Cuz
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31 minutes ago, Cuz said:
I'm guessing the problem is that my idea of "lightly lube" is about 4 times more grease than it should be.
Correction, I just went back and read the manual, and watched some of Dillon's maintenance videos on the 1100 and 1050. I now know that what I thought was "lightly" greasing is closer to 10 times more than it should have been. That explains a lot about how messy things were getting.
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Ok, those pics settle it, I'm definitely using way too much grease on my press.
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29 minutes ago, HesedTech said:
When I clean or change calibers I always put a very thin, and I mean very thin film of grease on the bottom. No matter what the plates are coated with metal on metal does wear. But the problem is any amount of lubricant will attract dust and debris, so it’s a trade off and decision you have to make. Lube for wear and smoother running, but maybe clean more often or no lube with a bit more wear.
I also lube the hold down ring wear it contacts the shell plate and the inner plate edge which rotates on center post. To sum it up any part which rubs against another needs a bit of lube. However, parts like the powder funnel, expansion plug and swage rod should never be lubed where they contact the brass. Doing so will contaminate the powder and or primer. Polish these items with dremel or very fine wet and dry (1200 grit).
hope that helps.
I'm guessing the problem is that my idea of "lightly lube" is about 4 times more grease than it should be.
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12 hours ago, DirtBag said:
Might be a little bit of overkill for my first setup but I think I'm ready to go.---
Final setup -
Dillon RL1100 (Setup in 9MM)
Mr. Bullet Feeder
Armanov Precision Powder Thrower Adjustment KnobDAA Magnetic Powder Check
RCBS Taper + Seat DieBorescope Camera with 1080P HD 4.3" LCD Screen
Reloading Innovations - Starlight lighting system (Pending)
DAA PRIMAFILL and DAA Primer Pickup Tubes
ShootSteel 1" Laser cut reloading wrench
Starting load -
9mm
115 Gr Berry's RN FMJ
4.9 Gr Hodgdon CFE Pistol
CCI 500 SPP
Starline 9MM Luger
- Range data pending
Starting to process new ammunition now. (Small batch ~ 30rds to test)
Tell me more about that die wrench. I’ve been looking for an open ended die wrench but can’t bring myself to spend the money on the UniqueTek model. I have the DAA closed die wrench and like it a lot, but also want an open end type. Where’d you get it?
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Everything is just a bit too tight on the 1100 tool head. I sure wish they had designed it with about 1/8” more room all the way around.
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5 hours ago, Boomstick303 said:
I noted on the TNT Munitions shell plate they did not lube the underside of the their shell plate when they installed it in the video on their website. Do you install your shell plate the same way. Are we not supposed to lube the underside of any shell plate when performing maintenance on the 1050/1100? I believe I have seen other maintenance videos where they lube the top and bottom. Am I missing something?
i was wondering about greasing the bottom of the shell plate too. The only video I’ve seen is the one on dissembling the 1050, and he greases it. When I grease it, things get messy. I may be using too much. -
So, what is wrong with the original “thinner” shell plate? Mine seems to work fine at the rate I load at manually. Is it something that shows up when the press is automated?
I can certainly understand buying a shell plate from one of the other manufacturers if I was changing calibers and had to get one anyway.
But, can you guys provide some reasons why I might want to spend the money ($110?) to replace a shell plate I already have? How much different are they from Dillons, and what does that mean in relation to the operation of the press?
And, lastly, does any of the above matter when running the press manually vs automating?
Every time I read some of these threads I am reminded of how little I know.
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2 minutes ago, mniels said:
The one thing that I have discovered is that dry fire is HUGE. I love the banners. They are expensive, but the fact that they are more realistic works better for me than dryfiring at stickers on a wall. Dry fire played a huge part in my bump in classes. Just helping get your rhythm down is a big plus.
Every Fall I tell myself I’m going to dry fire like crazy all winter and come out in the spring a real badass. Then my lack of ambition kicks in.
Two years ago I learned that buying the books and targets, etc. doesn’t do anything to improve your shooting unless you actually use them.
Last year I decided it was a problem with my mag pouches, so I upgraded them all. That didn’t improve my shooting at all, so now I’m convinced it’s my gun. I’ll replace it over the winter and I’m quite sure that will get me from B to GM in no time.
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2 hours ago, mniels said:
The point being, please don't tell me it is a lack of drive.
I guess I was referring to my lack of drive, when I considered your question. I would like to be a better shooter, and I know I could be, but I’m not really willing to put in the work.
I didn’t mean to slight you in any way.
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3 hours ago, Racinready300ex said:
I imagine for most people the difference would be a lot less than they think it will be.
The reality is most of us have the time and resources to make it farther than we think but we have to do the work. Most wont put in the effort and I doubt having more time and money would really change that.
Yeah, like you and darqusoull13 already said, it’s not the time or money that’s missing, but the drive to be better.
