Mack Hacker, #60477

I also will not use the Newer universal RCBS for 45’s. I do use it for 38’s, but use the old style for 44SP and 45Colt Mechanical devices frustrate me beyond word, so I keep it as simple as possible

I saw a number issued last week and it was in the 114,000 range

New shooters should be informed that if they intend to shoot only local monthly matches, they could go years without seeing a side match. Some clubs have them regularly, some sporadically, and some not at all. Visit the clubs you will be shooting and ask questions before you invest any money on firearms for SASS. This frequently given advice applies in triplicate to side match guns

After a session of pulling bullets, all powder and lead is contained in the coffee can on the floor

I am not aware of any pullers “of the same design” as the Frankford Pile Driver and I assure you that it leaves no powder in the case when the bullet is pulled. The Pile Driver functions the same as a hammer puller with two major differences. 1 The acceleration of the loaded round is provided by twin springs 2 The case contents can be removed after every round or collected in bulk and separated later

One more word of caution. The machine is shipped with the plastic fitting for attaching a collection tube to facilitate bulk operation installed, but the plastic catch box( more of a single use device) is installed over it. Even though it is shipped in this configuration, the instructions clearly state to never actually use it as shipped) The outlet fitting needs to be removed before using the catch box.

I would like to add a clarification to this thread. For those following, it should be understood that all the references above discussing the use of shell holders from various brands of equipment(as replacement for collets) are related to hammer type pulleys and have no application to the FA Pile Driver. They had me running out to the shop to investigate how they might apply to the original topic. I can’t find any way they could be used with the Pile Driver Please correct me if I am missing something

My favorite “weird gun” from movies is the Remington Keene bolt action carried by the evil villains in Sons of Katie Elder and Crossfire Trail and also by one of the MacDonald wives in El Dorado

I recently inherited over 600 questionable loaded 45 Colt loads. I watched a few videos on the Pile Driver and decided to give it a try. I started with the plastic cup catcher for powder and bullet. The puller worked flawlessly with the noted noise level, but being a shooter, I was expecting that. The only surprise, up to this point was the caution in the instructions that the machine needed to be wall mounted contrary to what I had seen and heard in the promotional videos. Following instructions, I mounted the machine to a solid(3/4” wood plank wall). I then installed the outlet fitting that required a plastic tube running into a plastic coffee can for collection of bullets and powder. I then began to pull 600 bullets At about round 30, the outlet fitting broke. A call to FA got quick action and they sent a replacement immediately. At about round 80, the same part broke again. This time I had an ah ha moment. I called FA again and reported the problem. I asked them if there was any reason that I should not pull the plastic fitting and replace it with a MEC powder bushing. I was told that would void my warranty, so they were sending me a “new one”. They then sent me a whole new machine. In order to satisfy my own curiosity, I put the MEC powder bushing in the original machine and finished pulling the other 500+ bullets without a hiccup. YMMV

I will check back later on this post to follow the normal trajectory. First come the catty responses. Then we get the frivolous attempts at humor. At some point, someone will attempt to offer a serious response. That will be immediately be contradicted by a rebuttal of the serious response and the fight is on. Wait for me to get my popcorn ready

When components were readily available and I was shooting about 15 monthlies .and about 4 majors a year, I would load twice a year always maintaining a 4-6 month loaded reserve. I am tired of the component market being so unpredictable, that I have just loaded most all of everything that I have. Turning 80 next month, I don’t think I will ever run out .

I will not be attending EOT this year, but I have shot this match 3 or 4 times as a warm up for Winter Range. This is a great warm up with one of the friendliest venues you will ever shoot. Nights in town during that weekend are are really special. Go fully dressed and all the tourists assume that you are part of the street performances. You’ll be swamped with picture requests. When you are asked if you are part of “the show”, just respond with a dead pan “No ma’am, we use real bullets.”

Where’s the press junkie. I load 3 gauges of shot shells and three pistol caliber brass. That calls for three SDBs and 3 MEC 600 Jt’s. I just hate to swap dies

Nothiing to see here Just that quiet, unassuming guy that shows up and wins your local monthly shoots and then quietly sneaks off to add another national or world championship once or twice a year. congratulations to one of my favorite people to posse with

The whole belt

Guess I thought there was enough info to get an answer in the first 5 minutes.

I have a shotgun belt that I would like to identify, but I cannot read the name completely or he is no longer around. The closest I can come is Gregg ?ess?? Duncan OK Any help would be appreciated

I have the same year and model, but with a Chevy engine. It has been pretty much worry free, except for poor quality ( cheap)cabinetry and a roof leak that was definitely a design issue. I bought it from Camping World and have avoided their super high repair rates and found repairs as needed , with local shops that I research carefully before using Camping World did do a good job, under warranty of sealing some windows that leaked the first time we got in a serious rainstorm. That storm, however, would have caused leaks in a submarine I have no experience with the newer models, but have gone Texas to Alaska, returning by way of Kentucky with no serious problems

They don’t fire in any gun under any circumstance

Original post edited to eliminate my errors. These were 45 Colt. And loaded with LPP i was afraid I would just get confirmation of what I picked up from Utube, but as stated previously, it carries a whole lot more weight coming from Garrison Joe

Several years ago, I was showing a new shooter how to reload on a Dillon SDB. He showed up with 1000 Starline cases, 1000 200gr 45 RNFP cast bullets and 1000 Remington LPP. I furnished Clays powder and we spent the day turning out some great looking rounds. it was a great experience until the next day, when we took them to the range. About half the rounds would not detonate, no matter what weapon was used. The primers were obviously defective. Remington wanted to know the lot number from the box, but never offered any explanation and ignored further inquiries. Some of these were used for practice over the years, but I recently obtained the remaining 700 of them. What is the most effective way to pull the bullets and remove the remaining primers?

Goody was a motorcycle riding, pawnshop raiding, gun trading cowboy shooting enthusiast who also held down a high level position as an accountant for Goody Goody Liquor Stores. He was also a good friend to those of us in the DFW area SASS clubs and beyond. Once he even ventured out into the clay bird arena and shot skeet and five stand clays leagues with Noah Gonnatellyah, Nueces Outlaw, Silver Sam and I. Fortunately, that was a short time experiment and we got back to where we belonged at the cowboy range I will miss him and like many others, I feel like we still have one more “deal” to put together

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I used to like. to play around a little with 45Colt at 200 on my backyard range using my SASS main match 30” Uberti and SASS main match legal ammo. My target is steel 25”x36”. I wasn’t good enough to talk groupings but this was back when I could at least hear it ring.

I have shot both flyers and poppers. I remember years ago, when Badlands Bud was a dominating shooter, that he was faced with two poppers on a stage. He cleaned the stage by shooting the two stationary targets first, then reloading and shooting the two poppers. It ain’t bragging if you can do it.