[Trijicon SRO battery replacement tool...]

Anyone know what the tool is made of and how much it costs?  Is it 3D printed?

 

For anyone wanting more info, and ordering info, I found this link:

 

https://thesrotool.com/
 

[For those that have moved from Production to CCO]

I shoot a Glock, and went with Taylor Freelance aluminum +5 extensions. 

[Trijicon SRO battery replacement tool...]

Let me know if you guys get through to him. I want one too. 

[PCC match videos]

Thanks, I need to watch more of these. I can never figure out what to do with my off hand when holding a PCC. 

[Thick new #5 / 9mm shell plate on RL1050]

On 9/2/2021 at 8:30 PM, Johnnymazz said:

I have a separate tool head to prime my cases. Station #2 is a Lee Universal decapping dye, just in case , to make sure a case doesnt go through the machine and tries to get primed, with a spent primer in the hole. 

Johnny,

Does that mean you are using 3 passes to load?  1st pass on the CP2000 to prep, then 2nd pass on the 1100 to prime, then 3rd pass on the 1100 to load?

 

If this is the case, do you lube for each pass?  I would like to know more about your process steps, and more about the “m” die that prevents sticking at the powder drop station. 
 

Thanks. 

[1050/RL1100 shell plate options?]

9 hours ago, George16 said:

Here’s the thread where he posted the pics:

 

Thanks George, 

I had no clue where that post was. 

[1050/RL1100 shell plate options?]

9 hours ago, HOGRIDER said:

Thanks George!

 

I'll research this tomorrow when I have some free time.

 

And we’ll expect a full report when your research is finished. 
:)

[1050/RL1100 shell plate options?]

1 hour ago, ddc said:

https://immortobot.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=37_40&products_id=309&zenid=ej4jlh6m9gmo7tl69bqq313807

That’s the TNT shell plate. Why would I want it?

[1050/RL1100 shell plate options?]

34 minutes ago, HOGRIDER said:

I see the #5 shellplate still has the old part number listed on Dillon's website.  How can we tell if an RL1100 has the new or old shell plate?

 

 

I think Sigarms posted pics with the thickness on the one he got. If I recall, folks that got the new thicker plate also got some sort of notice along with the press mentioning it. 
 

[1050/RL1100 shell plate options?]

17 hours ago, HOGRIDER said:

George:

Received my 1100 first week of May 2020.  Not sure if it has the "new and thicker" shell plate or not; but I can honestly say it's not given me any problems whatsoever!

 

But, I have been eyeing that great looking shell plate from FW Arms!  https://fwarms.com/shop/reloading/pre-order-1-plate-for-dillon-super-1050-1100-cp2000-by-f-w-arms/

 

I got mine in late 2020 and it does not have the new shell plate. I was also looking hard at the one from FW Arms. The groove on the underside for the ball intrigued me. 

[1050/RL1100 shell plate options?]

Can some of you smart folks out there tell me why I might want to replace the Dillon shell plate that came with my RL1100 with one of the other brands out there?  It’s the #5 shell plate for 9mm. 
 

While we’re on the subject, who are some of the other shell plate manufacturers I might want to consider?  I know that FW Arms and TNT make them, but who else, and why is it better?

 

Thanks. 

[KEEP ALL TAPATALK TOPIC HERE]

Boy, I would like to see Tapatalk working again, or at least a change that has the mobile version of the forum working like the desktop version. 

[Hate that I had to DQ this shooter]

1 hour ago, SGT_Schultz said:

 

Like @ima45dv8 said you didn't DQ them.  They DQ'd themselves.  You're just the one telling them about it.

Yeah, I have to start looking at it that way. It’s definitely true. 

[Hate that I had to DQ this shooter]

7 hours ago, ima45dv8 said:

I hate that it happened to you. It sucks, but the responsibility is on the competitor.

 

I'd like to once again propose a shift in our collective mindset on DQ's.

I quit saying "I had to DQ this person". I didn't DQ them. In fact, I've only ever DQ'd one shooter:  Me. Everybody else, I was just there to yell Stop and process the paperwork. 

 

As an RO I've had to explain the unfortunate circumstances to a lot of people, and I got into the habit of saying, "I'm sorry to tell you, but you just DQ'd yourself, and here's how you did it." It's a subtle change, but clearly and squarely places the responsibility on the person holding the blaster. . .where it belongs. And hopefully it helped a few see it was THEIR fault.

