First time for this.

Reloader2 · March 17, 2014, 12:28 AM

As stated before, I'm new to semi auto pistols and recently started using a Lee Classic Turret press for loading my pistol rounds. So far I've found time for sizing and priming off of the press so am basically using it as a three stage press. No reason at all for this other then it's giving me some time to get into this newer (for me) aspect of handloading.

Today I was sizing some once fired range 9mm brass and had a situation where one just didn't sound right going through the single stage press. Taking the case out of the press, I noticed it was about 1/3 full of what appeared to be caked partially burned powder.

I'm assuming this would have been hazardous had I loaded the case with my normal load, but I do visually check every case for powder volume before seating the bullet.

Just a heads up to stay safe.

Has anybody out there seen this type of residue in a fired case?

Chaz88 · March 17, 2014, 12:44 AM

The one squib I have had, knock on wood, over the years packed the end of the chamber and forcing cone like that. The case was empty though.

chris in va · March 17, 2014, 01:29 AM

No, but I've found mud in a few. When charged it was obvious as the level was higher.

March 17, 2014, 12:28 AM	#1
Reloader2 Senior Member Join Date: June 18, 2013 Posts: 263	First time for this. As stated before, I'm new to semi auto pistols and recently started using a Lee Classic Turret press for loading my pistol rounds. So far I've found time for sizing and priming off of the press so am basically using it as a three stage press. No reason at all for this other then it's giving me some time to get into this newer (for me) aspect of handloading. Today I was sizing some once fired range 9mm brass and had a situation where one just didn't sound right going through the single stage press. Taking the case out of the press, I noticed it was about 1/3 full of what appeared to be caked partially burned powder. I'm assuming this would have been hazardous had I loaded the case with my normal load, but I do visually check every case for powder volume before seating the bullet. Just a heads up to stay safe. Has anybody out there seen this type of residue in a fired case?

March 17, 2014, 12:44 AM	#2
Chaz88 Senior Member Join Date: January 4, 2010 Posts: 1,243	The one squib I have had, knock on wood, over the years packed the end of the chamber and forcing cone like that. The case was empty though. __________________ Seams like once we the people give what, at the time, seams like a reasonable inch and "they" take the unreasonable mile we can only get that mile back one inch at a time. No spelun and grammar is not my specialty. So please don't hurt my sensitive little feelings by teasing me about it.

March 17, 2014, 01:29 AM	#3
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	No, but I've found mud in a few. When charged it was obvious as the level was higher.