Let's Load 50 Rounds Of 9mm For Under $3.00 Using Hodgdon Titewad - CCI 500 - Lee 358125

[@Jerry-dk8se]

I have a dry tumbler for my nasty, muddy, corroded brass. But after depriming with my Universal decapping die, I run all of it through my wet tumbler, getting the brass to a shiny state. Takes longer, but I'm not in that big of a hurry. And it gives me more opportunities to check the unknown brass for splits, etc. Good call on these scalpers. If people would stop panicking about shortages, and stop enabling these scalpers, prices would get back to a more reasonable level. 👍🇺🇸

[@DummyRound]

I'm wanting to get a wet tumbler some day, but there's a lot of other toys in front of it on the list. I'll have to just slosh some around in a bucket of soapy water for now. This muddy brass I keep collecting is destroying my walnut after a cycle or two. I've heard you can wash the media, but I might as well just wash the brass first. Thanks, Jerry 👍👊🇺🇸

[@jamespollard1670]

Yep , if people would not buy for a month or two the prices would come down . It's been 6 months or better since I bought any primers or powder .

[@DummyRound]

I don't buy if the price isn't right. Just have to check all your local shops frequently and watch all the sites.

[@ChewyKnight]

@@DummyRound I haven't bought powder in over a year, and primers in almost 2 years. So hence I have not been shooting much at all in about a year, as I am out of primers to reload. The one ingredient I am out of to reload my stuff.

[@DummyRound]

@@ChewyKnight hopefully it'll come back around soon!

[@marcthomas2482]

Was curious why your channel/video got recommended to me. Then I scrolled down through the comments to see a whole list of people I've been associating with on the tubes. Small world. Great video, thanks.

[@DummyRound]

Thanks for stopping by and Happy new year!

[@Ford360CID]

I just found your channel and i like what im seeing, i just subcribed to your channel i just want to mention i used to dry tumble too but now i wet tumble with my 7qt Franklin Arsenal wet tumbler and I'll never go back to dry again...great channel sir.

[@DummyRound]

Thank ya, sir! I'll probably get a wet tumbler one of these days. The dust is getting annoying, but it does a good job if the cases aren't completely covered in mud 😆

[@Ford360CID]

@@DummyRound i used to add nu finish car polish to the media and it would brighten those case like mirror shine. I also switched to reduce lead dust from the spent cases because it gets on everything in the garage.

[@DummyRound]

I do have some polish but I'm definitely going to get the Nu Finish when I run out 👊🇺🇸👍

[@Johnny-jr2lq]

Heck I just checked out your channel and I’m oh snap new content. @Dummy Round I just went on a KZbin Marathon with your channel brother. Now I have to wait till you up load another video.

[@Ford360CID]

great minds think alike thanks 4 the sub brother, i have more videos on the 40 S&W ahead ( spoiler alert) i ordered another lyman175gn flat point cast bullet mould and will be casting and loading for accuracy and velocity out of my Beretta 96D conversion, video to follow.

[@andy79z28]

I really enjoy your videos always well done

[@DummyRound]

Thanks Andy, I appreciate it! 👊👍🇺🇸

[@paulomorris8547]

Awesome video..I just started reloading bout a month ago..and this just made the rest of my life!!! Rick on!!

[@DummyRound]

Awesome, thanks! Good luck and safe loading 👍

[@boozeandbullets2084]

with what went down in CO yesterday and some of the looming G control bills I dont think people will be stop buying anything anytime soon in my part of the world

[@DummyRound]

Unfortunately you are most likely correct, and every "scare" or event that happens in the next 4 years is going to compound and lengthen the shortages. I just want to enjoy my freedoms 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@tomsrandomness]

i been looking for titewad for a while. i found orimers for 50 bucks recently for old stock 550s and had a friend give me a few lbs of blue dot and a bit of unique. ive sense bought more bluedot and a lb of bullseye. i tried to get some powder from powder valley but missed the opp lol! great content keep it coming

[@DummyRound]

Sounds like you've got a good start, and the 550s should work just fine for you! This Titewad should last up to 2000 rounds per pound at that charge weight, and only cost $0.01. Your Bluedot and Unique might not stretch as far, but they will give better velocities. Thanks for watching!

