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Loosen your shell plate retainer spring more than you think you need to. 223 likes to "cam" inward towards the ram. Nature of the beast with a 22 caliber case mouth and a tall, spindly case. Running manually, let there be a brief pause before you bring the tool head down again. In automated, a dwell of 2 is recommended.

We are hoping to have more detailed version notes down the road. For the time being, the current software and firmware on the M7 website has been the standard for the respective machines for almost two years. The 1050 software should open up 3,500 RPH as an option, as well as improve index settings. If you have a 4 stage motor you won't be able to take advantage of the top level output, but it will still improve your index. Depending on your particular auto drive version, we have parts available to get you up to current specifications. If your launch button says "Reloader" it is time to update. If you have tech questions you can give us a call or submit a support ticket on the M7 website, at this link https://www.markvii-loading.com/supports/customer-service-support.html

It runs intermittently. Fills the chute and stops once the sensor detects a full ramp.

Hello, everyone. We just installed our Primer Xpress on an in house machine here at Mark 7 Reloading and I can honestly tell you it is not that loud. The cases moving in the feeder are a little louder than the shaker. Hard to translate audio on a mobile device, but I might use a simple decibel reading from my phone and report back.

8 grains of Auto Comp and a 124 will potentially hurt. The most common load of Auto Comp and a 124 JHP is usually around 6.8-7.0 grains. Auto comp can get pressure spikey pretty quickly.

I don't believe he is making those grips any longer. Last I checked, anyhow.

I think they did away with "a la cart" options some time ago, at least on the Apex/Evo models. And be aware if you order direct from M7, you are put in line behind the others, plus the dealers. Just a heads up.

I don't know if you're going to find a "deal" per-se. The demand is sky high right now. I know Shooters Connection has them inbound (in 9mm) and can get one to you as soon as they hit the door (estimated 1-3 weeks).

I have never roll sized a single piece before reloading. The cylinder is what takes the pressure, and it is higher up the case than on a brass one, which means when you resize with your die just off of the shell plate, it resizes the entire cylinder. The base of the case is roughly 0.215" tall, and the cylinder (pressure containing) begins after that. As long as the resize die is going that deep, you should be good to go.

*shrug* Keep in mind that the Apex is easier to manufacture, by the looks of it. When you're seeing the most extreme demand in history, throughput/production is a priority.

No idea on that. I just know that ITAR approval on the Evo and Revo is a thing to consider.

ITAR is the reason. The Evo plus autodrive is approved for export. The Apex-10 is not, yet. The Apex-10 has been in development for over a year. And Mark 7 has been in business for what, 6+ years now? I highly, highly, highly doubt they were aware, or cared, about what FA is doing. Only so many ways to make a progressive press.

I think it has to do with ITAR. Once something is approved for export, making changes is difficult from my understanding. I could be wrong about that, though.

No insider info. This pic is from a customer who stopped by the Mark 7 office after the announcement and saw the working demo.

It uses the same shell plate retaining spring, but has a new bracket to hold the spring in place. No more fighting with the tiny screw and plate.

What makes you say lower quality? The Apex comes standard with a second guide rod, updated priming system (that is plug and play to a primer collator if you so choose) and updated shell plate retention. Considering they are not out in the wild yet, making a judgment on "quality" is not really possible right now. The features being added make me say it's an upgrade.

I totally get that. We have these on order at Shooters Connection, and plan on doing a video on it when it comes in. I think user feedback will be pretty quick to follow that.

Both the Evo and the Apex are CNC. The Evo is from billet aluminum, the Apex from cast iron. Both are CNC. The Apex is a one piece core and top plate, while the Evo is a separate top plate and core. There will be no more concerns about core alignment with the Apex with the one piece core/top plate. Also, the Apex should be easier/smoother to produce, which means much shorter production time (assumed). M7 is under unprecedented demand right now, and this is going to help get presses out the door.

Best way to think of this is an upgraded Evo. You get a new priming system that has no shuttle, instead it has an oscillating disc that is directly upgradeable to the Primer Xpress primer feeder. You get a second guide rod for more stability with rifle cases. And you will most likely see decreased production time due to it being easier to produce. As far as I can tell, you are not losing any features, only gaining, with the Apex-10 compared to the Evo. Shooters Connection has these, as well as the Primer Xpress, on order at this time. Looking forward to getting them out there to the public.

I am 99% sure this was filmed on a pre-production model. I would excuse the marks until the production model pics are taken, personally, but I understand the concern. That pic has nothing in the bullet feeder station or powder check station. What you are seeing is the mechanical powder measure.

I've been using Shell Shock Tech cases since May 2016. I've been working with them since the beginning of 2017. I used them initially after I had a case failure at the 2016 SNS Championship, which meant I zeroed a 160 point stage, and the lead I had went with it. Since using them in 9mm major, and minor, I've shot close to 100k rounds. I loaded a new case 8 times, back to back, until it failed, and when it did I didn't even notice. The slow-mo footage just showed a puff of smoke from the ejection port, and the round fired and cycled perfectly. The cylinder contains the pressure, not the case head. So, IF you have a failure, for whatever reason, the force of the failure is still contained in the chamber, and not blowing out the web. I've shot 9mm major out of a blowback PCC, resized and reloaded it, and did it again. Full auto MP5, MPX, Sten guns, Glocks, etc all fed and fired it fine. There have been concerns raised by officials at Chrono when they go to pull the bullet. A company in the past was making ammo with them and crimped the ever living HELL out of the case with a coated bullet, meaning the bullet would not let go in the bullet puller. I have shot well over 60 major matches with these cases and never had that happen with a proper crimp. Why do I use them? Stronger, lighter, and more consistent. L-Tech, Fenix Ammo, and others are using them in commercial ammo. If you do not want them in your press, I understand, however being magnetic and visually different they are relatively easy to sort out. You can put a magnet on your case feed funnel to catch any steel case. Full disclosure, yes, the cases I use these days are provided to me. If you have any questions about them feel free to ask.

US Companies can ship gun parts now. Rules changed early this year. Shooters Connection ships gun parts out every day.

I test fit the mag release in an STI grip, and it slides in just fine. As to function, I have no idea.

I have ten MBX mags. 4 Gen 1, 6 Gen 2. I've never tuned a single one for 9mm major. I've had to send exactly one 140mm mag tube back to Adrian for retuning after 4 years of abuse (I think I might have stepped on it ran it over with my ATV, at that). Keep in mind that MBX has limited personnel, and this pandemix is effecting their ability to bring their employees in. zzt has some good advice, however I never condition my mags. I open em, run em maybe with a round or two less than full for a while, then rock and roll. The key part I would listen to is the: "Fourth: load using a MagLula or something similar. Load about half fully, then push the loader down into the mag 4-6 times without inserting a round. This helps the rounds in the mag stack better. I do this twice when loading my 170s. To give and example. After thorough conditioning and a season of use I canhand load 29 rounds, but the last round is a bear to get in. If I follow the procedure I outlined above, I can get 29 in reloadable. If I stack three times throughout the loading process, I can get 30 in, but not reloadable. Fourth: salt shaker: When loading, push each round firmly to the rear. If you get a salt shaker after you put the last round in, remove the top round and hit the back of the mag against your hand until you hear a dull thud. All of the rounds are nor fully rearward and you can put the last round in."

You know there's an "extra aggressive" option out now? I have one on each of my twins. Had to file off a little bit of the texture below the right side safety so I could stop bleeding from sliding my hand down it on the draw. Otherwise, I'm in love. Don't even use pro grip anymore.