SQUIB Round Input Needed

[powerstroke79]

I have a policy of looking at every case for a powder charge before setting the projectile. This may seem like an unnessassery step, but with a $15 endoscope camera, you can see powder in every case without too much hassle.

I always looks to see if there is powder in the case before setting a bullet on top. Not saying I couldnt miss one but, dammit I'm pissed at my self. I will be weigh every charge from now on. I really think it was a light charge weather then a no charge

[powerstroke79]

My rules to avoid squib pistol loads on a progressive press (MINE, MINE alone)
1) Always start with clean brass that has been dried for at least 2 weeks ( I wet tumble)
2) No beverages any where near the bench
3) No TV, No Radio, no distractions, wife put on notice I will not be disturbed
4) No company, helpers, or observers
5) No Cell Phone
6) Minimum of 5 station press so I have a powder cop die after powder drop and can seat and crimp on separate stations

Again MY rules...YMMV

Some very good rule. I also wet tumble. I dry I. The oven at 250f for 30 min then also let set for 24 hours before I reload them.

[DenverGP]

I have a policy of looking at every case for a powder charge before setting the projectile. This may seem like an unnessassery step, but with a $15 endoscope camera, you can see powder in every case without too much hassle.

I've seen these on amazon, was thinking of getting one as a cheap borescope, hadn't thought of using it on the reloading press.... be kinda cool, you could have it recording, and if you saved the recordings, you could review the reloading video to see if you can spot where an issue occurred.

[Great-Kazoo]

I've seen these on amazon, was thinking of getting one as a cheap borescope, hadn't thought of using it on the reloading press.... be kinda cool, you could have it recording, and if you saved the recordings, you could review the reloading video to see if you can spot where an issue occurred.

That doesn't solve a no or low powder charge when there's 20-30 already in the finished round bin.


I do what 20X11 does, since i've had more than 1 low or no powder round from not paying attention or get distracted. The 650's while nice for higher volume (case feeder) use, have low powder sensor station, since each handle pull sends brass to next station.

[O2HeN2]

Possibly a completely different problem, these look like like the gun's unlocking way too soon and the firing pin is still protruding through the breechface as the barrel is unlocking, causing the firing pin to literally be dragged up through the primer cup material (towards the rim). Do you have a long firing pin installed ? Any other mods to the firearm?

[MarkCO]

I had a squib once and it was also probably because I didn't put powder inside.

I have had three, all were factory ammo.

[powerstroke79]

Possibly a completely different problem, these look like like the gun's unlocking way too soon and the firing pin is still protruding through the breechface as the barrel is unlocking, causing the firing pin to literally be dragged up through the primer cup material (towards the rim). Do you have a long firing pin installed ? Any other mods to the firearm?

Factory glock firing. Only mod is a " - " trigger bar and a polish job. The 2 in that pic are Factory Federal 115gr FMJ

[Great-Kazoo]

I have had three, all were factory ammo.

Had 1 thursday with PMC x39 jsp round. Clearly no powder by the look of bullet and case.

[powerstroke79]

I have pulled every round from that lot. I will weigh ever charge on all new reloading session.

[Irving]

I have pulled every round from that lot. I will weigh ever charge on all new reloading session.

I don't want to discourage safety, but if you do this, reloading will not be realistic for pistol.