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I see the #5 shellplate still has the old part number listed on Dillon's website. How can we tell if an RL1100 has the new or old shell plate?

George: Received my 1100 first week of May 2020. Not sure if it has the "new and thicker" shell plate or not; but I can honestly say it's not given me any problems whatsoever! But, I have been eyeing that great looking shell plate from FW Arms! https://fwarms.com/shop/reloading/pre-order-1-plate-for-dillon-super-1050-1100-cp2000-by-f-w-arms/

After shooting a few matches, I have to say the ET Ultimate Trigger has been working flawlessly in my S2O. I was able to adjust the pre and over travel using the included screws. I also installed the competition trigger pin and competition TRS that was included in the kit. At this point, and I feel this could be merely personal preference, I'm feeling like the ET TRS is causing the trigger reset to be a bit "mushy" or weak feeling. Thought I would take the stock CZ TRS that I removed from the pistol, and install it to see if I preferred a bit more "push" when returning the trigger during reset. Unfortunately, the ET Ultimate trigger doesn't have a pocket or relieved area at the top rear to allow the stock TRS short leg to get in between the back of the trigger and the front of the trigger bar. I did try to shorten the TRS short leg just a bit, but that proved fruitless. I may end up after the season is over trying the CZC Short Reach DA/SA Trigger Kit with the 85 Combat Trigger. I see that kit does include the new style TRS. I definitely don't want to put any fault or displeasure towards the ET Ultimate Trigger. It definitely works as advertised, and is a very good compromise between a stock full curve trigger and a full flat DA/SA style as @Tunachaser showed above. I think my XL (trigger) finger may just need a bit of help getting my reset up to speed!

ys: I NOW SEE you are using the HTC funnel which I am not familiar with at all.......... https://www.photoescapeinc.com/products/9htc-ptu.html My above references was to the standard MBF powder funnel that has this conventional shape:

ys: To further expand on my post above, attached is an old pic that clearly illustrates the results of the MBF powder funnel creating a "seat" for the bullet at the very top of the case. Also, I have a few MBF funnels laying around. I grabbed the one that came with my MBF and measured the two steps. The lower step that expands the deepest into the brass is .352". The upper step measures .357". HTHs

Are you sure? From my experience of using the MBF/Photo Escape/UniqueTek powder funnels, the very top step expands (.358") the top 1/8" or so of the case for providing a bullet seat. The first expansion is smaller....... And RePete's info is right on the money!

I agree! Tell us what powder(s) and bullet weights you have to test with and then you'll get some better recipes!

Could be............ Angus shared that he ordered 100K of the Zero 125g JHPs........

Totally agree! Contact Roze Distribution as they usually have sample packs available of their EXCELLENT JHP and/or JHP Conical bullets! http://www.rozedist.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=SFNT&Store_Code=RZD Highly recommended!

IMO, the RL1100 needs specific maintenance at certain times/round counts to operate smoothly. Especially the priming system. So, that was my big draw to the Armanov unit........

cb: Great pics and THANKS for posting! Got a couple of questions: 1) Was the stock case ejector screw long enough to mount the chute that comes with the case counter? 2) Do you remember if the stock locator buttons and tabs would work at station #8? Or does the Armanov chute require an aftermarket tab/button? Thanks again as I'm about to pull the lever on purchasing one of the Armanov digital counter for my RL1100.

Sorry............I had saw the sheet labeled DR-920, and took for granted it was populated! IIRC, the 920 is one of Darrell's primary shooters now; so he should have plenty of data coming out in his next update. He's a great guy! You may want to contact him in a PM and see if he has an updated sheet for the 920.

Ken: I think this is Darrell's latest: https://forums.brianenos.com/topic/294412-darrells-latest-load-data-spreadsheet-revision-050621/?tab=comments#comment-3262439

https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballistic_coefficient

Excellent advise!

Trump: I have read this many times and can't really provide evidence to disprove it! However, in this CZ S2 Orange, I was testing OAL for the Zero 147g JHP and found an average of 1.144" as my safe zone. This was determined by reducing the max by -.015". Many loading manuals use 1.142" as a standard for the Hornady 147g XTP JHP. It was recommended to me several years ago to try a 1.125" COAL for the Zero 147g JHP with my standard N320 powder. And I had used it successfully in 2011/1911 style pistols. Decided to try it in the S2 Orange, and it produced the attached.