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10 minutes ago, Bwenning said:
I definitely need to step up and get a PAL primer filler.
the more I use mine, the angrier I get at myself for not getting it sooner. -
It didn’t totally solve the problem. I have 3 of these powder measures for my 550, as well as a couple of the old models. I think I like the old model better, so maybe I’ll swap them.
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27 minutes ago, kmaultsby said:
How about Mag Pouches?
Why not use the same pouches you use for IDPA and USPSA Production???
I would NOT recommend BladeTech mag pouches. I recently switched to the new DAA pouches but don’t have enough experience yet to recommend them. CR Speed pouches are among the most versatile and they are affordable at about $30 each.
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Thanks for the video SSanders. This just started happening to my RL1100. I could only tighten the bolt about 1/8 turn, but I also tightened up the rod nut and it seems to be working better.
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The BladeTech Classic holster would be my choice.
But, if you already have a holster you are using for IDPA and USPSA Production, that will also work in Limited, so you should be all set.
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10 minutes ago, Bwenning said:
I get my kids to do it, not without complaint though. I make the deal that if you want to shoot you have to help on three things. 1. filling primer tubes 2. case gauging ammo. and 3. picking up brass.
No way I could get my wife to do it.
I tell my kids to pretend each piece of brass is a dime, and by retrieving them for me they are helping to fund their shooting.
As for primer tubes and case gauging, I consider my reloading room to be a place of solitude, where I don’t mind being alone. The Pal Filler eliminated any qualms I used to have about filling the tubes.
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The simple fact of the matter is that the whole “plate” concept is great from the gun Mfg side. They make one system that anyone can buy and use whatever red dot you want because they give you 4 “free” mounting plates to use. It’s also a win for probably 75% of the people that buy them, because some of them will never even mount a red dot on their gun, they just wanted the option to. The rest of that group will mount an optic, do a less than average job sighting it in, and then proceed to shoot less than 100 rounds a year through the gun. Heck, I have one each of the above categories and the MOS system will be fine on those guns.
I even sent a slide out to have the MOS cut milled into it so that I could use my existing plates to play with multiple optics. This was before I realized how dumb that idea was. I had the opportunity to mill the slide for a specific optic and it would have been a nice solid mount, and I blew it. I half blame the gunsmith for not even suggesting that I might be making a mistake.
Then there’s the rest of the folks who use their guns hard whether it be for work or pleasure. The MOS system does not hold up well in this category. They would be better off getting a traditional slide and milling it for a specific optic, but that is a bit more expensive.
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My best guess if she’s not a shooter and therefore has no skin in the game so to speak may be to offer her a foot massage while she gauges the ammo, or after finishing a certain amount of ammo. Maybe that will motivate her.
Think about what it might take to get you to help her with her knitting and that may give you a perspective.
Good luck. I just do it all myself the only thing I get help with from my kids is shooting the ammo. Little do they know I haven’t cleaned “their” guns in well over a year, so when they stop working they can decide to learn how to clean, or deal with an unreliable firearm.
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2 hours ago, ricardo28 said:
If your sticking with the RMR, I would seriously look at a company that does the cut or grab a slide that is already cut. IMO, the RMR has fallen behind and I know more than a few people who have moved away from the RMR to the ACRO and 509T. Enclosed emitter, View thru the glass..... really should look at enclosed emitters that solve a lot of the issues the RMR has.
Ricardo,
my angle is strictly competition and range toys. I haven’t yet bought into red dots on carry/house/protection firearms. I’m relatively new to red dots on pistols and am still feeling them out. I like shooting the Trijicon SRO, and also have Holosuns on less used pistols. I really do enjoy the Holosun 510C on my PCC, but once again, it’s a range toy. I’m not ready to trust Holosun with my personal safety yet.
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5 minutes ago, Dirty_J said:
C&H has had some suuuuuper sketch QC in recent times.
Allegedly turned it around… but those parts never should have reached the marketplace.
I have had absolutely no luck with any of their plates. I have 3 and regret them all. The screw and T-nut system results in a screw that is so thin and weak it can barely hold itself up.
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Damn, another rant about MOS plate issues without a solution.
So far I think that buying a slide milled for RMR from Brownells for my 3rd gen Glock was a better solution that any of the plates I've tried on my MOS Glocks.
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7 hours ago, AHI said:
Thanks, I just stopped by there and grabbed a pack to try.
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Anyone have any update on the status of the Competition Electronics ProTimer? I’d love to review a copy of the manual for it before deciding between it and the AMG.
Thanks.
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5 hours ago, bimmer1980 said:
The chances alpha-mike to perfect double are about 1000 to 1 i guess
If you are good...
it’s not really about being good, it’s more like just being…. Unlucky, because most likely you will score an Alpha/Mike.
If you are good...
Thick new #5 / 9mm shell plate on RL1050
in Dillon Precision Reloading Equipment
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is that the powder stuff my kids used to put on their car axles back when they did the Pinewood Derby stuff?