airarmstx Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Hi I was just wondering if anyone has a manual or could assist me in finding one for a W.J. Bowman Top Speed Reloader? I have tried searching the net for one but have found nothing, apart from clay pigeon traps. If i have no luck I`ll try calling the local gunsmiths on monday. AATX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 The old bowman , what do you need to no ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airarmstx Posted October 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Well . . . everything really. I`ve never done any reloading and been given the reloader, so anything would be a great help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy H Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 (edited) What bits have you been given with it , You should have a selection of powder and shot bushes in aluminium 1" long and 3/4" diameter also you should have some steel sleeves that fit over your cartridges and space the final crimp to stop the case creasing on the downstroke , One for 2 1/2 cases one for 2 3/4 and one for 3" cases. THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS A POWDER SCALE YOU MUST CHECK HOW MUCH EACH BUSHING DROP'S Edited October 17, 2009 by Andy H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airarmstx Posted October 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Yes that looks about right several powder and shot bushes some sleeves to go over the cartridge, I think I just need a quick lesson on how to set the machine up as i`v youtube`d reloading ant it looks quite simple. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airarmstx Posted October 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 (edited) What bits have you been given with it , You should have a selection of powder and shot bushes in aluminium 1" long and 3/4" diameter also you should have some steel sleeves that fit over your cartridges and space the final crimp to stop the case creasing on the downstroke , One for 2 1/2 cases one for 2 3/4 and one for 3" cases. THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS A POWDER SCALE YOU MUST CHECK HOW MUCH EACH BUSHING DROP'S yes the powder bush gives the amount on the flat side . . . right? I`ll check this with my scales I use for reloading my centrefire. Edited October 17, 2009 by airarmstx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy H Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 (edited) The clay trap manufacturer is also who used to make the reloader , They have a few spares available and they have copies of the manuals, You will need to decide what cases you want to use what powder /wad and shot weight/size and then work out your costs as clay cartridges are not worth doing as the components cost more than bought cartridges. The numbers on the side of the powder bushes relate to the now unavailable nobel 80/82 powders Edited October 17, 2009 by Andy H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airarmstx Posted October 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 I was going to reload for pigeon shooting, say 30g No6 . . . do you think it would work out to be cost effective or am I on a none starter??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 I was going to reload for pigeon shooting, say 30g No6 . . . do you think it would work out to be cost effective or am I on a none starter??? Drop Kdubya a PM he will let you know if its worth it or not he has worked it out now we are making our own lead shot.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubya Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 I was going to reload for pigeon shooting, say 30g No6 . . . do you think it would work out to be cost effective or am I on a none starter??? 1000 no6 going on best price available for components bought in, thats primers. wads, powder, and shot = £150 if you can knock up consistent loads that you are happy with then its worth having a go, decent carts now per thou are anything from £160 to £200 and wont be getting cheaper? Now if you can make your own shot!! and use scrap lead obtained for zilch? then £80 a thou for decent quality loads is more than achievable, using lead bought direct off the scrappies at the prices the dealers give them, puts £15 to £20 on the price so max per thou = a ton, now the question "is it worth it" really means do I want the hassle of making shot then assembling components, or do I just want to pick up a few slabs from the gunshop and pay the price they demand? cheers KW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubyred Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 Hi I was just wondering if anyone has a manual or could assist me in finding one for a W.J. Bowman Top Speed Reloader? I have tried searching the net for one but have found nothing, apart from clay pigeon traps. If i have no luck I`ll try calling the local gunsmiths on monday. AATX Hi i have just got a bowman top speed reloader with manual if you email will photo copy it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubyred Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 (edited) Hi mate try this number for reoading manual 01777 870243 thay are sending me one . Edited August 22, 2011 by rubyred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 1000 no6 going on best price available for components bought in, thats primers. wads, powder, and shot = £150 if you can knock up consistent loads that you are happy with then its worth having a go, decent carts now per thou are anything from £160 to £200 and wont be getting cheaper? Now if you can make your own shot!! and use scrap lead obtained for zilch? then £80 a thou for decent quality loads is more than achievable, using lead bought direct off the scrappies at the prices the dealers give them, puts £15 to £20 on the price so max per thou = a ton, now the question "is it worth it" really means do I want the hassle of making shot then assembling components, or do I just want to pick up a few slabs from the gunshop and pay the price they demand? cheers KW free lead is the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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