Sorting blues

[sqlbullet]

When I ordered this mix, I stood them up in lines and sorted them by height to start.  That got me about 98% accurate very quickly leaving very few bullets to be weighed.

[gadabout]

I am just back from the local store that hasn't had primers or powder in years and bought a frankfort arsenal powder scale that works very well as it is set up for grains. I did return the scale bought at Walmart yesterday. The FA scale was pricey at 45.00 but it does exactly what I want it to do so I am happy. I can see why everyone steared me to this kind of measure as it is very fast and I will cut down time sorting the v-crown!!  Craig

[DoubleA]

Boy I got those American sorting blues as I am sorting 115 from 124 from an order from American reloading. V-crown so it's worth the trouble but I have the beam scale set at 124 and the 124 work the scale but the 115 don't budge the scale. I even sorted out a 147g shipped in error. If anyone has a better idea for sorting I would like to hear it!!!  You just can't tell by looking at these bullets as they are all v-crown.   Craig

I use a cheaper frankford arsenal digital scale. I tend to put 2 projectiles at a time on the scale. (It just seems to go faster)  If the result differs from lets say 230ish or 248ish then I evaluate closer. I recently went thru 3000 mixed gold dots and made pretty quick time of it. Maybe 1.5 hrs max. All to find like 100 of the 115gr bullets that contaminated the lot haha. Still worth it to me.

I just did a 40 cal FMJ mix from American (500qty) in like 15-20 mins max. 155s, 165s, 180s

[gadabout]

I just did 30 115g v-crown and measured as I went, found 2 124g overlooked on the first beam scale measuring. I think your "put two on" idea is a good one. This scale allows you to weigh like 5 or 10 and if the weight goes up or down you can reweigh that group. I am finding it real fast going one at a time. Will play some more.  Craig

[gadabout]

Just did my 500 v-crown from American that arrived today. I was done sorting in 45 minutes. It couldn't have gone any better!! The scale work flawlessly. I did do something to speed thing up. I held my hand full of bullets closer to the scale. Sounds dumb but it worked to speed thing up. Ha Ha. Thanks to all for the scale advice as I couldn't be happier!! Craig

[Kenk]

Glad it?s helping Craig, anything that can save time that doesn?t compromise quality or safety is huge

[gadabout]

Yeah Ken, the fact that it is easier just helps with the decision to buy pull down bullets which saves a lot of cash and I am using a much better bullet than I would buy at full price. I like all aspects of reloading but sorting bullets was a brain deadening affair. Next up I am looking for aa5 data for a lighter 124g load but have had problems with the light loads not working the slide but with 5 lbs of power pistol coming I don't think that will be a problem for long.  Craig

[Kenk]

Hey Craig, Could you please post a link to the pulled bullets that you are using / having to sort? Depending on price, it may be worth it for me to get the ones your using. I?m paying something like $37.00 for 500 powder coated 124gr RN from Missouri Bullet Company
Thanks

[DoubleA]

These are $69 per 1000 FMJ new to the door. Pretty hard to beat. No sorting. As I recall they are manufactured in Slovenia near the Italian boarder.

https://americanreloading.com/9mm-380-auto-355-356/3080-9mm-124gr-fmj-new-1000ct.html

[Kenk]

Thanks DoubleA!

[Kenk]

These are $99.99, that must include shipping?

9mm 124gr FMJ NEW - 1000ct
Condition:  New 42 Items
New

Caliber: 9mm

Bullet Diameter: .355

Bullet Weight: 124gr

Bullet Style: FMJ

$99.99

[DoubleA]

Notice the 30% disc count code (1776)

Free shipping

No tax

No brainer!

[Kenk]

Nice, should have read a little more closely I guess, Thanks!

[DoubleA]

I have used mostly RMR bullets for 9mm range ammo but these are even 30-35% cheaper (and RMR has great pricing)

[gadabout]

Ah Ken I think I paid something like 45 buck out the door delivered  for the 115 and 125g mix from American. DoubleK has the link but like everything else you must check the site as it sells out in a few days. Also some of the FMJ and others are new product so the price is higher. I use them as I love the product and am online enough to check everyday  or so. The only thing to watch is the JHP mix they come up with everyso often can be a problem as you don't know what you are getting. Just study and you will understand what they are doing. Enjoy!!  Craig