My first Squib load

[Jonnin]

I have a lee classic kit in 9mm. I have made about 500 rounds with it. Until today they all have worked great in my 92sf. But today, when my son was shooting, it just went pop so I checked it. The shell was covered in black and the bullet was just into the riffling. I brought it home and cleared the barrel but I want to know if I should worry about the other 100 rounds I still have? And how often does this happen? It has really got me wondering if loading my own is the right way to go.

Any input, experience or advice would be welcome.

Thank you

After my second one I started to look in each and every case as I reload them, to see that there is at least a bit of powder in there in some approximation of the right amount (visually). Since then, I have had the odd flyer that had too little powder or something but no more of these. Its not too hard, arrange your chair and lights so you can look in the cases and make it a habit to do so. I also use the lee turret, but I think most presses allow the user to see if you get at a good angle and lighting. Paying attention helps too; part 2 is any bullet that does not cycle the action should get a barrel obstruction checkout. No semi auto, not even a .22, will cycle on just a primer unless you put in a spring from an ink pen in place of the recoil spring.

[mikegideon]

That's right. Tula can make ammo a lot faster than Lapua, but......

Ah... Lapua. I love those guys.

[Guest Lester Weevils]

After my second one I started to look in each and every case as I reload them, to see that there is at least a bit of powder in there in some approximation of the right amount (visually).

I do most all work including reloading with a headlamp nowadays. Old eyes focus better in bright light (bigger F-ratio and greater depth of field as the pupil constricts in bright light).

Anyway, a headlight makes it real easy to see down inside a case to eyeball the powder level.

[Caster]

I do most all work including reloading with a headlamp nowadays. Old eyes focus better in bright light (bigger F-ratio and greater depth of field as the pupil constricts in bright light).

Anyway, a headlight makes it real easy to see down inside a case to eyeball the powder level.

Me too Lester. I have an LED light that clips on the brim of my hat. Couldn't live without it!

[Guest pfries]

I was looking into reloading and dlm37015 gave me a great head start and some very useful advice. I have reloaded 10,000 + rounds on the single stage since I started. No malfunctions of any kind so far and I hope to keep it that way. I am looking at a progressive for my handgun loads and at powder throws; I currently weigh the powder for every load.

[mikegideon]

I do most all work including reloading with a headlamp nowadays. Old eyes focus better in bright light (bigger F-ratio and greater depth of field as the pupil constricts in bright light).

Anyway, a headlight makes it real easy to see down inside a case to eyeball the powder level.

It's just Walmart reading glasses for me. I use a Chargemaster, so I have a lot of confidence in the charge weight. It also keeps track of the number of charges. There's either powder in the case, or there isn't. That's pretty easy to see.

[mikegideon]

I was looking into reloading and dlm37015 gave me a great head start and some very useful advice. I have reloaded 10,000 + rounds on the single stage since I started. No malfunctions of any kind so far and I hope to keep it that way. I am looking at a progressive for my handgun loads and at powder throws; I currently weigh the powder for every load.

Weighing charges is slow, even with an automatic dispenser. I have a couple of power throwers, and they're both consistent enough for safe pistol rounds. I just want my rifle rounds dead on, because it impacts accuracy.