Auction of deceased gun smith's tools, and reloading supplie

View · by **Mauser98** on Thu Nov 13, 2014 2:55 pm

A gun builder in the Detroit Lakes area passed recently. His stuff is up on an auction site. Couple of days left, and there looks to be a few good deals.

Lots of reamers, head space gages, some powder and primers.

https://www.recreationalsalvage.com/auction/catalog.asp?catid=367

View · by **OldmanFCSA** on Thu Nov 13, 2014 4:42 pm

I would be all over this, BUT finances currently prevent it.

View · by **Rip Van Winkle** on Thu Nov 13, 2014 7:57 pm

If I wasn't in the same po'boy boat as OldmanFCSA, that 31" Krieger 6.5 barrel would be mine.

View · by **Mauser98** on Wed Dec 03, 2014 12:33 pm

Ended up with a CH4D press and RCBS 304 Dial-a-Grain powder scale.

Anyone have experience with the CH4D model 111 press. I went for it as it's a flush mount press and I'm working on building a range reloading setup, so the flush mount was a plus. It seems like it has nice leverage, and the bushings are still very tight so the carriage operates like glass.

I'll post up some pics tonight.

View · by **Mauser98** on Wed Dec 03, 2014 9:26 pm

Here's the press. CH4D Model 111.

And the Dial-O-Grain Scale

I don't remember the trickler stand on the one I used before, but it's a nice feature, and is adjustable in height. The dial turns as smooth as silk.

Downside to the press is the handle. It's lacking any ergonomics. I may have to make a more user friendly handle after I give it a try with some sizing chores.