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On 10/9/2019 at 11:55 PM, Ming the Merciless said:
Enquiring minds want to know what you've found useful. Are you keeping those secret or just like making snarky remarks while bragging about your harem of presses?
Ok fair enough, you got me.
The ones I kept are the clamped Whidden toolheads (with floating dies for rifle calibers), the live primer shut off (for the 650), live primer catcher (650), case feeder shut off (650), and roller handles. And I like the Uniquetek micrometers for the powder measures.
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I've tested various upgrades on my 3 650's and 3 550's and found most unnecessary. This is mostly personal but I find most upgrades not essential. There are a few useful ones but most are not necessary.
Don't get me wrong, if you like your upgrades and they accomplish the intended goals, all the power to you!
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Started out with a Hornady single stage kit back in the early 90's.
Next a RL550 in the late 90's followed by a XL650.
At the moment I have set up:
Mark 7 Evolution (.223R)
2x XL650 (9mm and .308/6BR)
Harrells BR turret press
In reserve:
another XL650
3x RL550
1x RL450
2x Corbin CSP-1
1x Harrell's BR single stage
1x Hornady singel stage
1x BCM Modulo Masterpiece
Chrs,
RGA
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On 8/2/2019 at 11:37 AM, mikamarj said:
You cannot beat roll sizer with ANY dies.
My experience is that Mighty Armory decapping and swage backup dies are excellent. Sizing die is accurate, but too soft material -- I scratched mine very fast. Now I'm using Redding titanium sizing die.+1
I'm back to the U-die in 9mm.
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On 8/1/2019 at 9:01 AM, Slowmisses said:
I bought it and have prepped around 3000 brass with it (maybe 2000 crimped ones). Had some difficulties at first trying to get it centered but then gave up and just went with it. Im only just starting the reload phase so cannot yet comment about how good job it does. By the looks of decrimped brass, I am a little worried there might be issues when priming.
Hi Slowmisses,
Do you have any pics of the results?
Thanks!
RGA
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I wouldn't be surprised if the main reason behind this change is lowering the manufacturing cost (and increasing the profit margin).
Actually, I'd be surpirsed if it wasn't.
Follow the money.
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FWIW,
When I use a Mighty Armory decapper on a 650 to decap .223 the cases also hit the shoulder of the decapping pin.
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Can't make it out properly but those look more like copper shavings from the bullet jackets.
If so, you are (1) trying to seat the bullet deeper while the case mouth is already being crimped (if you re using a seater die that also performs a crimp function). Or (2) you are trying to seat the bullet while the case mouth is not flared (enough), thus shaving off copper from the base of the bullets.
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The Fiocchi 223 cases I reloaded in the past had a large percentage off center flash holes. Some very, very off center....
Not sure if the italians fixed that in the mean time but I know others have experienced this as well.
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In my case it provides the possibility to add a trimmer to the process so I should be able load 223 in one pass.
.............Only problem is that Mark 7 cannot deliver the trimmers yet! The delay is way, way too long. I like the product but the delays and unresponsiveness I've experienced so far are a real problem.
(And the Dillon trimmer is too wide, otherwise I would have gone down that road long ago)
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10 hours ago, Dirtchevy841 said:
Well it’s been 7 days since last Friday when it was supposedly shipped. No response to any emails. Not what I was expecting after all the great reviews I’ve read and even after speaking with Wayne. I’ll give it till Monday if no response I’ll ask for my refund.
You should be able to see if it is shipped on your account's ''order history''.
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20 hours ago, Dirtchevy841 said:
Are you still waiting on the replacement die. I ordered the 40 sw die Monday after Wayne said it was back in stock and I am still waiting for it to be shipped. He must be like lee at uniquetek they take forever to ship after getting paid and you have to bug them to get your stuff. I’ll see but it’s not a good first impression for a company.
The die is shipped but because I'm in the Netherlands it will take at least a week.
There were some delays with the initial orders I placed but nothing shocking. A few weeks at most. Nothing like Mark7 delays.....
I think Wayne is extremely busy at the moment.
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Hi,
I'm still waiting for the MK7 trimmer so I can finally start using this Evo as intended.
Is there anyone here running a diffferent brand motorized trimmer on their Evo/Revo successfully?
Thanks,
RGA
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Lee U sizer
Lyman M die expander
Powder
Redding comp seater
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Mighty Armory sizer
Powder measure with MBF expander
MBF
Lyman seater
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9 hours ago, Dirtchevy841 said:
What do you mean MA die was a lemon. I am getting ready to get a 40 cal die from them. Is there an issue with his dies.
Hi Dirtchecy841,
The 9mm sizer I recieved was badly scratched on the inside. I sent it back and Wayne determined the hardening wasn't done properly. I'm now waiting for a replacement.
(Fwiw, I also have a MA .223 sizer which is fine.)
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Yondering +1
My setup:
1) After testing a number of sizers over the years (RCBS, Dillon, Lyman, LEE, Redding) I settled on the LEE (U) die. Recently I recieved a Mighty Armory 9mm sizer but it was a lemon! Now I'm waiting for the replacement and I can't wait to see if it is as good as advertized!
2) Lyman M die (expander)
3) Redding Comp seater
4) LEE FCD
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Wellll, the forum/community wasn't really alive before so who will spot the difference anyway? (kidding!)
Could be (scheduled) maintenance.
According to Misty who helped me, the webcare team is expanding and should be up to speed this summer. So we should see increasing activity instead of less. But anyway, live chat is a step in the right direction!
Time will tell.
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Gents,
Please note that the MK7 site now has the option for live chat.
It works pretty well! I got an answer to my question (which was unanswered on the support forum for quite some time) within minutes!
Chrs,
RGA
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Could be the carbide sizing ring is cracked.
The Dillon 9mm sizer gave me set back issues with (very) thin walled brass and I (also) prefer the Lee (U) die and also the Mighty Armory sizer as of late.
Chrs,
RGA
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Here as well, the 22 case stuck to the decapper rod which is a bitter fatter.
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Hi Stuey,
What kind of quality issues did you have?
Thanks.
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13 hours ago, Dazhi said:
Yes I just checked the platform screws, super tight. I used the alignment tool not long ago and I tightened those screws really hard.
On the left is the used pawl and spring, and brand new ones on the right. I cannot see anything different
Hi Dazhi,
Those springs look correct. I attached a pic showing the springs from my 650's.
I think I had it wrong suspecting the index pawl and spring. I played a little more trying to recreate your issue and that happens when I loosen the shell plate too much. The reset click gets louder and the case wants to jump out of the shell plate when de index pawl resets.
Writing my first reply I assumed you must have checked the shell plate a zillion times by now? Being one of the usual suspects.
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Hi hurley, if you check the vid you can see that what you suggest is not the case here. Not overcomplicating problems however, is always good advice.
Can anyone help me identify this 223 headstamp? I tried looking online and haven’t been able to find anything about it.
in Rifle/Shotgun
Posted · Edited by RGA
This is from Vairog in Latvia. Latvia has a new cartridge manufacturer which is named “VAIROG”. They have a registered business in the US too.
There will be letters in the shield logo. If made in the USA will have VUS. If Made in Latvia will have VEU (EU for Europe)
VAIROG US, LLC
(719) 352-9212,
2557 Georgetown Road Nw Cleveland, TN 37311
http://www.vairog.eu/