
Reloading Setup
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All handloading data posted on Full-Bore UK from 23/2/2021 must reference the published pressure tested data it was sourced from, posts without such verification will be removed.
Any existing data without such a reference should be treated as suspect and not used.
Use reloading information posted here at your own risk. This forum (http://www.full-bore.co.uk) is not responsible for any property damage or personal injury as a consequence of using reloading data posted here, the information is individual members findings and observations only. Always verify the load data and be absolutely sure your firearm can handle the load, especially older ones. If in doubt start low and work your way up.
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This is my highly sophisticated analogue app(?) for getting a good view of the scale pointer.


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I can't work out what I'm look at. Is it a prism or a series of mirrors? You do analogue very well!
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Thank you, I aspire to.HALODIN wrote: You do analogue very well!
Prism, here is another view of the Handy Viewer.

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Old skool solutions are just as effective! :goodjob:
The next job is to add some weight to my 505. I keep bumping/moving it as it's so light , I'd prefer if it weighed at least 1kg. I guess I'll add some lead weights underneath.
The next job is to add some weight to my 505. I keep bumping/moving it as it's so light , I'd prefer if it weighed at least 1kg. I guess I'll add some lead weights underneath.
dromia wrote:Thank you, I aspire to.
Prism, here is another view of the Handy Viewer.
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When Allan Edwards tuned a set of 502's for me it looked like plaster of Paris he poured into the base cavity.
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That's a good idea, we also have some fine grain concrete kicking around somewhere, I might try that. Something needs to be done!
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Nearly right Adam - I actually use stuff called stonecast, just a bit harder and more dense than PP. It's water mixed and sets quite quickly.dromia wrote:When Allan Edwards tuned a set of 502's for me it looked like plaster of Paris he poured into the base cavity.



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I like your work! it all makes complete sense to me, take something that works well and make it better. I followed your link at the bottom of your post and I was curious how good the boing 5 digital zoom was compared to your webcam close up, it looks comparable to me, but I like your setup more, it's permanently attached...
Out of interest do you still offer the tuning service? I would really like the 1/10th graduations on my 505, I'm sure I could make them myself, but if the service already exists... The camera and the stonecast look perfect too. Have you tried that webcam directly in to a DLNA TV/monitor? Just curious if it must be connected via windows. Taking the PC out of the equation would make it even better.
This is the 46" image I have, a bit grainy but not bad. It would probably be sharper in better light.

Out of interest do you still offer the tuning service? I would really like the 1/10th graduations on my 505, I'm sure I could make them myself, but if the service already exists... The camera and the stonecast look perfect too. Have you tried that webcam directly in to a DLNA TV/monitor? Just curious if it must be connected via windows. Taking the PC out of the equation would make it even better.
This is the 46" image I have, a bit grainy but not bad. It would probably be sharper in better light.

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A few quick questions:- I seem to get inconsistent seating depth with my Hornady A-MAX .308, it can range between 2.783.5" - 2.797". A factory A-MAX round measures 2.797.5" (repeatedly checked) according to my digital calipers. Now, whilst I appreciate the maximum OAL is 2.800", are these variable length rounds safe to shoot? I don't recall seeing a minimum value for OAL, just a maximum OAL. Secondly, would the variance cause grouping inconsistencies?
The A-MAX have a plastic tip on the bullet and I have wondered if this is slightly deforming when I seat the bullet, but if that is the case, I can't be certain just by looking at it. This is with a Hornady seating die BTW and I am trying to be as consistent as possible when seating.
The A-MAX have a plastic tip on the bullet and I have wondered if this is slightly deforming when I seat the bullet, but if that is the case, I can't be certain just by looking at it. This is with a Hornady seating die BTW and I am trying to be as consistent as possible when seating.
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