I enjoy your channel and appreciate what your doing for the reloading community. I’m looking to add a new single stage press to my bench. Between the MEC Marksman, Big Boss II, and Forster Co-Ax which would you say produces the best results for LRP shooting ammo (most consistency, highest tolerances, etc.) On-press priming not a make or break issue. Thank you again for your time and sharing your knowledge, -Joe
Outstanding setup...would love to see more videos of this press in action as you go through each die for a batch of 223 or something. Also, how well does the spent primer catcher work?.
You're videos are very informative. I don't think the 25-45 is gonna make it though. The ballistics suck compared to 5.56 and for people trying to get a larger caliber for hunting purposes there's a plethora of better options. To each their own though. Keep up the good work on your videos 👍
Great video brother!
u can use a universal flairing die to open the mouth a little to allow flat base bullets to seat easier then use a crimping die to give it a nice crimp n close the mouth around the bullet
Right on- sounds like a great approach!
@@Ultimatereloader someone who presents themselves as an authority on reloading should already know that.
I have my new 20" 25/45 sharps barrel and all the parts together! Should be able to hit the range tomorrow and see how this new setup performs. The next step will be seeing what this rifle likes! With your help I will have a good starting point. Thanks
RAD! Let me know how it does at the range!
gavintoobe I finally got back to you, I'm getting good groups at 100yds with the Sharps87 gr. FMJ. With the soft point I'm getting a little more spread. I'm trying to find a good hunting round to tighten my groups. I'm shooting a 20 inch barrel suppressed! Thanks for your great info and instruction. I will let you know what I end up with.
Many thx for this video. This press meight be my next invest. Happy reloading from the north of Germany.
Großes Produkt, und ich danke Ihnen für Ihren Besuch Ultimate Reloader!
What make is the powder loader.
Precision loads with a powder thrower. You're funny!
Do you know what a "Speed node" is?
@@Ultimatereloader Sure. It's a velocity at which the harmonics of the vibrations induced from firing the bullet result in a consistent muzzle location in space when the bullet is released from contact with the barrel.
Any more easy questions, skippy?
@@MotivatedMetalworks If you're in a speed node, you can get precision with +/- 0.1 grain - and that's what this thrower is capable of. I know a LOT of PRS shooters that use throwers for powder charges for match ammo.
@@MotivatedMetalworks Wrong- it's a powder charge weight were variations in charge weight have little effect on muzzle velocity.
@@Ultimatereloader no bench rest guys are. Besides, the only way to verify that as true is to weigh every charge; at which point you might as well be using an auto dispensing scale from the start.
My Hornady thrower has never been better than +/-.5gr. With stick powders it gets worse.
You're making plain old good quality ammo. Not precision IMO.
Been patiently waiting for another update vid. Glad to see everything is coming along nicely!
Lots more coming!
Just found you just subscribed thank you very much I will continue to watch your channel and probably going to binge watch a bunch of old videos for the next few hours
Awesome- make sure you're prepared: hydration, snacks, credit card (for reloading gear purchases), binge in style! :)
Great video! Specific and concise, good job.
If going for your first press Iron Press or Marksman
Do you want to prime on-press? Are you looking for the best concentricity? What's your budget? :) I'll try and help out here :)
I didn't see a crimp stage when building the rounds? I have always been told when building rounds for an AR to crimp the casing.
Whoever is telling you that is a moron.
I shoot a lot of 25-45 and get great groups out to 600yds (1.5moa with 87gr Speer Hot-Cor) and I use a light crimp. I have found that a light crimp gives me better consistency with velocity (ES & SD) and accuracy. It isn't necessary though and if you are only shooting out to 200 or 300 you won't really notice any difference.
Great vid as usual. What is the Hornady powder measure attached to that allows you to lock n load into press to charge cases - is it a type of die ???
Lock-N-Load system has two parts: the press bushing (female), and the die bushing (male). Each die or accessory (like powder measure) has a die bushing on it.
I incorrectly worded the question - what (powder ?) die did you use with the Hornady powder measure ?
How much difference in capacity between GI brass and commercial?
See: ultimatereloader.com/2010/11/19/ar-mpr-223-remington-vs-5-56-nato-whats-the-skinny/
Good video, always appreciated. Have you ever considered trying out the Forster Co-Ax?
No, but it's on my list!
what powder measure is that and does it work for hornady single press?
It's just Hornady's powder thrower. It'll work on any press as the mechanism is driven by contact with the case mouth.
If you had to have only 1 press for precision rifle loads, Mec Marksman or your Redding T7 Turret press?
Hey there, TGC sent me 😀
Welcome William.
Hey Gavin, I enjoy your channel and appreciate what your doing for the reloading community.
I’m looking to add a new single stage press to my bench.
Between the MEC Marksman, Big Boss II, and Forster Co-Ax which would you say produces the best results for LRP shooting ammo (most consistency, highest tolerances, etc.) On-press priming not a make or break issue.
Thank you again for your time and sharing your knowledge,
-Joe
Outstanding setup...would love to see more videos of this press in action as you go through each die for a batch of 223 or something. Also, how well does the spent primer catcher work?.
Hey mate, random question, out of all the progressive and single stage presses you've worked with, which do you rate the best out of both catergories?
You're videos are very informative. I don't think the 25-45 is gonna make it though. The ballistics suck compared to 5.56 and for people trying to get a larger caliber for hunting purposes there's a plethora of better options. To each their own though. Keep up the good work on your videos 👍