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  1. Update to this topic. After MANY different adjustments and calls back to Mark 7, I have discovered that many (most) of my issues were caused by bent anvils in the brass I was loading. I was pre processing the brass with the Rollsizer Decapper which is awesome, but the decapper pin was set too low and was actually bending the brass when punching the primers out. This caused all kinds of havoc with the primer pockets. I have now reprocessed everything using the primer pocket reamer made by Vincent Peterangelo (bought through Immortobot) and all runs smoothly. Thanks to everyone for their advice along the way
  2. I have had good luck lately with my Evolution Pro. Primer depths are better. Basically was able to load about 6000 rods yesterday with very little trouble. Today, I took everything down, cleaned and lubed. When I got back to work with it, I started getting a crushed (Federal) primer about every thirty or so. After taking the primer system apart, I could see that the primer punch height was out of adjustment. Adjusted the ramp so it was flush with the bushing and it was better. Readjusted to have it slightly below the bushing which seems better yet. I am curious, though, that the bushing that the punch runs in appears to be slightly lower than the rest of the primer disc body. Is this correct?
  3. Charlie, curious if you have had a chance to test out the new Atlas magazines in 40SW.  If so, are you ready to switch from the MBX’s?  I have made inquiries, but it sounds like IPSC legal versions will not be around until fall.  I would like to get another 6 mags and don’t know if I will order MBX or wait for ATLAS.

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    2. Drmike

      Drmike

      Charlie,  I just shot our provincial (level 3) event here in Alberta with my Atlas Titan 40SW.  It was in very dusty conditions which are uncommon here.  I noticed that on two occasions I had very slow return of the slide which result in a change in cadence (unfortunately the second time I dipped the muzzle enough to pick up a no shoot) which I chalked up to grit in the slide.  The second day of the event I lubed the slide after every stage and increased my recoil spring from 10lb to 11lb and had no issue.  Power factor on the ammo is 185 (180gr jacketed bullet, 5.6gr N320 @ 1.18").  I am still using a shock buff as the Titan came from Atlas with one.  I previously shot STI's which had no shock buff.  I am considering tossing the shock buff as I feel like it makes the recoil impulse feel "dead" and slows the slide.  Do you use a shock buff?  Do  you have any advice?  By the way, I have switched to MBX mags at your recommendation and have had no further feed issues.

    3. CHA-LEE

      CHA-LEE

      I don't use Shock Buff's. I don't like how they feel and they add another potential failure mode. I have seen many people using Shock Buffs too long and they start to expand or flatten out and it slows down the slide movement. You may have been experiencing a Shock Buff failure that lead to the slowing down of the slide during your match.

       

      The other thing to consider is if you are using an oil that "runs out" or "dries up" in less than 1000 rounds, then you are using the wrong lube. Lucas Oil Extreme Duty gun oil is great for providing optimal lubrication over many thousands of rounds before needing to add more lube.

    4. Drmike

      Drmike

      Thanks for confirming my concerns.  The shock buffs are going in the trash.  I have, in fact, been using Lucas Oil Extreme Duty Gun Oil on the strength of a previous post from you.  I am very happy with the product.  I had used Frog Lube before that and it was a gummy nightmare.

