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    Squibs

    Need help. Been getting squib loads can’t figure out why. I’m working with a rcbs rockchucker single stage press. Using xtreme 124 grain bullet. Bullseye powder(4.2grain) Been told there was no powder also because the way the bullet looked I was told it was moisture. Burned dirty. I got pics of the bullet is there a way to upload photos


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    An armed society is a polite society

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    I run a Mac so uploading pictures is a little different for me than someone with windows

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    Quote Originally Posted by Curbed View Post
    Need help. Been getting squib loads can’t figure out why. I’m working with a rcbs rockchucker single stage press. Using xtreme 124 grain bullet. Bullseye powder(4.2grain) Been told there was no powder also because the way the bullet looked I was told it was moisture. Burned dirty. I got pics of the bullet is there a way to upload photos
    Have you tried 4.4gns?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Curbed View Post
    Need help. Been getting squib loads can’t figure out why. I’m working with a rcbs rockchucker single stage press. Using xtreme 124 grain bullet. Bullseye powder(4.2grain) Been told there was no powder also because the way the bullet looked I was told it was moisture. Burned dirty. I got pics of the bullet is there a way to upload photos
    Are you using loading trays/blocks and visually confirming each case has been charged prior to bullet seating?

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    Quote Originally Posted by CodySPowell View Post
    Are you using loading trays/blocks and visually confirming each case has been charged prior to bullet seating?

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    Yes I have a tray How low of a charge would take to cause a squib load


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    Quote Originally Posted by Curbed View Post
    Yes I have a tray How low of a charge would take to cause a squib load
    I've seen .1gns to be enough to cause one.

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    I always start my loads in the mid range to be safe against low powder charges just in case you powder thrower drops a .1 -.3 low charge


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    Are you double checking your powder measure on a scale to be sure you are getting 4.2 grains?

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