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Title: TSS loading question
Post by: mtns2hunt on March 24, 2020, 09:47:23 PM
I was happily loading a lb of TSS this evening when the question arose. When you vibrate your filler down how do you keep it from spilling out? I have always used my thumb but I got to thinking what if the primer went off. Here is my thumb over top of the shell with the primer next to the vibrator and my thumb over top of the pellets and powder. I can handle losing part of my thumb but would prefer to forgo the experience. What does everyone do? I am using the brass vibrator I polish and clean bottle neck brass.
Title: Re: TSS loading question
Post by: Gooserbat on March 25, 2020, 12:45:04 AM
I leave the funel in the shell
Title: Re: TSS loading question
Post by: Fullfan on March 25, 2020, 07:50:57 AM
I don't use a vibrator, pour a lil buffer in, tap the shell and repeat until all the buffer is in.  Been doing that for the past 6 years.
Title: Re: TSS loading question
Post by: davisd9 on March 25, 2020, 08:29:45 AM
Pour about half, vibrate a few seconds, and then pour the rest.  Only part I that I do not enjoy about reloading is that dang buffer!
Title: Re: TSS loading question
Post by: turkey_slayer on March 25, 2020, 08:32:53 AM
Pour it all in.  Use toothpick to work it in till shot starts becoming visible
Title: Re: TSS loading question
Post by: ol bob on March 25, 2020, 08:33:47 AM
I found a clear cap that will slide over the shell when I see a few shot stop and pull it off no spillage at all.
Title: Re: TSS loading question
Post by: Gobble! on March 25, 2020, 09:09:07 AM
Quote from: davisd9 on March 25, 2020, 08:29:45 AM
Only part I that I do not enjoy about reloading is that dang buffer!

Yes!
Title: Re: TSS loading question
Post by: davisd9 on March 25, 2020, 09:28:24 AM
Quote from: ol bob on March 25, 2020, 08:33:47 AM
I found a clear cap that will slide over the shell when I see a few shot stop and pull it off no spillage at all.

This is a good idea!
Title: Re: TSS loading question
Post by: mtns2hunt on March 25, 2020, 11:26:31 AM
Quote from: davisd9 on March 25, 2020, 09:28:24 AM
Quote from: ol bob on March 25, 2020, 08:33:47 AM
I found a clear cap that will slide over the shell when I see a few shot stop and pull it off no spillage at all.

This is a good idea!

I agree I like the clear cap idea. Will give it a try and save the thumb. Appreciate all the feed back.