Vlad G 345 Posted November 19, 2013 Its simple, you skipped a case. Also, time for you to use a progressive press, the error rate for single stage loading is MUCH higher then progressive when you do volume reloading exactly for this reason. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AverageJoe 95 Posted November 19, 2013 Yes, each time. Put case on the scale, hit tare, charge with powder, weigh, mark down result, repeat with a new case. I'm sure this is where I screwed up. What kind of scale? And what kind of lighting is in your immediate area? I know some scales can be sensitive to fluorescent lighting and other electronics in the immediate area. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A-Tech 8 Posted November 19, 2013 What kind of scale? And what kind of lighting is in your immediate area? I know some scales can be sensitive to fluorescent lighting and other electronics in the immediate area.That's a great point Joe. Another reason I only use a good 'ol fashioned weighted scale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kingsoverqueens 10 Posted November 19, 2013 What did it sound/feel like when you had the squib? was it a small pop or did you hear a bang? Andrew was shooting while I recorded the results. I noted that the chrono didn't respond and then when I looked down to him he was reacting to the lack of a discharge. I recall him saying "something went wrong...that didn't feel right," or something to that effect. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kingsoverqueens 10 Posted November 19, 2013 What type of powder measure are you using ? The one that came with the dillon 650. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kingsoverqueens 10 Posted November 19, 2013 Its simple, you skipped a case. Also, time for you to use a progressive press, the error rate for single stage loading is MUCH higher then progressive when you do volume reloading exactly for this reason. I use a dillon 650. Since I was trying a control group I loaded 30 primers into the machine and then attempted what would be essentially single stage loading so I could make measurements and record my results. The remaining 170 that I pressed out in the regular fashion during that session all performed flawlessly, as have the other 4 or 5 thousand that I've run through the press so far. 1 squib out of 5 or 6 thousand, and due to a variation of the process...that's not too bad, I suppose. No squibs would be better, but 1 given the circumstances is understandable. And look at it this way, this has been a great sharing of information. :thumbsup: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kingsoverqueens 10 Posted November 19, 2013 What kind of scale? And what kind of lighting is in your immediate area? I know some scales can be sensitive to fluorescent lighting and other electronics in the immediate area. That is a very good question. I'm using a small digital scale who's name escapes me, but safe to say it's nothing super special. Lighting is a double florescent fixture. Lighting is strong. No issue there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A-Tech 8 Posted November 19, 2013 That is a very good question. I'm using a small digital scale who's name escapes me, but safe to say it's nothing super special. Lighting is a double florescent fixture. Lighting is strong. No issue there. What he means is that the fluorescent ballast is known for causing electrical interference among finely tuned electronics. It wasn't so much for the question of being able to see with enough light. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AverageJoe 95 Posted November 19, 2013 That is a very good question. I'm using a small digital scale who's name escapes me, but safe to say it's nothing super special. Lighting is a double florescent fixture. Lighting is strong. No issue there. Hmm... What he means is that the fluorescent ballast is known for causing electrical interference among finely tuned electronics. It wasn't so much for the question of being able to see with enough light. Yes...this ^^ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alec.mc 180 Posted November 19, 2013 I think you are all over thinking this one, the dummy just forgot to put powder in. end of story! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A-Tech 8 Posted November 19, 2013 I think you are all over thinking this one, the dummy just forgot to put powder in. end of story! I agree here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AdamM 42 Posted November 19, 2013 Yup, you dumped the powder to measure the weight and forgot to put it back in the brass. You only fired the primer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony357 386 Posted November 19, 2013 I think you are all over thinking this one, the dummy just forgot to put powder in. end of story! The question is did he put it in another case and double charge it ? 1500 fps 9mm round.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A-Tech 8 Posted November 19, 2013 More likely that he just put the powder in the next case, thinking it was the case it just came out of. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve_G 51 Posted November 19, 2013 I wonder if he was baking the bacon pepper bread at the same time and put the pepper in the case and the powder in the bread? Sure would explain that funny taste to the bread. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravity 0 Posted November 20, 2013 I think you are all over thinking this one, the dummy just forgot to put powder in. end of story! Why is he a dummy? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alec.mc 180 Posted November 20, 2013 Why is he a dummy? cause I said so. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kingsoverqueens 10 Posted November 20, 2013 Yup, you dumped the powder to measure the weight and forgot to put it back in the brass. You only fired the primer. Nope, this I am sure did not happen. I primed 30 pieces of brass, and then weighed the brass, tared the result on the scale to zero and the charged the case with powder and then weighed it. I hate dumping the powder into that little tray and then back into the brass, so I eliminated that step. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kingsoverqueens 10 Posted November 20, 2013 cause I said so. *walks away kicking rocks* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warden469 2 Posted November 20, 2013 Kingsoverqueens, on 19 Nov 2013 - 11:07 PM, said: Nope, this I am sure did not happen. I primed 30 pieces of brass, and then weighed the brass, tared the result on the scale to zero and the charged the case with powder and then weighed it. I hate dumping the powder into that little tray and then back into the brass, so I eliminated that step. I hate dumping it too, but for me I wont do it any other way. I think you may have eliminated an important step based upon your description. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites