Reloaded my first 100rds of 9mm /w Dillon 650

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With Dillon 650.

Damn, it was easy!

Using Frontier 124gr 9mm CMJ FP, 4gr 231, OAL 1.120". I want go do more, but let's see how this batch goes with my P226. Maybe I will with different specs.

Question: For those who reload with Dillon progressive, have you noticed that a tiny bit of power bounces out of case when the turret rotates to next stage?

Anyone have an ideal load for accurate target shooting with 231 powder?

Thanks!
 
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The 650 is sweet isn't it!!
I found that slowing down on the down stroke at the point when the shell plate gets turned spills less powder.
I use 4 gns of W231 as well and have found that velocity and accuracy are affected by the amount of crimp I apply to the bullet. Experiment with the crimp a bit. In the 5th hole I have a Lee carbide factory crimp die, it not only crimps it, but ensures that all the ammo I produce will chamber easily as well.
I love my 2 650's.
 
Cool! At the crimp area, I'm getting a .377 or .378 reading. Same as factory American Eagles. What is the width at your crimp?

Being a noob, what worries me the most is OAL. I think 1.120 is fine. Any idea how high I can go with 231 at 1.118-1.1120 OAL? You're using Frontier 124gr bullets, right? I'm going to stop reloading now until I can fire this batch of 100rds.
 
I had the same issue of "powder bounce". I started to use case lube on my brass. I would just take a cardboard tray (like the kind you get when you buy a two-four of beer).....lay a bunch of brass inside the tray. Make sure they all lay down flat. Then use the Lymans Case lube spray. Only need a couple of seconds of spray. Let sit for 10 min. You can shake the tray a bit to help spread the lube all over the other cases. Load them up. I always tumble the loaded ammo, to remove the case lube and shine up the finished product.

One other bit of advice.....Chamber Check all your reloaded ammo before shooting. I find that my CZ Shadow likes to eat short 9mm (1.08"). Anything longer & she won't feed. Just remove the barrel from your 226, and drop in a round. Make sure it easily feeds into the chamber to the correct depth. Your also looking for easy removal.

Gerold
 
john777 said:
Question: For those who reload with Dillon progressive, have you noticed that a tiny bit of power bounces out of case when the turret rotates to next stage?
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There a spring loaded ball bearing that snaps the shell plate into it's next position...clip a coil off the spring and it should soften up the action a bit.
 
Thanks for the info all!

I picked up the Lee FCD from smacdonald. This die is GREAT compared to Dillon crimp die! In my first batch, I had 7 out of 100 that didn't go all the way into case gauge, however chambered when I took barrel out of Sig P226.

Anyhow. the FCD eliminated this annoyance, even though I read it's actually okay as long as it chambers actual barrel properly. Don't matter. I'm such a noob I don't want to take any chances.

I reloaded another batch of 100. 4.2gr, 1.135-8 OAL. I'm still worried about seating bullet in too much. I sure wish there is a good recipe out there that I can work with for Sig P226 (I posted another subject but no replies yet). No more reloading until I fire these rounds off. :)
 
Thanks for the info all!

I picked up the Lee FCD from smacdonald. This die is GREAT compared to Dillon crimp die! In my first batch, I had 7 out of 100 that didn't go all the way into case gauge, however chambered when I took barrel out of Sig P226.

Anyhow. the FCD eliminated this annoyance, even though I read it's actually okay as long as it chambers actual barrel properly. Don't matter. I'm such a noob I don't want to take any chances.

I reloaded another batch of 100. 4.2gr, 1.135-8 OAL. I'm still worried about seating bullet in too much. I sure wish there is a good recipe out there that I can work with for Sig P226 (I posted another subject but no replies yet). No more reloading until I fire these rounds off. :)
 
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