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First, switch to a case lube that uses lanolin as the lube agent. We see more cases stuck in dies using One Shot than any other lubricant. Be aware that FC headstamped brass often has a crimped primer pocket. This crimp must be removed prior to seating a new primer. Try some different...

Do sized, empty cases fully chamber and freely extract? If yes, then the size die is not the problem. For comparison, drop a factory 308 cartridge into your gage, see where the base of the case is in relation to the lower step in the gage. Typically it is flush with the lower step. Adjust your...

Did the manual provide any pressure data?

I use a plastic bread loaf box, turned upside down.

It helps increase concentricity if you tighten the die lock ring with a fired case up in the die. This upward pressure centers the die in the threads. Hope this helps.

My understanding is that the initial release of 5744 was surplus mortar increment powder. Bulky, not too high of pressure. If you ever played with mortars in the military, you know.

Seat the bullet deeper, so it is flush with the case mouth. Then apply a light roll crimp. Recommend just using the two lighter powder charges. Chrono 5 rounds at each charge weight, keep track of each shot at a given charge weight. Please share the results.

Measure the overall length on 5 or 6 fired cases. Size them, then remeasure. It is also possible that the cannelure is not in a uniform place on each projectile either.

Back up a bit. First, see if sized, empty cases fully enter and freely fall out of the chambers and the gage. If yes, then either too much or not enough crimp is a probable cause. I recommend to customers to crimp between .469-.472" measured at the case mouth on a loaded cartridge. Too much...

In the current manual, this chart is on page 30. sdb-manual.pdf (dilloncdn.com)

Try a heavier crimp first, and possibly a magnum primer.

This company is one of our larger dealers in Italy. Try them for reloading components http://www.armeriafracassi.it/

We have several videos on our website that cover cleaning and lubrication of our machines http://www.dillonprecision.com/videos.html

The Dillon vibratory cleaners and media separators are made by Dillon Precision in Scottsdale, AZ. We own the molds, assemble the components, box and ship them. Not a relabeled product.

Here is a chart, from this web page, which shows measured pressure changes with 40 S&W using a 180 grain projectile. http://www.greent.com/40Page/ammo/40/180gr.htm Overall Length Pressure 1.140" 26,195 psi 1.130" 27,521 psi 1.120" 29,079 psi 1.115" 29,924 psi 1.100" 32,900 psi...

The powder funnel should not be a slip-fit into the case mouth of a sized piece of brass. The size die will size the case neck to tighter than you really want it, then the bottom portion of the funnel opens the case mouth portion to a uniform inside diameter. Then the 45 degree flaring shoulder...

I would expect this powder to meter within +/- .2-.3 grain. Be sure to start with the hopper 2/3-3/4 full, throw 10-15 charges and dump them back before you begin weighing. It should take one full second to move the powder bar from one side to the other. Be sure the powder bar is moved...

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We recommend flaring case to a minimum of .010-.020" larger than the sized, unflared case mouth measures. This ensures sufficient flaring within a typical handgun case length variation.

Please be aware that installation of an auto-drive on a new 1050/Super 1050 will void the warranty. The 1050 series machines lack the safety devices that more automated machines incorporate; it depends on the operator having a hand on the handle, feeling that everything is proper. Additionally...