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TacoRC · August 5, 2012, 01:12 PM

I have been reloading for some time, and just noticed something really strange.

I am reloading 9mm for my Springfield XD sub compact, and until now never noticed that when I place a loaded round in the clip and place it in the gun (slide back as if the last round from the previous clip had been fired) and I hit the thumb release to load the new round, the round OAL reduces by up to .005.
This happens even with new ammo. After trying to crimp harder, I realized it's not the crimp, but it's the steep angle of the feed ramp causing the problem.

Normally I would set OAL TO 1.125 but the shorter the OAL, The worse the problem. If I increase the OAL to 1.160 then I lose .001-.002. The max being 1.169 leaves to wonder if anyone else has had this happen, and what can be done? I really don't want to get near the max OAL, so this ones got my attention.

Thanks
Mike

August 5, 2012, 01:12 PM	#1
TacoRC Junior Member Join Date: August 5, 2012 Posts: 2	Reloading help please 9mm I have been reloading for some time, and just noticed something really strange. I am reloading 9mm for my Springfield XD sub compact, and until now never noticed that when I place a loaded round in the clip and place it in the gun (slide back as if the last round from the previous clip had been fired) and I hit the thumb release to load the new round, the round OAL reduces by up to .005. This happens even with new ammo. After trying to crimp harder, I realized it's not the crimp, but it's the steep angle of the feed ramp causing the problem. Normally I would set OAL TO 1.125 but the shorter the OAL, The worse the problem. If I increase the OAL to 1.160 then I lose .001-.002. The max being 1.169 leaves to wonder if anyone else has had this happen, and what can be done? I really don't want to get near the max OAL, so this ones got my attention. Thanks Mike