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1 hour ago, HOGRIDER said:
I'll also chime in to share that one of the things that makes it easy for me to "brag" about the Redding dies is the consistency/repeatability of the Pro Micrometer dies! IE, if I change bullet type/size/profile, and I need to shorten/lengthen the OAL say .005", I can refer to my notes and move the seating die micrometer .005" and it will be very, very close to my desired setting!
As Mark mentioned, much easier to reach up and adjust the micrometer vs "trying" to adjust reset the 1" die nut! IMO, they are very much worth the additional costs!
This is the same process I do. I have notes detailing the setting of the micrometer for each of the bullet weight and type I load on my 1100. Makes the reloading process simpler and life easier.
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3 hours ago, dansedgli said:
Smashing them out. Do you need to open the necks back up again after trimming?
I got my 1500 yesterday and my lyman trimmer is on the way.
I installed a Lyman M die on station 8 on the processing tool head for my 1100 so it can expand the case mouth after the trimmer.
Here’s a pic of my processing tool head (tool head on the right):
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The Rami slide stop is also a perfect replacement for both the shadow 2 and shadow 2 orange.
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2 hours ago, HOGRIDER said:
George:
I too use an endoscope to view the powder drop. Wondering if your primer view would show a clear pic of say, a primer that partially seated crooked and was smashed but still went through the press with no abnormal feedback in the handle, etc?
I loaded 600 9mm yesterday without any stoppages except component replenishment, and during my case gauging found a completed round that had one edge not fully seated and smashed flat against the case head. Federal Match SPP.
Thanks!
Hogrider, yes it does. Here’s a pic:
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17 minutes ago, Just4FunLP said:
I ordered mine on May 1st.... that's almost 12 weeks. Don't seem right. Was yours for 223?
On a side note, the Dillon die says not to size the case before the trimmer die. The trimmer die does the sizing, and the tight fit is needed to prevent case spin. Only the decapping die is needed in in station one. The instructions with the Lyman trim die says that you do need to resize before the trim die. Also, when I install the RT1500 on the Lyman die almost none of the case mouth sticks out the top. If I adjust the trimer die down enough to get a reasonable amount of clearance for the cutter the case gets stuck. I ended up having to adjust the die so almost no case sticks out the top, then I had to bring the cutter down until it's just kissing the top of the die. I don't think this is the way it's supposed to be setup, but it does work. Hopefully the Dillon die will resolve this issue.
I highly recommend buying the short trim tool head so you’ll have more adjustability.The trim toolhead is half the thickness of the regular tool head where you install the trimmer at.
https://www.dillonprecision.com/xl-650-short-trim-die-toolhead_8_8_26197.html
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1 hour ago, Sigarmsp226 said:
AHI - If I may respectfully ask (I just purchased another toolhead for my 1100 with plans to use it to process 223/5.56 brass) what process (die order and die type) you use? I have a couple of complete sets of 223/5.56 dies and I am hoping I have what you use or something very similar (no reason to reinvent this wheel when you are getting such great results)…..Thanks Sir…Mark
Mark, here my processing setup for .223/5.56 (tool head on the right):
station 1 - case feed
station 2 - FW Arms popper decapper
station 3 - FW arms auto centering Swage foot die
station 4 - empty
station 5 - empty
station 6 - Bosch honey Badger trimmer setup with Dillon .223 carbide trim die
station 7 - empty
station 8 - Lyman .223 M die
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I recommend the endoscope. I actually have two of them. One is used for monitoring powder in the cases while the other camera is mounted underneath so I can see that each case has a primer in it. I had problems of cases not having primers and making a mess once I get in the hang of just pulling the handle.
There’s no way to feel a primer is getting installed on a case like the resistance felt on the 559/650/750 since the 1050/1100 primes on the downstroke.
My wife actually asked me how come I don’t automate and I told her I like pulling the handle better. At least it gives me something to do and I get my biceps and triceps worked out too
. I process a lot of .223 (at least 5k in each session) and I just enjoy pulling the handle. I also tear it apart for cleaning after each processing or loading session.
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What sizing die are you using? Have you tried adjusting the sizing die until it touches the shell plate? I process various head stamp .223 cases on my 1100 and everything passes the case gauges I use (Dillon and Lyman) without any problems.
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You’re welcome. Glad to be able to help out.
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45 minutes ago, Squirrel45 said:
Hi Everyone,
are the TSO and Czechmate slide stops one and the same? Having an issue finding a spare one to throw in the spare parts box.
would this one work
https://www.gunpartscorp.com/products/631220
thanks for the help
Squirrel
Yes, they are the same. I have a TSO and Czechmate and I interchange parts such as slide stop, slide stop pins, safety etc between them.
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21 hours ago, HOGRIDER said:
It's a bit higher priced, but this Redding has been in use for MANY years and I've never had a problem with setback! IMO, one of the finest sizers on the market!
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1012361584
Also, make sure you're using this particular funnel for regular (sized) 9mm bullets:
https://www.uniquetek.com/product/T1582
When your sizing and funnel/expansion Powder Drop are set up correctly, these are the results you can expect from the MBF/UniqueTek/Photo Escape powder funnel:
https://forums.brianenos.com/topic/205711-fix-for-shaving-lead-bullets/
I have used that Redding sizing die and it sizes like the Lee U-die. In fact, I have it setup in tandem with my Lee U-die since it was just an extra and it was already on there prior to buying a Lee u-die thinking it make a huge difference but it didn’t.
