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3d Printed Bullet Feeder (Nose Down Collator)
I used my 3d Printer to make a Bullet Feeder to size my cast bullets. Check out AmmoMike83 on Thingiverse for the design.
My printer is a modified Anet A8 (AM8 Mod) running Ramps 1.6 and Marlin Firmware. OctoPrint with the plug-in OctoLapse was used to create the time lapse videos of the printing.
This bullet collator is a dedicated nose down bullet feeder that feeds my Star Lubrisizer. I cast my own bullets and coat them with Hi-Tek coating. Before they can be loaded, they need to be sized. This collator speeds up the process dramatically.
Of course a more typical version of this collator feeds the bullets base down for progressive reloading machines. The design on Thingiverse gives you that option or the option to feed the bullets nose down.
I have a couple of Mr. Bullet Feeder collators that I use when reloading but I've been waiting for years for them to come out with the nose down conversion. After four years, I gave up waiting and made my own.
I designed my own transport parts using OpenScad but other than that, everything is available on Thingiverse.
Thanks to all the guys on the Cast Boolits forum and of course AmmoMike83 for his design work.
My printer is a modified Anet A8 (AM8 Mod) running Ramps 1.6 and Marlin Firmware. OctoPrint with the plug-in OctoLapse was used to create the time lapse videos of the printing.
This bullet collator is a dedicated nose down bullet feeder that feeds my Star Lubrisizer. I cast my own bullets and coat them with Hi-Tek coating. Before they can be loaded, they need to be sized. This collator speeds up the process dramatically.
Of course a more typical version of this collator feeds the bullets base down for progressive reloading machines. The design on Thingiverse gives you that option or the option to feed the bullets nose down.
I have a couple of Mr. Bullet Feeder collators that I use when reloading but I've been waiting for years for them to come out with the nose down conversion. After four years, I gave up waiting and made my own.
I designed my own transport parts using OpenScad but other than that, everything is available on Thingiverse.
Thanks to all the guys on the Cast Boolits forum and of course AmmoMike83 for his design work.
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Tips on using the Shockbottle 100 Round 9mm Case Gauge (Hundo)
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Demonstration of the Shockbottle 100 Round 9mm Luger Case Gauge. This is the standard non-anodized version of the case gauge that I use to test all of my ammo before I take it to a match. Also note that I'm using MTM ammo boxes (I said MGM in the Video). Available for about $100 at benstoegerproshop.com .
Dillon XL650 with Mr. Bullet Feeder loading 9mm
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Hand Loading 9mm Bayou Bullets with Mr. Bulletfeeder on a Dillon 650. The pace I'm loading in this video yields about 100 finished rounds every 5-6 minutes. With the Bullet Feeder you can "comfortably" load 600 or more rounds per hour. Note that bullet dropper replaces the powder check die.... My eyes are fixed on Station 3 at all times to visually verify a good powder drop before pulling the h...
Counting & Sorting Pistol Brass for Reloading 9mm
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Quick Fast Free Counting, Sorting and Inspecting Pistol Brass for loading on my Dillon xl 650 press. Easily find 380 Auto brass hidden in 9mm brass. Also 40 S&W and 45 ACP cases stand out nicely. Discarded ammo trays from factory ammo is all that is required. I'm able to quickly count out and load a nice even number of 9mm shell cases then toss them in the hopper of my press. If I want to load ...
The bullet is powder coated or galvanized with copper ??
I use Hi-Tek to coat my bullets. It's a very similar process to Powder Coating except Hi-Tek is a liquid.
Thanks so much for sharing this. It is so simple that it's almost impossible to believe. I used a Dillon, 100 round plastic ammo storage box that the hinge crack off on and am in awe with how fast and easy this works. Have already shared this with a couple friends and their thoughts are exactly the same. Thanks again for this GREAT time saving tip.
Brilliant Sir, Thank You!!!!!!
WOW,,,,,, never thought about doing that,,,,,, GREAT idea,,,, for me could be mixed brass but i have been sitting around sorting,,,, takes a long time to do that
salut , as tu une photo du montage electrique ?
What would be the minimum requirement (cheapest) 3d printer this could be done on?
Most excellent idea! Thank you
Bloody brilliant nose down design ... and great execution. Well done.
Cool build!
Did you use the MR bullet feeder spring tube? Or what spring did u use?
Yes, I ordered an extension spring from Mr. Bullet Feeder. There are a number of different options for springs including springs that are used for bending pipes. In my case, it was more convenient just to order the spring from MBF.
razorfish007 sorry how did you attach the spring to that bracket on the bottom side of the bullet feeder?
I designed a part in Openscad that fit the plastic extension piece that came with the spring. This piece had threads so I then screwed the spring into it once I attached it to the collator body. I also added a 6mm set screw so stays firmly in place.
Would you ever consider printing to sell?
No. I highly recommend the Mr. Bullet Feeder though... I have a couple of them and they are well worth the cost. But, if you have a 3d printer, this is a great project. Go to Thingiverse .com and search for AmmoMike83. The design is free, all you have to do is print it and buy a few electronic components. There's also plenty of help to available on discussion forums. Search for Cast Boolits and join the discussion.
