Cuz

How does it attach to the base of the 1100 press? I can’t really see it in the pics.

is it much harder to machine than a guide rod?

Thanks, I didn't realize it was that much different than brass. So, why isn't anyone making a Tungsten plug? Probably too expensive.

That seems like an awful lot of weight in a Gen4 or 5 backstrap, are you sure that’s right? I don’t even think the Taylor Freelance Seattle Slug for Gen 3s add that much weight and they stick way out. I didn’t think the Gen 4/5 had that much room.

I can so totally relate to that…

Thanks, but I'm not quite sure how/where to attach it to my RL1100 press.

I found one that may work, anyone here using the Armanov Digital Round Counter? https://usa-shop.armanov.com/products/digital-reloading-round-counter?variant=37908700528807

I’d love to see someone’s ring doorbell video of a porch pirate sprinting up the driveway and then throwing his back out trying to swiftly lift a 65lb box of Bullets and then have to crawl away in pain. Of course, then he would probably sue you for getting hurt on the job while on your property…

Yup, didn’t even need any diagrams!

Is there a reliable loaded round counter for the RL 1100? I want one that will also be able to count cases processed as well as when loading ammo. Thanks.

Thanks for the pic. I like Carver products, but in this case, for my Gen5 G34 I think I'd rather go with the Thug Plug. They really don't add much weight, but they are certainly reasonably priced. Carver would normally say in the description if it was Carry Optics legal. Damn you guys, I just went and ordered the Thug Plug on ebay. I like the fact that it's black instead of brass colored. It's from the GlockStore, but through ebay the shipping is free.

Problem solved, thanks everyone. All it took was about a 1/8 turn of both clutch bolts. Now, I can dump in around 450 cases and it works fine. Don't know how many more I can put in, but I don't care about that. The bin I use to spray lube on my cases holds about 400-450 cases in a single layer. Makes it easy to spray and roll them around to get coated, then after a minute or two I can dump them into the case feeder to start processing. I wanted to be able to dump the whole bin in and not have to break it up into smaller amounts. This basically equates to one "session" for me. Then my arm gets a bit tired and I can take a break while getting the next batch ready.

What? No diagrams???

Nice, now I don’t have to worry about you trying to come get some of mine…

Can’t help it. It’s what we do…

Aircooled6racer, is the Carver plug carry optics legal?

Ah, a beginner eh?? Thanks, I think I will probably count out the amount I “think” is around 300 cases just to see how many it really is. The Dillon manual says to fill it up to halfway. I only put in half that much at most.

Thank you.

I guess I’ll have to pull out the manual and figure out how to do that.

I’m not really sure how to tell. It seems like everything just comes to a stop. I can manually “help” the feeder plate along, but it won’t go on its own. It just seems like the motor isn’t strong enough to spin the plate with more than 300 cases in the bin.

What’s a “BC”?

I have a pretty new RL-1100 with a variable speed case feeder. If I put more than 300 or so 9mm cases in it the case feed plate bogs down and won’t spin. If I remove some cases to get it down around 250 it starts to work fine. I really thought I’d be able to dump 500+ cases in it, but that is NOT happening! Is this normal? How many 9mm cases are you able to dump into your case feeder and have it function correctly? Thanks, Cuz.

I used it in 40 many years ago. I just got one last month in 9mm and processed some cases with it. When I went to load them I think it was causing my powder measure to stick and I didn’t like that. I don’t know for sure it was the U die, but I removed it from my processing toolhead and don’t use it anymore, for now.

Generally speaking, when I chrono my ammo, with the projectiles and powder being relatively equal, coated Bullets are fastest, then plated, then jacketed.

Ya know, I appreciate when these questions come up and are discussed in a civilized manner. It gives me an opportunity to recalibrate myself from what I thought would be a DQ to what I now know isn’t. And it caused me to review the USPSA rules to verify the info BEFORE I went and ruined someone’s day in a match. I know the question was originally in regard to Steel Challenge, which I don’t participate in, but it was a valuable discussion for me just the same. Thank you.