Sticking cases in Size-decap (.40 SW)
Quote from Reloader on December 27, 2016, 3:50 amI just switched my 650 from doing over 1,000 rounds of 9mm to my brand new .40 setup. New Dillon carbide dies, new quick change, etc.
Unfortunately I keep getting cases stuck in the resize-decap die and it's driving me nuts.
If I apply a bunch of lube it doesn't seem to happen, but straight neck pistol cases and carbide dies shouldn't need lube.
I've also noticed, when I don't have a stuck case, that the next (priming) station has issues as well. The cases sometimes slip out of the case plate and the primer isn't fully seated...
Could there be a problem with the case plate in general not grabbing the cases properly at all stations?
I've torn down and reassembled almost everything and it all appears to be fine, properly adjusted, etc.
Any thoughts?
I just switched my 650 from doing over 1,000 rounds of 9mm to my brand new .40 setup. New Dillon carbide dies, new quick change, etc.
Unfortunately I keep getting cases stuck in the resize-decap die and it's driving me nuts.
If I apply a bunch of lube it doesn't seem to happen, but straight neck pistol cases and carbide dies shouldn't need lube.
I've also noticed, when I don't have a stuck case, that the next (priming) station has issues as well. The cases sometimes slip out of the case plate and the primer isn't fully seated...
Could there be a problem with the case plate in general not grabbing the cases properly at all stations?
I've torn down and reassembled almost everything and it all appears to be fine, properly adjusted, etc.
Any thoughts?
Quote from Reloader on December 27, 2016, 4:08 pmBe sure the shellplate you are using for 40 S&W is marked "W", and the locator buttons are "2".
There is a spring-loaded finger at station 2 which requires adjustment for different diameter cases. See Figures 194 & 195 on page 39 of the machine manual.
Be sure the shellplate you are using for 40 S&W is marked "W", and the locator buttons are "2".
There is a spring-loaded finger at station 2 which requires adjustment for different diameter cases. See Figures 194 & 195 on page 39 of the machine manual.
Quote from Reloader on December 27, 2016, 7:13 pm/sigh.
Plate is marked "1" - .45 ACP
The locator buttons are marked "3" - 9mm, etc.
The conversion kit was mislabeled. 🙁
/sigh.
Plate is marked "1" - .45 ACP
The locator buttons are marked "3" - 9mm, etc.
The conversion kit was mislabeled. 🙁
Quote from Reloader on September 12, 2018, 5:06 amIn any system, cases should be lubed before sizing, especially on progressive machines.
The new spray lubes wax based, work great. Don't be stingy with the lube. It doesn't cost that much, and your machine will be much happier.
In any system, cases should be lubed before sizing, especially on progressive machines.
The new spray lubes wax based, work great. Don't be stingy with the lube. It doesn't cost that much, and your machine will be much happier.