The last person to post in this thread don’t get nothing.

[CPJ 2.0]

Pic didn’t do it justice really. Have to have your eyeholes lined up with the scale.

[Justsomedude]

Jesus. I don't know if I just wasn't doing it right or what but I tried to use the Lee balance scale that came with my press and was ready to break it on the bench after about 10 minutes of the back and forth. I didn't trust that I wouldn't throw way too much powder or too little.

[CPJ 2.0]

So the Lee is very sensitive. Too sensitive. You’ll go insane using one.

[CPJ 2.0]

And unless you’re being picky for groups or long range, if you’re within tenth, you’re more than golden. Probably an unpopular opinion, but facts are facts.
Now if you’re on the edge of retarded level powder charges, you’d be wise to mind those tenths. Other wise, pffft.

[breamfisher]

Lee balance beam scale sucks. Like CPJ says, too sensitive.

Theirr Perfect Powder Measure isn't. If you run ball powder l8ke H110, it either binds or leaks.

[CPJ 2.0]

I smashed the perfect powder measure I had so that
1. Wouldn’t be tempered to try it again.
2. No one else would have to suffer if I gave it away.

The rubber wiper makes sense.
But the execution was poop.

[Justsomedude]

I'd probably reload for real if there was more places to shoot around here besides the crappy indoor places we have. First time I went to one and saw bullet holes in the dividers and watched the tacticool kids mag dumping at nothing, I made up my mind that it wasn't the place for me. We have a few outdoor places but 100 yards isn't really much of a challenge and they have ridiculous prerequisites to become a member or make you fire through a mail slot because they don't trust people won't shoot over the back stop. I'll just keep discharging firearms in city limits in my backyard.

[GrapeApe]

Being brand new to reloading I really have no idea how close is good enough so I went for exactly the same. And ironically I'm just reloading to mess around with sub loads to shoot out in the backyard to keep from pissing off the neighbors. It's not like I'm benchrest shooting or anything.

A lot of it depends on what you're loading.
0.1gr variance in a 3.0gr load is pretty big, percentage wise, while that same variance in a 50.0gr load... not so much.
When I'm working up loads for small charges I work up (or down for subs) in 0.2 increments Once I get to cartridges with 30gr+ loads it bumps up to 0.5gr "steps"
YVVM, but it works for me

[Justsomedude]

Being brand new to reloading I really have no idea how close is good enough so I went for exactly the same. And ironically I'm just reloading to mess around with sub loads to shoot out in the backyard to keep from pissing off the neighbors. It's not like I'm benchrest shooting or anything.

A lot of it depends on what you're loading.
0.1gr variance in a 3.0gr load is pretty big, percentage wise, while that same variance in a 50.0gr load... not so much.
When I'm working up loads for small charges I work up (or down for subs) in 0.2 increments Once I get to cartridges with 30gr+ loads it bumps up to 0.5gr "steps"
YVVM, but it works for me

That's a legit point that I didn't consider.

[GrapeApe]

That's a legit point that I didn't consider.

I do what I can

[jbp-ohio]

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This is how we normally do it. My wife still makes portions like there are 3 teenage boys eating dinner. We put leftovers in the fridge and I eat one or maybe two servings for lunch at work. Most of it gets tossed. Aftwr throwing away some of the first batch of chili only to make another batch, I'm trying to fix the waste.

I bought some two cup silicon forms. I put in the leftovers and freeze overnight. Then I vacuum seal it. Now we have chili, vegetable stew, goulash, and pork and sauer kruat in the freezer. I had some of the soup and still tastes fresh.

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It's nice having our storage upstairs now. Don't have to go downstairs to get the vacuum sealer..

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[CPJ 2.0]

That’s an interesting idea.

[jbp-ohio]

That’s an interesting idea.

Next time we get a carton of heavy cream or buttermilk, I'm going to freeze and vac it so it doesn't go to waste (as usual). Haven't decided the portion size. Could just do an ice cube tray.

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[Admin]

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This is how we normally do it. My wife still makes portions like there are 3 teenage boys eating dinner. We put leftovers in the fridge and I eat one or maybe two servings for lunch at work. Most of it gets tossed. Aftwr throwing away some of the first batch of chili only to make another batch, I'm trying to fix the waste.

I bought some two cup silicon forms. I put in the leftovers and freeze overnight. Then I vacuum seal it. Now we have chili, vegetable stew, goulash, and pork and sauer kruat in the freezer. I had some of the soup and still tastes fresh.



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It's nice having our storage upstairs now. Don't have to go downstairs to get the vacuum sealer..



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The wife picked up one of those Ninja crockpot things yesterday on an after christmas deal. I am REALLY interested in screwing around with the Sous Vide function on it. Have you messed with that function?

