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10 hours ago, warpspeed said:
If you were going to get the various sensors one at a time, what order would you get them in? That is to ask, which are must haves vs really nice to have.
I would definately get the DBOS first. This sensor detects and stops the press (when properly adjusted) when a bullet topples, is upside down, or missing. Saves components and keeps from creating a mess. I would also strongly suggest process the brass first and add The Judge die in that process. These two, and of course the Berdan sensor, are IMHO must haves.
Edit: If/when you process, definately add the primer pocket probe. It will detect pull backs, ringers, etc. Another must.
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1 hour ago, Laxman2809 said:
I purchased both and am curious if you find them useful.
Hell yes they are useful!! Probably best additions to the press.
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5 minutes ago, inkballedtarget said:
Do you jump ship and try another optic, or do you double down on the DPP and just put them in a rotation?
Depends on if you married to a particular optic. IOW, did you have your slide milled for a DPP? Or is it a plate system like CZC's RDS ? In my case, I had 2 DPPs that I rotated on my CZ S2 with CZC RDS plate cut. I finally got fed up with the DPP when it failed halfway thru first day of a 2 day course with Brandon Walker. I have since been running an SRO.
With slide mounted optics, it isnt a matter of if, but when one fails.
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So far my SRO has held up better than my DPP. :knocksonwood:
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I am so in for this!!!
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6 hours ago, inkballedtarget said:
I just picked up the CO gun working towards next year. My G34 has the an impressive 1100 rounds on it and the DPP went out this evening. I will contact Leupold tomorrow morning about sending it in. Are yall calling and talking with someone specific or just tech support?
Just fill out the support form on their web page, follow the directions, and put a printed copy in the box with the optic. Then wait .....
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On 9/6/2019 at 8:29 AM, m700 said:
Im not sure this upgrade is necessary unless you are automated or using feeder on rollsizer.
The outlet may reduce the life of a motor not designed to be run on reduced power.
I believe there is a fix for the case feeder sticking.
I did almost the exact same thing a couple of years ago, have had maybe one or two jams where they drop since then.
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17 hours ago, helocat said:
I am in for the DBOS and the SSCD. Can you elaborate on processing prior to loading it? So run pistol brass for processing on its own separately from loading? Is this to allow any wrong cases etc to be weeded out so less chance of stopping a loading session?
What does the Judge Die do? I currently run a Lee Universal decapping die w/ a Squirrel Daddy center pin in station one. I have the AB sensors on order to put on top incase it pushes the center pin up on a bad or blocked case.
When I first got my 1050 and AB, I tried to load brass that had not been processed first, just cleaned, as I had never processed brass before (decap, etc). I had a LOT of issues getting my setup to run, mostly pulled back primers - just one can really muck up the works, and has the potential of causing a primer stack ignition if the primer shuttle is not kept clean.
At the guidance of a few great resources here, I started processing all my (pistol) brass. This makes the loading process SOOOOOO much smoother, because you are virtually guaranteed of not having any primer pull back issues, wrong cases, etc, etc. etc.
I have a separate tool head to process brass. The first die is a universal decapper with the Berdan primer sensor (must have sensor), second die is The Judge die (this is also a must in my book, as it not only separates 38S and SC from 9, but also will alert if rubber junk is inside case, as well as other issues). Last two dies are a Dillon size die minus the primer pin, and an EGW-U die. I am a big fan and believer in the EGW-U die. Been using it for 45 and 9 for years and have never had a setback issue since, as I use mixed range brass.
Another side benefit or two of processing first, processing brass can be really dirty due to the old primer dust, etc. When switching over from loading to processing, and vice versa, since I basically have to strip the press down, it is a great time to thoroughly clean and grease things, and inspect for worn items or replace normal wear things like the primer magazine tube tip.
Also, suggest you get a bunch of Lee universal decap pins, keep all the broken ones, and send a bunch in to Lee as they will replace them. I used the SD pins, but always go back to the Lee pins.
Let me know if you have any other questions, am happy to help. The AB Facebook page is also great support, everyone there is very helpful.
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On 9/20/2019 at 6:59 PM, RangerTrace said:
Loaded my first 200 rounds on a "new to me" Super 1050. It is virtually new with less than 1K rounds loaded. The first 200 were great. Now it's all jammed up in the primer area. I took it apart and put it back together. Worked for about 10 rounds and jammed again.
My reloading advisor is at Nats. It will just sit as it is, until he arrives..........
1. make sure the nut on the top of the primer magazine tube is barely finger tight. It should just begin to touch the tube.
2. empty the primer magazine tube, and check the blue tip at the bottom of the primer mag tube. Replace it anyway. These are a disposable commodity.
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Absolutely get the DBOS. The bullet orientation is awesome! Keeps from wasting powder or components if a bullet topples off. The SSCD is great as well. Love them.