Lee Udie without the decapping pin and Redding carbide sizing die on my 9mm processing tool head on the left.
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12 minutes ago, Sigarmsp226 said:
Thanks George for providing this picture…One final question for you if you know, if not, if someone else here may explain this…
In reading this thread am I reading this correctly the fail safe rod can be completely removed from your Dillon system if you use springs similar to what George is showing here and the powder drop will work as intended….Mark
Yes. With this powder measure setup on my 1100 or 550, the fail safe rod is removed or disconnected because there’s no need for it. The springs do the job of the fail safe rod by making sure the bar always returns to it original position.
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On 7/17/2021 at 8:31 PM, Sigarmsp226 said:
If anyone has a photo they can share of their spring set up I would appreciate it….This has my attention now…Thanks Mark
Here’s my old powder measure with the return springs. I’m using this setup to load major ammo on my 1100.
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1 hour ago, Stevetford said:
I have a powder funnel that I believe is similar to the Mr. Bullet feeder made by Uniquetek. Makes for very easy bullet seating but neck tension is absolutely gone so it’s back in the package under my bench. I may go back and look at the Mr. Bullet funnel again.
Sizing dies are kind of hard to find right now, what others do you suggest besides the U die?The Redding sizing die is the closest you can get in comparison to the Lee U-die. I have both of the in 9mm and can hardly tell the difference after they size the case. I also don’t get any bulletin setback using either one of them.
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The barrel is not hardened at all. I had my barrels reamed without any problems. I also chased the threads on both the barrel and comp but be careful. Do it in small increments and test fit often.
Before you do any thread chasing, double check to make sure the reverse plug is installed properly and there are not dirt or debris inside.
By the way, have you tried threading the comp into the barrel all the way while they’re out of the slide to check if there are enough threads on both?
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13 minutes ago, Sigarmsp226 said:
S J Briggs - Your comments are interesting to me. I am going to de-prime 100 pieces of 9mm brass, wet clean (to get those primer pockets spotless) and then load to see if the primer insertion/seating is significantly easier vs. a dirty primer pocket…Thanks for sharing your process….Mark
If you have the 1050/1100 or another brand of progressive press with swaging capability, it’s a non-issue re easier seating of primers. The Swage station (as long as it’s setup properly) will swage the primer pocket making it easier to properly seat the primers. The swage bar tip radius’s the primer pocket to guide the primer into the pocket and making it easier for seating.
Edit- it makes sense on a 650/750 because it doesn’t have a swaging capability.
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1 hour ago, Boomstick303 said:
If you intend to process a lot of 223 save the pennies and get a 1050 or 1100 like mentioned above. The swaging functionality of those presses makes them worth the extra cost. They are also designed to swage as mentioned above. Processing 223 brass in one pass with the Dillon or similar brass trimmer is amazing. Plus you can make 300 Blackout brass from 223 brass with that setup if you choose. If choose to convert 223 brass to 333 Blackout do your homework on what brass to use for this.
This. I was breaking the ring indexer left and right processing a bunch load of .223 brass. And this was just doing it manually. I could only imagine if my 650 (sold it after getting the 1100) was automated.
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3 hours ago, Cuz said:
Hey George,I’m rereading this thread (again) and have a question.
On your processing toolhead, any reason why you wouldn’t swap the last two sizing does so that the Redding die goes first and the Lee undersize die for after that???
Would it put less strain on the press/brass to size it down in steps that way?
otherwise, in your config, why not skip the Redding sizing die altogether and just put the decapping pin in the undersize die?
I am asking because I’m considering multiple sizing/decapping steps in my processing setup and thought that sizing in steps from regular then undersize might be better.
but, I may also just be over analyzing things.
thanks.
Cuz, both dies size almost the same and since I had the Redding at the last station originally to make sure all the primers were removed, I was just too lazy to swap them so I installed the Udie on the 7th station. .001” difference is not noticeable at all.
Other than that, no particular reason at all.
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19 hours ago, lfine said:
Like my palm swell bogies elsewhere but for my TSO just want to keep the same thickness but get the most aggressive grips - would those be standard or thin? Thanks
You email LOK grips and let them know you want the same thickness of the TSO grips. He can do custom thickness on any style you want.
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13 hours ago, Squirrel45 said:
thanks guys for the help, Dumb question is there any issue ordering from them being that their overseas?
No, not at all. I have ordered some parts from the IPSC store and Seboweapons without any problems. It took almost three weeks due to Customs and COVID-19.
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Just order the mag release from the IPSC store unless you want to grind, drill and tap the stock one like I did on mine a couple of years ago before these became available.
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Every time I remove the primer slide assembly for cleaning, I don’t touch, move or remove it by loosening the nut. Instead, I use an Allen wrench and loosen the set screw instead. Doing it this way keeps the adjustment the same when it’s time to put it back on.
I also inscribed a mark on the shell plates and it corresponds to the detention ball spring so it also goes back the same relative position. So far it has been working very well for me.
I clean the whole machine after processing either 9mm or .223 brass (roughly every 5k cases).
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I put this strap on my feet prior to sleeping to help stretch my plantar. So far it has been good.
Copper Compression Plantar Fasciitis Night Splint Sock
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4.0 Sport pistol with Precision Delta 124 Gr JHP for 138-142 PF on my MPX.
MPX stock adapter mounting...
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