I'm just starting out with bees. I built a top bar hive over the winter and my bees are scheduled to arrive on 5-19. I wanted the bees mainly for the pollination for my orchard
and garden, and if I get any honey out of the deal so much the better. I went with top bar hive due to lower cost...
It may not be perfect but this is what I do:
1) De-cap all the brass running it through the Dillon 650 using the Lee universal decapping die.
2) Tumble the brass to clean
3) De-swage the brass using the Dillon 600 super swage
4) Size the brass in the Dillon 650 using a RCBS small base die
5)...
I treat my firearm related purchases as I do my investments. I purchase steady over time and do not panic buy. Make regular monthly purchase and you will end up with a nice nest egg (both in your investment portfolio and your safe/reloading bench).
Haven't changed my plans, however I did have a refresher with my kin as to what to do if things get hot. There were a few new questions/problems that were brought up, and we decided how to meet these new challenges.
Picked up a cast iron 1988 Craftsman saw on Craigslist for 75$ - installed a Vega fence, and Bully Dog router table extension. Will post pictures later today.
With paying shipping, I am contributing to the economy, providing an input to somebody's employment. Paying sales tax merely feeds the beast.
I would imagine that I report all my unpaid sales taxes and other sources of cash income just as well as the next guy.
++ for the Xtreme 124 gr. I have loaded >5k for 3 different 9mm pistols - have had great results. I only purchase these when Xtreme has a 15% off sale with free shipping then I load up. I also recommend the 230 gr for 45 ACP - great results there too.
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