Did Santa bring you any reloading goodies?

Mrs. Claus surprised me this year and got me exactly what I asked for. A turret head (my third!) and the on the press priming system for my Redding T-7. Oh, and a spare priming bar so I don't have to adjust switching LP to SP. Hope to be playing with it this weekend.
 
"Chrony 1" chronogragh, Lee 145 gr .401 LSWC mold, and Lee 120 gr .356 LTC mold! I been a good boy !!!!
 
A new Frankford Arsenal wet tumbler w/SS pins, the hand magnet and a bottle of Lemi Shine! I was so surprised! Also got a box of REM UMC 45 auto, couple pkgs. targets and a 2015 Handgun Buyer's Guide.

Then from my Fiance's family: A new Blade-Tech holster and several S&W t-shirts and hoody!

I must've been pretty good this year! :-)
 
Santa didn't but my daughters did. Hornady 460 die set. Woohoo.
 
Santa and Powder Valley and I had an understanding. If pistol powder were left under the tree, there would be treats for everyone.

If no powder were left under the tree .....we might be dining on reindeer sausage.

Therefore Santa used his considerable influence and timing to order from Powder Valley....Everyone enjoyed their treats and blessings for the new year:D
 
I'll Have a Blue Christmas, With You...

Santa was good to me. Got a couple of months ago, but saved it for Christmas present. Going to get it set up this weekend!!

Now I'll know for myself what is better, red, or blue! I'm happy with the Hornady LnL AP, and plan to keep it for small primer tasks. I got the XL 650 in .45 ACP and will add caliber conversions for other LP calibers I time...
 

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Twoboxer,

AmericanWorkBench.com makes some nice stuff, I've had a 6' "CONSTITUTION" model like yours for 4 years, love it.
I believe he was also a cousin to the Late Lou Alissi the holster maker.
 
Santa got me all set up for reloading 30-06 for my Garand, and my 03-A3 with cast bullets. RCBS dies and Summit Press, Forster Co-Ax Priming Tool.

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A big box of wheel-weights, vintage (1960's) Lyman All-American Turret press complete with Lyman dies and shell holders for 38 Special and 30-06 and a shell holder adapter for standard snap in shell holders along with boxes of primers and a box of Super-Vel hollow points (.357) and a Cabela's gift card. Best reloading Christmas I've ever had!
Gary
 
Actually I didn't get anything from Santa..in fact..he came and got some stuff from me to deliver to you guys. LOL!! I have sooo much stuff I truly don't NEED anything.. But I did buy a nice S&W 59 about an hour ago...My gift to me I guess.
 
Twoboxer,

AmericanWorkBench.com makes some nice stuff, I've had a 6' "CONSTITUTION" model like yours for 4 years, love it.
I believe he was also a cousin to the Late Lou Alissi the holster maker.
Yes, that's correct. Glad to hear you like yours, cuz for a reloading bench its pretty much overkill lol . . . but the future is NOW :)

I ordered a 6' x 30" with side pockets, 2 large drawers, and a little extra space between the benchtop and the hutch shelf. Also some Quick Change plates for presses and tools from Inline Fabrication. Couldn't find a better quote than the Ben Franklin one lol. Can't wait !!!
 
I got more stuff for xmas. Went to my parents the day after xmas and my dad said " lets go to the basement and see what powder I have." So he gave me 2lbs 4831, 1lb of black powder, 2lb red dot, 1lb blue dot, 1lb 231, 1lb unique, 1lb 4227, 1lb sr4756, 1lb 800x, 1lb 4895, and finally 8lb wsl. I really scored but it was kinda sad my dad giving me his powder cause it seems his reloading days might be over. The pound of 4227 was $2.73/lb back in the day. Now I have to see where I can hunt down some recipes for wsl.
 
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Had Christmas with the in-laws today and got the carry bag to go with my Caldwell Stable Table.
 
Santa left me a complete reloading setup! Lee Classic Turrret kit, Dies for .223 and 9mm, extra turrets, Hornady Cam-Lock trimmer, FA digital scale, Lyman Case prep tools, RCBS Swager kit, case gauge and more!

Got it temporarily assembled last night and got the 223 dies setup. Super excited to start a new hobby. Bench to be built this week.

Can't wait to finish reading the books so I can buy some components and get cranking on my own ammo.

A big thanks to the guys here for help with the info I needed to give "Santa" the shopping list.
 
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Santa ;) (aka youngest son ) left me a sweet little addition to my bench. A small vise that pivots and the head swivels. Really nice for small jobs on the bench like lower builds. Very happy with it. He all so got me a armorers wrench.:cool:
 

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