[CPJ 2.0]

I thought you had done sous vide before?

[Admin]

I have. But i want a better solution than my gen 1 'early adopter' PID controller on a crock pot.

[jbp-ohio]

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This is how we normally do it. My wife still makes portions like there are 3 teenage boys eating dinner. We put leftovers in the fridge and I eat one or maybe two servings for lunch at work. Most of it gets tossed. Aftwr throwing away some of the first batch of chili only to make another batch, I'm trying to fix the waste.

I bought some two cup silicon forms. I put in the leftovers and freeze overnight. Then I vacuum seal it. Now we have chili, vegetable stew, goulash, and pork and sauer kruat in the freezer. I had some of the soup and still tastes fresh.



20250105_152219.jpg



It's nice having our storage upstairs now. Don't have to go downstairs to get the vacuum sealer..




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The wife picked up one of those Ninja crockpot things yesterday on an after christmas deal. I am REALLY interested in screwing around with the Sous Vide function on it. Have you messed with that function?

Not yet. She mostly uses it as a crockpot. Although she does saute vegetables and brown hamburger in it for recipes that call for it rather than using a separate pan. When she made meatballs and sauce, she browned the meatballs right in the pot.

[CPJ 2.0]

I knew what was going to happen when I started googling two cup silicone mold.

I was right.

[jbp-ohio]

Silicone freezer tray

[Jay]

I’ve been using a vacuum sealer for years. IMO, they pay for themselves. Being single, cooking for just me isn’t all that easy sometimes. Make a pot of pinto beans, chile, stew, etc. then pack into single servings and freeze. Same goes with brisket, pulled pork, ribs from the smoker. It’s nice to pull a bag or two out of the freezer and have a pretty good BBQ meal.

I also buy some meats in bulk packaging, separate and season, then vacuum seal. Being vacuum sealed already seasoned I think does two things. It “dry” brines the meat when you thaw it. And, I can go straight from the bag to the grill or smoker. Way easy. That’s how I did my javelina meat last year.

I still need to look at getting one of the fancier ones Jerm told me about. Pricey. But I can see it being better than the little store bought ones. I go through a foodsaver or gamesaver every few years.

[Justsomedude]

We got a Sous Vide cooker and a nifty container for it after learning just how fast the water evaporates from a large pot. That thing is amazing. I'll throw a bunch of seasonings and spices into a bag, vacuum seal and throw it in for a while. Did a brisket a few weeks ago that was perfect. I think it stayed in for 2 days or more before taking it out.

[Japhy]

I’ve been using a vacuum sealer for years. IMO, they pay for themselves. Being single, cooking for just me isn’t all that easy sometimes. Make a pot of pinto beans, chile, stew, etc. then pack into single servings and freeze. Same goes with brisket, pulled pork, ribs from the smoker. It’s nice to pull a bag or two out of the freezer and have a pretty good BBQ meal.

I also buy some meats in bulk packaging, separate and season, then vacuum seal. Being vacuum sealed already seasoned I think does two things. It “dry” brines the meat when you thaw it. And, I can go straight from the bag to the grill or smoker. Way easy. That’s how I did my javelina meat last year.

I still need to look at getting one of the fancier ones Jerm told me about. Pricey. But I can see it being better than the little store bought ones. I go through a foodsaver or gamesaver every few years.

My fishing buds have an inverter in the truck. We use a vacuum sealer on fishing outings. Salmon filets sealed then into a cooler with some dry ice as soon as we return. It makes a big difference.

[Chiro1989]

I’ve been using a vacuum sealer for years. IMO, they pay for themselves. Being single, cooking for just me isn’t all that easy sometimes. Make a pot of pinto beans, chile, stew, etc. then pack into single servings and freeze. Same goes with brisket, pulled pork, ribs from the smoker. It’s nice to pull a bag or two out of the freezer and have a pretty good BBQ meal.

I also buy some meats in bulk packaging, separate and season, then vacuum seal. Being vacuum sealed already seasoned I think does two things. It “dry” brines the meat when you thaw it. And, I can go straight from the bag to the grill or smoker. Way easy. That’s how I did my javelina meat last year.

I still need to look at getting one of the fancier ones Jerm told me about. Pricey. But I can see it being better than the little store bought ones. I go through a foodsaver or gamesaver every few years.

My fishing buds have an inverter in the truck. We use a vacuum sealer on fishing outings. Salmon filets sealed then into a cooler with some dry ice as soon as we return. It makes a big difference.

This is what we do on our Lake Michigan trips, first time I threw mine in the truck my cousins were quite pleased

[Jay]

As of this morning,..

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[Justsomedude]

Retirement, what's that?
The consequences of being irresponsible when younger carries over to old age.