Frankford Arsenal reloading Accessories

In addition to their range of high quality presses and dies, Frankford Arsenal also produces some very well-designed and made reloading accessories to make the process of making your own ammunition that bit easier and more accurate.

These are the sort of small items that are well worth adding to your reloading bench and they do not require a huge investment.

Powder trickler

To get your powder charge weights spot on and consistent, a powder trickler is a great piece of kit. This very small unit is really heavy for its size, making it very stable and hard to accidentally knock over. Plus, the flow of powder down the delivery tube could not be easier to control. Turning the knob at the rear of the trickler feeds powder down the feeder tube so that it drops into the scale literally grain by grain. The height of the delivery tube suits both electronic or balance scales and the build quality is very good. Most importantly, the delivery system operates very smoothly.

Reloading tray

If you are using a single-stage press rather than a turret or progressive tool, you are going to be standing primed cases containing a powder charge on your workbench before you seat your bullets. This is a disaster waiting to happen, as when one falls, they all tend to fall. To prevent this, the Frankford Arsenal Reloading Tray can accommodate calibres from .17 up to .458, including both rifle and pistol calibres, and it holds them all securely, even with a bullet balanced on top. The cases sit deeply enough into the pockets in the tray, so even if the tray itself is knocked, the cases stay vertical.

Dial caliper

A caliper is vital for reloading as it’s used to check critical dimensions like cartridge overall length, case length and neck diameters. Some brands can cost a fortune. Frankford Arsenal’s Dial Caliper is accurate to 0.001” and displays readings on a large, easy-to-read dial in imperial units. They are well-made and operate smoothly through the full range of measurements. A knurled locking screw means you can dial the caliper to the required dimension and then lock it in place, enabling you to check a batch of ammunition for deviation from the required cartridge overall length quickly and easily. The caliper is supplied in a strong plastic storage box to prevent damage. At a little over £60, the caliper on test is good quality and reasonably priced.

Conclusion

Sportsman Gun Centre carry a large range of reloading accessories from Frankford Arsenal and the products on test were very good quality and did their job well. Priced very competitively, this equipment represents great value for money, particularly compared to some of the more well-known brands.