Yes... I ordered the replacement motor for the Mr. Bulletfeeder.
Looked this item up. Saw it selling for $100! Yikes!
I kept a bunch of trays just because I'm like man there has to be something I can do with those .. brilliant!
Wow that's cool
That's genius.
Damn. Awesome. I was wondering how to deal with that. Does that work with a reloaded round once full or does the bullet weight makes them fall upside down?
Certainly faster than my method of using my weak old eyes and holding each case. I'll give that a try!
Good video
It’s MTM not MGM
does anyone else just wana dig their hands throu that brass?
does anyone else just wana dig their hands throu that brass?
Does the fact that the cartridges pop up when you place on a flat surface indicate that your COAL is long?
No.
This works fantastic to eliminate 380. I just eyeball them. They stand out or in.... I use two trays, flip it over and inspect both sides and all the edges for splits. Use the 40 cal trays.
That is a sick setup! Well done.
great vid thanks
great tip! :D... I'm trying it now. Thanks!
great help, thank you, and also recycles and repurposes used trays.
Thanks for the video, this is exactly the thing I've been looking for. I have the 50 round EGW case checker, but it's a bit too tight and it doesn't flip nicely into my Dillon boxes. I noticed that you also subscribe to some of the same electronics channels that I do. I haven't made reloading videos, but I have done a variety of them on electronics. czcams.com/users/Corgitronics
Awesome! Sometime the greatest ideas are the simplest. Thanks for sharing this.
very slick😉thnx 4 sharing.
Very useful tips. Thank you.
Extremely helpful, thank you.
Great vid.
awesome, thanks for sharing that with us...its going to come in very handy with 40/10mm and 45colt/44mag/44spl
Wow, that is a 650 done *right*! Very nice.
I have to say, this is quite a nice trick! Thanks for sharing
Very nice setup!
Dude! That is one of the MOST Helpful videos EVER! And you presented the material well! Congrats. And Thank you.
Thanks for the good idea on how to speed up the sorting process. I love low cost alternate ways to get things done efficiently. Beats spending close to $40 for the separating bucket system and it is way easier store.
Nice machine. Very cool. Making of freedom nuggets.
This would have been handy to know last night since I just sorted 2 5 gallon buckets of 40 s&w
Excellent tip. I have been reloading for about 4 years and these are some fantastic time saving tips. Thanks for posting this.
I actually started doing something similar a few months ago. For those trays, Federals come with them.
This is great
Trying to justify a setup like this. My wife makes fun of obsessing over the cheapest way to buy components but I forget to factor in my time to make thousands of rounds on my single stage press. My time is often worth $80 and hour in my business so I feel like loading 1000 rounds in 2 hours rather than 8 hours would make it worth it...
I feel the same my job I get $35 per hour, so to justify $499 for this bullet maker is kinda tough to justify.
John B I got the Dillon 650 back in August. For two calibers and everything you see hear except for the bullet feeder you are pretty far over $1000. Especially since I got the Dillon trimmer as well. I've made a ton of ammo. If you want to shoot a lot I would this is totally worth it.
Thanks for the reply. I did end up buying the 650 as well and SOME of the bells and whistles.
I have a very similar setup like this and I value my time as well. However, if my time was worth $80, I'd just find a reloader and give him the recipe and have him load for me. Reloading is fun but it is also a chore to me.
what kind of magnifying glass is that?
+N Stiv Just something I picked up at Staples or Office Max. Basically whatever was on sale. LED lights with a magnifying glass in the middle mounted to an articulating arm.
What is your variance on COAL? I am Redding Competition Die set with a Lee FCD in place of the taper crimp die. I'm adjusting the dies with all 5 stations full and I'm getting inconsistent COAL with a target of 1.1600 ranging from the extreme low of 1.1560 to the extreme high of 1.1690. I made sure I was going through a full upstroke and downstroke and checked to make sure the seating die had the RN insert down and the flat base up. Any thoughts of what's going wrong ? I'm using mixed head stamp brass
+Zac Alldredge Actually the OAL variation you're seeing is not too bad for mixed brass. Remember too that although OAL is important, the Redding seater die is seating the bullet from to ogive of the bullet which is truly the important setting for keeping the distance from the bullet to the lands consistent. Also note that although the FCD is truly a nice die, it is capable of resizing the cartridge (the brass) which can in effect swage the bullet a bit. I recommend setting the FCD to taper crimp only.
And how might you only set it up to crimp?
+Zac Alldredge I use a crimping die in its own station. Remember that you're only removing any flare/bell from the mouth of case you added to seat the bullet. I wish they change the name of the "crimp die" to "flare removal die". In 9mm Luger the crimp die has nothing to do with bullet tension (Bullet tension is controlled by the sizing die). It's a good idea to pull a finished bullet and make sure the bullet has no marks from the case and isn't deformed. A proper crimp won't damage the bullet in any way.
Wonderful Post. Thank you very much. You have saved me hours. Buddhas
A great video! helps me a lot this is how I'm going to start sorting my brass
That looks almost like magic. Is it much more difficult with a tray from the same cartridge?
+FieroGT42 I've found that a size up from the caliber you're working with lets the brass fall into the tray much better.