[@tomsrandomness]

@@DummyRound ive got decent supply for now but when will it end none of us know so ive paid as much as 20 cents for large primers for my 6.5 and 45

[@DummyRound]

@@tomsrandomness 20cpr hurts! But if you don't have any, a pack of 100 is better than none. I've been pretty lucky and not paid more than 6cpr for some CCI #41s. Other than that, I refuse to pay over 5cpr.

[@michaelhenderson5098]

Thanks for the video. I subscribed after watching the live chat with SMASH TIME. Today, for the first time, I swept up a lot of my brass from a trip to the range. I don't have any reloading equipment, but I might be able to find someone that would like to swap some brass for a few reloads. :)

[@DummyRound]

Thanks for joining, I appreciate it! Even if you aren't reloading just yet, you can still trade, or even sell, the brass you pick up. Probably half of my gear and components were funded by brass from the range lol

[@darkpassenger65]

I just completed my collection of equipment and supplies to begin reloading, all except primers. My timing couldn't have been worse.

[@DummyRound]

You're in a better place than a lot of people if you got that far. Have you looked into Prime-All or other methods of reloading primers? Look into Aardvark Reloading, great site with very helpful information. Happy Thanksgiving to you!

[@darkpassenger65]

@@DummyRound I wasn't even aware anyone made their own primers. Now I'm curious. Thanks.

[@DummyRound]

No problem! Beware though, some of the recipes, like prime all, are corrosive. That just requires a good cleaning, but it is something to be aware of.

[@novicereloader]

Very nice. I was proud of 12cents per round. You win.

[@DummyRound]

It's not about winning or losing, it's about using what you have access to and being able to enjoy your freedoms. If you haven't seen, I have a video on how to shoot for 6cpr. If you have primers and powder you just need to find some lead and get casting! Thanks for watching, Bryan.

[@novicereloader]

@@DummyRound the prime all kit seems to be working great. That's the only way I've gotten small pistol primers, so far. I just started this in December, but casting equipment will be in the works at some point this year.

[@DummyRound]

Casting is as much enjoyment as it is saving money and being self sufficient. It's all part of the shooting hobby for me. It takes a lot of time and a good bit of trial and error as well. But totally worth it! I cast for everything I shoot. That's good you're having luck with the PA. Any tips? I haven't even opened it up yet.

[@novicereloader]

@@DummyRound I mentioned before, that the other guy named Michael (something) had the best advice for it. He was using tweezers to hold the primer cups to scoop it. I did that with all but my first batch and lost no product to spillage. I used yellow Heat to activate the hardener and provide lubrication for the packing and assembly stage. It appears to have worked out. I tested a little loose powder and I wouldn't ever consider mixing a double batch. The stuff is touchy. Each batch was good for 25 to 30 small primers.

[@DummyRound]

@@novicereloader that's right! I remember that now, sorry! Thanks again 👍👊

[@Ford360CID]

i love that green powder coat...is it powder by the pound?

[@DummyRound]

It works great, I usually do 2 coats. Prismatic Powders. I forget the sku but mention it in my first powder coat vs smokeless powder video from a while back

[@Ford360CID]

@@DummyRound i do the same with the red i do 2 coats and i never get leading.

[@Ford360CID]

@@DummyRound i'll look them up.

[@Ford360CID]

@@DummyRound sir i just went on their website but there are so many green colors...which is the one you use?

[@D4nnypery]

Ive been reloading flat nose 124gr (hollow base) with 3gr of titewad, will stovepipe or FTE when its cold (30degF). I use 3gr powder because I cannot seat the flat nose bullet at the 1.15 COAL (per hodgdon data) for my loads to pass the plunk test; I must load to 1.12 COAL, but when go higher on the powder charge I do not get much of a pressure increase and a bit of unburned powder. The 2.7 - 2.9 range was much cleaner but did not cycle as well as the 3gr. Do you think I should wait until warmer weather to say these bullets wont run with titewad?

[@DummyRound]

I believe Hodgdon lists a max charge of 3.4gr with a 124gr projectile using Titewad. I tested 3.0gr, 3.2gr, and 3.4gr, and did not get reliable function until the max change of 3.4gr in my clunky/heavy Ruger P95. I would suggest trying out 3.1gr and 3.3gr to test function and see if you get hold open on the last round. If 3.3gr works then I would go with that, that way if you throw .1 over you'll still be at or under max. Good luck and be safe!

