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I am selling some of my guns and was curious as to what I should allow cost wise to transfer/ship through a local FFL? I want to include the transfer and shipping in the price of the guns to make the transactions as clean/simple as possible. The way I understand it the best way is to go through an FFL and have them do the transfer and shipping? Any real world experiences/advice would be much appreciated.Thanks

My take as well.

I need to listen to both the original and Ultimate Reloader videos again to be sure/understand exactly what was said.

No problem; it is all interesting information.

I don’t see why they would/could not with the engineering/experience. I agree that the question is do they feel the need with their present sales/backlog. However, many a business has fallen prey to stagnation. If your not moving forward you are moving backwards; there is no such thing as maintaining the status quo.

All good points. I still have not gotten comfortable with automated reloading; probably just stuck in my ways. Interesting price comparison between fully automated Apex 10 and Genesys. Makes a little bit of sense but I too wonder about the serviceability of the Genesys system; they made a pretty big statement during the introduction video that it was not user serviceable. Everything breaks at some point; having to send a press in for service does not float my boat. I am really interested in their new gear driven powder measure. Still looking for that super accurate progressive press powder drop. Based on your positive experiences with the Apex 10, that is the route I would go for a 10 station press. Still not sold on that bullet feeder/seater on Frankford Arsenal progressive press. For me I prefer setting the bullet on the cartridge, seating and crimping in three separate operations/stations. Really like my Micrometer seating and crimping dies.

I agree; primer cost is a real issue. On the press front: I do think that the three point system on the Genesys is better than the single column used on other presses. Hopefully it will prove out in real world use to produce more consistent OAL. It may be more cumbersome if hand feeding bullets, but maybe not. I think the Genesys is more than just a spin-off; I think they are trying to package an out of the box all in one solution. I do agree that component cost probably is negative to spending that much money on a fully automated system; hard to keep it fed for most. I load on a RL1050 for the primer swage. I do believe that the sweet point is around $1,500.00 for a manual 10 station tool head press with bullet feeder. (I can live without the bullet feeder) That is why I think Frankfort Arsenal is on the right track, just will have to see if it holds up and produces consistent OAL. Dillon needs to counter with a 10 station toolhead but I won’t hold my breath.

It puzzles me as well; evidently FA sees the opportunity to design from the ground up so I don’t see why RCBS, Hornsby and others don’t. Lyman/Mark 7 seems to be innovating like crazy, just wish their stuff was a little less pricey. I think all progressive presses should have a 10 station toolhead; 12 would be even better. More flexibility.

Can you link to that post; interested as to why not.

Yeah, I think separate sections would make it easier to follow, but I may be wrong.

I think there should be separate topic for just Mark 7 products just as there is for Dillon. Probably should be got Frankford Arsenal as well. Just one man’s opinion.

Seems like the Lyman association has improved their products and service. The Apex press seems to be well received on this forum.

Found this: https://www.alphaloadingsystems.com/product?p=p-150

I once saw a video of a huge primer collator; can’t remember where. Found this one on YouTube:

I think that under General Reloading there should be a dedicated separate Mark 7 category rather than posting under the Non Dillon Topic. Any support?

I like that idea!

I thought it might be fun to start a topic for progressive press owners wants/desires. I will start it off. I would like to see a more consistent accurate powder measure system. Currently, with modifications, the Dillon seems to be the most consistently accurate powder measure. Has to be a better more accurate system. What other “wants” do progressive reloaders have?

I agree; consistent accuracy is everything when reloading. One of my fantasies is for someone to produce a super accurate powder measure for progressive presses. Currently, it seems when modified the Dillon is best but there has got to be a better solution. I think I might start a new topic asking for desired progressive press Innovations; could be fun.

I think Dillon makes a variety of presses at various price points and sees no real reason to innovate. Unfortunately, I believe if Mike was still alive and running the show Dillon would have a 10 station press and probably a bunch more innovative products, Zi can’t imagine him not being out front of the pack. Their automation system really looks inferior to Mark 7’s. Maybe they will make substantial improvements moving forward but I remain skeptical. Got my start in progressive press reloading with Dillon; still a loyal customer. Just wish they would use their considerable engineering/production/service talents to innovate and advance the reloading industry.

Still don’t like the X10 bullet feeder/seating system; reminds of the old GSI system, another bullet I dodged.

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Usually, you get what you pay for; see how the FA holds up over long term. The one thing that still bothers me is the flexing of the FA tool head and its impact on overall cartridge length. Perhaps my reservation is unfounded as I do not own the FA press.

I don’t know if this is the correct forum topic for this post, so if is not my apologies.I am looking for a source for a free 1911 pistol emoji to use on my Apple phone. Any help/instructions to locate and install such an emoji is much appreciated.Thanks

“HawkEyes,” I modified my powder measure as per “ChuckS” above and installed the two springs; seems to work smoother. I use the Mr. Bullet Feeder powder drop; it creates a superior bell for the bullet to sit on. I did polish the inside and outside as well. The powder funnel does not control the amount of powder dropped; that is the function of the powder bar. I have found the small powder bar will load all the pistol calibers I load; the larger powder bar is usually used for rifle calibers. I don’t know if the quick-change kit has includes a powder drop because I do not use the Dillon powder drop; always use the Mr. Bullet Feeder part. If you are using a Mr. Bullet Feeder, it comes with the he caliber specific powder funnel. If not, you can purchase them separately.

The ”train came back around;” it was the JDS Quick Measure - https://quick-measure.com/progressive-adapter Looking at it further, I have more questions than answers. I think that is why I never pursued it in the past. I would love to hear of anyone’s real world experience with this powder measure system. I wish someone made an adapter for the Harrell powder measures to the Dillon Progressive Presses that was case activated. I think that would be cool.