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Thanks for the very thorough video. I've been loading for decades, and have used various presses. I just sold a RCBS T-7 and now use a Dillon RL550B and a Forster Co-Ax (for my precision rifle rounds). I have been waiting a long time for the Mark 7 Genesis to become available, but after what seems like an eternity, they are still working on the software, so at this point I am considering the APEX 10. Like yourself, I have to ask myself, "Do I really need this, or just want this". Truth be said, it's more of a want than need. I certainly don't shoot enough 9mm, 40 S&W, or 45 ACP to justify the purchase, but that sort of justification seldom carries much weight in my thought process. Thanks again for the insight and experience.
I would suggest for small batches of unique loads such as what you are describing here to simplify things a bit. Step away from the automated progressive press and use a single stage press or a turret press. You already identified that you can purchase a special seating stem for specific bullets. Many die manufacturing companies can grind specific stems for their dies. I would suggest lubricating your brass your brass especially for progressive reloading machines. You will have much greater control of the seating with a single stage press and I would suggest crimping the bullets with a Lee factory crimp die so you don’t have problems in your AR type semi-auto. I use both a progressive press and a single stage. My work up loads and small batch loads are what I use the single stage for. You have some of the best progressive reloading equipment on the market. I would use it for larger batches and more standardized loading and brass prep, such as sizing and trimming. I’ve also found that cleaned lubricated brass works much better in the progressive press. I normally pouch the primers out then wet tumble the brass. Primming just works much smoother on my progressive press with clean primer pockets. After I punch the primers and wet tumble I dry the brass and lubricate it with Dillon lube or Hornady One Shot. I then size and trim the brass. After that I tumble it in my Dillon dry tumbler with corn cob media and Dillon Rapid shine. Now I’m ready to load either on the single stage press or my Dillon 650. Since I’m not punching primers or resizing the progressive press really runs smooth without hardly any problems. I hope this helps.
Interesting video. Several of your comments about your journey mirrored my own. I also knew zip when I decided to get into reloading. Your comment that you can make so much ammo that you don't need to run the machine that often - and you start loosing your edge with it. Same here - I had not used it in close to 6 years and essentially felt like starting over. I have a Dillon 1050 and I recognized a lot of similarity as you was breaking your down. Your Mark 7 is like a very hi-tech version of the 1050 - thought I bet the Mark 7 was designed from the ground up to be hi-tech. I bet it is a challenge to get everything dialed in to the point where it really runs well - the learning curve on that had to be painful.
Never tried the 225gr but I am using Hornady dies with hitek coated 220gr bullets and using the stem that is meant for round nose or poly tipped bullets I have no problem. I am however using H110 which will have way less case fill. Maybe you're compressing the powder and that's also causing the bullet to jam up in the die?
Just got my FX6 and working on figuring out the monitor situation. My rig has the Bright Tangerine AXL on it so I can’t use the Nicyrig mount. I’m still digging the internet for the right parts.
Honest review, pricewise, you also have to account for labor cost, youre own, when comparing factory ammo prices versus reload, reduces youre profit margin a bit more, not as much as reloading by hand. ROI, It all comes down to caliber and ammo usage i think.
Was expecting this to be one of those lame “history” videos with bad animation and a British guy voice over. That algorithm has blest this random channel 😂
Finally, I have been looking for a solution from the lizard in black 5g radiowave mind controllers!!! Also I thought this video had WAY more views, I was shocked to only see 483. This is the type of video to have millions of views and be randomly on your recommended page years later.
Im with Vlad anyway, for reasons. But oh boy SACLOS for home defence sounds like sweet sweet music. Edit: is that Soviet? Looked it up, its also a fully manual MACLOS , nice . A step closer to Citizen machine guns .
Well, it's not nearly as exciting as my Barrett. With grandkids around, I have to have everything tied down. The only thing I keep loaded is a S&W M&P Shield. And even that has to be kept in a locked box.
I have the M82A1 and the M107A1. I'm also a Class 3 SOT although anyone can own these, as they are NOT NFA items. There is a tidbit of detail that some may not know. There are subtle differences between the two even though cosmetically they are virtually identical. Many would tell you the M82A1 is the civilian designation and M107A1 the military designation albeit the same weapon system. Wrong. You will notice the massively larger wedge shape muzzle brake on the M82A1 compared to the smaller cylindrical muzzle brake on the M107A1. This leads to the reason why and the difference that could be quite costly. The M82A1 is NOT designed to be fired suppressed. The suppressor won't even begin to go over the muzzle brake on the M82A1 as you have to have the smaller, cylindrical QD muzzle brake ($455) for the suppressor (almost $3K) to attach it to and furthermore, while the muzzle brake might fit the M82A1, Barrett tells you straight away on their website it is NOT for the M82A1 but rather the M107A1 if you are thinking about ordering one to swap out. If you talk to their customer service they will also tell you what I stated above which is that the internals of the M82A1 were not designed to fire suppressed. All that said, it WILL work of course BUT the wear will be greater over the long haul. As info.
Nice video! The 50bmg doesn't disappoint. When taken out the the range i always get someone saying holy $#!+ is that a Barrett 50?? I let a 13 year old kid (with fathers permission) to shoot it while his dad filmed it. The smile on his face was priceless. The kid shook my hand and gave me a hug and thanked me. It's his dream gun to one day own it. I gave the kid some inspirational words of wisdom and then the father shook my hand and thanked me. He said he hasn't seen his son smile like that in years. Plus it made my day also
I can totally relate. I’ve had people say it had been on their bucket list. It always draws a crowd. And after every shot everybody’s laughing. I find I get as much enjoyment out of letting everybody shoot it as much as shooting it myself. Thanks for sharing your story!
