Charge bars

XLCH · 01-29-2011, 04:13 PM

Anyone use one of these?

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?p ... ber=746153

tx gun runner · 01-29-2011, 05:55 PM

I have 3 charge bars and 15 powder chambers . The adjustment for shot is great to fine tuning your crimp , but the adjustable powder drop is scary since you can't see the amount of it dropped and adjuster can move without knowing it .

Johngoboom · 01-30-2011, 07:50 AM

I never have Danny. How do the reviews look for it?

XLCH · 01-30-2011, 09:27 AM

Most of the ones on that I have read seem to like it a lot, biggest complaints is the graduations are just tape.
Sure looks like it would save some $$$$$ if you can get away from buying bushings and bars.

Johngoboom · 01-30-2011, 12:36 PM

I have all the bushings and bars that I need so I have never looked into one. But if the reviews are good, and you're weighing your powder and shot drops, I don't see how it wouldn't save some money.

XLCH · 01-30-2011, 02:07 PM

Did more reading and I now have one coming.

Johngoboom · 01-30-2011, 03:59 PM

Cool. Looking forward to hearing how you like it. What are you loading on a MEC now-a-days?

XLCH · 01-30-2011, 04:43 PM

Just getting into loading for my 835, 31/2” turkey gun.

Johngoboom · 01-30-2011, 07:19 PM

how big of shot charge are you running?

XLCH · 01-31-2011, 01:11 AM

2oz of #4 in winchester shells. Still looking at wads, primers and powder.

Johngoboom · 01-31-2011, 04:17 AM

I really like Long Shot for heavy field loads. That stuff is pretty darn awesome.

According to Lyman Shotshell 5th using Winchester cases your options are:

Long Shot, 36.0 Grains, Win 209, One Win WAA12F114
Velocity 1174, Pressure 10,000

Long Shot, 34.0 Grains, Fed 209A, One Win WAA12F114, One 20 Ga. 1/8th felt undershot
Velocity 1205, Pressure 12,100

Blue Dot, 40.0 Grains, Win 209, One Win WAA12SL
Velocity 1162, Pressure 9,500

Blue Dot, 40.5 Grains, Win 209, One Rem. TGT-12
Velocity 1190, Pressure 10,000

XLCH · 01-31-2011, 09:53 AM

Thanks John, I just pick that book up about a week ago, good reading.

Johngoboom · 01-31-2011, 10:24 AM

No Problem!

Terry_P · 02-04-2011, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XLCH

2oz of #4 in winchester shells. Still looking at wads, primers and powder.

Some of the places I have bought from:

http://www.ballisticproducts.com/

http://www.precisionreloading.com/mm5/m ... e_Code=PRE

http://www.gamaliel.com/cart/home.php?cat=83

http://www.bucksrunsports.com/

XLCH · 02-04-2011, 02:43 PM

Thanks Terry

01-29-2011, 04:13 PM	#1
XLCH Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 From: Michigan Posts: 6,043	Charge bars Anyone use one of these? http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?p ... ber=746153

01-29-2011, 05:55 PM	#2
tx gun runner Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008 From: Ft Hood , Tx area Posts: 4,999	Re: Charge bars I have 3 charge bars and 15 powder chambers . The adjustment for shot is great to fine tuning your crimp , but the adjustable powder drop is scary since you can't see the amount of it dropped and adjuster can move without knowing it .

01-30-2011, 07:50 AM	#3
Johngoboom Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 6,077	Re: Charge bars I never have Danny. How do the reviews look for it?

01-30-2011, 12:36 PM	#5
Johngoboom Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 6,077	Re: Charge bars I have all the bushings and bars that I need so I have never looked into one. But if the reviews are good, and you're weighing your powder and shot drops, I don't see how it wouldn't save some money.

01-30-2011, 02:07 PM	#6
XLCH Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 From: Michigan Posts: 6,043	Re: Charge bars Did more reading and I now have one coming.

01-30-2011, 09:27 AM	#4
XLCH Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 From: Michigan Posts: 6,043	Re: Charge bars Most of the ones on that I have read seem to like it a lot, biggest complaints is the graduations are just tape. Sure looks like it would save some $$$$$ if you can get away from buying bushings and bars.

01-30-2011, 03:59 PM	#7
Johngoboom Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 6,077	Re: Charge bars Cool. Looking forward to hearing how you like it. What are you loading on a MEC now-a-days?

01-30-2011, 04:43 PM	#8
XLCH Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 From: Michigan Posts: 6,043	Re: Charge bars Just getting into loading for my 835, 31/2” turkey gun.

01-30-2011, 07:19 PM	#9
Johngoboom Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 6,077	Re: Charge bars how big of shot charge are you running?

01-31-2011, 01:11 AM	#10
XLCH Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 From: Michigan Posts: 6,043	Re: Charge bars 2oz of #4 in winchester shells. Still looking at wads, primers and powder.

01-31-2011, 04:17 AM	#11
Johngoboom Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 6,077	Re: Charge bars I really like Long Shot for heavy field loads. That stuff is pretty darn awesome. According to Lyman Shotshell 5th using Winchester cases your options are: Long Shot, 36.0 Grains, Win 209, One Win WAA12F114 Velocity 1174, Pressure 10,000 Long Shot, 34.0 Grains, Fed 209A, One Win WAA12F114, One 20 Ga. 1/8th felt undershot Velocity 1205, Pressure 12,100 Blue Dot, 40.0 Grains, Win 209, One Win WAA12SL Velocity 1162, Pressure 9,500 Blue Dot, 40.5 Grains, Win 209, One Rem. TGT-12 Velocity 1190, Pressure 10,000

01-31-2011, 09:53 AM	#12
XLCH Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 From: Michigan Posts: 6,043	Re: Charge bars Thanks John, I just pick that book up about a week ago, good reading.

01-31-2011, 10:24 AM	#13
Johngoboom Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 6,077	Re: Charge bars No Problem!

02-04-2011, 02:43 PM	#15
XLCH Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 From: Michigan Posts: 6,043	Re: Charge bars Thanks Terry

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