[@D4nnypery]

@@DummyRound Thanks ill give it a shot, ha. Im new to reloading and trying to figure out how pressure changes when OAL changes. Keep doing your thang, its great and I am learning a ton!

[@DummyRound]

@@D4nnypery once you get an OAL that passes the plunk test, then start your load development. Then, later when you have your charge established, you can play with shortening your OAL. Changing both at once can lead to higher pressures much faster than expected so I stick with 1 variable at a time, if possible. Be safe! 👍

[@D4nnypery]

@@DummyRound Hey thank you. I definitely am working up and respecting physics, its scary how much power these tiny amounts of powder can produce! Like when you look at what a 1/2 grain difference will do. Even .1

[@Medmann48]

I thought Titewad was a shotgun reloading powder?

[@DummyRound]

It is, but also has some pistol applications.

[@chris.eskimo]

Besides .2gr, do you see any real difference between Titewad and Titegroup?

[@DummyRound]

When this was filmed, cost and availability. TW has far less data available for pistol cartridges and is much faster burning. TG works better in a powder measure because it's spherical, rather than flake shaped. They are very different and not interchangeable.

[@Medmann48]

What is the weight of your coated bullets?

[@DummyRound]

About 130 with my alloy after PC on this batch, if I remember correctly. It was just range scrap.

[@DanielGuillette]

Which press is this?

[@DummyRound]

Dillon 550c. Thanks for watching 👍👊🇺🇸

[@DummyRound]

It's a very nice machine and will probably last longer than me

[@DTWCT]

LOL this episode brought to you by Mr Brassy

[@DummyRound]

Haha, he might have to make a few guest appearances

[@DTWCT]

@@DummyRound I see you got your prime all. I just put the components into half cup Rubbermaid containers. A lot easier than the little plastic bags

[@DummyRound]

Thanks for the tip. I haven't even opened it yet👍

[@Thorsaxe777]

Big Dummy.. Hey, the Dillon 550 is a great press, however, if you are in the mood just to spend time loading, crafting, and spending time doing it, the Dillon isn't the press for you, 50 rounds is nothing and if you are looking for a fix, the experience is short. I believe that the 550 is the perfect press in the Dillon lineup, it will make a heap ton of ammunition in short order. the press is the right speed as you manually advance and that becomes a checkpoint between cycling the press handle. Just the right speed, also, it can be operated slowly so that individual rounds can be inspected hassle-free as there is enough room to get your fingers under the dies and in the operating platform. Btw, you need to invest in a wet tumbler. once you start wet tumbling,, you will never look back at all that dust, plus, your brass will always come out looking new and restored. -Dave

[@DummyRound]

Hi there from 7 months ago. What a wonderful platform we choose to use! You are exactly right, the 550 is a great machine, and usually meant for more than 50 rounds. This was just more of a quick demonstration using our cheapo load. I've been spending most of my time on the Rock Chucker lately, as I'm sure you know. 7 months late, but thanks for the comment. I appreciate that you always write more than a single sentence and put thought behind it. Have a good one!

[@jh5869]

Amen! It’s time for a boycott!!🤠🤠 What if no one bought reloading components for 3-6 months?? Huh?

[@DummyRound]

That would set it straight for sure! Thanks for watching, Jamie!

[@mckwilly]

oh yea !...lol sassy brassy

[@DummyRound]

Everybody knows a Mr. Brassy, always blaming everyone else for their own short comings.

[@chris.eskimo]

Wet tumble. Problem solved. You're welcome! Lol

[@DummyRound]

I have a mini FART now👍

[@bisleyblackhawk1288]

👍😎👍😎👍😎😺😺😺

[@DummyRound]

👍👊🇺🇸

[@chuckfinley3152]

First you blaspheme Larry, now your telling me you don't use a wet FART!?!?!? /s

[@DummyRound]

Yes, 7 months later, these things are still true. Silly ass YT not showing me comments, even if I have "I haven't responded" selected... I'm probably going to get a FART eventually. I've started using my vibrator as a wet tumbler, it's works pretty well.