Also suggest processing your ammo prior to loading it. If you do, really need to add The Judge die to the processing head. It is worth it's weight in gold.
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To add, OP's question why some rounds do not pass the EGW gauge but do pass a plunk test. Again, the EGW tolerances are pretty tight, and your barrell may or may not be reamed as close to specs as the EGW is. Yes, your barrel is the best test to make sure, but you cannot plunk test every round you load. If a finished round sticks in the EGW but not in your barrel, shorten the OAL a little till it drops freely out of the EGW. The profile of the bullet can make a huge difference, and is probably the point of interference.
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I'm convinced. Ordered a 4# jug to test, will order more if I like it. Will keep the W231 for a rainy day.
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2 minutes ago, Rnlinebacker said:
recently switched from titegroup to WST with ibejiheads and it's def softer making the same power factor. loading 4.8 grains @ 1.205 OAL and making 169-170pf out of a 5 inch KKM barrel
I have a metric butt- load of WST on hand (used to shoot SS), but I was trying to avoid its temp sensitivity.
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Just got a new batch of 125gr BBI as I finished up all my Zero 124gr RN. My load for these was 4.4gr W231, mixed brass, Fiocci primer, 1.100, and about 134PF out of a CZ S2 in CO. I also need more powder, so I thought if I was going to switch, now would be a good time. Read a lot of good things about SP, but nothing that indicates if it would be a better powder than W231 (cleaner, softer, etc). W231 is a great, versatile powder, and I also use it when I occasionally load 45ACP/SS as well.
The BBI 125s OAL plunk tests to about 1.12 OAL in my S2 and 75 barrels. To get them to not stick in my EGW gauge, I need an OAL of about 1.095, so I will begin my load testing with this.
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11 hours ago, Bench said:
So how do you check for primer depth or rule out any primer depth irregularities?
It is easy to put the Shockbottle gauge up against a light to see high primers, if you have a hard time feeling them by running your finger over them. Also very each to check for missing, sideways, or upside-down primers.
Like others, my EGW gauge is tight. When I first set my press up for 9mm, I used my barrels for plunk test, to establish the preferred baseline. When running my press (AB driven 1050) I will periodically check the rounds with the EGW gauge. Makes sure crimp, etc is still good. Before a match, i will use the Shockbottle to gauge all ammo. Again good way to spot primer issues, or cases that might be a smidge long, etc.
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Not a matter of if a dot will break, but when. Between my two DPPs, they have been back 4 times. Seeing now how long the SRO will last.
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I went from a DPP 2.5 to an SRO 2.5. They both look very close to me. The SRO turned all way up seems to flare more than the DPP. A fellow squad mate put his 5 moa and my 2.5 moa SRO next to each other, turned all way up. We could not tell difference between the two SROs.
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S2 with SRO
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9 hours ago, JGus said:Who did your slide lightening?
CZ Customs, their RDS plate milling.
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S2 with SRO
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19 hours ago, YVK said:Did you get your straight plate?
Not yet. Stuart is on vac, but responded on the 20th that they are pending getting back in stock and he would see what the hold up is. Probably all these yahoos that just got SROs!!! LOL
I will post up when I get the new one on.
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16 hours ago, jstagn said:
Greg, get a cmore they’re just down the road from you. Service is OUTSTANDING, they have a new version 5 with additional auto shutoff. Newer version coming out at shot show this January. Don’t know all the details yet.
Dang, never knew they were that close! If I hadnt already put an SRO on, I would have considered them. tks
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40 minutes ago, eboadway said:
Does the AD version use the tape?
I think they all do. IIRC, the earlier versions had the tabs clocked differently than later versions.
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The screws will stretch, and will eventually loosen up, that has been well documented in DPP related posts here on Enos. Suggest the screws are replaced if you pull the optic off. Cheap insurance.
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12 minutes ago, Nevadazielmeister said:
It just seems strange that you have so many problems and and yet so many others don't.
I suspect it has to do with which version DPP you have. Would be interesting to see which one you have that has not had issues.
QuoteDP Pro units have a manufacturing date code, which is the last two letters of the serial number. Units with AB, AC and AD are safest. AF units have the small decal which is causing reliability issues, and AE units are hit and miss.
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46 minutes ago, SV650Squid said:
Couldn't you just solder that in place and solve the problem?
It blows my mind that it's not soldered from the factory.
I believe that center contact needs to move a little, it acts like a spring against the battery. one or two contacts could be soldered, that would also probably fix the issue.
AmmoBot on 1050 - Are the extra sensors helpfull?
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Mark/Immortobot has videos for how to adjust both. To me, the DBOS is easier to get set up than the SCCD. Join the Ammobot Facebook page, lots of great support there.