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You don't mention transmission type. Hydro tends to work better on small tractors because you can get them going very slow for heavy work. I don't kow about these specific models, but have worked with a Ford 1210 and a 30hp yanmar (don't recall the model). The ford was a nice tractor but very light for any pulling work. Power wasn't a problem but it would spin all wheels if we tried to pull hard with it using a 4ft rake. The yanmar was heavier built but a bit rough around the edges

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+1 this. There may be a different top punch in the box

My wife has a 320 compact 9mm. For her the slide is easier than her shield 9mm. We did get the small grip module and with that she really shoots it well. After roughly 1k rnds tell gun has been fawless. My only complaint is that she now wants trijicon HD sights added...

I was going to go this year for the first time but life got in the way..... next year for sure. I look forward to updates from those that are attending. I am jealous beyond words.

You should be OK with those charge weights. The sometimes difficult down stroke when crimping is caused by variation in case length and/or variation in how you stroke the press. If it's too much back out the crimp sleeve 1/8 turn. If you do this you will need o reset the seating punch against a factory round again because it backs out with the crimp sleeve too. Vacuuming powder.... some say never. I'm OK with it if it's just a few grains. Powder is flammable not explosive. Never vacuum primers. That could get exciting....

Let me know how things work out.

On the Hornady dies I have the decapping stem is threaded with a collet lock nut. You should be able to use a piece of de-primed brass to set it... the the DE capper out of the die. Size a piece of already de-primed brass and with the case still in the die insert the collet with the de-capper in to the die. Screw the de-capper in until it bottoms out then back it out 1/4 to 1/2 turn and lock the collet. You should be good to go. Belling the mouth sounds about right. The bullet should just kind of stick in the case mouth. All you're trying to do is give it a start without shaving the sides of the bullet. Seating depth you should have a caliper but most round nose 9mm is loaded to the same length so you can start with a factory round and use the method jonnin suggests. The die has three parts the top punch, the crimping punch and the body. Follow the instructions that came with the dies for the best results. (Yes they are a bit complicated) but this is sort of a one time dal unless you change the bullet. Or do this... Back the top punch and the crimp collar out most of the way. Screw the die body in until it touch the shell holder back it out 1/8 turn then lock the die ring in place. Insert your factory round in the Shell holder then run it up into the die, and screw the crimp collar down until it just touched the case. Lower the ram and screw it in 1/16 turn and run that factory round back up. Tighten the lock nut against the o-ring. Now screw the top punch down until it just touched the bullet and tighten it's lock nut against the o-ring. There is no can nature on most plated bullets no need you just want to take that small flare/bell out of he case. No need to crush the crap out of it. This should get you very close. I like mupy measure to throw within 1/10th grain. Check your average by throwing 10 charges and weight them divide by 10 and you get he average. DO NOT USE 115GR DATA FOR 124GR BULLETS pressure will be very high. I'm using titegroup and loading 3.9gr. 4.1 is MAX Start with 3.7 and see if they cycle reliably if so leave it alone. No need for more than that for plinking. Hornady lists the berry 124 gr in the online data. Go to their website and you can download the data easy enough.

I have had primers get caught between the shell plate and carrier but it has always been a mis-adjusted die not quite pushing them all the way out, or me short stroking the press ever so slightly. Next time it happens measure the OAL of the seated bullet in station 4 or 5 and I bet it will be about .005 long. Even though it's a progressive press I can't be in a hurry, to many things going on....

Welcome. I'm fairly new to the aea and have shot IDPA at Oakridge Sportsmans. They're good people. Everyone here at TGO has been great as well.

