Dano111

Hey all.. thanks again for your feedback! I had not heard about throwing 10 charges and then averaging as common practice...that makes a lot of sense and will smooth out the variances. I will try this and move forward. I'm sure you all will be hearing from me again... Dano

Sarge.. Thanks! I like this as it would definitely cut down on the variances.. I will try this. Dano

I am using a digital scale Using Unique 9mm Press is mounted on a very sturdy work bench and is bolted to the wall...hardly moves at all if any. So i'm ok with tossing brass...but how many times would you cycle to feel good about the powder measurements?? Hey I really appreciate your feedback! Dan

Help!! Just got a SDB and love it!! easy to use...easy to understand...looks like i will enjoy it..BUT.. I am having the hardest time getting consistent powder measurements and can't figure out why?? This is what i am doing so if i'm doing something wrong please tell me..if you have a better way please tell me.. 1) Disconnect failsafe rod from return bracket so that i can manually cycle powder and not cycle the shellplate. 2) Manually push a case up into the powder funnel and cycle powder 3) measure powder 4) make adjustment to powder flow 5) cycle powder several times 6) repeat #2 and 3 above 7) If i do 2 and 3 several times i will get fluctuations, for example earlier today I was trying to set the powder to 4.2 grs and kept getting 4.0, 4.2, 4.4, 4.5, 4.2, 4.1, 4.0...and on and on. Is this normal? should it have this much deviation? Could it be my scale? suggestions?? Dano

I will be using this gun and load for IDPA and an occasional steel match. I would like to have one load that works well for those and try not to change it much. I went ahead and ordered a Dillon Square Deal today so am looking forward to that. and yes, the search function is great!! now that i've learned how to use it better..... Dano

Hey all... thanks for the feedback! I really appreciate it! Dano

Hey all, I've decided to start reloading. I shoot a Springfield XDM in 9mm. I would like input on the following: From what I have read thus far it sounds like a heavier bullet is much easier to shoot with less recoil and works well for IDPA. true?? I've looked at turret and progressive presses and would like your thoughts on what is best for a newbie? I shoot on average about 600-800 rounds a month what else do you recommend buying besides the press kit, scale, brass cleaner?? best priced bullets that you have found? what is a good recipe you have found for 9mm using a 147 bullet?? What is the deal with plated bullets?? should a newbie stay away from them? anything else need to be done to brass picked up at the range besides inspection and cleaning? anything else you can recommend would be greatly appreciated!! Dano