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I've never had a problem with my SDB's and primer depth. Push the handle all the way forward and see if the primer punch comes all the way up through the shellplate. If it comes up through you don't have an adjustment problem. I have a batch of .45 Colt brass that seems to have somewhat shallow primer pockets and seating primers just level is the best they will do. Never had that problem with any other cases though and small primer rounds are always .001-.002 below case head.

Load development is important but so is shooting and learning about your gun and how it shoots. If you are brand new to open pick a working load and shoot, shoot, shoot. You just can't fine tune a load until you are familiar and comfortable with the gun, especially while you are working hard to develop that index and find the dot! Took me a couple thousand rounds to get comfortable and then I could dig in to working loads and bullets to find the right one. Once you find the right load lock it down and shoot. Constantly looking for something a little better will not pay off as much as a few thousand rounds downrange in match competition and dedicated practice. In my gun Silhouette and 115 JHP Zeros are like magic! Now, back to working on that weak hand index !!

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When Jim Anglin built my gun he told me to get my mag parts to him and he would set them up with the gun. He figured when the didn't run I was going to blame the gunsmith... If he set it up to run it would and there would be no problem. He included that in the build and I was happy to have him do it right. And he did, gun has run from the start, 7000 rounds without a hiccup. Jim stands behind his work and a gun will not run without good mags no matter how well the gun is put together. He preferred SVI tubes, Gram guts and Dawson base pads. SNL's on the 140's. After the springs took their set I get 23 & 29 reloadable. I have 2 - 140's and 2 - 170's. That is a good set up for me and I usually carry all 4 mags topped off on every stage. If anything goes wrong, I'm covered. After you get them running you will want to give the 170 springs a little stretch before each match and make sure the top coil is tipped so that the follower is at least 45 degrees. If it's a big match do the same half way through or each day or whenever you have to clean them.

Overland Park is never to be confused with Kansas City... Just cousins.

I use one for fine powders like True Blue and Silhouette and it works fine. Smooth and no leakage. I have a Unique Tek micrometer installed on mine too and that really makes it flexible. I've only loaded about 6000 rounds with it so far so I can't say how long it will last but, so far it looks to be in very good shape.

I have been using 4.0 gr of Titegroup with the Berry 124 FP bullet for several years and it works just fine at 1.090 OAL and makes about 132-133 PF consistently. This continues to be my production match load but, I don't shoot much producion these days. I can buy these locally at Cabela's and with my 10% military discount or one of the $20 off coupons they send in the mail they are quite reasonably priced for small quantity purchases. MG is cheaper in quantity but, why tie up resources with a 2-3 year supply of bullets since I only shoot about 1000 per year. if I shot 4000+ a year then definitely go for MG or Zero. That is what I do for my open bullets. Titegroup and your plated bullet selection will serve you quite well. And, as mentioned, try a pound of the VV and a few hundred jacketd bullets and make your own call on cost versus performance. A pound of powder and a couple hundred jacketed bullets won't break the bank and you will know exactly what works for you, in your guns and within your budget. And you get to shoot more while trying different options.

I have a set on my Kimber Pro Elite. Great grips and Larry is so easy to work with on getting just about anything you want. Reminds me that I need to call him because my S&W 1911 needs a set with a mag release cutout...

Minor scoring for all divisions. D_C A's and M's don't change. Effective Date: 4/1/11

Break your thumb on the other hand, it will take your mind off the finger. "Major Payne"

Can you clean a gun in the safe area? If yes, can you run a cleaning rod or bore snake through your gun without sweeping yourself?

Yep, that's gravity...

Yes, my old friends, momentum and gravity, they are persistent.

At least I'm not on the blooper reel this year [at least not yet]. Great match! Great stages! Great Staff! Great bunch of shooters! That's about all you can say. Thanks Aron and Jake for a well designed and well run match!

Order a couple new ones from Dillon. They are less than $10. It's a lot less work and results are guaranteed. Or, compltely wear out a powder measure, send it to Dillon and it will come back with a new tube.

I use WSF for all of my 9mm lead and moly loads. I think it does a good job. It is reverse temperature sensitive so make sure you chrono and have a good cushion for minor power factor. I prefer Titegroup for all plated or jacketed loads. It is softer shooting than WSF.

I'm using 8.9 with both the 115 Zero JHP (1.145 OAL) and 115 MG JHP (1.145 OAL). They run 172-175 PF in a 5" Storm Lake barrel with no holes.

I contacted Rescomp through their web site, explained what I needed for an old holster and they sent everything I needed. Even got a call from South Africa confirming my shipping info and that they were sending the right parts. Cathy was the contact and she was very helpful.

Might check the brass roller on the primer slide. I had a similar problem and Dillon sent a complete module and that cleared it up. It was also just a bit out off alignment with the shellplate and would flip a primer occasionally. If adjusting the punch works you can loosen the magazine tube and raise it just a tiny bit and that might help the feed problem. A new tip might help too. I have loaded thousands of rounds and these problems just popped up like you would expect to find something broken. But it turned out to be just worn out pieces.

I believe you just answered your own question quite well. Squadding with better shooters will usually be in your best interest.

I use 1.090" OAL with the MG 124 JHP and you will probably end up around 4.2 gr of TG. This OAL will work in just about any 9mm chamber. Some load it longer but, you will need to find what will fit and feed in your gun. I have a couple of 9mm production guns that will feed and chamber 1.125" OAL with no issues. Just need to see what works in your gun.

I use a little silicone spray on a rag, dump in a couple hundred cases and work them around in the rag. A huge difference in effort and the press runs so much smoother with just a little bit of lube.

Loaded many thousands of rounds with 4.3 Clays @ 1.242. Right at 172 PF consistently and works in all of my .45 pistols.

Did you check the length of the bullets? Remember, the seating stem sets the bullet by the ogive and fluctuations in bullet length can make a big difference in COAL. MG's are pretty consistent but, a bad batch is not unheard of.

I've been using one for the last 5 years now with absolutely no complaints. It sits right beside my Dillon tumbler and it always gets loaded first. It does a better job than the Dillon, it's faster, holds as much and is quieter at half the price.