Case Feeder 40 S&W
Quote from Reloader on November 19, 2016, 3:18 pmI am having issues with the case feeder loading 40 S&W. Some of the cases are not fully moving into the shell plate. Sometimes the ram pushes the case in and then the case jumps back hitting causing the case to hit the bottom of the decapping die. I have to lower the plate slightly so the ram pushes the shell into the shell plate. The other problem is some of the shells, as the ram pushes them out they fall over and get crushed under the decapping die. What I noticed is that the locator plate is a few thousandths higher that the platform. So when the ram pushes the shell towards the shell plate it tilts forward a little bit. Dillon has been great but 5+% of the shells are getting destroyed. Looking for ideas on solving the problem.
I am having issues with the case feeder loading 40 S&W. Some of the cases are not fully moving into the shell plate. Sometimes the ram pushes the case in and then the case jumps back hitting causing the case to hit the bottom of the decapping die. I have to lower the plate slightly so the ram pushes the shell into the shell plate. The other problem is some of the shells, as the ram pushes them out they fall over and get crushed under the decapping die. What I noticed is that the locator plate is a few thousandths higher that the platform. So when the ram pushes the shell towards the shell plate it tilts forward a little bit. Dillon has been great but 5+% of the shells are getting destroyed. Looking for ideas on solving the problem.
Quote from Reloader on November 25, 2016, 2:32 pmPut a light coating of grease on the underside of the station 1 locator, to help dampen vibrations. This should help on both issues. You may also need to slightly tweak the cam adjustment a tiny bit. I recommend phoning us when you are in front of the machine for best possible assistance.
When adjusting the cam, I personally have the mounting bolts barely snug. Then I use a large, flat-blade screwdriver to act as a lever. This allows me to adjust the cam rearward in tiny amounts, while testing the case feeding.
Put a light coating of grease on the underside of the station 1 locator, to help dampen vibrations. This should help on both issues. You may also need to slightly tweak the cam adjustment a tiny bit. I recommend phoning us when you are in front of the machine for best possible assistance.
When adjusting the cam, I personally have the mounting bolts barely snug. Then I use a large, flat-blade screwdriver to act as a lever. This allows me to adjust the cam rearward in tiny amounts, while testing the case feeding.