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FYI, I was one of the testers for the reamer. On the CP, to run it in the 2nd swage station, I had to modify the case feeder supports and output bin bracket due to the sensor housing not clearing in there. I’ve since reverted back to doing it in the first station so I can’t take pics

Try reaching out to Mark at Immortobot. He may know where to get one or can even possibly build you one. He’s pretty good at that stuff

None to my knowledge. I’ve got a 930 as well. They, just like everyone else, are most likely running behind. Did you try using their contact them link?

Call up Dillon. They will take care of you. It happens more then you think with their carbide dies

Having owned both, 1100. Much smoother machine in my opinion. Unless he loads rounds bigger then 308, I would go 1100. If he loads 30-06 on a progressive then 1050 is the way to go.

You should be ok. I would load up maybe 10, take them to the range, shoot controlled (not competition), and inspect the cases after. I’ve over tumbled brass and shot major out of them with no problems. I think the worry is if they were sitting in the lemishine for over a day. Then deterioration may happen.

Definitely sounds like primer drawback or the die is not set properly. When using the RCBS, try adjusting the pin further down. You can’t do that on the Dillon die. Also, try cutting a 45 degree angle on the tip then smooth up the edges. This has worked for me in the past. If you wanted to switch to a universal decapper, look into the FW Arms popper die. It’s the best out there and you will never have drawback issues again

I haven’t used them in a while due to availability but they’re great. I never had any issues with them. I find them comparable to CCI’s

Load and unload them 5 or 6 times. In the last one, leave them loaded for a week or so. Should help a little

I had this happen to me. I was bumping the slide lock. Worked on the grip and went away. I never had OAL issues cause this but good to know it can

You can try some very fine steel wool on it. Soak it in some motor oil and go light on it. That shouldn’t harm anything. Worth a shot

I was in the same boat. I like the smaller footprint of the Athena so that's what I ordered. I played around with my buddies Hyperion, which is basically an Athena but doesn't have the dot option, and I fell in love with it.

I like it a lot. I’m definitely stealing that idea. I was literally thinking of what to use a few days ago and this seems perfect

I like that idea with the little catch tubes for the case feeder debris!! Are they just Velcro’d on there?

You can get a few thousands taken off the bottom of the die which will allow you to get it further down without having to over cam the press