[Dillion RL 550 B]

On 4/9/2020 at 8:53 AM, Pappy1 said:

To your question, I just ran the cases through the powder charge and skipped the first step re- sizing them. I always check the bullet crimp, If I recall, I never had a problem shooting the rounds before. I am sure I will find out some time this week but I surly don't think there will be a problem. I would like to move up to another press. It just that I have 3 tool heads and a little to much money in vested now.  The one thing I like about the other presses is that you have that extra stage for a powder checker.  I wished the 550 had that option. 

I usually remove the decap stem when needing too restart after dismantling/disassembling.

[Autocomp]

I've only used it in 9mm and 40s&w

[Best Powder for 44 Magnum Loads]

Dido on H110 and 296 with same bullet weight both are within .1gr and lil gun 1 or 2 grain less.   296 has always been my go too in wheel guns.   In semi guns I've had too back off on charge weight.   I also use cci350 where wlp or cci300 is used.

[load data...147gr bullet in 7.62x51 (308)]

Western Powders might have data for 147s or Alliant?

[300BLK: 150g sub loads. Is this possible?]

Why is PRESSURE an issue, what about VOLUME!   People never think about that!   Unique can give pressure, but not enough volume (not saying use Unique in 300bo).   Some barrels don't have the best gas port size for sub ammo, let alone gas system length with full power ammo in 308 based cases.   Do you have an adjustable gb and what fuffer system do you have?

[300 Blackout Powder]

I've used 296, lil gun, h110 and 1680 from 110-185gr (no subs).   I've heard that enforcer could be good and #11fs?   Speer has online load data.

[Hornady load data for 223 with 75gr BTHP & AR-Comp]

On 4/16/2018 at 3:00 PM, DIYguy said:

When working up a new load I like to get a box of match grade ammo to match what I want to replicate. I picked up several boxes of Hornady Black 223 with 75gr BTHP and same for Hornady Match. Factory load states 2,790 fps at muzzle for both loads. I was getting about 100 fps less when tested but also shot at 38 degrees. Welcome to MN Spring.

I want to replicate these loads and I'm using Hornady brass, Hornady 75gr BTHP Match bullets, Federal Match primers and AR-Comp powder.

Typical rule of thumb for initial load is start at least 10% under max and work up. Hornady Manual Vol X has a max load of 21.7 and 2,600 fps which is already almost 200 fps under the Hornady factory load. I know the manual tends to be pretty conservative but my math says 23.8gr to hit 2,790 fps which is already two grains over max published.

Theses will be for my custom build with 18" barrel and 1:7 twist.

Anyone else using AR-Comp and what have you found?

What barrel length?   Are those Hornady 75bthp a superformance box.   I have several boxes, but haven't chrono'd any from barrel ranging from 11.5-24".   Like stated above the factory powder is probably different of what is out there too sell.

[6.5 creedmore loading]

Hodgdon site will let you be or check specific powder and then give data for that/those checked.

[Lancer Magazines and Rifle Reloading?]

On 6/22/2021 at 10:04 PM, XrayDoc88 said:

Thanks for both responses.  I have since purchased several Lancer 300 BLK mags and will get a chance to try them next week!  They've been out of stock for a long time.

The only issue I've heard of is 200+ grain bullets in non 300bo ONLY or FOR mags not feeding properly (regardless of brand).   The use of 556 mags is where the issue derived from.

[308 for AR-10 - do you need to crimp]

Like anything.......preference!   I do on everything I reload and do so without any accuracy loss.

[Spring tester]

Part of the issue (or non issue) with springs with a shorter length can have a higher tension rate with the same compressed # reading.   The coils can be the same number (in a shorter spring), but less diameter giving the same compressed length.

[Small Primer Pocket 10mm Auto]

So far I've hadn't run into any issues with 10mm yet, but 357sig from remmngton had small flashole that other brands.   All were small primers.   Broke 3 stems before figuring that out.

[Silhouette powder from ramshot]

I've only used it in 357sig, 40s&w and 10mm, but don't do any competitions.

[grade my homework - first batch of handloads]

At 3.4 being your best after that you might need too change bullets or powder?   Velocity change didn't care for that weight/style/brand in your gun.

[10mm full resize]

On 12/6/2020 at 5:22 AM, jcc7x7 said:

Separate your brass into same head stamps

Size all your brass piles and keep segregated 

Drop/Plunk test without loading the round to make sure it goes all the way in the chamber of your pistol. As stated you're a low volume shooter.

Throw away the stuff that doesn't go in the chamber

Go load the brass that does

 

2nd and much easier for a low volume shooter

Buy 500-1000 new starline cases

Just what I do!   I will add that I will seat a bullet without primer and powder for mag and plunk test.   I will then make 5 to 10, load a mag then cycle the slide for feed and ejection test.

[Factory 40 S&W Over All Length (OAL)]

1 question?   Have you tried too chamber a round into full battery?   I've used armscor and pmc in xdm40 and g22 without any mag fitment issues.   Wonder if it was a factory screw-up?

[New to loading 10mm]

On 1/5/2021 at 9:43 PM, TheHooter said:

I just did a powder inventory, so far I’ve got: titegroup, Longshot, HS6, Power Pistol,  PB, WAC & bullseye.

 

Full disclosure I got this 1050 used with a TON of powder, primers, etc...my only experience is loading 40s&w for major PF for a 2011, and 9mm for a Glock 19.

If there’s a powder y’all recommend I’m all ears. Also, magnum LPP? Any difference other than hardness? 

 

 

I don't do any competition shooting, but in my g20/40 and xdm precision hs6, longshot and power pistol run fine.   I have also used be86.

[Powders for 10mm loads]

Mainly blue dot and silhouette.   Occasionally 3n37 and power pistol.   Depends on bullet weight.

[Glock 41 set up]

On 10/25/2020 at 5:12 PM, Cuz said:

Bumping this for an update since I just dug out my G41 from the back of the safe to start Shooting again.  Current primer shortage has me switching from 9mm to 45acp. 
 

What are you guys using for a guide rod and recoil spring to convert the Gen4 to the traditional Gen3 type?

 

Is anyone besides carver making a mag well?

 

Thanks,

Cuz. 

Lone Wolf sell gen3 to 4 guide rod adapters

[Glock 41 set up]

On 5/21/2014 at 5:56 PM, atbarr said:

My Gen 3 G34, flops around in my G41 Blade-Tech DOH. My Gen3 G21, will not go in the G41 holster.

A g21 has the same slide width as a g20/40, but the g41 is more like the small frames 17/22/31.   I have holsters for all and the g41 fits my 17/22/31.   All are gen4.                  G41 slide width 1.002

G21 width 1.122

G20/40 1.122

G17/22/31 1.004

I would attach pics, but file too large.

[Brass cleaning]

Sonic cleaner with rcbs green liquid for 15 to 20 minutes on heat.   Cleans several hundred 9mm at a time.   Dry it with a dehydrator.

[I wish I could find something to replace competitive shooting in my life.]

Keeping my sanity is challenging enough with golfing and fishing!   Try paintball?   

[Are you 50 years old?]

Coming up on 56 and never thought about having 1 done?   Most likely won't, "butt" can't say never!

[Spring tester]

Having an automotive background helps me too see other ways of doing things or having ideas.   Try this?   A valve spring tester.   It will give reading based on compressed length.   They are not as low cost or as portable, but give better readings.

[You can never learn enough]

I've been shooting all but the first 5 years of my life.   I've been reloading for 37 years and enjoy every minute of it!   I might not always agree, but will never disrespect!   This seems too be a completely different forum in a good way!