Nosler Custom introduced three new brass cases for handloaders wanting top performance out of their rifles. These hand inspected cases have chamfered and deburred case mouths and are “fully prepped, [and] ready to load.”
The new cases offered for 2010 are the 6.5×55 Swedish Mauser, .300 WSM and .375 H&H Magnum. The brass can be purchased in lots of 25 or 50 cases.
Dillon showed the new .50 BMG progressive press at the 2010 SHOT Show. The Dillon BFR is the newest gear from the “blue press” folks. The BFR (aka: big *** reloader) is very heavy duty, and not inexpensive. The press will sell for $999.95, with the optional case trimmer ($374.95) and optional carbide sizing die ($799.95) bringing the total to almost $2175 before taxes or shipping.
Dillon expects to ship the BFR on March 15, 2010.
Hornady extends their popular “Get Loaded” program again in 2010. The “Get Loaded Again in 2010″ program allows the purchaser of certain Hornady reloading equipment to receive 100-500 premium Hornady bullets.
Buying a set of Hornady New Demension dies with the Zip Spindle system nets you 100 free bullets. The purchase of the Lock-n-Load Classic kit or Lock-n-Load AP progressive press land you 500 free bullets. Bullets must be selected from a specific list, you have to pay postage to have the bullets shipped to you and other restrictions apply, so visit Hornady’s site for the program details.
Wander by the Barnes Bullets website, and you will discover the site has been taken off-line until after January 1. Barnes states the site is in a transition phase, with the new site featuring an improved area for members of the Copper Club.
I would assume the site refresh will also feature new products that we will see at the 2010 SHOT Show.
The on-line store is still available, and you can order any of the current Barnes Bullets products.
Hornady is bringing to market a new solution to case cleaning: the Sonic Cleaner. Part of the Lock-N-Load series of reloading equipment, Hornady is claiming to bring “case cleaning to the next level.”
At about $135, the Sonic Cleaner is more expensive than a standard tumbler. However, it is potentially superior to standard tumbling.
From Hornady:
Hornady® Manufacturing has taken cartridge case cleaning to the next level with the new Lock-N-LoadTM Sonic Cleaner.TM A combination of intense ultrasonic cleaning action and a unique cleaning solution, One Shot® Sonic CleanTM, provide an extremely effective and efficient method to remove carbon residue and other foreign materials from the entire case.
Unlike tumblers, this sonic cleaner quickly cleans the inside of the case as well as primer pockets. The ultrasonic action creates microjets that blast carbon buildup off cases, small gun parts and equipment.
The Lock-N-LoadTM Sonic CleanerTM can hold up to two hundred 223 Rem cases or one hundred 308 Win cases. No other cleaning tool on the market even comes close.
Starline Brass announced that they have added new manufacturing equipment to improve the consistency of the brass cases they make for their customers. Starline also claims the machinery improves the efficiency of the production process, creating a situation where Starline is producing a better product more quickly than they were producing the old brass.
From Starline:
When you are known as the “Maker of America’s Finest Brass” you can relax and enjoy the successes of over thirty years in the shooting sports industry, right? Starline brass does not think so. They continue working hard to make the best even better.
Starline recently invested in several pieces of equipment to better serve the needs of their customers and to ensure continued superior quality. Starline Vice-President Robert E. Hayden secured the purchase of a belt annealer and other production related equipment in August of 2009.
“It is rare to purchase a piece of equipment that can both improve efficiency and consistency at the same time.” said Hayden. “We have done just that at Starline.”
Starline anneals between each draw to ensure the correct metallurgy in every piece of brass they produce. This machine cuts the process time in half, while improving the consistency of the grain structure of the brass. This results in both a higher rate of production and a better brass case.
Cutting production time could not have come at a better time. Customers are pleading for quality reloading brass and Starline is working around the clock to provide just that. They have also added additional draw presses and material handling equipment this year to increase the rate of production.
Starline is a leader in the development, production and worldwide distribution of both standard and unique brass calibers for handguns and rifles. The company offers customers more than 80 different calibers. Orders can be placed by calling toll-free 800-280-6660, or on the Starline web site at www.starlinebrass.com. In most cases, orders are shipped within 24 hours.
From Alliant Powder:
Alliant Powder®, makers of some of the most trusted and popular reloading powders, introduces Power ProTM. Made in the U.S.A., the Power Pro series is designed for magnum pistol, light varmint and light/medium/magnum rifles. Comprised of five new offerings, these new spherical powders are intended for specific cartridges and applications and are now available to the reloading public.
Designed for easier reloading
The Power ProTM series deliver improved velocity and density for more efficient metering and loading and help reloaders duplicate certain factory loaded ammunition. These new spherical powders, available in both 1 lb bottles and 8 lb canisters, are an excellent addition to Alliant Powders’ existing lineup of proven and trusted powders.
Power Pro highlights
For more information on the new Power Pro series or Alliant Powders complete lineup of proven powders, visit www.alliantpowder.com.
Loading the Hornady FTX bullets? Good news: Hornady published load data for this line of bullets.
Load data is listed for 16 calibers ranging from .30-30 to .500 S&W Magnum. If you are thinking about loading any of the great FTX bullets, definitely check out Hornady’s information.
I am looking for a Tampa Bay area range that is willing to sell their range brass in bulk. The range I was buying from before (by the 55 gallon drum) closed its doors, and I need a new source. Please contact me if you know of any ranges that want to sell their brass.
Sinclair International, a Brownells company, posted on Twitter that they received a shipment of Remington small rifle primers, and asked everyone to limit orders to 5000. In less than 28 minutes, they were completely sold out.
I’m getting tired of the shortages…