Merlin Orr Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 (edited) After more than a year of basically flawless operation my Mr. Bullet Feeder just started dropping the bullets nose down. About 9 out of 10 nose down..... Can't remember when this happened a single time prior to today. First time I have used this particular machine in several months but it is clean with no obstructions in the hopper. I am sure it is the right collator plate - has the 3 small dimples ground into it... WTH has happened. 124 Precision Black Bullets set up on a RL 1050. Proven in the past to be just about perfect and now this....? Edited title to make future searches easier. Edited July 22, 2012 by Merlin Orr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmorris Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 The "flipper" should be set so it catches the nose and draw the nose of the bullet out, so it will lay down then be flipped back up, nose up. It also must be set so the base of the bullet wont drop into the slot, instead it should ride right over, like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neomet Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Not sure why it would change after being set but I have found that with different projectiles I need to slightly rotate the flipper sometimes. Not much and the direction varies but I have always gotten it into a position where I get close to 100% nose up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ong45 Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Some bullets coatings will build up in the rotation feeder plate, when this happens the bullets don't have an easy up/down travel. Scrub it out with some degreaser or hoppe's and see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted July 21, 2012 Author Share Posted July 21, 2012 (edited) OK... It was the flipper. And... since I asked in public I guess I have to be publicly embarrassed. I had been loading .223 and forgot to change the "flipper" back to 9mm. Put the 9mm back in - Had to slide in and out a few times then... found that exactly in the center of the adjustment range was perfect. Back in business. But my powder drop is coming all the way down and contacting the shellplate and dropping powder directly on the shellplate - when there is no brass in the powder drop station. Again I must ask. WTH...? Edit to add - What a great visual tutorial from JMorris. Edited July 21, 2012 by Merlin Orr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmorris Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 One other thing, I use and adjustable power supply so I can change the speed that the "gear" rotates. The speed makes a big difference on how well the ones I built work. If you have changed calibers make sure you have the bearing in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmorris Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 (edited) But my powder drop is coming all the way down and contacting the shellplate and dropping powder directly on the shellplate - when there is no brass in the powder drop station. Again I must ask. WTH...? Did you put the right part back in? If its dumping powder with no case in the shell plate you would know if the insert is right or not, your case would look like a V after being charged as the mouth would be "belled" over 1/2" in diameter set at that depth. Edited July 21, 2012 by jmorris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmorris Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Should look something like the attached photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmorris Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 OK, like this attached photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted July 22, 2012 Author Share Posted July 22, 2012 Found the hopper and linkage to be slightly binding on the bullet drop tube. Not sure what exactly was happening but....Reoriented the powder hopper and the problem went away. THANKS for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck223 Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 After 3 years of completely trouble free operation, my Mr.BulletFeeder finally pooped the linen today. Bulets stopped feeding and the fuse blew when the shellplate became stuck. The cause was simple. The bullets I use seem to have residual lubricant. The shellplate was sticky enough that the bullets simply were not sliding down into the chute fast enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 After 3 years of completely trouble free operation, my Mr.BulletFeeder finally pooped the linen today. Bulets stopped feeding and the fuse blew when the shellplate became stuck. The cause was simple. The bullets I use seem to have residual lubricant. The shellplate was sticky enough that the bullets simply were not sliding down into the chute fast enough. I made a mod to mine so that it's easier to change the fuse. I drilled a hole on the body of the feeder and installed a panel mount fuseholder from Radio Shack. Rather than taking the feeder apart, I now twist the knob and swap out the fuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy's Toy Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Everything mechanical has it's moments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franco79 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 What kind of warranty does Mr Bullet Feeder have? Life Time? Limited? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 I think it is one year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 I think it is one year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franco79 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 I tried looking on their website and didn't find anything. 1 year for $500. Yikes!! Hornady has lifetime for only $250 Im still doing my research though on which feeder to get. Warranty does play a big role Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 But there is always more to things than a black and white warranty. As I said this is the first real problem I have heard of anybody having with the MBF. Second, I asked Rick of MBF if he could help in some small way with sponsorship for my state match. He is sending me a complete MrBulletfeeder. Try getting that out of Hornady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkS_A18138 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Yes but the money you spend in hearing aids down the road offset the cost of the mr. bullet feeder...I have 1300hp Big block that makes less noise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 You ask about warranty, and I've had mine for 6 years without needing warranty. It's from the original MrBulletFeeder - KISS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy's Toy Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Aah, but is'nt it a black and white warranty that sets Mike Dillon's company ahead of the competition Sarge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy's Toy Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Franco, just pick a path and follow it. Both machines do the same thing, one just costs more than the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Aah, but is'nt it a black and white warranty that sets Mike Dillon's company ahead of the competition Sarge. From what I have seen most of the companies in the shooting sports take pretty good care of their customers. Dillon leads the way due to innovation, performance, dead nuts reliability and of course their outstanding warranty when the occasional issue pops up. When you look at the warranties on Dillon electronics it is typically only a year as well, right? The MBF is centered around an electronic system. It's unlikely a "part" will break before an electronic component will. The MrBulletFeeder is a superior piece of equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy's Toy Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Mark, for under $10 bucks for a micro switch and remenants from a stero shop, i fixed my problem. I do hope you use earplugs under your helmet, i do it makes a big difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxshooter Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 The warranty on a 1050 is one year and they are $1600.00 + now. They sell because they are the best machines out there same with MBF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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