Anyone made their own bullet feeder?

[Markit]

Looking to make a home brew auto bullet feeder to add to my new progressive press.

If anyone has done this could you let me know the angle you mounted the bullet feeder at and the ideal diameter of the bullet collator?

I have seen a ton of DIY ones on YouTube just wondering about these 2 dimensions. Most use a bucket for the housing and I am just unsure of the size / diameter.

Any assistance is greatly appreciated.

Marc

 

[john92awd]

In the experimental stages myself...
45 degree angle
Most people are using a 20-25 liter bucket but there isn't really an optimal diameter for the collator
I think about 8 rpm is the sweet spot for the typical pail size but you could go a bit slower

 

[john92awd]

I have found that the collator plate has to be a tight fit to the outside wall but not tight enough to cause friction

 

[Markit]

Awesome

Thanks a ton for the info.

Are you both using hornady bullet feeder dies for your projects?

 

[john92awd]

I'm only one person and no just a lee feeder system for now. Maybe change the station down the road if it's successful