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@Nitrohuck: How is that S1050 working for you?

I wish I can get that much brass (for free). ?

If anyone is looking for a PM9, I am selling my new one. PM9 For Sale - Here

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No doubt! I am patiently waiting for my Evo Pro. I already sold my S1050 and still have a few things available for sale. (https://forums.brianenos.com/topic/266255-reloading-workbench-sale-all-new-308-and-other-stuff/?tab=comments#comment-2958911)

I noticed a similar issue with decapping some brass when I just wet tumbled, dried and tried to decap. (With a Dillon and Lee decapping dies). I think the crud inside the primer pockets once wet & dried makes it harder to extract the primer. This (besides not wanting to clean my dies as often AND my fear of a detonation) was the main reason I decided to decap my brass first, then wet tumble with ss pins. Many thousand cases later, I am tired of wasting my time and simply want to speed up the process as fast as possible. I still sort my brass and keep the brands I like. All others I have in 5 gal buckets and still trying to find out what to do with them.

I have been in contact with Wayne from Mighty Armory for another subject and I brought this to his attention. I asked for his authorization prior to posting this information and he agreed, so here goes a summary of our conversation: 1- There's a lot of brass with odd primer anvils. It's not that easy to get one pin with 100% success from pull backs. 2 - He suggests users with automated presses get both the AP and Standard pins. One of them will work. 3 - Mighty Armory also have the .055 pin that can work but it is recommended to run it around 900 - 1000 rph. 4 - They are working on another design and testing different steel. 5 - If you run into the issue, try polishing the pin and if it doesn't work, file just the tip flat and it should work. As usual, Wayne has been great and very receptive to feedback and more than willing to help. @Crash - Get a hold of him. He would like to send you a new pin he's working on to test on the brass giving you issues. It is not a pin issue.... it is the particular primer anvil.

I was expecting someone to mention this! LOL ? I'll just add it to my order. (Hope it doesn't delay the order though).

Got it. One last question if you don't mind. is the root cause of this issue mostly the spent primer getting pulled back by the decap die? Assuming the decap pin issue is sorted out, do you see any other instance where this issue could be replicated? I understand the $200 decap sensor is a fail-safe for the annoyance. Just trying to determine if I should wait before spending the $200 since I ordered the powder sense since any double charges would be identified.

Ahhh now makes sense. So basically, there are circumstances that will trigger a "chain reaction" for issues in other stations. I assume the powder sense trigger will stop the machine at this point right? (Assuming there is indeed a double charge). Trying to avoid spending another $200 in a sensor. LOL

So, why not by-pass the decap sensor and any ringers will be detected by the swage sensor that also serves a second purpose? You mentioned you would need to "spend time" removing any cases that the MA die pin gets stuck into. Regardless of where (upstroke or downstroke) it occurs, you still need to clear up the case. The only area I am still confused is where you mentioned the possible double feed, which "Tanks" mentioned and validated he's not getting any when trying to replicate the issue. Unless the clutch is still moving downwards, I don't see how this would be possible? Perhaps a little tweaking would take care of this? I am not criticizing your process... I just want to learn about the differences in process and needs and how a sensor would affect such a process.

Crash: Are you doing single pass reloading or is your brass prepared before reloading?

I obviously don't have my press yet, but this is exactly my thought. I agree with you TheTimb. In fact, before ordering the Evo Pro, I was going to purchase an AutoDrive for the S1050 and this was my thought process.

Confirmed - Changes in the builder AND prices. Also, those of you who received the swage sensor with your press were lucky. I ordered before these changes as well and was told the swage sense is not included, so I had to add it to my order.

Is it me or has anyone else noticed a change to the press builder page? It looks like now it is called an "Evolution + Core" and you have the option to select whatever type of accessories and different types of bullet/case feeders. Can anyone confirm if the Evo Pro comes with a Swage Sense or if I need to add it to my order? (Yes, I called M7 already and I am waiting a call back on that).

Does anyone that pre-ordered a primer collator for the Evo/Pro has received an ETA of when it should be available?

Thanks for the update, I'll get back to my cave and wait until I get mine.

John: Understood. I personally, would not care much about the powder sensor, although I included it in my order. Now, this being said, I am really worried about the powder measure issue some have reported. I am in no way stating this is a fact and that an issue exists, but if it is indeed validated, then this IS my biggest concern so far. I want to thank all of you who already have your presses and are test beds for all of us that are waiting for ours.

Exactly!

Man, it is alarming. I know that a lot of people will say that for a pistol the difference between 3.3 and 3.8 may not be that important, but I can guarantee you that when I shoot a 3.4 load I get a VERY different group from when I shoot a 3.8 load. Perhaps that's the reason that Evolution production is at a halt. They may be taking care of a few issues and perfecting it. I rather wait some more time and get everything sorted out than dealing with early adopter issues. As for the Powder Sensor, it may be a defective one, I recall someone mentioned it detected a .1gr difference earlier. I was impressed by that level of detection. Thanks for the info!

Can you please elaborate on what issues are you having? How often do you clean your MPX, after everytime you shoot it?

@Akkid17: Funny you mentioned it because even though I have the MPX K PSB version, I also threw some money at it with SBR tax stamp, stock, charge handle, trigger, Odin parts. I just haven't shot it much as I am not allowed to shoot it in 4.5" configuration at matches and with a suppressor, the shot timers usually don't pick up the shots. I just thought why spend another $475 in a barrel + $300 in a handguard, when for some more I can have a complete rifle? I'll just shoot my MPX some more, clean it, shoot some more and see what I end up doing. FWIW, I have not had a single issue (yet) with factory 115, 124, 147 and my 124 Bayou reloads.

I need to re-read a couple of threads. I recall reading to run some parts wet and some others dry.

Lots of good suggestions in the thread. I am also considering just getting an ILWT barrel and a shroud and call it a day. I already have a stock (It is SBRd) and Timney trigger. I would just switch between that and the 4.5" + suppressor when just want to have fun at the range, instead of getting a dedicated PCC. I clean all my "tools" after each use anyway, so I guess I should not have many issues with it? Thank you, everyone, for the comments and suggestions. In a way, you talked me out of spending more money than what I can do away with since I already have the MPX.

So... which magazines should I get. Glock 17 or 33?