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I've just recently set up a new Loadmaster and after a few bumps (press got whacked during delivery) I'm off to a pretty good start.
Though I've reloaded for some 5 years on an auto-indexing turret (cast iron Lee turret press) and feel like I know what I'm doing. I'm finding that progressive reloading is definately a different critter in many ways.
So I'd like to initiate this thread as a repository of collective tribal knowledge for the many idiosyncrasies of progressive reloading. Not really looking to debate whether progressive reloading is a good idea or not.... or debate equipment brands, models, etc.... (though certainly some tid-bits of knowledge will be specific to a given press).
Here's an opening salvo of things I've gleaned to date....
1. There's a lot to keep you eye on, but you MUST validate (either with a specialized tool, or your eyeball) that each case is charged before seating a bullet.
2. Advancing the press to rapidly can sling powder out of a charged case.
3. If you're using an automated case feeder, you really need to take the time to carefully inspect and cull what you feed into it. (that one .380 case will inject an unpleasant hiccup into your 9mm loading session)
Your contributions to the list are greatly appreciated.
Though I've reloaded for some 5 years on an auto-indexing turret (cast iron Lee turret press) and feel like I know what I'm doing. I'm finding that progressive reloading is definately a different critter in many ways.
So I'd like to initiate this thread as a repository of collective tribal knowledge for the many idiosyncrasies of progressive reloading. Not really looking to debate whether progressive reloading is a good idea or not.... or debate equipment brands, models, etc.... (though certainly some tid-bits of knowledge will be specific to a given press).
Here's an opening salvo of things I've gleaned to date....
1. There's a lot to keep you eye on, but you MUST validate (either with a specialized tool, or your eyeball) that each case is charged before seating a bullet.
2. Advancing the press to rapidly can sling powder out of a charged case.
3. If you're using an automated case feeder, you really need to take the time to carefully inspect and cull what you feed into it. (that one .380 case will inject an unpleasant hiccup into your 9mm loading session)
Your contributions to the list are greatly appreciated.