Hag: I recently purchased my first CZ.......a Shadow2 Orange, and it was like learning all over how to reload for 9mm! I'll have to say that right off the bat I tried some Federal Syntech 150g which produced very good accuracy; and I have also bench rested some 124g Syntech which also resulted in very good accuracy. I developed an excellent 147g Zero JHP load for matches; and have recently been playing with 147g and 135g Blue Bullets coated lead. Have also done a small test with Zero 125g JHP and JHP Conical. I have to say that finding the OAL for MY BARREL then backing off .015" has proven to be an excellent starting point with regards to COAL! The only powder I use is VV N320! Also, I use same headstamp (Win) brass with Federal SP Match primers. I truly think as stick mentioned above, when testing take out as many variables as possible! My initial testing is from a cheap plastic Caldwell bench rest then finalized with a Ransom Rest. Not being familiar with your current powders in use, I would look for something close to the burn rate of N320 or N330. I honestly think the Shadow 2 series will be accurate with about any quality bullet if the other variables are correct. I always test at 20yds and load for that 132-133PF range. I would recommend to first find a correct OAL for the bullet you want to shoot then concentrate on testing for the results that get close to that preferred power factor! HTHs!

Right now, I've got enough of my Zero 147g JHPs loaded to finish the season. But I have been testing Blue's 147g FP along with their 135g TC and some Zero 125g JHP and Conical. I'm almost there with the 147 Blues......gonna try another .1g N320 to see if I hit the exact sweet spot. The 135 Blues are going to need just a bit less powder based on my initial tests. And I feel confident the Zero 125s can also become an awesome match load. I just don't know if I would truly benefit by switching to a lighter bullet. Best I can figure is to load up a descent amount and shoot some drills against the timer. Hope to give it a try before winter sets in. But I first want to give total attention to the Blue 147s because I feel they are going to be close to my JHP match load in accuracy and performance; and provide another option.

tan: Been shooting my S2 Orange with 147g Zeros in Production, and decided to test a few different bullets for practice, etc. This was Blue Bullets 147FP out of my Shadow 2 Orange at 20 yds off a plastic bench rest. Had zero issues with feed/function, ejection. Once I have time for further testing, it may prove to be fine for competition.........

Cuz: I forgot to mention that I purchased an Arredondo stabilizer initially. Problem was the dies overhead were hitting/tearing it since it sits higher than the shellplate and the dies were adjusted to touch the shellplate at full stroke. To use it, I would have had to raise those dies up high enough to clear. Not being familiar with doing that, I just decided to use the zip ties instead. Zip ties have worked perfectly!

The second video I posted above shows a detailed view of the cases coming out of the powder drop with no powder spillage to speak of! And if you look closely there's just a bit of cartridge "wiggle" at station #8 which is irrelevant at this stage of the process. Nice close-up of #chgofirefighter making ammo!

AHI makes an excellent point that I think most of us implement; but never really think about! For me, once I reach full upstroke, I pause for just a split second to glance at the right side of the shell plate, look at the bullet orientation at station #7, then glance at the 10" monitor showing the powder in the case. Point is I'm also slowing and doing a very slight stop at the top before pulling the handle again. And as AHI points out, the automated videos I've watched closely also exhibit that momentary slow/pause.

And HesedTech shows GT loading at a good clip using CFE Pistol. Don't think he mentioned it, but he's probably using around 4gr of powder with that 147g bullet.......

Cuz: I have to ask................are you going faster than our own member chgofirefighter? https://youtu.be/Gj00nOLqIX0 https://youtu.be/vzuQd0j9bWE The second video gives good views of the round coming out of the powder station and bullet feeder station without a lot of spillage. He's also using the Arredondo shell stabilizer: https://www.arredondoaccessories.com/product/shell-stabilizer-3/

Cuz: These are from Lowe's: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Utilitech-100-Pack-8-in-Cable-Ties/50005722 They may also be available at WalMart. As shown they are 8" long; and measure about .177"/4.5mm wide. IMO, the only place for powder spillage is between station #5 and #6; but the ties also help stabilize the case with a bullet sitting on top from #6 to #7 for seating. As depicted in my pic above, I only use them between #5 and #7.