Called Dillon today with a question......

[S8MS-01904]

I think that when I said the "bell is disappearing", I think I can blame it on mixed brass.

I ran a 100 last night with a larger bell, and most OAL lengths stayed around 1.144" with some at 1.1430" and some at 1.1480".

so, as long as I stay under 1.1500, all my firing instruments should function as designed.

 

[ROLEXrifleman]

OP, based on the fact in your previous post that you referred to your guns as "firing instruments" it's quite obvious now that your are clearly over thinking this matter. Your critical eye and over analysis might be better served in the realm of long range shooting and not pistol caliber reloading.

 

[BE Mike]

Don't forget that you are using coated lead bullets. It is entirely possible that your bullets have various amounts of coating thickness. For the kind of accuracy you are looking for you are plenty good to go. If you were shooting bullseye matches with a match grade pistol and needing a bullet/ gun combo that would shoot 3" or less, I'd suggest changing bullets, but still not fuss about such minuscule variations in COAL.

 

[ljk]

What's gonna happen when I load 165gr jumbo 9mm?

 

[S8MS-01904]

OP, based on the fact in your previous post that you referred to your guns as "firing instruments" it's quite obvious now that your are clearly over thinking this matter. Your critical eye and over analysis might be better served in the realm of long range shooting and not pistol caliber reloading.

So I don't get call to HR, the "work nanny's"don't see "firing instruments" as evil guns.....

This is all for USPSA, Steel Challenge, Friday Night Steel & GSSF shooting events.

 

[ROLEXrifleman]

So I don't get call to HR, the "work nanny's"don't see "firing instruments" as evil guns.....

This is all for USPSA, Steel Challenge, Friday Night Steel & GSSF shooting events.

Someone posted a picture of projectiles, the cyber nanny has already reported you and you're on the no fly list already! lol

 

[ljk]

I got to do a bunch of trial loads with Xtreme 147gr tonight. I've done totally 240 rounds, 7 different head stamps range brass. de-capped on a Lee single stage with case lube, wet tumbled.

Dillon 550 with Redding seating die and Lee factory crimp die. Overall cartridge length is set to 1.113".

I wasn't doing anything special and I was able to control the overall between 1.111 to 1.115", that's good enough to me.

I'd say the plating on the Xteme bullets are pretty consistent.

 

[IndyGlockMan]

to keep your tool head from flating, cut a piece of tissue paper and place it in front of the tool head as you slide it into the machine.
If it won't go all the way in, try a little less paper until you get a nice snug fit.
Also, tighten your shell plate all the way down, then back it off a little bit at a time until it turns will little resistance.
the lower the shell plate, the less flex it will have.
Oh, and make sure you are not short stroking the handle. Consistent handle pulls in the full range of motion is helpful.

I load a lot of 147gr 9mm with Titegroup. I like 3.4 grains.
they run great through my Glock 19 and I never have any pressure issues and accuracy is good.
Don't worry about your OAL too much. Set it to 1.150 and crank away. If some end up a little long, don't worry about it.
I just measured a few of mine and they are about 1.155-1.160.