Jerrymarsh Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 I had so many screw ups don't know were to start .... The worst being a new shooter and a new Dillion Can you say squib loads out the wazoooooooooooooooooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uewpew Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 http://www.powdermirror.com/customer-gallery.html worth every penny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 I've been reloading for 50+ years, and just ran into the same problem. Found out that is is NECESSARY to look into Every Case before you place the bullet - Every Time. I have 200 rounds of ammo I have to break down one day .... Won't EVER make that mistake again. Got a nice shiny light that attaches to the press, and it illuminates the empty case with the powder in it - can't make a mistake again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSteel Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Looks like job one is to determine reason for the squibs... No powder, low powder, contamination, etc.. Until you do that your just going to be questioning your ammo at every match not to mention the safety issues if a round follows the squib.. Were these all really squibs of did they fail to go bang?? Big difference..... ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrymarsh Posted July 10, 2017 Author Share Posted July 10, 2017 1 hour ago, NoSteel said: Looks like job one is to determine reason for the squibs... No powder, low powder, contamination, etc.. Until you do that your just going to be questioning your ammo at every match not to mention the safety issues if a round follows the squib.. Were these all really squibs of did they fail to go bang?? Big difference..... ..... Biggest I found was getting in a hurry to load slowed down issue solved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Was this at Thunder Jerry? I asked around but never found you. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrymarsh Posted July 15, 2017 Author Share Posted July 15, 2017 On 7/9/2017 at 10:57 PM, Flatland Shooter said: Was this at Thunder Jerry? I asked around but never found you. Bill Bill was going had a issue with my hands fingers locking up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DagoRed Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 My buddy has a screen setup and a small scope/camera aimed at the cases to see the powder. Very slick setup. Red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcp Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 (edited) I highly recommend some kind of light on the press. I reload in a room with no windows and the lighting is not great. I use this light in my 1050 and love it. https://inlinefabrication.com/collections/lighting Edited July 19, 2017 by bcp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 5 hours ago, bcp said: I use this light in my 1050 and love it. https://inlinefabrication.com/collections/lighting I also started using inline fab's light mounted on my SDB - don't know how I reloaded without it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perttime Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 On 7/10/2017 at 4:29 AM, NoSteel said: Looks like job one is to determine reason for the squibs... No powder, low powder, contamination, etc.. ..... ..... I've only ever had one squib, and am convinced it was contamination. I had cleaned my brass with water and detergent.... -------------------------- What powder are you using? I hear some powders measure better than others. I've never had that issue, having always used Vihtavuori powders through my lowly Dillon SDB. Are you sure the measure is correctly installed on the press? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueorison Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 (edited) ... by not forgetting the "h" In all seriousness, sorry this happened to you. Hope you figure out your press! Edited October 13, 2017 by blueorison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David.Hylton Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 What press? If you advance a 550 to soon, you'll get squibs. Short-stroking a 650 will do the same. The most important lesson I learned on a progressive press is: do not try to keep the shell holder full. If you have a bad case, bad primer or other issue - let the empty space advance around the press. When ever I tried to replace a defective case, I ended up having squibs. It also wastes time. Set up a light to see into the cases and check the powder level. Break your ammo into lots, at least until you get your issues worked out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
191138sc Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Found out that is is NECESSARY to look into Every Case before you place the bullet - Every Time. Please listen to Hi Power's post. I was very fortunate to have a great mentor when I started loading. He reinforced this to me before I pull the handle on my Dillon 550: LOOK INSIDE THE CASE. Greatest loading advice I could have ever received. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teros135 Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 (edited) A powder checker helps quite a bit, too. Trust, but verify. And yeah, the lights are pretty much necessary. Edited October 16, 2017 by teros135 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppa Bear Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 I had a box elder bug get into my powder. I noticed the bad drops but it took awhile to figure out why I kept getting bad powder drops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tompac Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 On a 550, I sit to my left to get a good look in the case at station 3. I SEE powder before I place the bullet on the case mouth. I use a cheap gooseneck LED desk lamp I bought on Amazon . It works great. I've used mirrors as well but found the light is easier for me. YMMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggz55 Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 First time I wet tumbled my brass, I didn’t let it dry fully... the cases were dry, but not bone dry like they should have been. Loaded up about 600rds and went to shoot steel knockdown... every third round didn’t go bang. I was clearing full rounds out of the barrel the whole day. I should have stopped there, but shot the rest of the match. Luckily I didn’t have a stuck projo during the day. The ones that did go bang were moving so slow you could see them fly. I went home and tore down the 400 remaining rounds and had clumps of wet powder plopping out. Never again.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 I use a small bottle opener LED light hot glued to the press at an angle to shine light directly into the case, and a small, round mirror also hot glued to the press so that all I have to look at is the mirror. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davsco Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 apparently, with your ABC's, or at least spell check... ahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggz55 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 I use a small bottle opener LED light hot glued to the press at an angle to shine light directly into the case, and a small, round mirror also hot glued to the press so that all I have to look at is the mirror.Great idea... thanks!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggz55 Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Recently bought the HALO LED light kit for.the LNL on ebay... great light and really helps you see whats going on in your progressive Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggz55 Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Pic attachedSent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremyc_1999 Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Did you ever determine what your problem was? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dpolk Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 If you are running a 550 or 650 a powder check is a sound investment. I started on a friends square deal and then purchased a 650 and have not had a squib since switching with the powder check. Plus I can load a lot more ammo faster b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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