JasonandMichelle

Sweet! I’ll give this a shot. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

When it’s empty I put more in! Ha! I count rounds by primers, so extras in the CF don’t bother me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That’s a cool story. I’d love to know the details. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I think this is exactly why I stand. The case feeder is automated and setting bullets is easy, but consistent force to seating primers and leaning in to check powder is just easier for me when standing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I’d be interested to know! I’ve frankly just always been a stander. In my head the travel is such that it would be easier to stand. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Is there a way to do it without buying that? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I loaded about 1000 9mm and 45 on Friday. Had the exact same issue. I’m in to hear about what others think. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

How much does the service cost? I mean all in. Including shipping. I’d obviously ballpark from where I am, but approximately? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My decision was made on time blocks. Could I punch more out in one sitting? Works for me. But to each his/her own. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Good to know! I have a bottle of One Shot but haven’t used it because I didn’t want to have to clean the dies! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

How frequently do dies need to be cleaned if lube is used? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

People have already said it, but factory ammo is cheap in 9mm these days. I load *primarily* 9mm, and about 10k rounds of it a year, but I’m still kitted our in a 650. Whichever press you get, consider opportunity cost. For instance, I wanted to hit the range yesterday but didn’t have any ammo. I could’ve swung by a store, but I decided to punch out a couple hundred rounds instead. Boom. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I’ve not been a fan of base mounted desk lamps, but I like the idea of clamping high. Thanks for the pictures! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I understand your hesitancy to call. I would email instead of call for a country in which it’s language isn’t my own. I’m thrilled Dillon took care of you. That is rare customer service at its finest. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Even in Europe, I have a feeling it might be more economical to call Dillon. Although, there are folks on this forum that might have a spare... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I had a similar problem recently. I bought a Lee factory crimp did and my problems were solved. Does that help? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Interested in this post. This has only happened to me when I’m short-cycling/short stroking the lever. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ok, so as it turns out I'm not an idiot. I used three different types/manufacturers bullets, 100rds each (read: 300 total). 0% failure to gage check on two types, 23% failure to check on the third. I reset the tool head for all three to ensure consistency (that sucked, and took way too much time). The third bullet type won't be in my rotation.

So I feel like an idiot. I'm a bright guy. Heck, I used to be an engineer (before turning into a pseudo sales guy). I did this. Started from scratch. Gutted the entire toolhead and started over. Works like a charm now. The culprit? Not enough bell. I shaved a bullet once baaaaarely, and thought it was coincidence. Did it heavily a second time, and decided it was time to set up the dies again. 100 rounds later, consistently gage/barrel checking, consistent powder drops, and somewhat consistent OAL (+/-.003). Sorry for the hassle, but thank y'all for helping me check off the boxes!!!

I've done this, and you're right. I think it's a process thing.

Bullets are .356/7, depending. All individual components check out. I think my process is boogered, or they're sitting crooked (which I'd see as a process thing).

I am indeed using Dillon dies. My crimp is consistently .377. I have done all of the things suggested on pretty much any thread I can find, but for different bullets, Lee U sizing die, or Redding comp die. Since I've already purchased the new bullets, I'll try those. Then if that doesn't work, I'll probs head down the Lee U route.

A Lyman case gage, then my barrels. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My cases check after I resize. Is that the same thing? Maybe I’m misunderstanding case bulge. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30%+/- of my rounds don’t case gage. About 50% of those will barrel check, and some will make it only if I rotate them a bit. Some make it all the way down, but only if I tap them. It’s almost like something is catching on the way into the barrel. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk