[dewat]

In response to numerous requests for the ability to load blanks, I changed from a needle system to , for lack of a better term, a loop maker. This was basically my original plan when I started this project except the original simply pivoted on a shoulder bolt, it worked well about 95% of the time, but occasionally both sides of the loop would go up or down. To correct the problem I added a spreader, poker, penetrator type thingy, lol . In order to load these short blanks they have to be initially seated beyond the shoulder for this reason the belts have to be stretched especially .308, an attached loop stretcher is now standard, the long blanks can be loader in the normal manner. IMA belts not recommended, it's just my hunch but I think the 100rd white IMA belts were made for 6.5 Swede.

The mechanism is simple and easily adjustable, and can be operated with or without the spreader thingy (Reg TM) lol , depending on your belt, the belt shown in these pics will open every time without the spreader.

As is, without any additional parts, this loader will load 30.06, 8MM, 7.62x54R , .308 ball and the long blanks , the short blanks require 2 additional parts for the for the .308 and one for the 30.06.

 

[dewat]

This part is needed to keep the belt from being pushed forward durring the initial seating of the short blanks.

More details at,

http://s81.photobucket.com/albums/j218/dewat/BL2/

Set up, adjustments.

http://s81.photobucket.com/albums/j218/dewat/Adjustments/

Videos.

http://s81.photobucket.com/albums/j218/dewat/Video/

The price is still $ 450.00 plus actual shipping, 18lbs shipping weight from 86403.
Money Order or Cashiers Check please.

Extra parts for the short blanks $25.00 for the .308 and $15.00 for the 30.06.

 

[dewat]

Also available, single stage loader with ratchet and indexing, $265.00 , 7lbs.

Adjustable loop stretcher, $40.00, 2lbs.

More info at,

http://s81.photobucket.com/albums/j218/dewat/dewat5/

 

[L999here]

....well done....!!!

Nice pics and easy to understand instructions....dosen't get much better. I might have to get one of these.....just to say I have one. Nicely done....!!!

 

[Lucky#13]

dewat, you are one innovative and clever fellow! Very nice work. I am impressed!

 

[BAinMO]

dewat,
Another "nice job man" from me! I've tried to get the '18's to load blanks and have never been happy with the results. That belt stretcher is nice! I think I may just have to get one too.
BAinMO

 

[dewat]

Thanks guys, I like the KISS principle but it isn't always easy getting there, you should see some of the hair brained things I made and scrapped. I like the shuttle system, very simple , I wish I could make something like it to work with the short blanks. I was able to get the shorties to work with the needle system but I just wasn't satisfied with it.

Jim

 

[Navy7797]

loader

Dewat: I'm new a guy and don't know what the deal is with every thing here on the fourm but I would like to know if you have plans availble for the loader shown in this post. I have the equipment and skills to build this loader and Really that's what I like to do is make all my own stuff. I would not resell the plans or make any loaders for anybody elsa. It's just my hobby. Thanks for your time. gordy

 

[dewat]

I don't have any blue print type plans, I think it would harder for me to make a set of plans than it is to build one, I made jigs and fixtures as I went along. I'll send you an email.

Jim