cbrussell Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 How do those of you that use the KISS bullet feeder compensate for the loss of the powder check die? I really like the security of the powder check die so am hesitant to buy the KISS system which eliminates it. I read somewhere about using a small mirror with an LED, but can't find any pictures of such an installation. Any thoughts or pictures of how others have handled this problem? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn jones Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 How do those of you that use the KISS bullet feeder compensate for the loss of the powder check die? I really like the security of the powder check die so am hesitant to buy the KISS system which eliminates it. I read somewhere about using a small mirror with an LED, but can't find any pictures of such an installation. Any thoughts or pictures of how others have handled this problem?Thanks it's the same on the 650..you just lose the powder check system. lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scirocco38s Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 I have never understood the need for powder check die. If you are loading you should visually be paying attention to the machine and checking the powder level. Ihave never had the powder check for just that reason. If you insall the kiss bullet feeder are you are still able to see in the case before the bullet is set? If you are then you are still no worse off. I am not condeming the powder check totally, but it seems that it is solution for a problem that shouldnt exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickRak2000 Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 I have never understood the need for powder check die. If you are loading you should visually be paying attention to the machine and checking the powder level. Ihave never had the powder check for just that reason. If you insall the kiss bullet feeder are you are still able to see in the case before the bullet is set? If you are then you are still no worse off. I am not condeming the powder check totally, but it seems that it is solution for a problem that shouldnt exist. The powder check can still be used with the KISS bulletfeeder...but since the bulletfeeder must take up one hole, the solution is to use a combination seating/crimping die in one hole vs separate seating and crimping dies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 I can see the powder in most of my cases. You could install a mirror so that you can see in the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffl Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 I am using 4gr. of Trail Boss in a 45 ACP load and if you try to double charge one the powder is all over the place as 4 gr. almost fills all space in the case. to get the same amount of pressure and speed with bullseye you would have to put several grains in with tweesers as the amout of power just might fill the flash hole. With a properly functioning 650 or 1050 and the careful attention to the proper details a powder check station is not a needed Item I have a 650 and have NEVER had a squib load or over powdered load. david Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slavex Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 you could always just use a combo seat/crimp die instead of separate ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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