HerdThinner

Where is Maximundo's thread located.

I'm only a few years behind but I just got the micrometer and powder baffles. Quick question. The powder baffle had one page of directions how to slide the baffle in and how it will get stuck 1/3 of the way down. Mine dropped to the bottom no issues. It doesn't fit so snug against the wall of the hopper that if I turned it upside down it wouldn't come out. It's the opposite it will fall out. Any issues with this. Am I missing something.

Well I just got home from work and a midway package with some Redding expander dies where at my door. I went to the reloading room and put them in the Dillon. I backed off the powder die to create zero bell. Placed the expander die in and with some adjustments expanded the case just enough to hold the bullet. I ran 5 through and checked to see if they would cycle and there were zero issues. Zero shavings. Ran 30 more with the same results. I just want to thank everyone for their input , help and patience. Now off to the range in the am to test

I'll get some pics of each stage. I know my bell went from .002 to .003. Not that that gives a visual. When you say take some time..........in what regards. What issues did you run into.

- I'm using Dillon dies. - The stem is the correct way. I switch it when I go from 105 to 115 and up. - the shavings are coating and some lead. It comes from the seating stage. From seating slowly and really watching my conclusion is the bell itself. To combat this I took the advice from above and talking to Redding to buy an expander die. Redding was very helpful. The guy who answered suggested the DAA power funnel as an option also. I'll know more Thursday.

I'm still having the issue. My bell is .03 larger than the case. Checked the sizing die ? Should I purchase and add the expander die or the powder funnel. If I go the expander route can I add it after the powder drop. 1resize/deprime 2 powder bell (which I would alleviate) or powder funnel and skip step 3 3. Expander 4 seat 5 crimp.

Good catch on lube groove not grease ring, brain fart on my end. I am not seating snd crimping in the same stroke. They are separate stations. Ill check when when I get home the bell in compassion to the case. Very good point. It is 60% on one side. 40 % all the way around.

I'm reloading coated bullets for the first time (105, 135, and 147). I've noticed a small piece of filing from around the lip of the case after seating the bullets. To correct this I increased the bell. On the 105g it corrected the problem but when I went up to the 135 I had the issue again. I increased the bell more. It corrected the issue for the most part . Any ideas why I had to increase the bell twice. Was it possibility one had a grease ring and one didn't. A follow up question are coated bullets a tad more particular on overall bell then say plated or jackeded or their coating is just tougher and I dont notice my bell sucked. Any intel I would appreciate. Thanks.

Well said. I bought cheap and ugly. I'll paint it to help ? Next is a magazine release

I know you can put a bad lever on the JP GMR -13 but someone told me you can't have JP install one on the 15 because it will not lock back. Anyone have one that can chime in on this.

I definitely need to call and double check. I had no idea this could be done.

I am having a 2011 custom built. Should I get the grip safety disabled or not? It's for 3gun and USPSA. Thanks in advance.

What is their procedure to smooth the tool marks ?

Looks good

I know the SBR thing is nuts. I think if you have been cleared in the last 5 years then you should sign something that states you are still not a felon or been arrested and they can forego the background. 16 weeks. They told me 8-10. Sounds like all gun manufacturers. Been waiting forever on a handgun only triple the time I was told.

I would love to see some custom single stack 1911 and from what builders. If this is over covered please delete.

Just dropped the hammer on the JP with a 16 inch barrel and spring set. Now the 2 month wait for the rifle and then the 11 month wait on the tax stamp for the 10.5. Struck out on the Cerekote highlights. I'll have to get it done after or might try the duracoat for the highlights I want to add

I can wait. I just ordered my rifle today. $20 for 33 rounders is a good deal. Thanks

Where is the best deals on 33rd mags.

Good point. I'm placing my order tomorrow since no one called me back today. Going to snag a 10.5 inch barrel and do the paper work too. I hope JP can do some accent Cerekote work for me. That I need to find out. I know a tad overboard but it's the way of the barrel suck.

I haven't ordered just yet. I am just looking for a slightly better trap although the 15 is different then the 13 I believe

Is anyone running a different magazine release on their JP gmr-15

Totally agree with the above.

Just starting to think out my build and was wondering: Does anyone run 45 degree offsets for close targets like in 3 gun or is the transition to slow in USPSA and better off just adjusting on the fly for POI. Thanks in advance.

I think I'm going to drop the hammer on the Alpha. Which DAA belt do you prefer