Powder Charge Issue
Quote from Reloader on June 9, 2013, 8:32 pmAll,
After performing the initial setup of the XL650, I'm running into a bit of an issue getting the 'Powder Charge' correctly set.
Loading .44mag, using Alliant 2400 powder, and looking for a charge of about 18.6gn. Right now the issue I am running into is when I pull the lever I'm not getting anything in the case. All the mechanics look to be correct and functioning, but powder is not dropping. (Yes, powder is in the dispenser.) 🙂
Not exactly sure what is causing this. The bar moves as it should when the lever is pulled. I think I'll pull it apart and inspect what I can. Anyone else run into this?
When it was working, the charge was usually off by +/- 1 to 3 grains. Read some threads on adjusting the spring on the charging rod. Just have not been able to implement that till I get this fixed.
All,
After performing the initial setup of the XL650, I'm running into a bit of an issue getting the 'Powder Charge' correctly set.
Loading .44mag, using Alliant 2400 powder, and looking for a charge of about 18.6gn. Right now the issue I am running into is when I pull the lever I'm not getting anything in the case. All the mechanics look to be correct and functioning, but powder is not dropping. (Yes, powder is in the dispenser.) 🙂
Not exactly sure what is causing this. The bar moves as it should when the lever is pulled. I think I'll pull it apart and inspect what I can. Anyone else run into this?
When it was working, the charge was usually off by +/- 1 to 3 grains. Read some threads on adjusting the spring on the charging rod. Just have not been able to implement that till I get this fixed.
Quote from Reloader on June 10, 2013, 2:00 amI had the same problem to start with. Found that one must adjust the wing nut on the powder arm, the one that has the spring and plastic follower until it cycles the powder arm all the way back. Being even with the bottom of the rod just doesn't cut the mustard in this case, tighten it up.
I had the same problem to start with. Found that one must adjust the wing nut on the powder arm, the one that has the spring and plastic follower until it cycles the powder arm all the way back. Being even with the bottom of the rod just doesn't cut the mustard in this case, tighten it up.