Reloading problem (newly setup press)

Ripitipitim ripitipitim rumplestiltskin is my name.

Thanks guys, I'm happy to say I solved the problem. Removed all the dies and set it up again using the detailed instructions in loadmaster forum. Plus I used a Lyman spray on case lube. Removed the fifth die which is the universal decapper. Moved the Sizing and decapper die on station 1 as the loadmaster is intended to be use. No die on station 2 just priming. Adjusted all the case retention. Powder through expander on station 3, Bullet seater on station 4, and Factory Crimp Die on Station 5. Dies 1, 4 and 5 are touching the shell plate with die 1 quarter turn in. I can see the turret going up on a full downward stroke.

There's still a faint halfmoon/crescent dent on the primers but as I've read its ok. There's light passing through the primers though and no its in not flush its maybe 0.002 in.

Maximum OAL variance of +0.005 ideal is 1.120 on a 124 grain RN Berrys and Clays 3.4 Gr. :) Not bad for a 400 dollar press. :p And yes case feeder still works perfectly.

Pressed 35 of them with 100 percent check. I'll be off to the range tommorrow and see if they cycle properly on my SPO1 Shadow. :)

Thanks for the help guys.
 
that crescent moon may disappear when you change primer brands- some have thicker cups than others, and don't "dent" as easily
 
xHEADSHOTx said:
I heard that the Shadow is picky when it comes to OAL. Let us know how you made out at the range.
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I finally had a chance to shoot my new pistol. The shadow had one FTB on a white box ammo (forgot the OAL) it got caught in between the brass and the bullet.

On my reloads, i had about 50 total from 1.120 to 1.130 they all went out well at 3.4 grains of Clays. The recoil was really light compared to the whitebox. Coupled With the shadows weight it actually felt like a .22 can't help but smile. I was shooting to 25 yards most were on paper.
I might bump it up to 3.6 gr.
 
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