 

I truly hate to hear someone say "I got DQ'd...", or "... so-and-so DQ'd me".

Own it.

I totally agree with what your saying, but my biggest problem is how it affects me when I have to DQ someone. It totally wrecks my mindset and I can never seem to regain my own composure for the rest of the match. I wish I could just DQ them and move on, but I can’t. 
it’s definitely something I need to work on. 

[Why do I really shoot?]

For me I would say it’s relaxation and stress relief therapy. At least the practice and random range sessions. 
Matches  are a hot mess of nerves and anxiety that requires more stress relief therapy to get over. It’s a vicious cycle. 

[Glock 41 set up]

4 hours ago, K-Tex said:

Lone Wolf sell gen3 to 4 guide rod adapters

Thanks, I ended up going with a Carver rod and adapter. I’ve had good luck with his stuff. 
 

I also sent the slide out to get milled for MOS plates so I could put an optic on it. That didn’t go as well as I’d hoped. 

[What causes bullets to keyhole?]

Yes, thanks, the last 3 replies confirm what I’ve always believed. Basically, the U die is best only used with jacketed bullets. 
 

And, sorry for the thread hijack, but I thought it had some pertinence to the topic. 

[What causes bullets to keyhole?]

The Lee factory crimp die is only not recommended for coated bullets, right?  I’ve used it for years with copper plated, and now jacketed bullets with great results. I have read in multiple places that you shouldn’t use it with coated bullets. 
 

Also, regarding crimp, is it true that over crimping is only an issue if it breaks through the coating or plating which could cause the bullet to separate?  Are there any known drawbacks to a slightly tighter crimp with jacketed bullets like Precision Delta or Montana Gold?  I thought they both had pretty hard jackets. 
 

[What do you use to clean the base of your 1050/1100?]

So once you get the press all taken apart and you have the base of the press left to clean, what do you use to clean the funk out?

 

I’ve been spraying it with M-Pro 7 Gun cleaner, but I figure there must be something that may work better. 
 

Anyway, just wondering what you all are using. 
 

Thanks,

Cuz

[New Open Gun questions/issues]

11 hours ago, dansedgli said:

 

 

You made sure it didnt work before you messed with it right? right? 

 

 

That’s pretty much what I was thinking. When you get a new custom gun, you dry fire it a bunch to see if it appears to function, then run a bore snake through it to make sure there’s no excess anything in the barrel then head to the range to make sure it’s working ok. I would do this BEFORE I took anything apart and started mucking with it. Especially since you said you had no 2011 experience. 

[FW Arms Decapping Die Review]

54 minutes ago, chilehed said:

Does anyone know if FW Arms is still in business? I ordered a die last week, and other than a confirmation email it's been crickets. No response to my emails, the phone goes straight to voice mail and the mailbox is full.

I ordered and received their popper decapper and swage hold down dies last month. 

[MRDS Quick Reference Cards]

Whoa, way to go Llando88. You got a topic pinned. I been around here almost 20 years and never achieved that. Nice job, and thanks, the cards are great. 

[No Montana Gold for months]

14 minutes ago, blueeyedme said:

It's been ridiculous.  I hear stories like the above of the occasional case that gets found but I've spent way too much time at all hours and have not seen any stock in well over a year at this point.  Not going to fight it, we've just stopped shooting.  Plenty of primers and powder because I always bought that in bulk but this is the first time I've seen a bullet shortage.

 

Psst, so… er… how much you want for your small pistol primers???

[Help identifying this RL1100 part???]

You guys are both right.  I actually made the discovery myself a few minutes ago.  I noticed it was missing.  I have a Dillon sizing/decapping die in station 7 of my processing tool head and that's where it came from.  When I pulled the die and took it apart to inspect, I also noticed that the end cap that holds the decapping pin secure had stripped the center part it attaches to (see attached pic).  I just submitted a warranty replacement request to Dillon.

 

Thank you all for the quick responses, I was searching everywhere on my press, and in the manual for about 30 minutes before posting here.  Very much appreciated.

 

 

[Help identifying this RL1100 part???]

Ok, so I was processing brass, at a rapid, but manual rate, and a case spit out of the case feeder sideways along with the part in the picture. No, not the dime, the other part. I can’t find it in the manual, can anyone help identify where it could have come from???

 

thanks.