New to reloading

[Turnup]

Better to measure and record powder charges by weight in grains to one decimal place or to at least 3 decimal places in grammes. Those volumetric measures will not deliver the same weight for different powders.

That's for next time

ENJOY tomorrow.

[aris]

Looking at the pic, your primer seating depth looks a bit inconsistent. They should be below flush with the case head. Of course it could be the lighting in the photo, but worth keeping in mind.

[tinbum]

Looking at the pic, your primer seating depth looks a bit inconsistent. They should be below flush with the case head. Of course it could be the lighting in the photo, but worth keeping in mind.

I did have a couple where the primer stood proud and had to be done again, Is that a case of cleaning the pocket better or changing primer?

[aris]

I did have a couple where the primer stood proud and had to be done again, Is that a case of cleaning the pocket better or changing primer?

Perhaps you did not give enough pressure when seating, or as you say the pocket was dirty preventing the primer from seating properly. Difficult to say without pulling the bullet and attempting to reseat it, or pop the primer out and see what else could be preventing it. Do not try this while there is a bullet and powder in there

This is why I like to hand prime - I can check each one and you get a feel for how well the primer went in.

[tinbum]

Todays results:

The .43 load (4.2grn) failed to rack the slide at all 860fps / 204 ft/lb
The .46 load (4..5grn) failed to rack the slide most of the time
The .49 load (4.7grn) worked perfectly but only achieved 960fps / 254 ft/lb

The next step up on my loader is .53 which weighs 5.2grns, the maximum stated load! I would have preferred a .51 / 5.0grn option.

Ideas, suggestions, words of caution or encouragement all welcome

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[DedIdick]

Todays results:

The .43 load (4.2grn) failed to rack the slide at all 860fps / 204 ft/lb
The .46 load (4..5grn) failed to rack the slide most of the time
The .49 load (4.7grn) worked perfectly but only achieved 960fps / 254 ft/lb

The next step up on my loader is .53 which weighs 5.2grns, the maximum stated load! I would have preferred a .51 / 5.0grn option.

Ideas, suggestions, words of caution or encouragement all welcome

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Use the 4.7grn load and trickle up to 4.8, 4.9, 5.0 etc. etc., carefully checking for signs of excess pressure.

[tinbum]

I swapped powder dispensers as the one that came with the kit is infinitely adjustable. Which is nice!

One worry: When I was tipping the unused powder back into the tub I noticed static was making some stick to the plastic hopper. Is this a potential "BOOM!" issue if it earths?

[DesG]

Todays results:

The .43 load (4.2grn) failed to rack the slide at all 860fps / 204 ft/lb
The .46 load (4..5grn) failed to rack the slide most of the time
The .49 load (4.7grn) worked perfectly but only achieved 960fps / 254 ft/lb

The next step up on my loader is .53 which weighs 5.2grns, the maximum stated load! I would have preferred a .51 / 5.0grn option.

Ideas, suggestions, words of caution or encouragement all welcome

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Welcome to the fun, joys and tribulations of reloading! (and frustrations)

[loiner1965]

Welcome to the fun, joys and tribulations of reloading! (and frustrations)

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