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Cold Bore Contraptions
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Low Primer Alarm for the Lee ACP
Adding a home made primer alert just for peace of mind.
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LEE (ACP) Automatic Case Primer using a Hornady Case Feeder
Просмотров 8 тыс.2 года назад
This is how I set up my ACP, seems efficient and smooth with the mods made thus far.
Hornady Quick Detach Mounting System
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.2 года назад
I think the engineering is slightly off but in all this is a good system for my intended use.
Mighty Armory Blue Magnum primer flicker decapping die
Просмотров 2,9 тыс.2 года назад
a quick run down of the Mighty Armory primer flicker decapping die.
The Lee Load-Master Contraption W/case, bullet feeders and primer alarm
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Upgrading the Lee Load Master and my thoughts on the way it works and doesn't work. The best $20 you can spend on this press tinyurl.com/ywsahd8a
Upgrades to the Hornady lock-n-load A/P Ammo Plant
Просмотров 3,6 тыс.2 года назад
Can you force blue blood through a red blooded press? This is just a few thoughts/mods on the Hornady Ammo Plant reloading press.
Building a Digital Round Counter for progressive reloading presses
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.2 года назад
This is how I build a digital round counter for any reloading press. The PVC fittings are 1/2" not 3/4" as stated in the video Some of the parts: Blue display www.amazon.com/DIGITEN-Digital-Counter-Totalizer-0-9999/dp/B00VKATGZ4?ref_=ast_sto_dp Red display www.amazon.com/kesoto-4-Digital-Digital-Counter-GDD7949AT-P24V/dp/B07TY3JWF4/ref=sr_1_6?crid=2O9F5NUKKNR56&keywords=red led 4-digital 0 - 99...
Power Case / Brass Trimmer for Hornady Ammo Plant W/ Lee power trim
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So I built a Power Case Trimmer for the Hornady lock n load AP. This video shows how I did it and how it works. This trimmer setup produces full length sized, decapped, trimmed, chamfered, and deburred brass with a Hornady ammo plant and Lee Precision's deluxe power quick trim. I made a mistake in this video, remove the stop collar from the cutter for shorter cartridges not large rifle as state...
Do you still make these? I have one (Sharps Primer Sentry) that I bought off of ebay and have sold about 10 of them...that's all the advertiser had and they are no longer on ebay nor available anywhere. If you make them, I know there are a lot of people that would want to buy them!
Thank you. Answered a lot of questions.
Very Interesting, two 6 mm bolts holding all the force, why the hell they took 8x8mm for the underneath bolts ? Studied engineers make such bull...., thats a shame. Perhaps the cleaning staff is doing also the engineering???😆
I refuse to prime on my LoadMaster. When I originally got my LoadMaster, I saw how LEE had put the primer system on and decided immediately that wasn't for me. No way LEE is proud of it.
I have an old lathe and I am going to purchase this press. Your ingenuity is very apparent. Great video man. Gave me some inspiration to go out and make something.
Your mods are excellent. Could you share your measurements aluminum support for me for 9mm and 223.
The red shell holder bracket does not glide that smoothly for my Lee ACP. I always have to use my finger to nudge it the last inch, because it gets caught by friction. I assume the black bar that it glides on has some imperfections with it. And yes I’ve tried to sand it down. Nothin so far has worked unfortunately
Thank you for this video. I am not good at all with electronics/wiring but I think I am going to try and tackle this and see if I can figure out the wiring from your video. Maybe I missed it in the video but is there a specific type of wire that needs to be used for the 3.5mm jacks?
I use the wire provided on the proximity sensor on the male end and a normal copper wire in the box on the female side in the box so in short - no, there's no special wire.
@@coldborecontraptions2063 Thank you!
