I AM BAFFLED

[Steve Hodges]

Originally Posted by Daniel Carter

Mr. Hodges have you cured the problem with your 28 ga. loader?

Yes I did, thanks. It turned out to be two issues. One, I noticed that the charge bar was dragging when I moved it to the right to drop shot. It was hesitating just before the end of the stroke. This was resulting in the small pellet drop. The second issues was solved by Scott K. He suggested for me to lower my crimp starter to close the pre crimp much tighter than I had it set. When I checked the bar the paint or whatever the coating is that is on it, was already wearing on the top of the bar. I took some fine sandpaper to it and polished it. Problem solved. It now slides smooth and I am getting a full drop and the crimps look great.

[Mike of the Mountain]

Steve, glad you solved your press issues. It can be frustrating when a problem comes out of left field. I also need to apologize for taking your thread in a different direction. I’m like a raccoon with a shiny object, easily distracted!

[Double Lab]

You're not alone on that Mike. I sometimes can't help it.

It just goes to show you that 99% of problems with reloading machines are due to not tweaking the machine and fine tuning it. Glad you solved it Steve.

[Steve Hodges]

Originally Posted by Mike Koneski

Steve, glad you solved your press issues. It can be frustrating when a problem comes out of left field. I also need to apologize for taking your thread in a different direction. I’m like a raccoon with a shiny object, easily distracted!

Mike no worries. I got a kick out of all the banter 😊