Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 I love making my own loading blocks and have six for a normal monthly match. Now comes making a set for my bride Sunny- but I REALLY want to find a better way for punching the holes. My experience has been this: 1/2" bit is too big. 7/16" bit is too small but I've used a rat-tail file to open them up. What is the perfect size bit to use and where can I find one? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share Posted May 20, 2013 THIS IS TOO WEIRD. Cheyenne Ranger DID NOT post this..... How did this happen????? Two Spurs (what actually is in the same club as Cheyenne Ranger) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Spurs Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Dude...... Some how I showed to be signed in as CR. Logged out. Logged back in. Twilight Zone............................................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Hi Guys The same thing just happened to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quick Draw Granpaw #48525 Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Howdy all, holes for .44 & .45 are 14mm. I've sold a lot of these to the folks that use single stage press. They hold 50 rounds. QDG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missouri Marshal SASS #50682 Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 If you are talking about loading blocks to use at the loading table to load your rifle and pistols from, I have made and sold over 1600 of them to Cowboys all over the world. 31/64 is the proper size drill bit for 45. 44-40. 44spl, 38-40 loading blocks. You can get them at any Home Depot or Lowes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rio Brazos Kid Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Two Spurs, 31/64 is indeed the correct drill size. You will find that using a Brad Point drill will do the best job on these blocks. Cleaner and splinter-less holes, if properly done. Best to use a drill press. Harbor Freight has these drill sets, on sale now for $13.49. RBK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollifer A. Dollar Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Recently I made up a bunch of loading blocks from 1/2" thick oak with leather toppers. I used a 1/2" forstner bit (pilot-drilled first, then used the 1/2" from both sides to eliminate chipping) & cleaned the holes up with a 0.500" reamer. They work great, the cases drop in & out easily, but the rim catches so they don't fall through. I tried some 38-40 & 44-40 brass that I had & both fit fine. Holler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Spurs Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 thanks everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quick Draw Granpaw #48525 Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Well, shut my mouth....Missouri Marshal is right, I should have said 13mm not 14mm, but 31/64 is correct.. Happy trails QDG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninety Caliber Al, 50218 Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 If you are talking about loading blocks to use at the loading table to load your rifle and pistols from, I have made and sold over 1600 of them to Cowboys all over the world. 31/64 is the proper size drill bit for 45. 44-40. 44spl, 38-40 loading blocks. You can get them at any Home Depot or Lowes. Hey Marshall, While you're giving instruction, what's the proper size for .38 spec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missouri Marshal SASS #50682 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Hey Marshall, While you're giving instruction, what's the proper size for .38 spec. Howdy Pard, it's 25/64 Now that I've told all my secrets I might as well close the business... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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