Aluminum Loading Blocks

[centerfire]

I reached out to Entirely Crimson (Dillon press accessory maker) and asked if They'd be willing to make a loading tray for Grendel / 7.62x39. They got back pretty quickly and are now offering the Grendel size on their site. I have their .308 based tray and it is a solid piece. The trays have some gravity to them so they stay put on your bench.

https://entirelycrimson.com/collections/other-accessories/products/reloading-block-tray-for-large-rifle-calibers?variant=23179900518481

I have no affiliation with this business other than buying some of their gear.

[JASmith]

Those indeed look like good blocks — especially the drain holes for spilled powder.

[centerfire]

[BobinNC]

I have a set from this E-Bay vendor below. It was built for my 6.5x47 Lapua but works fine for the Grendel. I also use the same block for loading my 357 Mag. He is now making a dedicated set for the 6.5 Grendel.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/6-5mm-Grendel-Reloading-Block-CNC-Machined-Aluminum/263823243482?epid=1143808529&hash=item3d6d1738da:g:KqQAAOSwaNBUhJXG

[Djgrendel]

Dang, that's almost giving them away Bobin. I have not calculated run times on my shops vf11 to make one. But, that seems like a heck of a deal

[bbqncigars]

Thanks BobinNC, I just ordered a couple.

[PGW Steve]

There is a virtual flood of stuff for BR shooters running 6PPC which is the same diameter as the Grendel. No reinventing the wheel here needed.

[centerfire]

I didn't do a exhaustive market study but if there's a virtual flood of 6 PPC products I didn't see it. I just did search on Midway and Brownells and don't see aluminum loading blocks in the Russian case head diameter. I saw the Ebay loading blocks but I dislike doing business on the platform. Either way, the picture I posted speaks for itself.

[BobinNC]

centerfire,

Yes, your loading block is much higher in quality and finish than the one I bought from E-Bay for half the price. So be happy with your purchase.

As for a flood of stuff, a loading block made for my 6.5/47 Lapua (.478 case head) also works fine for the Gendel. I don't need a dedicated Grendel block, if the same block for a .308 case head also works. Also any loading block that works for the 38 Special/357 Mag will work for the Grendel as they also have the same .44 case head.

[PGW Steve]

I didn't do a exhaustive market study but if there's a virtual flood of 6 PPC products I didn't see it. I just did search on Midway and Brownells and don't see aluminum loading blocks in the Russian case head diameter. I saw the Ebay loading blocks but I dislike doing business on the platform. Either way, the picture I posted speaks for itself.

Thick plastic 50 round. I personally like this one as it's tall and supports the case well for placing a funnel on top.

https://www.sinclairintl.com/reloading-equipment/case-preparation/loading-blocks/sinclair-heavy-duty-loading-block-prod33224.aspx

Plastic 25 round with bullet tray

https://www.sinclairintl.com/reloading-equipment/case-preparation/loading-blocks/sinclair-competition-loading-block-prod33904.aspx

That aluminum one you posted is a good price compared to the Area 419 stuff, and it looks nice.

[centerfire]

Thick plastic 50 round. I personally like this one as it's tall and supports the case well for placing a funnel on top.

https://www.sinclairintl.com/reloading-equipment/case-preparation/loading-blocks/sinclair-heavy-duty-loading-block-prod33224.aspx

Plastic 25 round with bullet tray

https://www.sinclairintl.com/reloading-equipment/case-preparation/loading-blocks/sinclair-competition-loading-block-prod33904.aspx

That aluminum one you posted is a good price compared to the Area 419 stuff, and it looks nice.

I didn't think this thread was nuanced. Plastic =/= Aluminum.