  4. Awesome, thorough description. Sorted out a lot of questions. Thanks!
  5. Thanks. I will try this and will add you on facebook. (We actually met once, I think at the match in Fort St. John last year.) Much appreciated.
  6. My swage sense does not have the nut on the top of the adjustment like the one shown in the manual. I am assuming it is an updated version which only has a hex screw to adjust it. There does not seem to be any movement of the two red plates which would allow the switch to be triggered. The shell plate is adjusted per the manual but I will try tightening it and see if this helps with the primers. Another poster has suggested that my primers may be flipping because of the spring loaded deprimer I am using, however I had been using that since the start and was not having any issue. I believe the primer issues may be from a poorly aligned primer shuttle. More often than not they are jumping up and getting stuck at the base of the primer magazine. I have removed the plastic cover in this area as it was constantly the area of the stoppage. I am on the road for the next couple of days but will be home on Saturday and will work on your recommendations then. Thanks for your advice.
  7. Sorry for the delayed response. The Index pawl was originally out of spec when the machine came to me but is now correctly adjusted. The primer orientation sensor is adjusted per the manual and the indicator pin moves freely, although once a case pops it up it often floats there ( I am told that they all do this).
  8. Hi Slavex, my primer orientation sensor throws constant errors (stops the press every time) while my swage sense never stops it. What is the best way to get throught to Mark 7 for support?
  9. Hi can any of you please share your settings for the revolution for 9mm 147 grain. (ie, top slow down, bottom slow down, index speed)
  10. Guys, I just got my Evo pro put together last weekend and am having a couple of problems. First problem is that the primer orientation sensor throws an error and stops the press every time I activate it. I have adjusted it per the instructions, but it doesn’t seem to matter. Also, my swage sense never throws an error, even if there is a primer left in the casing. The swage depth and backer die are set correctly, but it doesn’t seem to trip the switch. Any advice you can give would be appreciated.
  11. I have to agree here. I competed for my first year in Standard IPSC Division with a TSO and loved it. I moved up to STI DVC for twice the money and significant improvements. Now I have a Titan on order. Hard to beat the price point of the TSO, though.
  12. Thanks MikeyScuba, I will check into that. Got a response today. They have assured me a ship date of January 6th. Kudos to Joe A in Mark 7 sales for working this out for me.
  13. Rowdy, this is well stated. Like most, I started shooting different pistols, but was drawn to the 1911’s back in the 90’s (and 2011’s just two years ago for competition). Like most, my initial experience was underwhelming, they are not plug and play. Once you have the knowledge to tune your ammunition and maintain the pistol as it is meant to be maintained, the results are more than worth it. Put in the time, that trigger and the ergonomics are worth it!
  14. Thanks CHA-LEE. I have already viewed the video. I appreciate the great content that you provide, and also took advantage of the free mag with your discount code. Cheers!
  15. Well the Mark 7 saga continues on. I ordered a Mark 7 Evolution Pro in late August after spending 3wks trying to figure out why their shipping quotes were almost $1000 to Canada. I was given a ship date of October 10th. On November 23rd, the Lyman Vice President sent out an email saying that everyone who ordered in September (remember mine was ordered in August) would be shipped in the first half of December. Today, I finally got a response to an email saying that they were not getting the case feeders they need to ship mine until mid January. My sales person also slipped and indicated that others are being built while mine sits. I am disgusted by this level of customer service. This company has had my money for 4mos already, and it looks like MAYBE I will see this thing in February some time. In the mean time, my RL1100/Ammobot combination that this was supposed to replace has been running flawlessly. I pointed out to the sales person (who honestly seems like a great guy) that Dillon doesn’t charge your card until they ship the product. They need to consider this.
  16. New powder makes it at 5.4gr. 178PF
  17. Cha Lee, after watching your Titan review and reading your book, I purchased a new Titan yesterday to replace one of my STI DVC’s for IPSC standard this year. I have requested the high shielded safeties and an IPSC mag well. My current load is 180gr plated truncated cone over 5.4gr of VVN320 @ 1.18” OAL. Would you recommend any changes to this setup.
  18. Yup, got it and love it. But with the Dillon, I have to process separately. Not one case of primer drawback in 10000 pieces of 40sw processed
  19. Hi, does anyone have any specific data on the change in velocity per tenth of a grain of VV N320 in their 50 loads? I have lost my ladder load info. Last year I had to increase my 180grain load (1.18” oal) from 5.4 to 5.6gr to make chrono. Just did a batch with a new container of powder and they are 80-100fps over what I need. Likely need to drop back to 5.4
  20. DDC, this unit might be available for you in the new year, I am waiting on my Mark 7 to arrive, it ships next week. Only issue is that I am in Canada.
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