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I will try that. This problem just started after I tore everything apart to clean/polish, so it's very likely that guide rod isn't tuned properly! Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

Thanks for all the replies guys. Spent a few hours last night tearing the press apart and cleaning/polishing things. Runs like a top now! Still getting an occasional problem where the primer slide fails to pick up a primer, but with everything else working correctly, I'm able to detect when that happens before I drop a powder charge into the case. Thanks again guys! Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

All, I'm having some minor issues with my Hornady LnL press -- 3 issues to be exact that are annoying the heck out of me. Hoping for some insight from some of the more seasoned reloaders as to what I can do to try and fix these issues: 1) every so often, the indexing will get out of whack and the press won't fully advance to the next station. I will have to manually turn the plate to get it to fall into place. Doesn't happen every time...but maybe 2-3 times out of 10? This causes issues most noticeably when trying to seat primers...the plate won't completely align with the primer plunger, and I either need to turn the plate slightly by hand, or "force" the primer into the pocket. 2) powder throws are inconsistent? For example, while working up a new load using WST for powder, I'll get a wide range of FPS (sometimes as wide as 50-60 FPS. Standard deviation in the loads was 12+ (using a 10-round sample). 3) Another "indexing" issue seems to show up on the powder PTX. Sometimes (1 out of every 20-ish cases) the brass will seem to get hung up going into the PTX, causing 1 side of the brass to get folded over/pushed down, effectively ruining the case. Any tips to getting the LnL to run smoothly? Or are these just "quirks" that a guy needs to live with? I've adjusted on the 2 pawls that interact with the cams on the bottom of the press, and it seems to help for a few cycles, but then the problems seem to come back after 20-30 rounds.

4.5gr @ 1.135" w/200 gr. Xtreme RNFP

Does the GRX die provide any additional benefits over the Lee FCD? Trying to justify/rationalize the $85 spend on the GRX...

Sorry for mis-speaking. Yes, it's a Dillon size/deprime die with the depriming assembly removed. https://www.dillonprecision.com/dillon-carbide-size-deprime-dies_8_4_24457.html

I started out just using my EDC XDm 3.8" compact in .40. I recently purchased an XDm 5.25" in .40 that I want to start using, once I figure out a solution to a problem that just came up over the weekend while I was testing out some hand loads.

Hi all -- I'm currently using a multi-step full-case resizing process, and I'm concerned that I may have a problem. I'll preface this by saying I'm somewhat new to reloading. Here's my process and situation: Step 1: Dry-tumble range brass to clean Step 2: Lube cases with lanolin/alcohol mixture Step 3: Resize brass with Lee .40 pass-thru die (extra lube with Unique case sizing wax) Step 4: Lube cases with lanolin/alcohol mixture Step 5: Resize brass with Dillon .40 pass-thru die (extra lube with Unique case sizing wax) Step 6: Dry-tumble brass to remove lube residue Here's my "problem". When I push the brass through the Lee die, I use what I would consider an appropriate amount of force. While there is some resistance, for the most part, the brass passes through the die relatively smoothly. However, when I go to push the brass through the Dillon die, I have to use what I consider an extreme amount of force to push the brass through. So much force at times that I have to put a lot of my weight into the downstroke, to the point where I've broken the table the press is mounted to. It seems as though most, if not all, of the "hangups" occur at the base of the brass at the extractor ring/collar. Sometimes the brass pushes through "OK"....other times I have to really force it. And if I don't push the brass through the Lee die first, forget about pushing it through the Dillon die. I've tried using less lube, I've tried using more lube, I've tried using different types of lube. The above combo seems to be the "best", but I'm still concerned that there's something wrong b/c I have to use so much force. When I go through all these steps, all of the brass case gauges just fine and works fine in my guns....just concerned about the amount of force. Any thoughts as to what could be wrong or what I could be doing different? FWIW, my press is an old Lee turret press that I inherited a while ago. Thanks!

Before I purchased my latest gun, I worked up a major PF load for my 3.8" XDM. * 200gr Bears Creek moly-coated bullet * 4.2 gr WST * CCI SPP * 1.15 OAL Chrono'd out at 170 PF. I stopped short of making up a bunch of rounds at this load however (pending purchase of new gun), so I don't have any "real world" experience running this load, aside for the 10 I made up to chrono.

Hi all - I'm a relatively new USPSA shooter from South Dakota. I've shot a handful of matches, and am looking forward to shooting even more matches and just continuing to become a better shooter in general. I've lurked here for a while, just trying to read and learn, but recently started posting to become more engaged with this community. Thanks for allowing me to be a part of it!

Another vote for the PRP drop-in trigger kit...just put one in my 5.25" and love it!

Thanks for the replies and feedback everyone...appreciate it! @WYgunner - any reasons for you liking bladetech over compatc? Or is it Ford vs. Chevy?

I'm pretty new to USPSA, shooting only a handful of matches in the Limited division. Looking at a couple of different holster options for my XDM 5.25" .40 -- either a BOSS DOH, or a DAA Racer. Couple of concerns/thoughts I have that I'm looking for advice on: * I like the idea of the Racer holster from a 'holster wear' perspective...but am a little concerned about the overall retention/security of the gun in the Racer (from a newbie's standpoint) * I like the idea of the BOSS DOH holster from a retention/security perspective...but am wondering about several things: - holster wear - any issues with interfering with an extended mag release - Blade Tech vs. Comp Tac holster? Funds are limited, so I really want to get this right and not wind up getting a holster that I don't like/doesn't work well for me. Open for thoughts/advice....thanks in advance!