I re-read your OP and have the following comments about the Hornady progressive. The bad: The powder through expander is a bit time consuming to set up. I don't know if the Dillon 650 is better or worse. This is not a deal breaker for me and as I usually set up for a caliber and load a bunch it's not really a problem. I don't like the Hornady combo seat & crimp die. It's a bit sticky and when lowering the ram things can jerk a bit this can cause stray powder grains that bounce out of the cases. It also can it erupt the case drop causing a fresh piece of brass to slide off the feed. I will be installing a separate taper crimp die. The case inserted can occasionally not fully insert the case into the shell plate. The good: The bushings make set up easy because you can install one die at a time set it then remove it to make room to set up the next one. Thus is very slick The shell plate indexes half way on the down stroke, and the other half on the up stroke. This is safer as indexing is performed by two separate sets of parts. If one fails the shell plate won't be indexed correctly and will be noticed immediately. It also makes the press smoother. The primer pick up tubes have a nice plastic tip that holds the primer well and the don't drop primers. Primer feed is smooth and locks back with the follower rod giving a clear indication that all primers have been used. No spent primer catcher is supplied, just a tube that you insert in your own container, I use an old soda bottle. This saves having to empty them every couple hundred rounds. I'm pretty happy and as I use it more it gets better. I've only loaded about 2000 rounds so far. It is quite nicely built and I expect to pass it on to my son. Actual volume capacity is about 400-500 per hour, but I'm most comfortable at 350ish. This is using a case collator. I have used or owned the Lee 1000, Lee load master, Dillon 550, and CH Autochampion mk5. I have narrowed my presses down to the CH, the Hornady AP, and the Forester Co-Ax I hope this helps. I'd invite you to look it over but you're a bit layer up right now, ant the press is currently in NY State, soon to move to East TN. After you are back on your feet drop me a note and I might have it set up down here. You can also PM me and we can discuss specific questions that way or on the phone.

If you could get to them without tools and removing all kinds of shrouding! I long for the old days of cars that had a distributor and a coil...

No one likes to be wrong and get called out (embarrassed). It's a sign of good character if you can be humble admit a mistake and do your best to never repeat it...

If they are offended by my checking the weapon, then imagine how offended they would be at my reaction to it discharging unexpectedly... Honestly I have been handed "unloaded" guns that turned out to be loaded. I politely hand over the cartridge and give thanks for good gun handling and muzzle discipline. I have always received an apology and we had a brief discussion about the reminder we all just got. Lessons learned keep us all safe!

Very nice! I have several Sigs including a P220 and you will never wear that one out. They are tough guns and mine has been as reliable as can be too.   Nice!

Welcome! Good folks here.

Those are the right words. Now win the general election and do it.

There is a misconception that the police are about "crime prevention" as a primary misssion. Not so... they are "law enforcement" officers. If crime is prevented it is a byproduct of law breakers being brought before the courts and punished. Of course our courts don't punish now because it hurts the criminals feelings etc. No attention is given to the VICTIMS feelings! By the way the crime rate amongst legal gun owners is extremely low. Far lower than it is amungst politicians... We need to start training the populace on how to safely handle all deadly weapons they have in the home. We should start in the kitchen with the knives, and iron skillets!

The problem with complacency is that it's so easy to fall into and hard to avoid. Thanks for being a stand up guy. We all learn and as a community sharing our lessons helps us all.

I had a 7600 on 3006. Not a bad gun, but it never shot as well I wanted it to. It was an OK brush gun but heavier than a lever action and there was little bennifit to 3006 below 100yds. It wasn't accurate enough to give me confidence past 200yds. It rattled and clunked, was a pain to mount a proper shooting sling on, and was a bit critical of ammunition length for feeding reliability. It was replaced with a marlin 336 in 35rem, and a savage 110 in 3006 and I never looked back. It would be a good choice for someone that can only have one gun for some reason. There was nothing really wrong with it it just didn't fit my needs. I think a lot of people find the same thing out, but there are a lot of guys that love them and won't use anything else either. Different strokes for different folks...

You need a smart knife, or is it you need to be smart WITH the knife. Aw heck just sue them and add the manufacturer of what you were trying to cut too. It shouldn't have needed cutting and was probably bad for the environment! Or suck it up, super glue it and think about it every time you pick up a knife from now on.

Best wishes and get well. I have a friend that had this surgery and he had to go easy for 3 weeks,but is right as rain now. We will keep you in our thoughts & prayers.

Oh, I have a new skill! It was hiding in plain sight all along and I never realized it's value. An added plus is that desert now counts as training...

You're not THAT big...

Welcome from the east end of TN. Great folks here.