What did you do in the reloading room today?

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07-10-2020, 17:17
whitewalrus

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Originally Posted by 20X11

Finally got around to setting up the XL750 for .45 acp...ran 100, need to make some small tweaks, but fairly happy with it. I now have toolheads setup for 4 calibers. Biggest issue I have is the priming system. The slidebar priming system still likes to start skipping primers right before the low primer alarm goes off(alarm goes off with about 4 primers left)(and yes, I have tried adding more weight to the rod). Also noticed I need to anchor my bench. If I go too fast, It will bounce primers out of the cup on the way to the shellplate which I attribute to bench movement.

Have you used a 650? I was wondering if it was even worth thinking about upgrading. Think the new priming system is a give and take, the old one with the rotary dial did a good job of getting any powder that may have spilled out of the system.
07-10-2020, 19:19
20X11

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Originally Posted by whitewalrus

Have you used a 650? I was wondering if it was even worth thinking about upgrading. Think the new priming system is a give and take, the old one with the rotary dial did a good job of getting any powder that may have spilled out of the system.

I have not used a 650. I ordered the brass priming tube ends from Unique Tek...we'll see if that makes a difference. I love everything else about the 750, but if I can't trust priming, it may be a deal breaker.
07-10-2020, 19:52
Great-Kazoo

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Originally Posted by 20X11

I have not used a 650. I ordered the brass priming tube ends from Unique Tek...we'll see if that makes a difference. I love everything else about the 750, but if I can't trust priming, it may be a deal breaker.

those ends are a copy of the original ones, used on the 450, then early &650(iirc) . Wish i knew i have 2-3 here i would have swapped for the newer ones.
07-10-2020, 19:53
Great-Kazoo

Started inventorying my 300 blk components. I'm disillusioned with the round, so it may be on the chopping block . While quiet suppressed, i can do other things, with those powders and primers.
07-10-2020, 19:56
izzy

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Originally Posted by Great-Kazoo

Started inventorying my 300 blk components. I'm disillusioned with the round, so it may be on the chopping block . While quiet suppressed, i can do other things with that powder and primers.

If you're trying to get rid of brass and or projectiles let me know please.
07-10-2020, 22:27
Irving

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Originally Posted by izzy

If you're trying to get rid of brass and or projectiles let me know please.

Samsies.
07-17-2020, 02:08
jreifsch80

Developed a nice sub moa load for my hornady 68gr and sierra 77's...... i already love 8208xbr
07-17-2020, 09:29
crays

Started tumbling some brass from one of our very generous members.
07-17-2020, 14:16
Great-Kazoo

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Originally Posted by jreifsch80

Developed a nice sub moa load for my hornady 68gr and sierra 77's...... i already love 8208xbr

too bad it's so difficult to find in 8lb kegs, or even the 1lb canisters. I ended up going over to 4064.
07-17-2020, 18:34
whitewalrus

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Originally Posted by Great-Kazoo

too bad it's so difficult to find in 8lb kegs, or even the 1lb canisters. I ended up going over to 4064.

Yeah I have been looking around for quite some time for it. Even before the rona was going on.