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try ear plugs with your safety glasses..............

Chuck: Thanks for pointing out my infraction of the rules. Definitely not intentional.

Cuz: Time to start a new thread under Dillon Reloading Equipment to see who's interested in the upcoming Dillon Automated Unit!

At my age, having the option of various "sense" dies would definitely be a desired option for the Dillon Automation unit! IMO, it makes "automation" truly automated! Ok Mark! Time to get some detailed insider info!

One thing that really helps me switch a bullet if needed, is use of the Redding Pro Micrometer Seating Die and very thorough notes of my setting for each round for each pistol! The hardest part of a switch is if the MBF requires resetting the flipper ramp and/or the dropper. Once I finalize my bullet of choice between 125 JHP and 147 JHP, I'll load up enough to keep me busy then take the opportunity to try out some coated lead practice/backups. Haven't tried the PDs; but Montana Gold makes a great product!

I'm the opposite........... Look at each powder drop on the 10" monitor which also yields a quick glance at the bullets dropping right side up and an occasional glance at the right side of the press/shellplate. Guess my thinking is it DEMANDS 100% concentration from me!

Mark: Gladly be a beta tester here too!

George: I too use an endoscope to view the powder drop. Wondering if your primer view would show a clear pic of say, a primer that partially seated crooked and was smashed but still went through the press with no abnormal feedback in the handle, etc? I loaded 600 9mm yesterday without any stoppages except component replenishment, and during my case gauging found a completed round that had one edge not fully seated and smashed flat against the case head. Federal Match SPP. Thanks!

ddc: Do you think Dillon's upcoming version of the Ammobot will be worth waiting on vs going with the M7? I too am considering automation; but don't want to give up that level of safety that comes from knowing the "feel" of your machine when pulling that handle. Thanks!

Cuz: FWIW, I was playing around with some 125 Zero JHP and JHP Conical to see what kind of OAL I would need for the Shadow 2 Orange. Both balanced out to 1.080" as my standard. For my match load 147g Zero JHPs, I standardized on 1.125". Could have went longer.............. As others have stated, your barrel(s) are going to dictate the required OAL; and I can attest that most manufacturers will have different ogives that require finding that happy medium.

After respectfully questioning the info I received above about being the same thing, heard back this morning with this: Definitely helps narrow things down a bit..........

Yea, I knew Emann Tech had a replacement available since I also have several of their products in the pistol now. Excellent products and tools! Thanks for your feedback!

Since it has been recommended that I keep a "spare" Slide Stop handy, I have been on a mission to locate one for my Shadow 2 Orange. Couple of USA, well respected vendors, have confirmed that #0420008004 is the correct SKU for the original CZ item. Eric Grauffel also confirmed that this is correct, and is shown on his site under Shadow 2 Orange specific parts: https://www.ericgrauffelonlineshop.com/en/cz-shadow-2-orange/964-cz-slide-stop-shadow-2-.html Patriot Defense further supports Eric's reference #0421-0081-41ND https://patriotdefense.com/cz-slide-stop-p-01-shadow-2-compact-0420008004/ And I keep noticing that this same slide stop fit's the P-01 which I know nothing about............ To further my confusion, I was told that this specific slide stop is the "same thing": https://czcustom.com/cz-75-shadow-sp01-slide-stop.html?fbclid=IwAR2vHhUyPDM9cMolMRc6mad7ih7pz39elBDdmJVc7HjllINQL5tmiR5EzIs But the footnotes and description state Not for Shadow 2............ More confusion comes in when searching CZC and CZ USA. I'm not sure these are the same: https://czcustom.com/cz-parts-all/parts-from-diagram/cz-p01-slide-stop.html https://shop.cz-usa.com/slide-stop-compatible-with-cz-models-p-01-40p-compact-400420008004.html Anyone here that can definitively clear this up for this fairly new CZ owner? THANK YOU!

