Camera system for RL1100 to check for primer on case

[George16]

I just bought this endoscope camera and mounted it to my RL1100. It’s mounted underneath the powder measure to make sure cases have primers in them before dropping powder preventing a mess.

 

Heres the endoscope I used. It was $55 before.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=camera+for+drain+inspection&crid=1YH9W9MJY307X&sprefix=Camera+for+dra%2Caps%2C168&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-apa-p_1_14
 

Here are some pictures on how it’s was mounted.

 

Without a primer:

 

with a primed case.

 

Just loaded 400 rounds and it worked flawlessly. Let me know what you guys think.

 

 

[TONY BARONE]

It's a shame you have to rely looking at a screen to know if you have a primer in the case.

[George16]

3 minutes ago, TONY BARONE said:

It's a shame you have to rely looking at a screen to know if you have a primer in the case.

I know right. It’s why sensors are very expensive for automated systems. 

[Chapo]

Awesome pics. Exactly what I wanted to see. I bought and received the cam a few days ago and will install today!!

[Cuz]

Why do you need this?

does the RL1100 skip a primer every now and then???

[Chapo]

Yes and no. In the 1100 and 1050 you prime when the handle is down and you don’t get the extra push/feedback that a primer is inserted. Therefore its reassuring to be able to see if the primer went in. Also if there is a problem with feeding primers you can see this quickly without dropping powder in cases with no primers and making a mess. Ask me how I know.

[quiller]

I use a back up camera to make sure I have powder in my cases.... works well and no mess from checker probes flicking powder all over the place. I guess you could do the same to make sure you have a primer.

[George16]

19 minutes ago, Chapo said:

Yes and no. In the 1100 and 1050 you prime when the handle is down and you don’t get the extra push/feedback that a primer is inserted. Therefore its reassuring to be able to see if the primer went in. Also if there is a problem with feeding primers you can see this quickly without dropping powder in cases with no primers and making a mess. Ask me how I know.

This. It has happened to me a few times before. I just got tired of cleaning up the mess. With this, I can see if a primer really was in the primer pocket before powder is added  the number cases.

 

[eboadway]

I have never had an unprimed case, but do recommend an endoscope to check for a good powder charge (I have a bullet feeder).

[George16]

1 minute ago, eboadway said:

I have never had an unprimed case, but do recommend an endoscope to check for a good powder charge (I have a bullet feeder).

I used the same endoscope to check for powder originally. I only repositioned it to check for primers. If you click on the Amazon link I posted, you’ll find other brands, sizes and pixel ratings that might suit your needs. 

[HOGRIDER]

9 hours ago, eboadway said:

I have never had an unprimed case, but do recommend an endoscope to check for a good powder charge (I have a bullet feeder).

Same here!

 

IMO, if the 1050/1100 primer system is CLEAN and ADJUSTED CORRECTLY, having an unprimed case that's directly related to the primer assembly will not happen.

 

For those running automated machines, I can't remember hearing of one using any device to verify primers are inserted..............

 

[Chapo]

Installed the camera under the powder die and works like a charm. 

[George16]

12 hours ago, Chapo said:

Installed the camera under the powder die and works like a charm. 

Glad it worked out well for you

[Chapo]

Late response, but thanks for the idea, George16

[Philip Dedmon]

Don't really need it but it is pretty cool

[Chapo]

Yeah, its one of those accessories that's not needed but totally awesome to have.