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I had to for the first time pull a bunch of bullets after realizing that the adjustable cylinder of my uniflow had worked its way loose. Pulled 25 9mm finding that about half were over max.
Not quite what i wanted to do tonight. Live an learn. Next time it gets tightened with bit more umph.
 
Bummer.

Sounds like you have the standard metering adjuster on your Uniflow that uses a lock ring to hold in place.

One of the nice features of the micrometer adjusters is that it uses an o-ring to hold the adjustment and I have yet to have it move in use.

I suppose after time the o-ring will wear out, but mine have not even after 20 some years.
 
I'm one of those guys that tries to tighten the die in the press against the lock ring every time I pull the handle.
I use the die for leverage and keep it tight in the press at the same time!!

And check the powder measure lock thumb-screw with a tiny pair of Channel-Locks several times a loading session.

They don't get a chance to slip up behind me and wipe me out if I can help it!!!

rc
 
I feel your pain. I had the same thing happen a few months ago with 357 mags. Fortunately I put them into rows in MTM boxes as I bullet seat so I could work backwards with the bullet pulling and only had about 10 over loads. Since then, I use the same technique as RC with the channel locks.
 
There is a a fine line between too tight, not tight enough and just about right.
Where are the torque specs for these contraptions?
 
I had a die move on me once. I now take and draw a witness mark down the die over the lock ring and onto the tool head.

If they are not all lined up, there is a problem.
 
jmorris said:
I had a die move on me once. I now take and draw a witness mark down the die over the lock ring and onto the tool head.

If they are not all lined up, there is a problem.
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A excellent solution. I do the same.

Now others will be looking at Sinclair for a $200 torque wrench die and powder measure tightener.;):D
 
Could have been 250 instead of 25!

There is something to be said for the added safety of single stage laoding, with all the charged cases sitting in a loading block for visual inspection and comparison before seating bullets. More than once I've noticed a case with powder at different height and corrected the problem before it was a problem. I also spot weight every 6th or 8th charge to identify any drifting.
 
I check my throw weight every 20 or so rounds. Not a big deal if I find a problem. I load on a single stage, so just dump the cases back before I set a bullet on top.

Also, I once pulled 400 9mm rounds with a kenetic puller. Not all in one sitting. Maybe a 1/2 hour at a time over the course of a week.

I sold the gun I had loaded them for. The OAL was far too long for the gun that eventually replaced it.

That really sucked.
 
TimSr said:
Could have been 250 instead of 25!

There is something to be said for the added safety of single stage laoding, with all the charged cases sitting in a loading block for visual inspection and comparison before seating bullets. More than once I've noticed a case with powder at different height and corrected the problem before it was a problem. I also spot weight every 6th or 8th charge to identify any drifting.
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That's my procedure too. I load no more than 50 cases in a session, which may have a bearing on the practicality of it.
 
I have the hammer type bullet puller and :eek: I have used it on occasion. One time I ended up pulling 20 for a sanity check. Everything was OK, I was being paranoid, but even though pulling them :cuss: I am glad I did. :barf:

Can't imagine loading and not having a way to pull bullets.
 
I had a die move on me once. I now take and draw a witness mark down the die over the lock ring and onto the tool head.

If they are not all lined up, there is a problem.
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I bought Lee lock rings for all my dies. I can set them to within an 1/8 a turn, plus or minus, without a witness line. And they don't move. I use the quick change bushings for all my critical dies. At 4.00 each, I finally broke down and bought a bunch.

For die parts that don't take a Lee ring, like the stems and plugs on my M dies, I take a page from Lee and insert the appropriate sized compression washer. An O ring works, if you have it. A leather washer works maybe even better.
 
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I have used Dillon equipment for 30+ years and have never had a powder bar screw move on me. Maybe I am just lucky?
 
TimSr said:
Could have been 250 instead of 25!

There is something to be said for the added safety of single stage laoding, with all the charged cases sitting in a loading block for visual inspection and comparison before seating bullets. More than once I've noticed a case with powder at different height and corrected the problem before it was a problem. I also spot weight every 6th or 8th charge to identify any drifting.
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Absolutely. I tried using a turret and didn't trust it. I am only 30, with 17 years of that reloading, and my brain is set to triple check powder charges. Even in pistol loads that I run in batches up to 1500 rounds (yes on a single stage) I keep a cheapo flashlight handy and check every charge in the block.
 
Also, I once pulled 400 9mm rounds with a kenetic puller. Not all in one sitting. Maybe a 1/2 hour at a time over the course of a week.

I sold the gun I had loaded them for. The OAL was far too long for the gun that eventually replaced it.

That really sucked.
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OUCH!!:eek:

I have used Dillon equipment for 30+ years and have never had a powder bar screw move on me. Maybe I am just lucky?
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I almost ready to move on a Dillon 650. I currently use a Single stage to size and prime, and a turret for everything else. The turret works, but begs for rechecks ever so often since it is the dies that do all the moving.
 
rcmodel

I'm one of those guys that tries to tighten the die in the press against the lock ring every time I pull the handle.
I use the die for leverage and keep it tight in the press at the same time!!

And check the powder measure lock thumb-screw with a tiny pair of Channel-Locks several times a loading session.

They don't get a chance to slip up behind me and wipe me out if I can help it!!!

rc
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I thought I was the only one that had a tiny channel lock priers for misc. press adjustments.
Mine is an OLD Wizzard brand from Western Auto that my Dad use to have.
It was part of an ignition set for cars with points and condensers..!!
Back When...:eek:
I used it many times for that.

I also check my dies every now an then while loading, my powder measure is part of the checks. Plus a powder dump and scale check every now and then too.
If it's man made, it can and will fail at some point.
I keep several wrenches and screwdrivers needed to adjust press and parts at arms reach of my press. ( Good thing I have long arms!! )


TxDon
 
HHmmm maybe we need to have a new thread.

How to make friends with your impact bullet puller.:evil:

(the less I use it the more I like it :D )
 
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