HT: Yes, I was referring to an "already setup head"..........you knew! TBH, I was guessing that along with checking/verifying the seat and crimp die, I'd need to recheck the swaging station and MBF powder funnel expansion. And like you and many others here, I always warm up the FX120i prior to a session; and do a few powder drops including a 10 drop average. I am very meticulous when setting up all stations; especially the swage station. Right now I have the luxury of loading all Winchester, once fired, fully processed (w/roll sized) brass and feel fortunate that my process is running so smoothly. But I also recognize there is some inherent "flex" in the stock Dillon shell plate......... Your info ALWAYS helps! Thank you!

HT: Did you find that swapping over to the TNT shell plate required going back and resetting dies, swage system, any primer hold down, etc? Thanks!

I too use the Everglades hold down die on my RL1100, and find my primer seating depths are very consistent! One item that made setting up the Everglades die very easy was the AmmoBrass Swage Setter: https://www.ammobrass.com/product-page/ammobrass-swage-setter?fbclid=IwAR2zrQADa9pS9d4hmXTT1jC6GZZr3988ny4tAZCLuLdFw_6fDXg-9OnG3vg Of course it's perfect for setting up the swage system also! Highly recommended!

I have been searching for a spare SS for the S2 Orange, and finding the "original" CZ part has been non-existent in the US! Eric Grauffel has plenty in stock in FRANCE! IMO, I would purchase an Eemann Tech part if the original CZ is unavailable!

It's a bit higher priced, but this Redding has been in use for MANY years and I've never had a problem with setback! IMO, one of the finest sizers on the market! https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1012361584 Also, make sure you're using this particular funnel for regular (sized) 9mm bullets: https://www.uniquetek.com/product/T1582 When your sizing and funnel/expansion Powder Drop are set up correctly, these are the results you can expect from the MBF/UniqueTek/Photo Escape powder funnel: https://forums.brianenos.com/topic/205711-fix-for-shaving-lead-bullets/

Recently purchased my first CZ........a Shadow2 Orange..........and setting up reloads for this particular pistol/barrel was a huge CHALLENGE! I received a lot of great info from this Forum and from here: https://czfirearms.us/index.php?topic=100352.0 I think everyone will agree that the CZs have a short, precise chamber that will cause us to rethink our reloading habits! Of course, it's a European pistol and their specs are somewhat different. In my research, the first thing I needed to determine was the preferred COAL for the bullets I was going to use/start with! This post will definitely help with that process: https://czfirearms.us/index.php?topic=103620.0 As an example, Blue Bullets sent me some samples of their two 147g coated lead offerings. When determining the MAX COAL for their "new" round nose offering, it averaged out to 1.125". For their standard 147g coated flat point profile, it averaged 1.136" as MAX. I would highly recommend starting out with some FMJ or JHP bullets! And definitely determine the COAL that your barrel likes/prefers! HTHs!

Cuz: I've got an inquiry sent to my inside tech at Dillon concerning the Dillon sizing die reduction; may be a day or so before I hear back. But I'll let you know ASAP. I have no idea on the Lee.......... Sorry, I sold my U-Die some time ago. All I have right now is a new Lee standard 9mm Carbide sizing die and a set of 14406 Dillon Dies. Sorry. If I still had it I'd sure offer it to you!

As a side note.............. The Lee U-Die sizes -.003"; the Redding Titanium Carbide Die sizes -.002". According to Redding......

Always glad to help!

Ordered one of these for my S2O, and I'm really looking forward to trying it out! https://dealer.eemann-tech.com/en/et-cz-75/6079-eemann-tech-ultimate-trigger-for-cz-shadow-2000000060798.html Watch their YouTube video......very easy install, IMO............ https://youtu.be/KOU1VHZ_iVE

Since your in the States, I would start here and follow up with a phone call to confirm! https://czcustom.com/cz-parts-all/mag-releases-brakes/czc-extended-mag-release-body-only.html https://czcustom.com/cz-parts-all/mag-releases-brakes.html Since I'm a new CZ S2O owner, not sure if the Shadow II "button" will fit the existing Czechmate mag release. If it's like a CZ TS, then this might work: https://benstoegerproshop.com/cz-ts2-extended-magazine-catch-release/ HTHs!

Thanks for all the info!