drewbeck

One shot is way better than lanolin for pistol cases, it’s the opposite for large rifle cases. everything else is user/pace/feel, to eliminate. Sideways primers are usually because and upside down/now empty space in shell plate. (At least for me) the LNL is an awesome press for a different purpose in my opinion. I think it’s quicker to change for small runs unless you have dedicated tool heads for the Dillon, but it’s way quirkier as well. I use a single for precision rifle, the lnl for small batches of whatever, and keep the Dillon setup for the bulk. I’ll trade my lnl for a 550 if anyone’s interested, but the 659/750 is the last one I’d let go

With no pf requirement, pick any medium book load, make sure it functions/is accurate, then load all of that bullet that you have. you honestly have too many options without a defined purpose. Trust the manuals vs internet until you want to venture outside of the published data.

You need to look at your ammo first. Go back to original spring and try several different bullet types, ie jacketed, plated, coated. As long as it’s safe and functions, charge weight in 9mm means little regarding accuracy at 18yrds. The amount of crimp you’re using is probably the reason for inconsistency. spring weights will definitely affect groups but in general it’ll result in a flyer from a tight group, vs an overall shotgun pattern. its 99.9% a bullet/crimp/swage issue with the ammo in a gun like that

I’ll buy/trade anyone that wants to get rid of some

If they’re always heavy, assume stated weight when testing chrono. And then get confortable ave. Then you’ll always be at least 2-3pf above what you think.

I’ll buy any small sb primers that people want to unload.... trade fed large as well. Seat them with authority and youll never have an issue. honest open trade or buy

Ive had opposite experience in 9major. It’s the only thing I’ll shoot in a match that counts. Prob 65k now and zero problems other than upside down. haven’t tried in .40 but as long as extended fp and normal range main spring, I would be worried

Clearance cut the nut so it doesn’t bind from the bottom, or adjust the press travel length.. something else is wrong though, I don’t have a 750 but you need contact with shell plate, then you back the die off 1/8 ish turn. look elsewhere for the error

Jacketed Bullets...

And a set of pin gauges will tell you how far off it is. .001 in depth is significant for a tiny screw diameter

It’s not the width of the recess or the grip width that’s the issue, there’s usually a bulge in one or both that requires flat stoning to really see

Did you whack the frame with a rubber mallet several times to see other contact? my experience and guess is the ridge in the frame and/or grip above the trigger guard and above the screw isn’t allowing the front to seat. It’s usually sand blasted on both halves and almost impossible to fin with Dykem unless you try to seat it good with a plastic mallet.. if thats not the issue, then you just need to alignment ream the front screw. There are varying opinions on how important that screw is to begin with but I prefer to use it

Yup, just like the dragster hasnt been replaced by the electric version... theres a reason people like both but just because you can drive it on the road doesn’t mean it’ll ever be faster... just because you push the limits of one vehicle doesnt mean it’ll replace a more specialized version of one.

Yup, but you had a parts kit and a backup gun. My parts kit is literally a second fitted gun without a frame, slide or barrel. It even has a spare comp for my primary gun. I also have a backup gun but it’s not identical so I’d prefer to replace something broken if need be, but I’ve ran all the fitted parts to be confident. To the OP, if you move to open, you’ll be better locally immediately, but you’ll need to actually be 6-9% better immediately to just be the same level of shooter in open. Open div, in my opinion is the most fun, but also the most difficult to be competitive next to the big boys .Ya open is faster, but the fast guys in open are WTF fast. And there is no shortcut to being that.

It’s good til it isn’t.... if stored properly and not exposed to much moisture it’s pretty much almost lasts forever.