This is an absolutely great video for us reloaders and modders! :) I did notice something regarding your spring that you probably already are aware of? If you look at where you explain @ ruclips.net/video/X_blKApcfEo/видео.htmlsi=0b9a9hQtnSkobMiB&t=786 Your spring is NOT in place... you need to put your fingertip on the slot before the slot occupied by that piece of brass - and lightly put your finger on the spring and index it past the incoming slot. The spring will then pop in underneath the plate in to the inner spring-rill or whatever the underneath cut out for the spring is called in english. The spring will not fall in place by itself unless you do this and you will have an sxxxload of squished springs. I consider it unlikely that you dont know this but as it is not in place where you film and show your solution I mention it just in case as a fellow LNL AP tweaker and mod-nut. :) (I'm a professional at thinking backwards, I do everything precisely the absolutely wrong way, T H E N I do the opposite of what I thought would solve my issues and than the dang thing starts working and popping out beautiful reloads, haha) Very inspiring video, you did a lot of things that seems to be wise to follow and then some, I guess I'll have some stuff to do now! Yeppo and my reloading bench is now torn down and emptied, and I will get tuning now for the forseeable future inspired by you and our fellow reloader mates here :) Great video! May the force be with you mates! /Sweden
It looks in place to me in the clip
@@kiwigun_gamer950 Nope it is NOT in the groove in the subplate and this will instantly cause the brass retaining spring to get squished such as the broken spring shown earlier in this video. If you look close it is not set in the groove but outside the plate sticking up where the brass is supposed to slide. This is the proper procedure, ruclips.net/video/KH3-BXeQXyE/видео.htmlsi=32W_Ec_s8NQkFp97&t=32 It certainly happens to most everyone at some point, I did this a couple of springs before I realized I was not replacing/mounting it correctly. The link provided will show you the difference with the spring slide down and set in to the subplate groove compared to the above link where it is not seated properly. And paus here ruclips.net/video/X_blKApcfEo/видео.htmlsi=c_wVgZ9ElKwebIMa&t=787 to see clearly why this difference will squish the spring. I hope that is helpful, and wish somebody told me before I crushed my pile of springs... *facepalm* Otherwise I find this is an absolute gem of a video showing many upgrades mods and tips that is extremely helpful. In fact everyone should check out the entirety of other videos Cold Bore Contraptions put up here, they are very VERY interesting!!! The only tragedy is that there is not more of your videos Cold Bore Contraptions!!! May the force be with you mates, /Sw3d3n
Its in place. You can tell by the way the spring dips down in the video you linked. I even went out and checked it against mine and then put it on so it WASNT in place aaaaaaand yep. Hes got the spring in correctly in this video.
Very clever mods, cheers.
That tube adjuster is freakin brilliant
Nice job on your modified parts.
your cases feed really shitty trickling down why dont u move the case feeder over a few inches and make the spring straighter, duhhhh
@markkornytchuk7847 I can see where someone might get that impression while watching this video however if you get past your short-sightedness you might come to the understanding that once that spring is full; the cases need only fall 1-2 inches to keep it full. The feeder with the D A case plate has absolutely no problem keeping up with the operation. (Duhhhh)👍🏻
This video was very helpful. I built 2 of these counters using similar components listed in the description. Nice large displays work well.
You should make some paws and sell them
Sorry, I just don't have the time to spare and I'm not posting videos for profit. Just trying to help folks out with things that have worked for me.
And furthermore it's not about being fast it's about being efficient and working ...
Why on earth would u even have a Lee loader it's the most riliest piece of crap there is out there especially that indexing rod. Is freckin jancky
I agree with you 100% on the priming. I stopped priming on mine as well.
I realize this is an older video Sir, but would you be able to answer the following question regarding the Lee Dies themselves? I also want to use these dies and the cutter (for now I am just wanted to use the drill method) in my Hornady Lock-n-Load A.P. and I am wondering if you machined/smoothed the lower part of the threads on the Lee Dies to fit into the shell plate better? Awesome video and great invention with the 12v motor and vacuum system. Lots of ingenuity, right there!
I have not had to make any altercations to the die bodies other than cutting the vents to vacuum the chips from. I have only used this process for .308, .223/5.56, 300B.O. and 260 rem. Are you have trouble with a particular caliber?
@@coldborecontraptions2063 I am doing 223 and 308 and just got the dies and the cutter. When I was testing out seating the 223 die in station 4 (I think). It looked like the threads were slightly touching the walls of the shell plate area and couldn’t tell if it was inhibiting the die from seating all the way.
@@RunNGunNation Very interesting, I wonder if Lee made changes to their dies? 🤔 I do know that I can easily adjust the dies I have to cut too much or too short.
Lee and Hornady turret/progressive style presses are absolute garbage. I don't know why you waste your time and energy on crap and then spend even more time trying to jimmy rig it to get it to work. Get a better press - like DIllon. SMH. Some people simply don't know how to appreciate quality.
What case feeder model from dillon?
I believe it was SKU 000086
@@coldborecontraptions2063 if I have more questions can I reach out to you on here or email
@@coldborecontraptions2063 hey I have another question what Mr.bullet feeder do you order? Cause I reached out to double alpha an they said something about making sure I but in the notes when I order one to let them know it's a Hornady power funnel
I'm using the Mr bullet feeder with Mr bullet feeder dies, I didn't care for the Hornady feeder dies
@@coldborecontraptions2063 by chance do u have part numbers?
Is this something you would probably sell as a kit? If so i would buy from you only cause i am late to this video and some of the parts listed i cannot find or not available.
I don't have a kit but I do have all the parts. What are you looking for, perhaps I could help you find it.
Metal induction 8mm
This might work, this is the "cheater box". I tried one similar to this that worked pretty well. www.ebay.com/itm/295941667087?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=1mhkscwrqt6&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=dRAMQTRrTm2&var=594128373448&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Building this from scratch was the best result though
@@coldborecontraptions2063 yes I won't to build it from scratch as well I looked through your parts list an part not available as of know?
👏👏👏👏👏👏 final found someone that has done all the the upgrades i have wanted to do to my loader set up! Know time to get to work whiching anything out
Can you make another one of those billet pieces? Sale ?
Sorry but I don't post these to sell parts, just trying to show folks some of the things I've done that I consider improvements.
Well done! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
Great upgrade. Thanks for sharing!
Nice job, I also modify things to make it more efficient in my loading processes.
The case pushers is in my opinion is the most annoying aspect of the case feed system. I will try to 3D print some pushers as I don’t have access to a machine shop. I have 3D printed various upgrades and add ons for the press and other reloading tools. Double alpha bullet feed dies are the best. And the turbo case feed plate with the wedge.
That was awesome! I have several decapping dies, but need one that will handle .588 case heads (IE 338 LM), so that answered my question. Regarding primer drawback, Dillon dies also have a spring loaded pin, but the only time I have issues is if I get military crimp brass that has been cleaned. I think a bit of walnut in the flash hole would get smashed onto the primer anvil and stick to the pin. Now, if I shop for military brass, I’m looking for unpolished, totally unprocessed…
I'm with you about the Lee Loadmaster having a trash priming system. I just bought one of these. I hope it works out well.
F class John has a Dillion case feeder setup for his Lee app. Fast fast!
100 dollar press 500 dollar shell feeder.
Case feeder*
@@jaymiller393 ok still the same $ figures.
The case feeder is used in several applications in my reloading room, it's also sort of a left over part from one of my other reloading presses. Ya gotta pay to play I guess. 🤷🏻♂️
Ok I have the pex , pvc and funnel , now I just need to buy a Lathe 🤔 nice work , appears a bit complicated for a person who never work with a lathe..
I'm pretty sure if I had to I could build this with hand tools, drill, Dremel, and a few others.
Would it decap 500mag?
Your video was very informative. Unfortunately for me I don’t have the skills or tools to make/modify the pawl. Cheers!
Where did you get the proximity sensor?
What do call the switch that turns it off and on? Do you have a P/N? Thanks JP
Fastronix Heavy Duty Push Button... www.amazon.com/dp/B019BH6O2A?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I had to cut and thread an aluminum bushing and press that into the center hole on the press
@@coldborecontraptions2063 Thanks.
Funny, watched your video about your APP with Hornady case feeder first, I'm considering buying one as well, and feeding it with my Hornady case feeder that I have extra since I bought a Dillon case feeder for my L-n-L. Have to test my Double Alpha feeder plate in the Hornady as well.
So, I just need two different case feeders and a milling machine. Gotcha.
No sir you do not, spend your money on another tractor and move on👍🏻
Are you selling the pawls
Sorry but I am not.
Doesn’t the powder measure interfere going up with the bullet feeder die.
@@DS-mw5ng no, it doesn't. Close but there's clearance.
Cold Bore Contraptions I am impressed with your outstanding improvisations and LEGIT machine work. I have a question I would like to send you offline. Is there a way we can contact you?
coldbore141@gmail.com
How much would you charge to make a pawl for me?
I'm thinking same LOL
Excellent info, i have same LNL plant. I will be making same mods on mine.
Thank you. Great honest video.
Very well done. I am in the process of converting my old Lee pro 1000 to process rifle brass progressively. I am using your design with motor and switch. Obviously I will need to fabricate a different way to mount it to the press. I think ill be able to accomplish this with off the shelf flat stock and plate, which I can do in my garage. However I don't have access to a machine that can cut the "exhaust ports" into the die. Do you think I cut through the die with a beefy Dremel cutoff disk? Or would you be open to machining it. I would gladly pay you for your time. I am in here in the US. You can send me a direct message if you want to discuss. Also have checked out some of your other videos. I think I will be doing the low primer sensor next. I wouldn't mind having a look at the internals of the alarm. You do a great job of being very thorough in you build breakdowns. Thank you for sharing. Keep up the good work and I hope to see more videos like these.
Sorry it took so long to get back to you, it's been a very busy summer. I think the exhaust port probably could be cut with a dremel but would be better done with a mill. Any local machine shop would most likely be able to do it and I would do it if you can't find anyone local. The internals of the alarm are very basic, you need a proximity sensor, on off switch, a piezo and a power supply of some sort. The sensor is connected to the PS thru the switch and one leg of the piezo to the power + or - depending if your prox is PNP or NPN will determine polarity and wiring and the other leg of the piezo connected to the + or - of the prox sensor signal depending if your prox is PNP or NPN I don't know how to contact you on here, rather new to this.
Have you considered making more of the spent primer hose adapter and selling them?
I haven't really, My equipment is mostly old school manual machines. They are better suited for one off parts rather than production operations. That would be better suited for someone with a CNC lathe or rod machine.
The priming system on the loadmaster kinda sucks. I occasionally get primers going in sideways. I don’t use it anymore.
Thanks so much for this video!
You are so welcome! I hope it helps folks.