Agree. This definately takes the 'snap' out of the shell plate as it indexes. I also grounded my machine and this eliminates static electricity which also causes powder to jump around.
I recently had a problem with my Dillon XL650 that caused some primers to seat sideways while loading 460 S&W. The problem has been fixed but it got me to wondering if it was possible to set off a primer by crushing it in the machine.
The problem was with the primer seater assembly. This is...
My progressive machine is grounded. It keeps static down which seems to make it easier for powder to jump out of the cases as the the machine cycles. If it keeps primers from blowing up too, well that's a bonus.
Wow. Thanks for all the constructive input. I knew I would get some answers here.
I was working up a load. I actually measure the powder for each charge individually on the scale and then funnel it into the primed cartridge.
Checked? Yes sort of. I hand sort my brass by headstamp.
Trimmed...
What data are you referring to? The starting load was 4.4 and that is what I started with. What are you saying I did wrong? I welcome all input. What baby steps are you recommending?
Thanks for the replies. Here is a pic - normal and flattened.
I loaded a previous batch of 9mm using IMR PB powder (3.8gr, 32,500 psi according to the manual) and no signs of high pressure.
Interesting, I didn't know that low pressure would cause flattened primers. I had loaded and shot...
I recently worked up a load for 9mm following the data on Hodgdon.com (see below). I put 4.4 grains of HP-38 under a Remington Bullet 9mm (355 Diameter) 124 Grain Full Metal Jacket (Federal No. 100 primers, COL was 1.095). After test firing at the range I noticed the primers were seriously...
Redhawk1 - There are at least two of 'em in Delaware!
I just put the scope on it recently. I have only shot at Targetmaster (25yds) and Ommelanden (50yds). I haven't shot at 100 yards yet but one inch groups would be sweet. I have no doubt the gun can do that. The question is can I? Do...
Thanks for the replies.
This was the issue I was thinking most about. I was guessing that a bullet without jacketing on the bottom would expand into the rifling better. But I didn't have a guess for how the pressures would differ.
Perhaps I should have posed the opposite to my question. If...
If you had a recipe for a 124gr RN with a full metal jacket but you were using a 124gr RN with a total metal jacket, what adjustments (if any) would you make to the load?
Thanks for the replies. COL should not be a problem as I have shot other 1.100" RN ammo from this gun. But I will test it.
I think the issue that is stuck in the back of my mind is this - I have a RN bullet that is seated to 1.100" COL. OK all is good. Now I take a HP bullet which is a little...
I have some IMR PB and Rainier 9mm 115gr plated HP bullets. As you probably know, Rainier states on their website that reloaders should use data for lead bullets. I have three manuals but none of them have a recipe for a lead HP.
The Hodgdon site has data for a lead RN.
Bullet Wt (Gr.) Mfg...
I never reloaded until last week. I bought the 650 because I want to learn on the machine I will use in the end. I didn't pay much mind to those who said "walk before you run". I'm smart enough to be safe and learn as I go. I only reload pistol cartridges (9mm & 460 S&W).
IMO why manual...
UPDATE - I went to the range today and shot off the bench at 50 yards for the very first time. I rested the grip of the gun on a sandbag. I shot the first target and made a few scope adjustments. Then I shot the second target. Now I need to find another range because 50 yards is the max here. I...
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