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DssG19
03-19-2008, 08:55 PM
The damm thing keeps going off. This machine rocks. After I got the primer slide problem figured out thing this is awesome. I thought the manual indexing was going to be a problem, but I was wrong. It actually adds to the rhythm or reloading. I cranked out about 500 rounds(9mm) in alittle over an hour, without extra primer tubes. Flawless.

A quick questions, there seems to be a little powder that creeps out of the powder bar with each charge, is this normal?

Anyway big thanks to FREAKSHOW for getting me this machine for the best price on the net shipped. I'm gonna be bugging you real soon for some caliber conversions. :yesnod:
pastprime
03-19-2008, 09:10 PM
the only way mine goes off is if the primer follower presses on the arm...which presses the contact tab, etc...

More details please....

I am using Unique, loading 9mm, and yes a few flakes fall out of the cases after charging and during rotation...most are at the #3 seating station...less at the # 2 die...
BigSlick
03-19-2008, 09:10 PM
typical with some powders.

AA#2 one of the worst offenders, although even with a long run you won't see ¼ tsp combined.

If you're getting more than that, you're not being careful/smooth enough with the index.

You will sometimes see a few kernels drop on the shell plate if using a large case filled to near capacity.

H4227 in a 500SW case when ya in a groove is one example. Remedy, just slow down a little and let the powder have time to get all the way in the case.
freakshow10mm
03-19-2008, 09:10 PM
I don't any powder creep. Once in a while I guess, but nothing that alarms me.
DssG19
03-19-2008, 09:18 PM
the only way mine goes off is if the primer follower presses on the arm...which presses the contact tab, etc...

More details please....

I was kidding, meaning this thing loads fast, runs throught the primer magazine quickly.

I'm using WSF, and it's not a lot of powder just a few flakes that land on the powder bar and fly off here and there. It might need some tweaking. I'll mess with it tomorrow.
pastprime
03-19-2008, 09:31 PM
about not catching the jest of your post...

My wife has always said that if "ignorance was a virtue, I would be a Saint"
DssG19
03-19-2008, 09:41 PM
about not catching the jest of your post...

My wife has always said that if "ignorance was a virtue, I would be a Saint"


:rofl::rofl: I misinterpret posts all the time.