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Using a SDB for my. 45 loads I am consistently losing 1 to 2 primers per 100. I am currently using CCI Large Pistol primers buy have had the same problem with other primers as well. Is there sn adjustment I'm missing sight of?

One Dillon SDB for 9MM; One Lee Turret for .45. Also have an RCBS press for rifle rounds.

I am beginning to understand the difference in using different bullet weights - snappier versus push. I have verified this myself in my own reloading. Other than a nicer hole, is there a substantial difference in accuracy by sticking with a round nose bullet??

I don't compete in those events, nor do I plan to. Power factor for me is not a factor at all - that might change in the future, but for right now my focus is more on informal competitions.

Let me preface this by stating that my knowledge of mechanics is weak, and truly don't understand the relationship between springs and the bullet leaving the muzzle. I am basically a artist who loves to shoot. With that said, I own two Glocks - a 34 and a 21; the 21 just purchased this past weekend. I have worked rather diligently to make a light load for the 9MM. I am currently using 3.5 grains of VVN320 and a 147 grain Moly flat point bullet. I am planning on doing some more testing to see how low I can go with the VVN320 to make this even lighter. I am just beginning the work needed to make a softer load for the Glock 21 now. What spring strength is standard for the two Glocks, and what effect would changing the springs and/or guide have in terms of recoil and I am assuming, accuracy. Any thoughts for this guy would be appreciated - non technical words appreciated. In advance thanks.......

The Solo 1000 loads were individually done.

I want to start off here by stating that this is my first post - I have been reading the threads for about 6 months and have found them to be a wealth of good information. Thank you all for that. I did a bit of a test tonight using 147 grain FP Precision Moly bullets in my Springfield XDm 4.5" 9MM. I have been using the moly's for about 2 months now and find them to be consistent and relatively inexpensive. REading the threads has taught me the concept of 'soft' shooting versus 'snappy' shooting - as I get older, soft is where I want to be. Using Titegroup was just a bit too smokey for my liking using the Moly bullets, though I did have good luck with it using plated bullets. I moved to Solo 1000 and found it to be not just soft, but fairly accurate. I am a bit of detailed person, and my Dillon SDB just did not meter the Solo well. I want to throw 3.3 grains, and I was throwing anywhere between 3.1 and 3.5 grains. Almost 50% of the throws were off - I was basically using the Dillon as a turret press and measuring every throw. BAsed on threads I bought some VV N320 as well as Ramshot Competition powders. I have used Ramshot powders before. It is my powder of choice for my .44 Magnum and .357. It is just hard to find. VV N320 was also difficult, but not as bad as the Ramshot. Let me also state that I did not Chrony the loads - my limited competition involvement (primarily Action Pistol) does not require the Power Factor). My tests were done based on fee (soft vs snappy), and smoke. All loads were shot at 15 yards at an indoor range - all bullets had a COL of 1.100.... The 3.3 grains of Solo 1000 were definitely the softest of the rounds. Accuracy was also very good - Out of 20 offhand shots, 18 were in the 10 ring - widespread but in the ring. The rounds were consistently smokey. The 3.1 grains of of Ramshot Competition were in the soft range. Accuracy was excellent - Out of the 20 offhand shots, 18 were in the 10 ring. Much less of a spread as well - 8 of the shots were touching just left of the bull. Not smokey at all. Metering in the Dillon was totally consistent. The 3.5 grains of VV N320 was just about the perfect compromise - not as soft as the previous round, but nothing uncontrollable. The VV gave the round a destinctive sound and movement. Accuracy was also excellent - 18 rounds in the 10 ring, but 10 of those were touching each other. I think all of the rounds are more than usable - I am going to see how we do at 25 yards over the next week. Interesting to see if they are as consistent as their 15 yard brethren. I am also going to do this with 124 grain flat points. But at this point I am going to be moving to the VV N320.

Anyone have any experince with a company called, The Bullet Works? I saw them at the following URL and their prices are fairly good - http://www.thebulletworks.net/default.asp Any information would be appreciated. I am reloading 147 grain plated bullets over 4.3 grains of Titegroup - Using a Glock 34. MAK

Good morning all I am trying to build a 9MM load - 147 grain plated bullet over 3.0-3.3 grains of Titegroup. I use a Lee Turret press. Using the smallest of the normal disks my throws are in the 3.5-3.6 range. It was recommended that I move to the Micro disk for smaller throws. I purchased the Micro Disk, but using the .27 hole I am only throwing 1.9-2.0 grains. Am I doing something wrong???? Any thoughts would be appreciated.