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dmt411 · May 7, 2012, 09:48 PM

I have loaded approximately 2000 9mm rounds with Winchester 231, CCI 500 small pistol primer and Rainier 115 gr hollow point and 1.125". About 10-15 out of these have been dud rounds, when fired they fizzle and smoke slowly rolls out of the guns and the bullet is lodged about half inch into the barrel. I thought problem may be with powder.

Then I purchased some HS6 and loaded 45's with 7.2 grains HS6, 230 grain Precision Delta FMJ, CCI 300 large pistol primer and 1.234" OAL. Hodgdon calls for 8.0 to 8.2 grains, I dropped 10% for a starting load. I loaded 30 of these and about the 13th round I had same trouble as the dud rounds in the 9mm.

I believe they all had a full powder charge as I check before placing the bullet on the case. Any ideas what is going on? Bad primers, crimp or powder...

I appreciate any help, thanks.

May 7, 2012, 09:48 PM	#1
dmt411 Member Join Date: January 23, 2012 Posts: 54	Dud rounds 9mm & 45 ACP on Lee pro 1000 I have loaded approximately 2000 9mm rounds with Winchester 231, CCI 500 small pistol primer and Rainier 115 gr hollow point and 1.125". About 10-15 out of these have been dud rounds, when fired they fizzle and smoke slowly rolls out of the guns and the bullet is lodged about half inch into the barrel. I thought problem may be with powder. Then I purchased some HS6 and loaded 45's with 7.2 grains HS6, 230 grain Precision Delta FMJ, CCI 300 large pistol primer and 1.234" OAL. Hodgdon calls for 8.0 to 8.2 grains, I dropped 10% for a starting load. I loaded 30 of these and about the 13th round I had same trouble as the dud rounds in the 9mm. I believe they all had a full powder charge as I check before placing the bullet on the case. Any ideas what is going on? Bad primers, crimp or powder... I appreciate any help, thanks.