peterthefish

I'd like a priming system like the 1050 where the depth is set. However, not all cases have identical size primer pockets, so if you have the machine set to seat .003 below flush and the case / primer combo can't handle that, it's managed via shell plate flex or the case rim gives. Instead, use a spring (heavy duty / 50K cycle life) to give first, so we can minimize adjustment to seating depth. Beyond that need one more stage than a 1050 to run a powder check before the bullet feeder. Must be easy to automate.

I saw the Atlas trailer at Area 7. Kinda reminds me of the maytag repairman...

One more die station for a powder check when using my MBF.

I think the 5K limit may be Federals. I've bought more than that in one go from PV recently (CCI SPP and SRPs). Add some powder and it evens out.

And they're gone...

This.

Looks like overpressure / weak brass to me. The Lee Factory Crimp die is more likely to cause setback than it is to stop it, especially with cast bullets. It will swage the bullet and brass down with sizing ring but the brass will spring back to an extent - the bullet not so much.

Shooting 90% of alphas means you're shooting 95%+ of points available unless you're racking up Ds or penalties. If you're shooting more points than that and you're not an elite shooter you are likely moving too slowly to maximize your score. It's not hard to shoot all As on most stages. Doing it quickly on the other hand...

I think you'll find those bullets represent a poor value (vs coated or jacketed bullets sold by firms that cater to reloaders) but looks like a good start. The bullets probably cost $.12 - $.14 each, vs less than $.07 for coated or about $.09 vs Precision Delta JHPs.

Aside from the fact that the heavier charge will have slightly more recoil as noted above, the gas will also most likely be at higher pressure when the bullet leaves the barrel for the heavier charge. This means more muzzle blast which can also be perceived by the shooter. I'd be surprised if the difference between the two loads was not noticeable while working up loads, but in a match you'd probably never notice the difference.

I put 4 shots in the 10 ring at 50'. I'm not a terrific shot but I know what I'm doing. I don't think it's a flinch issue.

Race gun problems. Whenever I load the gun from an empty chamber the first shot hits low and right. About 3-4" off POI at 50'. It seems to be worse with some bullets than others. Below is a target showing the problem with PD 124s at about 1.155". When I shot another 5 rounds after taking that pic, the first shot was again low and right, touching the low right hole you can see. Any thoughts on what might be causing this? I mean it seems apparent that the slide isn't going into battery when being loaded the same way it does when it's cycling from firing, but I'm lost for a more specific explanation.

This. When I have a jam I pull the case under the powder measure and make sure the one under the bullet feeder is not double charged. Throw all the cases? Just don't make sense.

Are you correctly setting the peak, waveform, and minimum split and then marking all shots (usually splits by default)? It shouldn't take more than 2-3 mins/stage once you master the UI.

Gives new meaning to talking out of my butt.

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This'll be here before you know it;

The UI, although unintuitive, makes doing this on a phone pretty easy. For me the worst part is the workflow to get the videos onto my phone.

Good or bad it's the right call. Thank you to Troy and those that made it happen.

A double charge was at fault in the first case, and likely the second. The probability of a materials defect in an S&W revolver is much closer to 0 (by orders of magnitude) than the probability of a double charge. Don't confuse errors made by $12/ hour assemblers with manufacturing defects that you clearly have no experience with.

The 929s definitely seem to do better with long bullets.

They have some sweet guns. Saw a 9mm Valor there for $1400 the other day - they stock a lot of DWs (probably part of the CZ relationship). They had a new and used Havoc in 9mm the other day.

Why does this cause sticking? I mean I read the rest of your post, but couldn't get there from here.

Not if you do a google search of the site: http://bfy.tw/7gUm

Still looks new outside. Primer pockets and inside of cases get clean enough. The small amount of carbon that remains works as a lube.