Case no longer belling, why?
Quote from Reloader on March 22, 2009, 9:36 pmI am loading .45 ACP with Dillon dies in an XL650. I am using random brass from a large amount collected over many years, so this shouldn't be an issue with case length from a different lot.
After setting up the machine for proper belling, I've loaded approximately 250 rounds with no problems, and then, BAM!, all of a sudden it went from a great case bell to shaving lead on the 185-grain LSWC, though bullet shouldn't matter. I did load the first 100 with a 200-grain plated SWC, but there was no change to the belling in between.
There was no pause, nor anything different between those two strokes of the handle. The powder/belling die is still tight against its lockring. I can't for the life of me figure out what changed.
I even loaded over a dozen rounds, shaving the lead, just to see if it would go away, but it seems to have permanently changed. I guess I am going to have to readjust it?
What could have caused this, and is this something that others experience?
I am loading .45 ACP with Dillon dies in an XL650. I am using random brass from a large amount collected over many years, so this shouldn't be an issue with case length from a different lot.
After setting up the machine for proper belling, I've loaded approximately 250 rounds with no problems, and then, BAM!, all of a sudden it went from a great case bell to shaving lead on the 185-grain LSWC, though bullet shouldn't matter. I did load the first 100 with a 200-grain plated SWC, but there was no change to the belling in between.
There was no pause, nor anything different between those two strokes of the handle. The powder/belling die is still tight against its lockring. I can't for the life of me figure out what changed.
I even loaded over a dozen rounds, shaving the lead, just to see if it would go away, but it seems to have permanently changed. I guess I am going to have to readjust it?
What could have caused this, and is this something that others experience?
Quote from Reloader on March 23, 2009, 3:47 pmIt sounds like the arm along the side of the connector body collar is damaged. Phone or email your address info and we'll mail a replacement.
It sounds like the arm along the side of the connector body collar is damaged. Phone or email your address info and we'll mail a replacement.
Quote from Reloader on May 27, 2009, 12:21 pmAfter readjusting it, which required a significant change, it has loaded fine ever since. I have trouble navigating this forum format so I actually never found this thread to update until after I had to start a new thread for a new problem. I'll keep you posted.
After readjusting it, which required a significant change, it has loaded fine ever since. I have trouble navigating this forum format so I actually never found this thread to update until after I had to start a new thread for a new problem. I'll keep you posted.