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Soak in Ballistol Silencer Cleaner, takes everything off with no tools... Can also be used in ultrasonic cleaner. https://www.ballistol-shop.de/silencer-cleaner.html
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Dillon .40 decapping/sizing die for 9mm Mk7 press?
mikamarj replied to BiknSwans's topic in non-Dillon Reloading Equipment
After enough fighting, my solution to the same problem was that I bought a second toolhead only for decapping and sizing. -
1911/2011 sear and hammer pin hole locations
mikamarj replied to mikamarj's topic in 1911-style Pistols
No, I was genuinely looking for help, not smart-assery. -
1911/2011 sear and hammer pin hole locations
mikamarj replied to mikamarj's topic in 1911-style Pistols
Thank you, this was the kind of help I was looking for. -
1911/2011 sear and hammer pin hole locations
mikamarj replied to mikamarj's topic in 1911-style Pistols
Ok so same guess as mine... What does the line splitting then mean? What does 0.16" refer to? Now you're making me more confused. -
I have a microscope and want to make a jig for looking at the sear engagement. http://www.gunsmithinfo.com/images/Drawings/1911 Receiver.png is the best picture I have found but I have a hard time understanding that... From the picture I can see that sear pin hole is .110" (+.002). Hammer pin hole is .1575" (+.0015). Horizontally their distance should be 2.973"-2.602"=0.371" But what is the vertical distance of those holes?! I would guess .252" but I'm not familiar with old American technical drawings so I don't know why the line is split into two?
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Mark 7 Evolution - General Discussion
mikamarj replied to LowBoost's topic in non-Dillon Reloading Equipment
Stand is easily made from 1" square tube, just need to drill a couple of holes. Instead of clear tubing I 3D-printed an adapter for the Mark7 spring-thingy. -
I like the Redding premium expander. Other than that I want some carbide die for sizing. Mighty Armory for decapping. I ended up purchasing separate toolhead with MA decapping die with the spring to get the more difficult primers out without disturbing priming. Lyman also launched some optimized dies for progressive presses in shot show, maybe they are worth a look...
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Is there any trimmer available that would also chamfer the case mouth?
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Ballistol's new silencer cleaner does wonders on carbon and even lead. Just apply enough time and ultrasonic cleaner.
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Only with Dillon-based legacy products. With Mark7 Evolution you have enough space for both powder check and separate seat/crimp.
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That is the most important sensor of them all. You don't want double/empty cases. And get anyway all the sensors...
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I'm loading 9mm minor ammunition with standard small pistol primers. I'm loading 9mm major ammunition with magnum small pistol primers. I'm loading 223 minor ammunition with small rifle primers. So I do need to get the machine also empty since I don't want to have any left-over rifle primers end up in the minor ammo. So sounds a bit bad design choice to me... Also in many countries primers, powder and ammo need to be stored in a locked cabinet. Not really okay to leave primers in the machine that is on the open bench...
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Thank you @slavex! In your picture the top pin is still not aligned. Is it because picture was taken during installation, not yet fully adjusted -- or does it still walk? I was thinking, how about turning a small troove in the middle of the top pin, then drilling and tapping the ram... And instead of normal set screw, use a spring loaded ball detent set screw to lock the pin in place... Or maybe, if there is room, replace the pin with a longer one with some locking clips in both ends to keep it in place?
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I think only the decapping die and swage backup die are recommended for Mark 7. My Mark 7 came with Lee dies, pay more and you get Redding.
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Manufacturer saying something is "superior" doesn't really mean anything... Is it as hard as carbide or how has the superiority been achieved?
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No carbide, so it requires lubing the cases and is more prone to scratches.
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Mark7 Evolution - Tuning & Troubleshooting
mikamarj replied to Nigels1911's topic in non-Dillon Reloading Equipment
Hi, Currently I have no plans on commercial production. This prototype was built with Pepperl-Fuchs OMT150-R103-2EP-IO-V31 laser proximity sensor that requires some special programming hardware, maybe one could find a simpler sensor to do the same... On Mark 7 side, the connector has 2 pins connected when bullet is detected. -
After Market Precision Powder Bars?
mikamarj replied to sasquatch981's topic in Dillon Precision Reloading Equipment
http://www.uniquetek.com/site/696296/uploaded/20_Tips_for_Powder_Measure_Accuracy.pdf -
Mark7 Evolution - Tuning & Troubleshooting
mikamarj replied to Nigels1911's topic in non-Dillon Reloading Equipment
9mm major with 8.7gr 3N38 -
Mark7 Evolution - Tuning & Troubleshooting
mikamarj replied to Nigels1911's topic in non-Dillon Reloading Equipment
Of course. Wouldn't make much sense otherwise. -
Mark7 Evolution - Tuning & Troubleshooting
mikamarj replied to Nigels1911's topic in non-Dillon Reloading Equipment
I was not really happy with the difficult adjustment of the Mark 7 BulletSense, so I gathered a team of engineers and other autists and we developed the BENIS -- Bullet Evaluation, Notification & Interruption System. Now there is no mirror to adjust, only need to open one thumb screw and move sensor to correct position, tighten the screw and done. As you can see the BENIS sensor is also green so is guud for environment.