30-06 NOE 311-175-FN (Saeco 315 Clone) Video

Full.lead.taco

Active Member
Happy friday everybody! Had a chance to do some casting with the NOE 311-175-FN (saeco 315 clone), loaded em up, and let em fly. Here is a video showing the process:
 

fiver

Well-Known Member
when your lubing the cases try using a gallon size zip lock baggie.
you can just put a dollop of lube in with the cases and mush it all around then dump them right into the tray.
once you get the baggie seasoned a bit you don't need very much lube to do 100 cases.
 

Full.lead.taco

Active Member
I've used the baggie trick with spray lubes, but not with the waxy lubes. What lube are you using and do you save much time over doing it with lubed gloves?
 

fiver

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I don't know about time since I lube them that way then throw them in the dry tumbler to get the lube off.
I use the same lube as I use to swage bullets with.
2 parts lanolin to 1 part castor oil and 10% neets foot oil.
I use it for case forming, drawing brass cases down to a smaller diameter, point forming, case sizing, bullet sizing, heck I even use it to lube the ram.
 

waco

Springfield, Oregon
NOE 312290
NOE 312299
NOE Saeco 315
Various charges of H4895
IMR4064
IMR4350
IMR4831
 

waco

Springfield, Oregon
The 312290 shoots very well at 100 with 20gr of SR4759 but it's only doing 1600fps.
I need more speed for the 500 yard steel.
 

Rally Hess

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Full.lead.taco,
What kind of trimmer were you using in your video? I'm in the market for something a lot faster than my old Lyman.
 

Full.lead.taco

Active Member
It's pretty spendy, but it is the Giraud power trimmer. I had a couple buddies who were willing to pitch in a few bucks and I saved up for a bit, but it is nice. It trims, chamfers, and deburrs all at once. They make a cheaper model which is caliber specific which uses a drill or other type of motor.
 

Ian

Notorious member
I was starting to drool on myself by the end of the shop session parts. Truly a wealth of selection there.
 

Rally Hess

Well-Known Member
Have you had any problems with that trimmer? Any problems changing calibers? They are made in Texas Ian!
 

Full.lead.taco

Active Member
No problems so far with the trimmer, been trimming thousands of cases for the last few years with it. I recommend buying a different cutter head per caliber just to save time although not necessary. Each cartridge needs it's own case holder die and I recommend replacing the lock rings with Hornady die lock rings, also to save time when changing cartridges.
 

Rally Hess

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I read the online manual and understood the idea behind getting separate cutter heads per caliber. I also like the idea of quick change and designated lock rings. Any reason you prefer the Hornady?
 

Full.lead.taco

Active Member
Hornady or Forster are my favorites because of how they tighten to lock. Rcbs, I don't like the brass set screw that screws into the threads to tighten and lock. The Lee's and the ones that come with the giraud do not lock onto the die and have to be adjusted each time you use them. Personal preference, but Hornady and Forster's are my favorites.