Why I Now Sort by Headstamp

[ImjinScout85]

I load a lot of .40 and always use mixed head stamps, I also use the rcbs lockout die and it works perfectly. With that being said I still always look inside the case after a powder drop just to make sure. I just can't see how weighing every round can determine a squib, I use a progressive and load quite a bit of rounds and with all the variables in weight I wouldn't rely on that.

 

[Mike Kerr]

I've tried the weighing loaded rounds approach and I found it to be a waste of time. Of course checking the powder level on each case before seating the bullet does consume some time but its a minimal time consumer compared to other methods. Its worked for me for some time even though its possible to get distracted with any progressive - only thing better for progressive reloading is a lock out die.

 

[GJSchulze]

Of course checking the powder level on each case before seating the bullet does consume some time but its a minimal time consumer compared to other methods. Its worked for me for some time even though its possible to get distracted with any progressive - only thing better for progressive reloading is a lock out die.

I was using a lockout die when I experienced several squibs. I had been using Power Pistol, but then tried Titegroup. It needs a smaller charge compared to PP and the lockout die didn't lockout. I thought I had it adjusted right, but maybe it doesn't work well with small charges. Anyway, I lost confidence in it, so I got a light so that I could look into the case. Once I got my routine down I really don't think it slows me down. I only have to give it a glance as I'm pulling the handle, during which I can't really do anything else anyway. I'm not trying to break any records and I never load more than 200 9mm at a time and rarely that. It also means I freed up a station.

 

[kilibreaux]

Sounds like a lot of time wasted to figure out nothing.

The RIGHT answer is to pay attention during the loading cycle whether that be slow, with each step easy to see, or inside a progressive press.

This is why actual HAND loading is a good idea....where you size and decap in one step, then prime in another, then add powder...with a final VISUAL check of each case.

The process might be slow but if you actually put powder in the case you will NEVER have a squib...

 

[Potatohead]

Get a light. Helps a whole lot.

 

[1KPerDay]

If your not compressing the powder, just shake the round.... you can hear if its got powder in it. Lol

No, you can't. At least with common handgun powders. It works with rifles, though. At least with H4895 in my .308 and .30-06 loads.