Testing NAS3 cases mainly for competition use where brass pick up isnt possible or ideal due to time constraints

Out of my DD 16 inch
Sierra 77gr Cannelure, 2770 FPS Avg. Still under the 5.56 max pressure according to QL.

Compared to the Brass case on the left going 2700 running ~2000psi hotter according to QL

Going to try Nosler 70gr RDF soon.

Loaded some 45 ammo with 80 yr old powder with no data reference.

nothing weird today

Just loaded some 45 practice ammo for a friday session.
A part flew off my dillon press. I couldn't find it, but I did have a spare.
Will contact dillon for a replacement. This happened before.
The press is about 40 yrs old so it's starting to fall apart....just like people.

Trying to improve on accuracy!

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I loaded about 150 rnds of 45acp practice ammo.
However, I used powder that was about 70 years old.
Ref. My post from September 2 a few months ago.
I test fired some at that time and test fired a round today.
I want to chrono this batch later this week.

nothing weird today

Just loaded some 45 practice ammo for a friday session.
A part flew off my dillon press. I couldn't find it, but I did have a spare.
Will contact dillon for a replacement. This happened before.
The press is about 40 yrs old so it's starting to fall apart....just like people.

   Dillon does rebuilding service.
Sent a 550B a few years back (I paid for shipping) and the cleaned and rebuilt it.
Here was my deal but they do all machines
Turn around was quick, well worth it ! 

RL550 Service & Refurbishment
From
$145.00
or 4 payments of $36.25 with Sezzle ⓘ
Services include
1. Disassembly + Solvent Tank Bath
2. Detailed Inspection & Replacement of Worn Out Parts
3. Re-assembly and Full Machine Lubrication
4. Testing all Pertinent Systems, Including Machine Timing
5. OEM Packaged and Shipped Right Back to You

Heres the link
https://www.dillonprecision.com/service-center

Trying to improve on accuracy!

  Keep both eyes open ! 
 

I loaded about 150 rnds of 45acp practice ammo.
However, I used powder that was about 70 years old.
Ref. My post from September 2 a few months ago.
I test fired some at that time and test fired a round today.
I want to chrono this batch later this week.

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dec.12-
chrono result of that 70 year old powder test ammo
45acp-200 gr Missouri swc-4.1 gr Bullseye1955-WLP
815 fps-Sd=10
better than I expected!

44mag defensive ammo. like the old FBI load, but bigger 

Perfect ammo for those pesky bulbul birds.

Testing NAS3 cases mainly for competition use where brass pick up isnt possible or ideal due to time constraints

Out of my DD 16 inch
Sierra 77gr Cannelure, 2770 FPS Avg. Still under the 5.56 max pressure according to QL.

Compared to the Brass case on the left going 2700 running ~2000psi hotter according to QL

Going to try Nosler 70gr RDF soon.

that's a healthy velocity out of a 16" barrel. What powder did you use?