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  1. I had been using the updated (thicker) shell plate for processing brass (9mm, 40, 45 and .223). There’s no flex on the shellplate because of the extra thickness as long as you set it up correctly. I’m glad Dillon beefed their shell plates. 
     

    However, the I’d rather spend extra for an FW Arms shellplate. The cutouts for the brass is tighter compared to the Dillon so there’s less wobble especially when I’m processing pistol brass at 3000 cph.

  2. On 2/7/2024 at 6:41 AM, Blackstone45 said:

    Thanks, I will give those springs a try

    You can also shorten the spring while waiting for the weaker spring. I tried a shortened spring but decided using the due without the spring because of more consistent OAL. 
     

    Give it a try and see what works better for you.

  3. For processing .223, I have mine set at the following:

    rph - 2000

    torque - 6

    index speed - 2

    bottom dwell - 1

    top dwell - 0

     

    Loading .223

    rph - 1500

    torque - 6

    index speed  - 2

    Bottom dwell - 2

    top dwell - 1

     

    9mm processing 

    rph - 2500

    torque - 3

    index speed 0

    bottom dwell - 1

    top dwell - 0

     

    reloading 9mm 

    rph -1500

    torque - 3

    index speed - 0

    bottom dwell - 1

    top dwell - 1

     

  4. 3 hours ago, mmc45414 said:

     

    I am starting to eyeball the rollsizer for pre processing, since it would be automated.  Would that reduce/eliminate sizing effort as I am inclined to think it would? 

    In my experience, resizing of the brass (9mm, 40, 45, .223 etc) was definitely easier and smoother after rollsizing (commercial Rollsizer). There are even instances wherein I do random checks of  9mm brass after just roll sizing and most, if not all are already resized as confirmed through my Dillon 9mm case gauge. It also allowed me to use torque setting number 2 (lowest setting for pistol) on my MK7 Autodrive. 
     

    In addition to that, I don’t use as much lube as I used to compared to not having it roll sized especially with rifle cases such as .223.

  5. 1 hour ago, JRM83 said:

    I don't understand why all the parts manufacturers and builders are using tiny hex screws instead of torx. I replace the hex screws with torx wherever possible. 

    To cut costs. Hex screws are cheaper than torx screws. Less overhead means bigger profits 😆.

  6. I have great experience with Bondhus brand. Just make sure you don’t buy the imitation products from china.

     

    https://bondhus.com

     

    I have both standard and metric hex in addition to the Torx. The ends haven’t rounded off and still looks new after over 10 years of use.

     

     

     

  7. I’m using a DAA Racemaster with the TSO insert block. Depending on the type of trigger guard you have, you will need either the TSO or czechmate insert. The insert block work for both the Racemaster and Alpha X holsters.
     

    Heres the guide so you can chose the correct insert for your czechmate:

    TS%20-Orange-Czechmate-frame-issue1.jpg

     

  8. Just now, Dirty_J said:

    I mean. Not for the powder charge. But they still gotta fit and feed out of the mag! Haha. 

    You’ll be surprised to find out the max length you can get away with with the mags. I measured the mags and longest I can fit in was about 1.194”. However, the bullet might fall out at that length 😁.

  9. 5 minutes ago, Dirty_J said:

    Ya. I’m familiar with the tune process. 
     

    I guess your load is only 0.006” over SAAMI max. Seeing 1.17 caught my attention tho! 😝 

    What’s SAAMI 😝? It doesn’t apply for 9major so I don’t worry about SAAMI specs.

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