Big Nast Fuzzy's in my 2400

madmo44mag · January 10, 2009, 12:03 PM

Was loading 44mag with 21.2 gr. 2400 and I always powder check every 15 rounds off the press (progressive press)
I am in about 75 rounds and started to get a 2-4 gr. fluctuation. I started checking every round and suddenly there was no powder being thrown.
[color=#FF0000]█[/color][color=#FF0000]█[/color][color=#FF0000]█[/color] is going on!!!!!

I pulled my Lee powder measure apart and find a huge chunk of very soft lint in the neck.
I pour the hopper out and find more fuzzy's.
I pour the whole 4lb container through a screen and it was full of these little dust bunnies.
In all my 20+ years reloading I have never seen this.
Has anyone else every seen this?????

rwilson452 · January 10, 2009, 01:00 PM

I would definitely want to communicate this to the mfg.

**Unclenick** · January 10, 2009, 01:05 PM

Absolutely. That's the kind of thing that causes lot recalls. It is unlikely to cause an overcharge, but with so much 2400 loaded into revolvers, an event where someone is rapid firing the revolver and fires a near zero load, which sticks a bullet in the barrel, then and quickly fires a full load in behind it, is very possible. So this constitutes an authentic hazard.

barryhud · January 10, 2009, 01:52 PM

I am setting up a new Hornady L N Load press. I bought the power cop die to hopefully help show up inaccurate power loads. Does anyone have an opinion on this die and it's safety value?

January 10, 2009, 12:03 PM	#1
madmo44mag Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2008 Location: Ft.Worth, Texas Posts: 1,522	Big Nast Fuzzy's in my 2400 Was loading 44mag with 21.2 gr. 2400 and I always powder check every 15 rounds off the press (progressive press) I am in about 75 rounds and started to get a 2-4 gr. fluctuation. I started checking every round and suddenly there was no powder being thrown. [color=#FF0000]█[/color][color=#FF0000]█[/color][color=#FF0000]█[/color] is going on!!!!! I pulled my Lee powder measure apart and find a huge chunk of very soft lint in the neck. I pour the hopper out and find more fuzzy's. I pour the whole 4lb container through a screen and it was full of these little dust bunnies. In all my 20+ years reloading I have never seen this. Has anyone else every seen this?????

January 10, 2009, 01:05 PM	#3
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,061	Absolutely. That's the kind of thing that causes lot recalls. It is unlikely to cause an overcharge, but with so much 2400 loaded into revolvers, an event where someone is rapid firing the revolver and fires a near zero load, which sticks a bullet in the barrel, then and quickly fires a full load in behind it, is very possible. So this constitutes an authentic hazard. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

January 10, 2009, 01:52 PM	#4
barryhud Member Join Date: September 7, 2007 Location: Southeast Oklahoma Posts: 85	New loader I am setting up a new Hornady L N Load press. I bought the power cop die to hopefully help show up inaccurate power loads. Does anyone have an opinion on this die and it's safety value?

January 10, 2009, 01:00 PM	#2
rwilson452 Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2004 Location: Tioga co. PA Posts: 2,647	I would definitely want to communicate this to the mfg.