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RobertS Participating Member Offline Posts: 43 Location: Jackson TN Joined: Apr 27^th, 2006	Simple Reloading for a Trapdoor Rifle ? Mar 13^th, 2014 at 11:10am	Print Post
	I ran across this article at another forum, regarding reloading a trapdoor by effectively using the action as the loading press and the chamber as the die: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) I'm interested in knowing what you all think about this.


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graduated peep Ex Member	Re: Simple Reloading for a Trapdoor Rifle ? Reply #1 - Mar 13^th, 2014 at 12:11pm	Print Post
	Seems like a potential for disaster to me. I prefer to use a Lee primer myself.


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Cat_Whisperer Frequent Elocutionist Offline No 1, 9.3x74R Posts: 3983 Location: Mountains of Virginia Joined: Apr 17^th, 2004	Re: Simple Reloading for a Trapdoor Rifle ? Reply #2 - Mar 13^th, 2014 at 12:33pm	Print Post
	the bit about a slightly protruding primer -- Hey guys! Hold my beer and watch this!

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kootne Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 476 Location: Libby, Mt. Joined: Mar 6^th, 2012	Re: Simple Reloading for a Trapdoor Rifle ? Reply #3 - Mar 13^th, 2014 at 5:03pm	Print Post
	I always had a thought I would use a trapdoor action with a bushing so 310 dies could be used, But I never got it done and now trapdoor actions would make a pretty spendy reloading press. Besides being the answer to a non existant problem (but a great conversation starter) kootne

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SchwarzStock Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1309 Location: SchwarzWald Joined: Mar 23^rd, 2010	Re: Simple Reloading for a Trapdoor Rifle ? Reply #4 - Mar 13^th, 2014 at 5:21pm	Print Post
	Is this a candidate for dum idea of the month? SS

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Jeff_Schultz ASSRA Board Member Offline Posts: 1656 Location: Ransomville, NY Joined: Apr 25^th, 2004	Re: Simple Reloading for a Trapdoor Rifle ? Reply #5 - Mar 13^th, 2014 at 5:55pm	Print Post
	Oh, it might be a very handy thing to know if you're lost in the wilderness with a trapdoor and some primers, powder, bullets, and empty cases but no press or dies.

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SSShooter Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2942 Location: Southern NJ Joined: Aug 1^st, 2010	Re: Simple Reloading for a Trapdoor Rifle ? Reply #6 - Mar 13^th, 2014 at 7:01pm	Print Post
	Believe we have a new Darwin Award nominee.

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don1885 Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 386 Location: East Tennessee Joined: Oct 31^st, 2010	Re: Simple Reloading for a Trapdoor Rifle ? Reply #7 - Mar 13^th, 2014 at 7:50pm	Print Post
	Surely this is not our own JoeB! ~~

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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 12278 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: Simple Reloading for a Trapdoor Rifle ? Reply #8 - Mar 13^th, 2014 at 10:22pm	Print Post
	Jeff_Schultz wrote on Mar 13^th, 2014 at 5:55pm: Oh, it might be a very handy thing to know if you're lost in the wilderness with a trapdoor and some primers, powder, bullets, and empty cases but no press or dies. Always carry a pocket knife and a wet stone when venturing into the wilderness. If you get lost, take it easy, set down somewhere and start sharpening your pocket knife. It won't be long till someone comes along to show you how to do it right. Then you won't be lost anymore. Joe.

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BP Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 8039 Location: Westside Joined: Aug 27^th, 2006	Re: Simple Reloading for a Trapdoor Rifle ? Reply #9 - Mar 13^th, 2014 at 10:33pm	Print Post
	Quote: Always carry a pocket knife and a wet stone when venturing into the wilderness. If you get lost, take it easy, set down somewhere and start sharpening your pocket knife. It won't be long till someone comes along to show you how to do it right. Then you won't be lost anymore. Joe, Now that sounds like some downright reasonable thinking!

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RobertS Participating Member Offline Posts: 43 Location: Jackson TN Joined: Apr 27^th, 2006	Re: Simple Reloading for a Trapdoor Rifle ? Reply #10 - Mar 14^th, 2014 at 9:31am	Print Post
	Thanks, I was initially really intrigued by the concept, but couldn't get around all the nagging thoughts of "what if". I think I'll stick with the press and dies.


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Walter Matera Ex Member	Re: Simple Reloading for a Trapdoor Rifle ? Reply #11 - Mar 14^th, 2014 at 10:39am	Print Post
	Yup, when faced with a risky idea, always find a group of fellow enthusiasts to talk you out of it. Think of the lives we save . . .


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Cat_Whisperer Frequent Elocutionist Offline No 1, 9.3x74R Posts: 3983 Location: Mountains of Virginia Joined: Apr 17^th, 2004	Re: Simple Reloading for a Trapdoor Rifle ? Reply #12 - Mar 14^th, 2014 at 12:15pm	Print Post
	BP wrote on Mar 13^th, 2014 at 10:33pm: Quote: Always carry a pocket knife and a wet stone when venturing into the wilderness. If you get lost, take it easy, set down somewhere and start sharpening your pocket knife. It won't be long till someone comes along to show you how to do it right. Then you won't be lost anymore. Joe, Now that sounds like some downright reasonable thinking! MIGHT even be based on EXPERIENCE.

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John Boy Ex Member	Re: Simple Reloading for a Trapdoor Rifle ? Reply #13 - Mar 14^th, 2014 at 4:26pm	Print Post
	I decap BP cases like this all the time at the range with my brass hammer that I keep in the range box... (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) Never tried the rest of the steps though. Have any interest to do them? Not really but may try them ... just once Wonder if Joe came up with the idea himself or read about it some place


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joeb33050 Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2613 Location: Marathon, FL Joined: Apr 20^th, 2004	Re: Simple Reloading for a Trapdoor Rifle ? Reply #14 - Mar 14^th, 2014 at 5:29pm	Print Post
	As far as I know it's original with me. Maybe influenced by the article "kitchen table reloading", don't remember. Worked for several thousands of rounds in several rifles. Never a single problem.


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