What the heck have I done???

[adamsredlines]

Productive lunch break....
8# powder, tumbler/media/separator and 2k Montana Gold JHP (sorta).

I'm about ready to quit spending and start reloading/shooting!

 

[Glock 40]

Here is easy way to do the math. First round cost $2191 then you don't try and figure out when the money savings starts. It's round #2. That's what I did anyway.

 

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[Mad Professor]

MUST...RESIST...URGE...


Mr. Bullet Feeders are $70 off right now with the 4th of July sale....

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The Mr. Bullet Feeders are awesome. I was “assembling” 1000 rounds of 9mm in 47-52 minutes with 650. All the primers loaded in tubes, brass lubed, powder hopper loaded etc.

I might need to look at a couple more caliber conversions myself.

 

[Glock 40]

I'm guessing you read note about 750 gives up powder check with mr. bullet feeder due to primer feed change and how powder dropper is reoriented.

 

[Mad Professor]

I'm guessing you read note about 750 gives up powder check with mr. bullet feeder due to primer feed change and how powder dropper is reoriented.

I’m not a fan of the Dillon powder check. And I would not go to a combination seat/crimp die to be able to use the bullet feeder in combination with the powder check anyhow.

 

[adamsredlines]

Yeah, I have looked at that and it sound like thats not a huge deal.
I think with most pistol stuff and decent loads you'll be able to visually check powder loads as they have pretty good case capacity and visibility into them. Granted I'm obviously new at this, but thats how it seems.
Cant see powder= missed drop
Can see powder= good drop
Overflowing from case= double charge

 

[Glock 40]

I’m not a fan of the Dillon powder check. And I would not go to a combination seat/crimp die to be able to use the bullet feeder in combination with the powder check anyhow.

Any preference on a powder check? I don't use one since I run a 550. My powder check is this light that twists and turns all different directions. It lights it up good enough its easy to see if there is the right powder when putting the bullet on. I played with bore-scope camera on a mount but it wasn't worth the hassle imo. I have read mixed reviews on seat crimp dies. I know the DAA is newer creation made by Lee and I don't want to hurt no feelings but I like the Dillon dies a lot more than Lees I have. I am Dillon or Forster dies only anymore.

 

[GHArms]

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Congrats! I have one myself. I'm also a dealer for the Dillon stuff. Hit me up when you are ready for caliber changes.

 

[Mad Professor]

Any preference on a powder check? I don't use one since I run a 550. My powder check is this light that twists and turns all different directions. It lights it up good enough its easy to see if there is the right powder when putting the bullet on. I played with bore-scope camera on a mount but it wasn't worth the hassle imo. I have read mixed reviews on seat crimp dies. I know the DAA is newer creation made by Lee and I don't want to hurt no feelings but I like the Dillon dies a lot more than Lees I have. I am Dillon or Forster dies only anymore.

I have 3 Dillons gathering dust in my drawer I need to sell.
It seemed more like a challenge to set up. It would grab grains of powder and redistribute. I never really trusted it. I use a bore scope camera, but mostly use a visual on the pistol rounds. Most of my ammo? I only look if there was an issue. Jam up, or something.
I’d like to play with the new DAA check, but I still don’t see the need.

Adjusting seat and crimp in separate stages is a breeze. Combined, not so much. Easier to get buy with mistakes on jacketed bullets that I primarily load, but still a pain.

Most of my pistol heads have a Dillon sizing die, a Redding Comp seating die, and a Lee factory crimp die.