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Gringo: Thanks for the feedback! This STI has a generous chamber and will plunk to 1.150" if needed.

zzt: Guess I'm one of those odd ones that like Bullseye accuracy (or close to it) but only enjoy local Steel and occasional USPSA..............my goal is to try and get good accuracy out of some 147fp coated since I have a plentiful supply. Now that the Stac P is my primary shooter, I'm having to redo my load development since I walked away from the Glock for all but CCW. Have always read of using the longest COAL that the particular chamber likes, but the finest accuracy with this pistol have been with AE 147FMJ-FPs traveling at 1000fps! And these average ~1.125" COAL. Right now I have no idea what this 1:16 twist barrel will like using 147fp Coated bullets w/ N320. Not being lazy to do my homework; just the shooting season is slowly coming to an end. This barrel will easily do 1.150" COAL if needed.............. Thanks!

Same experience here..................... ddc: you nailed it IMO!

While perusing the Bullseye-L forum, I came across this post by Texasref that really peaked my interest since loading some 147FP Coated lead is next on my agenda for the STI Stac P. As I have N320 in the PM right now, and plenty of 147FP Coated, thought I'd load up some sample rounds to test as soon as I'm out of "quarantine"............ Anyone use or have validated a similar load? Thanks!

Might help..................

So, your using a combination seat/crimp die in Station #8..............good to hear you feel it important to monitor the powder drops also. I'm in that camp that always uses separate seat and crimp dies.

Maybe I'm missing something here.....................but have you members of this thread ever considered if your getting the correct powder drops? Do you feel that the correct amount of powder being dispensed holds the same importance as to whether a primer has been inserted in a case during production? Has the Dillon powder measure now become 100% reliable? Just wondering....................

Same here! IMO, if the 1050/1100 primer system is CLEAN and ADJUSTED CORRECTLY, having an unprimed case that's directly related to the primer assembly will not happen. For those running automated machines, I can't remember hearing of one using any device to verify primers are inserted..............

After watching this guy's ENTIRE video, and inspecting my RL1100, I figured he has an endoscope spotting primers for him. I'm thinking he had it inserted in the frame hole that's just below the primer slide. Should definitely show if a primer is IN the slide; but doesn't guarantee it gets seated in the brass. https://youtu.be/ImeV6Nlj6rU From what I've read, the Ammobot and Mk7 probes are checking for primer pocket size and being empty, or stopping the machine when the primer level gets too low. IMO, making sure the primer magazine cap is loose/not even snug will help primer feeding! And keeping the primer slide clean and properly adjusted will also promote trouble free priming.

IIRC, the Federal NT brass all use crimped primers. I would definitely be checking the pockets of the NT headstamps to see if they are not getting correct swage at Station #3........... These will help identify any questionable brass you may come across: https://ballistictools.com/store/small-and-large-primer-pocket-gauges

I would always have a good estimate of how many rounds I was going to load, and put more than enough cases in the feeder and more than enough primer tubes filled and waiting. Cases are easy to estimate by weighing (if necessary) before dumping in the feeder, and always have more than enough primers ready to drop in the magazine once the alarm goes off if your not done loading. Excess primers are very easy to eject on the XL650. The XL650, by design, should not run out of primers if following good loading procedures............

Here: https://www.amazon.com/Redding-Reloading-Competition-Handgun-Seating/dp/B000PW6548 https://www.grafs.com/catalog/product/productId/14741

Mark: Great to see you posting here with some very helpful info!

+++1111 Great advice! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Like AzShooter above, Federal Match is all I"ve used for many years on the XL650 and now the RL1100. Never an issue in 9mm or 45acp!

This sounds like a great idea.........................only I don't have an old "metal" grip laying around to swap out.............. Thanks!

I happen to find a local shooter last year that has a decent setup behind his house for using his Ransom Rest. He's been a long time Bullseye Competitor and has only used his rest for 1911 style pistols. I purchased a set of grip panels for the STI/McCormick widebody and we used it with (what I thought) pretty good success. Of course he did the setup and operation. Fast forward to this year and we decide to get together again to test some of my RL1100 ladder loads. Don't think we ever got the STI settled just right as results were all over the place. Michael Ransom shared that I should be treating it like a polymer framed pistol (Glock) and to make sure not to overtighten as it can cause less than desirable results. Said to make sure the mag will drop freely and there was free travel on the trigger return. And that A and C will generally be tighter than B. Trying this gives me the impression that the pistol is just not secured enough in the grip panels to keep the pistol from stringing/poor results. Also, there's only a few threads on the thumb screws when it's "snug" in the grip panels. Any seasoned Ransom Rest users here that can shed some light on the CORRECT way to set up a stock/polymer gripped STI 2011? I sure would appreciate it!

Hey Robert! Wondering if your planning on using the Redding Premium Expander on your RL1100, and if so, what station? Thought you might be using it at Station #4 with your CNC toolhead........... Looking forward to your user report; and would like to see some closeups of your CNC toolhead and how it clears the Primer System; especially the Lever Arm Bracket and the base of the Primer Feedbody Assembly............. Thank you Sir!

These are being built to the same specifications as his original design.............according to Rick Koskela. https://www.photoescapeinc.com/products/powder-funnel.html https://uniquetek.com/product/T1736 Had one remachined to .357" and repolished. Works like a charm!

That's ok...........whatever amount out of plumb your bench is, then use that same bubble level for your target of the outer magazine.........

Have you considered using the Mister Bullet Feeder Powder Funnel? https://forums.brianenos.com/topic/205711-fix-for-shaving-lead-bullets/

I should have directed my post to the OP as I’m sure many have suffered under-expansion with oversized bullets.....[emoji106][emoji6] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

You may very well need a bit larger powder funnel..................... https://www.photoescapeinc.com/products/9htc-ptu.html

Stick: Had an upper level tech tell me how to check the outer magazine tube. Take a 12" or less level and check for plumb on both sides "if" the bench is level in both directions. If the mag tube is bent/out of plumb a little, grab a fist full near the top and bend/tweak it back to where it should be. Didn't mention removing the inner tube; but had I found it out, I would have removed the inner tube.

Running one on my RL1100: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro