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On 10/24/2020 at 3:19 PM, Davecoff13 said:
If you go to the Dillon page it says there was a change in the spring to improve the life. You also need to change the spring bushing part number 11335 to accommodate the longer spring.
https://www.dillonprecision.com/super-1050-upper-machine-assembly_8_46_25608.html
Thanks! Don't know how I missed that. I'll get a new bushing.
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I recently purchased a new toolhead spring for my 1050, since it had taken quite a set. The spring I received seems to be much longer than my original, and has more coils than the original spring, and I have trouble fitting the spring to the machine. My 1050 was purchased from Brian back in 2011. Do I have a wrong part?
Here's the label from the spring package:
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Apparently the 75 Shadow does not have a beveled magwell. I guess that's only on the 01. No big deal, though. Per the rule book, it looks like I'd be OK opening it up in USPSA Production Division, but I'm not sure about IPSC. I'm going to the World Shoot, so I'll have to find out.
Modifying your gun by opening the magwell would make it illegal for IPSC Production:
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16.1 Modifications to them, other than minor detailing (the removal of burrs and/or adjustments unavoidably required in order to fit replacement OFM parts or components), are prohibited. Other prohibited modifications include those which facilitate faster reloading (e.g. flared, enlarged and/or add-on magwells, etc.), changing the original color and/or finish of a handgun, and/or adding stripes or other embellishments.
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In a situation like that, I take note of if I'm going to be shooting the left or the right target. Then I visualize setting up on and shooting that target only, and leaving the position.
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I use Sickinger IPSC box mag pouches on my ELS forks, since they're bullets out, instead of bullets forward, which is the way I like it.
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I sit on a tall stool, and can see the powder charge without any problem. If not, I would have mounted a mirror.
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I've used CBC 9mm brass for years and years, and have never had a problem with them passing the gauge, loading on a 1050 with EGW u-die. The brass seems pretty durable, I usually lose it before it wears out, but I've had a few cracked cases, which probably had been through 10+ load cycles.
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I've only had problems with brass where part of the old primer remained stuck in the primer pocket, even after the decapper had been through it, which isn't the fault of the 1050. I've since changed the spent primer disposal system, using a .223 case, a piece of clear tubing and a soft-drink can, so I can see and hear the spent primer.
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Has anyone seen variations from Lot # to Lot # with N320? Does your load change any when you open up a new jug of N320?
Nope. One time I went from an 8# jug manufactured in 2007 to one manufactured in 2012 without being able to measure a velocity difference outside of the normal (small) variations from cartridge to cartridge.
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N340 also works well for 9mm, and seems to provide a bit more accurate loads than N320 in my guns.
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Grams in STI/K-mag tubes. SVI aluminum in SVI Signature tubes.
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I'm probably in the minority. I prefer the Dillon lube (lanolin with isopropyl alcohol) over Hornady's One Shot, for 9mm and .40 S&W - the cases feel better lubricated with the Dillon lube. The only bad thing about the Dillon lube is the smell. Like many, I tumble the loaded rounds in corncob for 20-30 minutes with a bit of white spirits added to get the lube off.
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Or maybe Bob Vogel just wants to shoot in another Division? I don't really see how that's anybody's business but his.
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They are both small pistol primers and the same shell plate, so I am good there. I guess all I need is the 40S&W Dillon dyes?
As far as I know they don't use the same shell plate or locator buttons. Take a look at http://gunwiki.net/apps/calconversion/ - it can calculate which parts you need, but my guess is that you'll need a complete calibre conversion for .40 S&W.
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One (potential) advantage is not having the overlap of both the inner and outer belts in the same place, avoiding 4 layers of belt in front.
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While browsing through the vendor tent, I saw an SPS 126mm tubes that holds 18 for $60 (complete mag). I wish I knew someone sold them so I could have saved time and money.
I own something like 10 SPS mags. Their quality control is spotty at best. If you buy some, be prepared to spend time squeezing them to drop free and tweaking the feed lips.
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Böker/Ansø Cox:
The pic is from when I got it a few years back. It has a bit of wear and tear on it now, but I still wear it every day, unless I'm flying or something similar.
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SVI signature mags with their aluminum follower will get you to 19 rounds of .40 S&W and are reliable in my experience. For the best results in STI bodies I'd recommend tweaking the tubes to spec, and using Grams followers and springs. You can clip a coil off the springs.
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I first entered competition with a Springfield 1911 in 9mm, scored minor in Standard Division (the IPSC equivalent of Limited). At the time there was no Classic/Singlestack division. I had 9 rounds per mag, compared to the 20 rounds of the doublestack competitors. But it was fun, and a learning experience.
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Cheers Andre, but does the box size rule only apply for IPSC Standard?
Right now it looks like Production may be easier as I cannot find any magwells to fit my G20/21 Gen 4 guns with the large backstrap fitted (which I need).
The DAA Race Master holster looks a fab bit of kit and if these are legal for my chosen division I think I'll get one.
In IPSC the box only applies to Standard and Classic division. There are no restrictions on holster types in IPSC (apart from that they must be safe, and must be fixed to the belt).
Reading the IPSC Handgun rulebook might be a good idea: Handgun
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My first question was " Does that means that I have to apply my safety after 1 step or more during changing possitions- from box to box, from wall to wall etc"?
No, you don't have to. Should doesn't mean the same thing as must. I rarely apply the safety after the start of a COF.
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BTW, what's a "bunch of tow"?
It's a bunch of strands of some fiber material, typically flax, hemp or jute. We used to get bales of the stuff, and used it just like patches for cleaning rifle barrels.
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If you have a grease-gun, the barrel is treaded and if you can find an adapter you can probably force the boresnake out by pumping grease in. That's what we used to do, when I was in the service and somebody got a wad of patches or a bunch of tow stuck in a rifle barrel.
1050 toolhead spring length
in Dillon Precision Reloading Equipment
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The new Dillon bushing and longer spring is working out well for me. I ended just getting a new Spare Parts Kit, since that was the quickest way to get a bushing here in Europe.
The new spring certainly takes more effort than my old spring, but seems like it might have fixed some niggling primer issues, which may have been caused by failure to sufficiently push the handle into the top position, since the spring was not able to do so anymore.