Brass Dust/Filings
Quote from Reloader on July 18, 2011, 3:25 amProblem: Brass "dust" or very small filings in the tray and on my hands when I empty tray. It looks like a small amount of "fools gold" is on my hands when I empty the catch tray.
Background: Loading .40 s&w. Using same load configuration as always (used brass, CCI primer, 4.9 Green Dot, Precision Delta 180gr FMJ RN).
When it started: Immediately after change over from .45ACP. I switched from .45ACP to my .40 s&W set-up. The only change I made on this run is that I am using brass that I ordered online (once fired) - tumbled with corn media and a tablespoon of nu-finish. This is the first time I have used this once-fired, tumbled and finished this way (however, my .45ACP was tumbled and finished without this issue).
One thing I noticed: On station #2 - upstroke, I am hearing/feeling a very small "seizing" sound when the case begins to flare. Very close inspection of station #2 does not reveal any dust. In fact I cannot locate the offending station - weird.
What I have done: Reset the play in the shell-plate. Took some "flare" out the powder funnel. Inspected everything closely - I did try and run through a few of my old brass cases (unclean) on station #2 and I do not hear or feel this light seizing - I think this may have something to do with the brass I ordered.
Sorry for the long ramble - any idea(s) appreciated. I am not too concerened about firing these rounds -should I be?
Problem: Brass "dust" or very small filings in the tray and on my hands when I empty tray. It looks like a small amount of "fools gold" is on my hands when I empty the catch tray.
Background: Loading .40 s&w. Using same load configuration as always (used brass, CCI primer, 4.9 Green Dot, Precision Delta 180gr FMJ RN).
When it started: Immediately after change over from .45ACP. I switched from .45ACP to my .40 s&W set-up. The only change I made on this run is that I am using brass that I ordered online (once fired) - tumbled with corn media and a tablespoon of nu-finish. This is the first time I have used this once-fired, tumbled and finished this way (however, my .45ACP was tumbled and finished without this issue).
One thing I noticed: On station #2 - upstroke, I am hearing/feeling a very small "seizing" sound when the case begins to flare. Very close inspection of station #2 does not reveal any dust. In fact I cannot locate the offending station - weird.
What I have done: Reset the play in the shell-plate. Took some "flare" out the powder funnel. Inspected everything closely - I did try and run through a few of my old brass cases (unclean) on station #2 and I do not hear or feel this light seizing - I think this may have something to do with the brass I ordered.
Sorry for the long ramble - any idea(s) appreciated. I am not too concerened about firing these rounds -should I be?
Quote from Reloader on July 18, 2011, 4:50 pmNo worries about firing these rounds. We usually see this with new brass, less with once-fired. This is a side-effect of resizing the brass until they have been completely smoothed out by the pressures of firing.
No worries about firing these rounds. We usually see this with new brass, less with once-fired. This is a side-effect of resizing the brass until they have been completely smoothed out by the pressures of firing.
Quote from Reloader on July 18, 2011, 5:06 pmThank you! I bet after I fire these - the issue will go away.
PS: I should be a reseller for Dillion. I started reloading about six months ago. At the range, when I pick up brass, I get the "hey you reload" question. I have had three people over showing off my set-up (Basic RL550 .40 & .45 set-ups). Like most gun peole I just like to share. However, selling Dillion is a no-brainer (great product, customer service, price, I mean WTF). Also, the no BS policy works very well for gun types.
Thanks again...
Thank you! I bet after I fire these - the issue will go away.
PS: I should be a reseller for Dillion. I started reloading about six months ago. At the range, when I pick up brass, I get the "hey you reload" question. I have had three people over showing off my set-up (Basic RL550 .40 & .45 set-ups). Like most gun peole I just like to share. However, selling Dillion is a no-brainer (great product, customer service, price, I mean WTF). Also, the no BS policy works very well for gun types.
Thanks again...