TheNordwand

A powder measure that will handle extruded powder.

Thanks everyone. You've been most thoughtful and, as a result, helpful. Kind Regards, The Nordwand

Sorry the table didn't behave the numbers look like this: Max Weight in gr.41.700 37.530 38.281 39.031 40.577 41.646 43.580

I get how hard it is to try to read thru a protocol, can be a total drag. Given that the author is saying his process optimizes based upon the barrel harmonics and provides an envelope for variation in temperature, bullet weight, brass differences, etc. it sounds like it might be worth a look and some time being a geek.... In running thru his 20 step process my numbers look like this for my .308 steps 1-5: Step Weight in gr. # of Rounds to load 1 thru 3 Sierra Manual Max Load 175 gr. HPBT Matchking Varget 41.700 4.1 Max Charge 41.7 gr. less 10% 1 Sighters 37.530 1 4.2 37.53 + 2% (add 2%) 2 38.281 1 4.3 37.53 + 4% (add 2%) 3 39.031 1 5.1 37.53 + 6% (add 2%) 1 40.577 3 5.2 37.53 + 6.7% (add 0.7%) 2 41.646 3 5.3 37.53 + 7.4% (add 0.7%) 3 43.580 3 The left column is the optimal charge weight step as stated on his web site. The resulting weights that need to be measured are in rather small incriments. Does anyone know if a scale with a 0.1 error margin can handle this level of precision?

Greetings Folks, I'm working on Dan Newberry's Optimal Weight Load and am stuck on the quality of my electronic scale. Newberry says a high quality scale is very important. My question is, what is "high quality" within the context of reloading? Is the Dillon D-Terminator Electronic Scale sufficient for the task; if not, what spec. is needed for a scale to be considered appropriate, e.g. the dillon has an error rate of 0.1 grains. Does this question make even a lick of sense? I've spent a good chunk of money and really don't think I need a 0.0001 grain scale.... Thanks in advance, Regards, TheNordwand

I was hoping for some thoughtful answers; Thank you. TheNordwand

Greetings Folks, I'm trying to understand the relationship between swaging and seating depth with my XL650. I understand that the swager rolls the primer cup edge while removing the military crimp on a .223. My concern is that it appears the primers are being seated deeper following swaging of my brass when compared to primers in Scartch preped brass. Though I have not figured out how to use my standard blade digital micrometer to measure the depth, it feels deeper when a slide my fingernail across the surface. The specs are saying the depth should be, depending on the reference, between .003 and .007. Is there a way to control or adjust the depth of primer seating with an XL 650? Thank you The Nordwand.

Hi Folks When I do the final check with my Dillon Stainless Steel Case Gage I'm finding a fair number, ~10%, of the cases not fitting the last 1/16". Up to the last 1/16" they slide into the gage easily. How can I impact this? We're using the XL 650 with Redding micrometer seating die, tool head is clamped with Redding's kit, mixed head stamp brass, and montana gold 230 gr. FMJ.... Thanks in advance. The Nordwand

Great input. Thank you. We've a XL 650. We've pulled the bullets and dumped the powder. How do you reseat them with the press? How do you manage the primers being fed from underneath? Can the feeder be stopped or do I need to cycle until it is empty of primers? Thanks Nordwand

I've been teaching my son and daughter reloading and have ended up with a batch of partially seated primers in their cases. What are my options? Throw them away? Or, is there a way to remove live primers? Thanks in Advance.