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It could also possibly be 7.63 x 25 for a Mauser pistol.
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My eyes wont fail seeing the powder charge, the powder check system will.
I'm curious as to how the powder check can fail to indicate when it is a mechanical rod.
If there is powder in the case the rod will raise accordingly, if not it won't..
I use it as a visual indicator and pay no attention to the buzzer.
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I'd guess that a lot of the deviation that some have encountered can be attributed to less that rigid benches that the press is mounted to.
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That could be the max velocity that you are going to get from that powder.
From what I understand, a powder can peak and then start falling off on velocity as the load increases. (for that particular bullet)
When that happens it's time to go to a bit slower powder.
You may also be using a temp sensitive powder.
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It could be that the 200gr RN bullets are shorter in length than the 200gr SWC, which is what I have found.
This means that at the same COAL the case volume is a bit more with the RN and needs a bit more powder to compensate.
I can't say for sure because I am shooting coated LSWC and plated RN, so there is a velocity difference right there with the same powder charge.
YMMV
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It probably wasn't set off by a bristle.
Ever heard the what a penny does when picked up in a vacuum cleaner with a brush and beater bar?
I've seen a broken housing from a penny rattling around in the brush area.
It acts like a high speed pinball machine.
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Sounds like the perfect opportunity to buy a 1911 since you'll already have the .45 conversion kit!
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Thank you.
Didn't want anyone mad at the wrong vendor!
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Are you talking about Montana Gold Bullet or Montana Bullet Works?
So, one more time, which is it??
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If Dillon or an aftermarket company would come up with a primer system attachment that would be easier than backing out those two long bolts I would be a customer. That is the most time consuming part of changing primer sizes for me.
Try Bondhus Ball Drivers. Spin them right out.
http://www.amazon.com/Bondhus-13190-Balldriver-T-handles-8-Inch/dp/B00012WYEM
They are sold at lots of places for varying prices.
I imagine you can buy individual sizes, but between my SDB and XL650 quite a few of the sizes get frequent use.
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I imagine you could if you removed the indexing pawl so the shell plate remained stationary and used the powder check or seating station.
I stuck my neck out though and bought a Lee single stage press for $17.00 new on eBay.
A press is a press...
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I just push all of my .40 cases through the BB right after tumbling.
It took about ten minutes to do 200 cases the other night.
I know, that adds time to the loading process, but I've never used a case gauge and never had a round fail to chamber.
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I find it best to use three fingers to place the bullet on the flared case.
Index finger on top of the bullet with slight downward pressure, with thumb and second finger in the sides. They set straight for me that way.
Using just two fingers on the sides of the bullet, the bullet sometimes want to tip over slightly.
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Has anyone had good luck with the standard Dillon powder/flairing die when using these new-fangled coated bullets? From the sounds of it, its not worth trying with the Dillon die. I've been looking to switch to these lower cost bullets in 45. I guess another die isn't the end of the world.
I've loaded thousands with Dillon dies with no shaving issues.
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The other issue that I see with Ultrasonic cleaning cases, other than the cost, is that cleaning agents that are really good for removing carbon usually attack yellow metals and aluminum.
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I have a seven gallon Crest Ultrasonic cleaner that would easily do that.
I have yet to clean any cases with it, as I have been vibratory tumbling them as it seems easier. A few years ago I found a new Burr King 150 on eBay for a couple hundred bucks ($700.00 tumbler) and it does a great job!
I occasionally wet tumble brass, but can't seem to stop it from tarnishing before it dries. Then I end up dry tumbling it anyway.
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Red Dot is not a bad way to go and seems fairly easy to find. My local Bass Pro keeps it in stock.
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Clown here as well.
My Ruger LCR with a 1 7/8" barrel at 25 yds shooting Freedom Munitions reloads. Just standing up and shooting.
I'm a hard sell on the "short barrels are not accurate" theory.
You might also find this interesting.
Shooting a Glock 27 at 230 yds.
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It doesn't count until you shoot them!
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I was left holding a splintered stick...
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^^^
You occasionally find them turned sideways and crushed into the case and they didn't go bang when that happened, so why would pushing a primer back out suddenly cause it to?
Also, on my Dillon presses the decapping pin is in the sizing die, so the case is inside the die when the pin is pushing the primer out. The primer is not even exposed.
Last time I had to push out a sideways primer, and after reading all of the threads about this, I placed the crushed primer on a 125# anvil and had to hit it twice with a 12oz hammer to get it to go bang. That's a hell of a lot more force that you'll ever possibly be able to exert by pushing on it with a decapping pin.
And no, it didn't blow me over, shred my cloths, or level the building!
YMMV
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Yes I do measure with balance, but 2.9gr and 2.95gr aren't really obvious on my RCBS 505 balance.
Do you really think that .05gr will have an effect on achieving the PF you are looking for??
Try making changes in .2gr increments until you are close, then make adjustments of .1gr.
To help in keeping from chasing your tail, only make adjustments by turning the screw clockwise. As an example, if you need to reduce the charge, turn the screw one turn counter clockwise, and then turn it clockwise 3/4 turn.
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Interesting!
It does not work with those for some reason!
Call them tomorrow and ask.
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I'll add that I had an order arrive last week and there was no small box of candy along with it.
I thought that it was very nice touch, but it really makes no difference to me.
I thought I would pass that on to those who though that it increased the cost of the bullets...
Setting up my 550
in Dillon Precision Reloading Equipment
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Enough so that your left arm is not bumping anything when placing the bullet on the case and indexing the shell plate.