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<blockquote data-quote="aviator41" data-source="post: 2574244" data-attributes="member: 30309"><p>That pretty much describes me after our match this weekend. </p><p></p><p>On the last stage, my daughter had to open a new box of reloads. Got up there to shoot and 'pfft' - squib.</p><p></p><p>the generous group we were with allowed her to try again after clearing the squib and getting a green light to re-stage and start over. 'pfft' - ANOTHER squib.</p><p></p><p>At this point, another shooter lent her their rifle and allowed her to finish the stage. I dealt with the final squib and wrote a big "F" on the box to indicate questionable rounds. I 'lot number' each box, so if problems arise, I know what order boxes of ammo were loaded in. Luckily, this was the last box reloaded that day and all the rest had been shot already.</p><p></p><p>I pulled 98 bullets. (entire box minus the two squibs) - of the 98, 92 of them had no powder.</p><p></p><p>92, folks.</p><p></p><p>Upon checking the press, I discovered the powder hopper was in the "off" position - just how it was left after this box was loaded.</p><p></p><p>They say confession is good for the soul, so you guys be gentle. It's my first MAJOR malfunction during reloading. </p><p></p><p>First squibs EVER.</p><p></p><p>Before you mention a powder check station, or a lockout die -there's no room on this press. It's a 5 stage Lee Loadmaster - 1st stage deprimes and sizes, second stage primes, third drops powder, fourth seats bullet, fifth roll crimps and sizes fat rounds to spec. I wish I had a 6th position. I'd use an RCBS lockout die or Hornady powder cop die</p><p></p><p>Lesson hard learned for sure.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="aviator41, post: 2574244, member: 30309"] That pretty much describes me after our match this weekend. On the last stage, my daughter had to open a new box of reloads. Got up there to shoot and 'pfft' - squib. the generous group we were with allowed her to try again after clearing the squib and getting a green light to re-stage and start over. 'pfft' - ANOTHER squib. At this point, another shooter lent her their rifle and allowed her to finish the stage. I dealt with the final squib and wrote a big "F" on the box to indicate questionable rounds. I 'lot number' each box, so if problems arise, I know what order boxes of ammo were loaded in. Luckily, this was the last box reloaded that day and all the rest had been shot already. I pulled 98 bullets. (entire box minus the two squibs) - of the 98, 92 of them had no powder. 92, folks. Upon checking the press, I discovered the powder hopper was in the "off" position - just how it was left after this box was loaded. They say confession is good for the soul, so you guys be gentle. It's my first MAJOR malfunction during reloading. First squibs EVER. Before you mention a powder check station, or a lockout die -there's no room on this press. It's a 5 stage Lee Loadmaster - 1st stage deprimes and sizes, second stage primes, third drops powder, fourth seats bullet, fifth roll crimps and sizes fat rounds to spec. I wish I had a 6th position. I'd use an RCBS lockout die or Hornady powder cop die Lesson hard learned for sure. [/QUOTE]
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