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I’m sorry, I know this is an old post. But I got a quick question if that’s cool… I have a XL750, and bought the Double Alpha powder funnel for 9mm. I don’t have the bullet feeder, I just wanted the powder funnel, which I just installed and it works amazing for the flaring part. What’s not so amazing is how bad it sticks to my brass. I polished it today and it helped a tiny bit. I also use Hornady case lube on my brass regardless. Should I back off my powder for a tad? Any ideas? I love this thing like I said, but it’s a series workout with the way this brass is sticking. Lol!

I’ll definitely be using 124gr bullets. I’ve only used 115gr. round nose so far in my regular 9mm loads. Thank you for the tip.

That was seriously some great info sir, thank you very much! Cleared up quite a few questions I had about loading rifle.

Loaded plenty of pistol on my XL750. Finally gearing up to load 300 Blackout as my first rifle round. I’ll be loading mostly subsonic to help preserve the brass(lower pressures and I got a Rugged 45 can on the way that’s rated for 300 Subs) Anyway, I plan on trying either Hornady or RCBS dies with a Lee FCD. (Please let me know if this is a bad choice) Not starting a debate, but in other forums/posts that I’ve read, people act like crimp will save the day from bullet setback. After countless hours of researching and messing around with my press, it’s my understanding that preventing bullet setback is neck tension, not crimp on pistol rounds. All crimping does is eliminate flare/belling. Wouldn’t this apply to loading rifle as well(aside from flaring/belling, I know you don’t flare the case mouth on a rifle round).

I guess my Sig Scorpion I bought 9 years ago qualifies then. Has zero slop, shoots unbelievably accurate and has one of the best glass breaking flat triggers I’ve handled. My buddy, who is kind of a cheap ass, bought one immediately after shooting mine. Dan Wesson is king, but I think you can’t beat Sig for the money unless it’s a BUL Armory

I was guessing around 5 but hoping you’d say 10. Lol! Thank you for your replies and help on this man. Really appreciate it. My next attempt of bottleneck rounds after 357 Sig is going to be 300 Blackout. Going to load subsonics, hopefully I’ll get more out of that brass

I vote Dan Wesson as well if you got $2k. Bul is great for the money too, had a Desert Eagle made by them. But surprised nobody has mentioned Sig Sauer. Their 1911’s are insanely good for the money.

Ahhh, I see now, thank you. I definitely like having that option now. I have far more 40 brass than 357. How many times do you think you can reuse the brass typically? Guessing with it necked, it doesn’t last as long as a straight walled case

Interesting, and thank you for the reply. I’ve just recently learned about people using 40 cases for 357. It seems like a mixed bag where some say it’s a bad idea, but others have had zero problems loading that way for years on end.

Glad to hear it! Sorry to ask what’s probably a dumb question. But when you put 357 Sig brass in a 40 sizing die, are you actually forming it in to a straight wall case, but then back to a bottleneck after you put it through the 357 die?

Thank you sir! And no mouse farts for me. Lol! Thank you for the feedback, been wanting to explore other powders besides VV.

Good evening! Started loading on a XL750 a couple years ago. It’s my first and only press, so the process and using Dillon dies is all I know. I load 9mm, 40, 45, and 10mm. Just scored a lightly used set(or so I was told) of Dillon 357 SIG dies. Obviously this round will be my first crack at loading something with a shoulder. I’m primarily concerned about the variation in COAL when you are loading progressively. Should I worry about this in 357 SIG if my COAL gets to 7 or 10 thousandths like my other calibers tend to do? Any other tips aside from that thing where people are using a 40 S&W die to avoid lubing the cases? Nothing against that by the way. I just plan on loading normal with my Dillon Die set. I use Hornady One Shot, even with carbide dies. Makes it a much smoother operation.

Just out of curiosity, you’d say WSF powder is just as clean burning as N340? I’m a huge fan of N340.

Sorry, I know this post is a little old. But I just got back from the range with my new Glock 17 Gen 5. Mine is just the regular 17, but was completely impressed and pleasantly surprised with the accuracy. Only thing I added or changed on my gun was I put $32 Trijicon steel white dot sights, and a Overwatch Precision Trigger Flat Shoe(just the shoe only, all internals are OEM) I reload, and run RMR 115 gr FMJ’s with a 1.120 OAL with 5.2gr of Vihtavuori N340. This load was not only insanely accurate in my G17 Gen 5, but all my 9mm’s across the board. Vihtavuori N340 is just an amazing powder period. I also use it for 40 S&W with the same results.

I will do that in the morning, and thank you for the reply!