Bayou Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Well, I took my first batch out that I ran through the new machine and it was FTF every other round. I collected the rounds that FTF and tried them a second time and most went off. From the first attempt there was a pronounced firing pin strike and I assumed that the rounds with the proud primes were seated all the way with the first strike and fired on the second. I knew I was going to have trouble as the primers seemed a little high but nothing crazy. I was using winchester primers in a Glock 17 with some spring changes. When I got home I checked some rounds that I had loaded from my 550 w/winchester primers. Those primers were seated flush to a little under flush and I never had a problem. Now some might think it was because of the spring changes/trigger work but it set off the 550 loaded rounds without a hitch. So, I figured lets tear into this machine and get it adjusted as I need to learn the workings anyways. I first checked the primer punch bushing (13222) and it was set right, tight but flush with frame. I then adjusted the rocker arm set screw (13226), turned it clockwise to set the primer deeper (1/4 or less each time). I probably adjusted it every bit of 15 or 20 times. It still would not seat flush or under flush. If you go too far then the primer slide will catch or lock up the machine and it will spit primers out the back. I set it just enough that the slide won't catch but I'm still getting FTF, but not as many. I even messed around with the swage rod, didn't think it would help but tried anyways. I know I could get an extended firing pin but that won't fix the problem. Everything has been cleaned several times as I have put about 4 or 5 hours trying to figure this out. Things I've learned is that the tool head is under a good amount of tension from the spring as that has got me a few times when taking the tool head off (top of the powder hopper came off and spilt 1/4 hopper of poder over everything. Still haven't found the lid lol). I also took the ratchet off, I know it's for safety but got tired of monkeying with it. Any clues to the primer issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayou Posted June 29, 2018 Author Share Posted June 29, 2018 Disregard post, contacted Dillon and adjusted the rod on the upper tool head. It's the hole between the decapper and swage rod. Worked like a charm, guess I got to figure some of the machine at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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