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I swear I'm not crazy! I came up with an idea today. In chemistry class years ago, I remember that magnesium burns really bright. Has anyone ever tried adding just a little to their gun powder to create a really neat fireball- just for kicks. Chris

I bought some brass off of the internet. In the bottom of the box, I found what looked like kitty litter. I've wondered ever since if the guy that sold me the brass used it to clean the brass. Anyone ever try this before? Chris

Hello, I have been wanting to ask this question for awhile. Several months ago I was reading through various reloading information. I swear it was a VihtaVuori Reloading Guide that said you shouldn't put carpet in a reloading room because this could increase the risk of primer detonation secondary to static electricity. I just spent a great deal of time going through my VihtaVuori Relodaing Guide and couldn't find anywhere where it said this. Am I losing my mind? Anyway, do any of you have an opinion on this subject. I have been fixing up my reloading room for almost a year now- carpet was in the original plan. Thanks, Chris

As far as aftermarket mags >10 rounds go, I can't help you there. However, one of the guys I shoot with told me about ivanhoeoutlet.com They sell factory glock magazines for $16.00 a piece shipping included (if your order is over $25 i think). I ordered a few magazines for my G21, and I was very pleased. http://www.ivanhoeoutlet.com

I would also recommend buying a roller handle. I love it. I used the straight handle for years, and I wish I would have started off with the roller handle.

Keep the lee dies. I love my factory crimp die and wouldn't use anything else.

Thanks everyone. I hadn't thought of graphite. That sounds like a great idea- especially for the powder bar. The slide glide does work well, but I wonder how everything will function when dust, debris,etc. starts to accumulate. Chris

I've been having a lot of problems with the primer slide on my 550 lately. I've tried just about everything. Today, I put a very small amount of slide glide on the primer slide, and the machine has never run smoother. It is impressive to me how well my 550 ran tonight. Has anyone ever tried this. If so, any problems or reasons why you shouldn't do this. I think I read somewhere once that Dillon didn't recommend lubricating the primer slide. Thanks, Chris

EricW, That is a great thought. The next time I get a chance, I can take some digital pics and e-mail them to you. I could also shoot some video of it in action so you can see exactly what it is doing and send it to you. What do you think? Eric Warren, I went back and checked the height between the plate and the blue adaptor. The plate is flush. I'm not sure why there is enough height for small primers to flip upside once under the plate, but that's exactly what it is doing.

Thanks EricW I'll try another blue adaptor. I agree- something is definetely wrong.

I was just wondering what your thoughts were on storing powder. I have been storing my powder on a shelf in my reload room, but I've been wondering if I should buy some sort of metal container to store everything.

EricW The primers are getting through just fine. The problem I'm having is that the primers don't drop into the primer tube very smoothly. It's just when they are about to drop that they flip over. Somehow they are getting hung up. Perhaps the diameter of the blue plastic adapter is a bit too small? Also, I'm not having this problem with large primers. It's just the small federal #100 primers. I really like the auto primer system. It's just driving me nuts right now. Thanks

I have been checking out his website and thought this was interesting. http://www.richstevens.com/weird.htm

Hello Everyone, I bought a Dillon Auto Primer Filler from Brian recently. I started using it this weekend, and I am having problems with primers flipping upside down. I KNOW THIS TOPIC HAS BEEN COVERED. However, I have solved one of the problems I'm having by tweaking the machine. I've figued out how to adjust plate A perfectly for federal primers. Unfortunately, the federal primers 'hang up' before dropping into the primer tube. While they hang up before dropping, I've observed several flip themselves upside down before dropping. Has anyone experienced this? And more importantly has anyone figured out how to keep this from happening? I've read that some people here recommend trying different primers to see which brand the machine prefers, but I really like using federal primers. I would like to avoid switching back to Winchester primers. Thanks

Three weeks ago I was in Houston for the first time to catch a connecting flight to Las Vegas. Wow! It is an entirely different world down there.

I just bought a Dillon 650 from Brian. I am using the new Dillon lock nuts, and they are smaller than the old lock nuts. Has anyone noticed a difference in how well they secure the dies to the tool head. I've noticed they come loose a little too easy. Perhaps I need to crank them down tighter?

John, Where did you buy your EGW die?

I also bought my 650 from Brian recently. It was a very nice experience. He took care of me.

Has anyone tried SWC's with a Bar Sto barrel?

Thanks everybody! As always, I appreciate the help.

I just set up my brand new Dillon 650. However, I am having a problem with my Lee Factory Crimp Die. I have searched this forum, and I have come across a couple of people who have successfully used the Lee FCD with their 650's. Specifically, the problem I'm having is this. My Lee FCD isn't long enough. It simply will not reach the shell plate (i.e., it's about a quarter of an inch away from the shell plate when it is fully screwed into the toolhead). And, I can barely get the crimp adjusted far enough down to do anything (I'm loading 45 acp). Has there been a design change with the Dillon or the Lee FCD recently. I really appreciate any input you might have. Thanks in advance. Chris

I've been loading on a 550 for years, and I decided to upgrade to a 650. I too ordered mine from Brian and was also very impressed with how everything was handled. It shipped yesterday, and I can't wait for it to get here. I just can't wait! Thanks to Brian and Jonie (hope I spelled her name right).

I've wondered that too, but there has got to be a way to mark brass so you can identify it in the dark.

Erik, I have been wondering if it would be an advantage at night. I shot my first IDPA match about a month ago- half was during the day and the other half was at night.

Has anyone tried using a glow in the dark marker with their brassmaster?