Thank you so much- I think that makes total sense on the OAL. I was able to play around a bit this morning. Did small changes to the seating stem until it plunked nicely and slid in and out on its own. Put the gun back together and did a feed test as well. It plunks right at 1.200- and feeds, with this OAL giving just enough room to load in the magazine.
The data I screen captured before is for W231, I also have data compiled for Unique. Based on numerous recommendations and PMs I received, these are the two powders I picked up to start loading with. I have moved my LED desk light over to the press when I loaded the 38s to see better- I think it’s time to use some credit card points and get the led light kit and a dental mirror to make it easier to see. With the 9mm for sure when I start loads, I am going to start with the unique- with a higher case fill I feel it should give me a better chance to work on process and technique with the press and make it easier to do a visual verification. On the 38s I verified all powder charges with a scale- especially on my first run this made me much more comfortable. I think I will continue verifying all the loads with the scale while doing work ups. I was impressed, however, with how consistent the auto drum was with 231- hoping it stays fairly consistent with the unique- I’ve read many discussions where people reported both excellent and fair metering with unique in the auto drum.
The data I screen captured before is for W231, I also have data compiled for Unique. Based on numerous recommendations and PMs I received, these are the two powders I picked up to start loading with. I have moved my LED desk light over to the press when I loaded the 38s to see better- I think it’s time to use some credit card points and get the led light kit and a dental mirror to make it easier to see. With the 9mm for sure when I start loads, I am going to start with the unique- with a higher case fill I feel it should give me a better chance to work on process and technique with the press and make it easier to do a visual verification. On the 38s I verified all powder charges with a scale- especially on my first run this made me much more comfortable. I think I will continue verifying all the loads with the scale while doing work ups. I was impressed, however, with how consistent the auto drum was with 231- hoping it stays fairly consistent with the unique- I’ve read many discussions where people reported both excellent and fair metering with unique in the auto drum.