Allen

Man, you got lucky. I was loading 9 x 21 yesterday with my 550b and noticed the flared empty didn't have any powder in it. Man, that got me thinking ...did this happen another time and I missed it? The kids were watching me a few minutes earlier and I could have gotten distracted from checking every case. I have the 150 rounds I loaded yesterday seperated from my range ammo, and with your thread will NOW only use this ammo in the back yard practicing so I can be intent on listening/ feeling for a light load. Sorry to hear your loss of an upper, and I don't know how to be more cautious in the future with the 223. I haven't reloaded 223 in 10 years, but if memory serves I loaded with near full capacity powder and could see how full each was. Allen

Thanks for the replies and loads. I just called Dillon and the rep said they no longer sell/ use the black coated charge bar. The fellow said he uses AA7 and has problems also, too bad! I tried again to get a second opinion-ie different rep, and all I said was that my charge bar is galling, and he happily is sending me a replacement bar and some plastic squares for the bellcrank to bar interface. I guess giving too much information for the first guy was a bad tactic. My bar is galled.... But I have been stoning it for some time. Maybe that is part of my problem. BTW, I have always been 110% satisfied with Dillon, as I am sure all of you are also. Allen

Thanks again. I just ordered another set of dies and a toolhead for my 550B for your reason... I sort of wished I didn't buy the SLM 9x21 now that the PF is 165, but I have brass for both. I started putting colored lines on my 9x21 brass to make it easier to sort when at home. I have seen the 1.250 OAL on some loads ( for 1911 type guns) and thanks for that tip to be carefull using others data when loading at 1.150 OAL. I need a single action trigger for the boy's EAA. Any suggestions? I had my aluminum one installed, so I don't know what brand it is. But I like the shape. I dislike the EAA SA trigger. Thank you, Allen

Thanks Jody. I found the picts of your gun. Looks great. Allen

Thanks Jody. Are you shooting a compensated P9, and what PF are you getting? My son's is a 9x19 and I am running a 9x21. Thanks, Allen

I just switched over from Bullseye to AA7 for my 9mm, and on my older 550b the powder measurer sometimes gets sticky, and also sometimes slings a slight amount of powder out the front after the upstroke. I believe the powder dusting on my left arm coincides with a sticking return of the powder bar. Is AA7 not a good powder to run in a dillon? I saw on a powder website that an AA7 equivalent military surplus powder had a note not to use it in a progressive loader, and wonder if any of you dillon users have found my problem to be common? Thanks, Allen

Great links. One question on Jeff's surplus powder. I suspect the 30m1 ball ammo used to pull the powder from is old WW2 ammo? I didn't think the US still would mfg carbine ammo. The reason I ask is, this would make this old powder, ie not as stable as newer stlye powder. My dad used to get H4895 from Hodgedon I believe when they used to sell surplus powder, and it lasted a long time. I am not so keen on this old podwer for my pistol though. Anyone have any information on the age of this powder? The AA7 equivalent looks tempting for my 9mm. Allen

Our club likes Montana gold. For 124 gn 9mm, a 3750 case with free shipping works out to $40/ M. Zero was 47.50 / m shipped. I do like the idea of 135 gn Zero's though, as most don't bridge the 124 to 147 gap. I have used Rainier fmj 124's and they are good bullets in my gun. They are available at Midway around 43/ m? + shipping, or $46/ M shipped from Berry Mfg. I was just thinking of posting this same question... good timing Allen

Thanks for the information. Some of the guys in my club are saying using heavier bullets (147) allows poof loads, ie less recoil/ muzzle rise. I always thought the fast guys run light bullets fast rather than heavy/ lower velocity, but I haven't shot in 10 years so I am behind the times for technology. Thanks, Allen

Are you using 771/ 773's? I ordered some and BE suggested possibly shortening them to reduce the tension also. I would imagine the weight of the mag ( longer mags) changes the retention while moving part of the mix too. Allen

I agree with the try-before-you buy idea if it is available. I shoot an EAA and it fits me better with a small hand. The 1911 has more parts to change, but it is individual feel that is important. SOmetimes having the ability to change makes life miserable, and takes more practice. An example: My father in law shoots a perazzi comp shotgun, and was averaging 98-99 birds at 21 yards. A freind had a gun with a stock that felt better, and he dropped to 85-88 right away. Went back to the old stock, and upped to 98 again. Hope this helps, Allen

Brian may include instructions in the jar I ordered Monday, but if not, how much do you put on the slide rails? Do you cover the entire contact area, or just the ends and let it work it's way in? Thanks, Allen

Good deal. The other advantage is discounts at places like Brownell's, and access to stores that only sell to an FFL holder at discounted prices for non gun supplies and parts. Good luck, Allen

What a slick looking firearm. I assume it is in 223? Allen

Sounds like a lot of fun. Thanks for setting this up. Thanks, Allen