Originally Posted By AlliedArmory:

Originally Posted By strahd_zarovich:

Originally Posted By TeeRex:

This is very cool. I'd be interested in a few other sizes too. View Quote



38/357 and 45ACP would be nice too, but the theory should work the same once you found the right tube.



38/357 and 45ACP would be nice too, but the theory should work the same once you found the right tube. View Quote





1/2" PVC pipe would work fine for 45acp. 1/2" PVC pipe would work fine for 45acp. View Quote



Congratulations AlliedArmory! Your idea had to work, and the hitch pin really does makes it like an oversized primer tube, only a way safer application of it. Great Idea!



The clear tubing from "Linens N Things" comes in sizes 1/16" apart with 1/32" walls. That means each next bigger size telescopes into the one smaller . For my Hornady Bullet Feeder project I bought several sizes, and you can buy a clear tubing for any size bullet. That means you don't have to use opaque PVC for .45 just get a bigger size. AlliedArmory's Link at the top of this thread, has all the sizes.



As he shows, for 9mm the tubing, a wrap is required to increase the size of the base to fit tight. (you could also try one or more layers of electrical shrink tube). For some of the other calibers, I had to use a Dremel abrasive wheel for plastics to cut a single slit up an inch on one side. That allows the tubing to squeeze a little and slide tightly into the appropriate feeder die. See picture below:







To fit the Hornady .45 cal feed die cut a 3" piece of 5/8" tubing, cut a 1" slit in the bottom to allow is to squeeze just a hair and then run 9/16 tubing through it. (9/16" tubing for the storage tubes with 5/8" coupler if you wish.)



As described by Allied, the tubing is only 3' high. You can couple the tubing easily with a 2" piece of the next larger size and some super glue. Cut 2 inch pieces of the larger size. Glue half of each piece to the top of each tube, and then next tube can be dropped in.



The bullet feeder manufacturers really don't want to see Allieds idea you know....keep your use mum or they may "package" the dies only with the feeders! Wonder what they will think when they discover their feeder dies are flying out of the factory at a disproportionate speed compared to the Collators???



You guys don't really want AlliedArmory's idea to disappear in the archives do ya? Also Allied, if more people are going to see this, you ought to rename the thread, "$28.00 Bullet feeder for Any Progressive" Do it! Your idea had to work, and the hitch pin really does makes it like an oversized primer tube, only a way safer application of it.Great Idea!The clear tubing from "Linens N Things" comes in sizes 1/16" apart with 1/32" walls.. For my Hornady Bullet Feeder project I bought several sizes, and you can buy a clear tubing for any size bullet. That means you don't have to use opaque PVC for .45 just get a bigger size. AlliedArmory's Link at the top of this thread, has all the sizes.As he shows, for 9mm the tubing, a wrap is required to increase the size of the base to fit tight. (you could also try one or more layers of electrical shrink tube). For some of the other calibers, I had to use a Dremel abrasive wheel for plastics to cut a single slit up an inch on one side. That allows the tubing to squeeze a little and slide tightly into the appropriate feeder die. See picture below:To fit the Hornady .45 cal feed die cut a 3" piece of 5/8" tubing, cut a 1" slit in the bottom to allow is to squeeze just a hair and then run 9/16 tubing through it. (9/16" tubing for the storage tubes with 5/8" coupler if you wish.)As described by Allied, the tubing is only 3' high. You can couple the tubing easily with a 2" piece of the next larger size and some super glue. Cut 2 inch pieces of the larger size. Glue half of each piece to the top of each tube, and then next tube can be dropped in.The bullet feeder manufacturers really don't want to see Allieds idea you know....keep your use mum or they may "package" the dies only with the feeders! Wonder what they will think when they discover their feeder dies are flying out of the factory at a disproportionate speed compared to the Collators???Do it!