Anybody else ever seen these reloading trays. They were molded by Flambeau Plastics, probably as an OEM for somebody else. I have 4 of them but would like some more.

They were yellow and had room for 60 rounds (not the usual 50) and were stamped "Twin 60".

I've checked Flambeau's web sites (plural) and can't find any mention of them. (They're really known for the decoys and the game calls) Goggling hasn't helped.

Alf

Check eBay item # 300304230772

These were manufactured during the 60s.
I buy all I find. People like them and I think they are subject to hoarding. I have 13 of them.
They are no longer in production.

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Originally posted by SR4759:
people like them and I think they are subject to hoarding. I have 13 of them.
They are no longer in production.

Man. A decade late and a dollar short. At Least I got 4.

Thanks for the ebay tip. I may try to bid, but not if they're going above $7,50 ea

The pair of trays closed at $9.25ea (w/shipping).

This for a $5 tray.

FLAMBEAU: Please bring these back.

Yep! They seem to have quite a group of dedicated fans.

Three bidders bid $15 or higher for the pair.
I wonder what Flambeau did with the old plastic injection molds.

I would contact Flambeau and let them know that these old reloading trays are quite popular and selling at inflated prices even now. They may be interested enough to remarket them. Everyone is looking for new business opportunities these days. It won't hurt to try.

Geronimo

Done. Just a short note asking them to bring back the Twin-60s

I used both addresses if others want to write.

consumer@flambeauoutdoors.com info@flambeauoutdoors.com

You folks can have all of them.. I'll stick with Sinclair's delrin trays...

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They were yellow and had room for 60 rounds (not the usual 50) and were stamped "Twin 60".

I just checked....yup....I have one....only one....I like it....I'm keeping it.

I've got one Twin-60 also. Mine has a light Brown/Black "patina" and has survived a couple, a few bunch of non-scheduled Test Drops to the floor.

Good product for the money I put into it awhile back(in the `60s) - $0.99(maybe). Used drilled boards prior to then and they did just fine too. Plus their weight tended to reduce the Test Drops.

I got one in some reloading stuff that I bought at a garage sale. Had no idea that it was a highly sought after collectors item.

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Originally posted by craigster:
I got one in some reloading stuff that I bought at a garage sale. Had no idea that it was a highly sought after collectors item.

They are not collected as far as I know. They are about the most user friendly loading blocks around.

There not so much collected as "used". While I have MTM, Franklin and Herter's (yes Herter's) load blocks, I much prefer the Flambeau. One neat feature is that the hold 60 rounds.

ANYWAY:

I sent them an email and here is their response.

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Good Morning

We get a lot of requests to bring this item back.
I will forward this on to our VP of sales and the
engineer's to see if they have some plans of
bringing this back.
Thank you for your interest in Flambeau


Thank you,
Renee Newberry
Customer Service

I like that they responded so quickly. Not talking to a "black hole". I'll definitely look for their products in the future.

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One neat feature is that the hold 60 rounds.

I rarely put 60 rounds in a Flambeau block. I usually load 50 rounds or less. As I handle a case I place it into an empty row separating it from the unprocessed cases by 2 rows. By doing this I avoid mix ups similar to using 2 separate loading blocks.
I also have MTM and Ohaus loading blocks.
Ohaus will hold a .45-70 case.
I also use the huge Flambeau shotgun loading blocks for 45-70. I have only been able to find 3 of those.
The standard Twin 60 by Flambeau is by far my favorite.

I like mine (I have two) mostly because I load in batches
of 60 to fill MTM 60 case cartridge boxes

But I also have a collection of Stalwart Wooden loading blocks.

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Originally posted by SR4759:
As I handle a case I place it into an empty row separating it from the unprocessed cases

Exactly! It's also easier to flip cases. After I prime I place the brass mouth-down in the block. This gives me one final inspection of the primer seating. I leave them that way until I'm ready to add powder which might be several days before I have time.