DIY Reloading, Much Boom

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  1. Sheepdog

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    IMG_0146.JPG IMG_0147.JPG IMG_0148.JPG IMG_0151.JPG Started to reload Match .223 for my precision AR. I'm too tall for a direct bench mount. Decided I needed a riser, but the ones for sale online were lacking for what I was looking for. Had some scrap 1/4" plate laying around, so I decided to fab my own. Ford Red Tractor Paint from TSC was a pretty close match to Hornady Red. Takes forever to dry, but is super tough when it does. Any ideas for modifications?
     
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    That is a beautiful setup!
     
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    Thanks. I think it's pretty nifty.
     
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    Very nice setup. Do you have a favorite bullet picked out yet?
     
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    My AR really likes the Hornady 68gr BTHP, but I'm working up loads for the 75gr as well. The new ELD from Hornady looks interesting, but the availability sucks.
     
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    Needs to be John Deere green otherwise it looks great.
     
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    Nice setup, I guess I now what I'm making next for myself.
     
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    But, that would look too much like Christmas.

    And, JD Green might be the single most ugly color ever developed.
     
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    Please do. It's so much more ergonomical. It took me about three hours with my rudimentary tools.
     
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    Heresy!

    Grandpa sold JD for 35 years and all of us grandkids got brainwashed.
     
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    Better? Lol
     
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    IMG_0003.JPG IMG_0005.JPG Starting to dial in a 75gr load. Not too bad considering my shooting bench and a 4X scope.
     
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    I like it.

    I'd want a lip on the front that could hold akro bins.
     
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    That's a good idea. I might screw something to the front lip of the wood bench.
     
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    IMG_0006.JPG IMG_0007.JPG This is the current load that I'm working with. I might tweak the edges a little.
     
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    I like it. I need to start reloading. More for convenience than accuracy.
     
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    Ten rounds @ 100 with new load. Starting to lose some accuracy. Might need to back off a little.
     
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    I found a cool app for Android. And it's free. It's called Range Buddy. IMG_0012.JPG
     
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    Very niiccceeee!!!
     

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