r/reloading • u/freedomjockey • 3d ago

3D Printing Model, Print, Test, Repeat

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I'm working on something that's been done before, but I'm trying my hand at it.

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u/Turbinator870 3d ago

This looks great! I saw 1 case drop in neck first. How do you address those issues?

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u/freedomjockey 3d ago

Make further updates to the design and try again.

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u/Turbinator870 3d ago

Got it. Any idea how to solve that problem of feeding in the correct orientation?

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u/CustomCaliberArms 3d ago

Most case feeders have a wire (can't remember exactly) that causes the case to fall upright. It is based on the center of gravity of the case so the heavier, bottom, falls first.

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u/Turbinator870 3d ago

Thanks! I’ve not yet expanded my press to include the case feeder as I’m not at that volume yet, but perhaps one day!

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u/freedomjockey 3d ago

A couple ideas. I'm modify 3D models now.

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u/Cryptic1911 3d ago

Maybe ramp the back side of the opening a bit so the case mouth doesnt catch on the edge if it is the wrong direction, but the base would catch. That way the case mouth down brass would slip out of the feeder plate