My #1 recommended add-on for the the Frankford Arsenal x-10 or any progressive Press.
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- Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
- This is why I my #1 Recommendation for really anyone especially someone new to a progressive press. and how to install the Mark7 powder check alarm on the X-10
Mark 7 Reloading Universal Powder Checker Die with Sensor Alarm
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My preferred powder check die is the RCBS Lockout die because it actually LOCKS the press for either a double charge or a squib. No batteries or top housings for the audible checks to worry about, no white rings to have to visually check (with all the other things to check on a progressive), no collars or inserts to install or worry about, all mechanical and costs about $58.
sounds like a good one. Ill have to check it out. but like i said any one better than none lol
thanks for the info
I have been using RCBS lock out dies for years. You never hear from it until there is a problem. They are great.
@@mikethebike67 - totally agreed. EVERYTHING else is just a visual/audio reminder that does nothing to actually stop the process. Too easy to overlook or miss IMO. The RCBS Lockout die actually STOPS the press from functioning if there is an issue. HUGE difference and GREAT peace of mind.
First I've ever heard of this! I'll be looking into that but the powder check, primer check, pre wiring for lights, the X10 is halfway to automation. Hopefully they can get it sorted out to the point it will be repeatable enough for that type of operation.
Your video is the cat's meow. MOST helpful !!! 🥰 Thank you !!!
Thanks!!! Glad it helped
Fun fact, you can fit 12 grains of Titegroup in a 9mm case. That was a TRIPLE charge on my 9mm range loads. A double charge you could barely spot (purposely double charged to see how easy it would be to spot, I obviously didn't load any at that level).
Thats scary LOL.
Thanks for the help and installation show and tell. I was having difficulty with the setup.
Awesome!! Glad it helped!
Awesome video man. Great closeups and very detailed explanation. Thanks!
Thanks!!
Great tips! I've had problems with the rod sticking as well. Also, loctiting the rod before it goes in keeps the gunk out of the sleeve.
glad to hear It helped!!! Thanks
Interesting video well explained I like very much Due to the weight on the butt, there is no alarm when there is no powder in the case. This is just as dangerous as a double charge.
Bullet gets stuck in the barrel and you chase after a second bullet
just for clarification The alarm does sound if the case is empty.
Of the alarm dies this thing works pretty good. Not that I had a choice. It's the only one that would fit on the X-10. However, it is a good one. It works pretty much every time you're too high or low on a powder charge. I only have one gripe. When I'm setting something up and I run an empty case past it. There is no off switch to shut it up. I end up shimming it with an allen wrench.
yeah lol would be nice to be able to turn it off at times, BUT I know me and I would forget to turn it back on lol. I have had no problems with it yet and I just set the X-10 Bullet collator and Seating die up and was able to keep it in with out moving the powder drop over
@@reloading1776 below when you were answering @sethcarlin8428 you said you had to remove the powder checker when you added the bullet feed? Which is it, can you keep the powder checker on when you add the bullet collator? Thanks for the channel, new to a progressive and going through your channel is helping me a ton!
@@AlexWhyte901 Learning everyday lol
I thought I had to remove the powder checker at that time. I saw someone else running the powder checker along with the bullet feeder so I tried it and it worked lol
@@reloading1776 Awesome thanks man, I will have the exact setup as you minus a couple different brand dies! Keep it up and your channel will grow.
Speaking from personal experience, the DAA electronic powder checker die will not work. The magnet that moves up will hit the shoulder screw on the powder charge.
Thanks for posting this so people can get he info!
I just hate the powder spill caused by the DAA powder check
@@willxu08 give the mark 7 a try
I gave the Mark7 powder check a try. First thoughts were not good, it seemed cheap. At install, my thoughts were confirmed as the set screw pushed out the bushing and failed to hold on securly, but i managed to get it to hold on with some superglue. But that doesn't matter, less than 1,000 rounds later it doesn't work.
I also noticed in later videos you don't use it. Would you care to provide an update?
I still use it. The only time I took it off was when I put on the bullet collator do to need that station on the press. I will be putting it back on the press with the collator when I move the powder drop one station over to free up a station for the Powder checker. I have had 0 issues with the powder check from day 1.
I've been looking at this for my first press. I appreciate the video. I would love to hear your thoughts. I was ready to jump and get one, but people were saying it had a bunch of problems. I'm still trying to figure out if that's true.
I have had the press for about 1-1/2 months and have between 4 and 5 thousand rounds made on it. Aside from a few issues that arose that I genuinely believe were due to this being my first progressive press and I had to learn to set up and run the press correctly, I have been thrilled with the press especially when you factor in the price vs the competitors. I highly recommend the press. I hope this helps you make your decision. Feel free to reach out with any questions you might have. I'm happy to help if I can.
Does this spill powder line the Hornady and the daa?
@@Trad6166 i have not had an issue with it spilling my powder
How hard is that press to get correct? I have heard good things, but not sure if I want to make the leap from my single stage.
I had only been reloading for about 5 months when I got the X-10 and that was all on a single stage. Moving to the X-10 was a big leap for my limited knowledge in reloading in general. Had a few hiccups here and there but it is fairly straight forward and if you have been loading for a long time you should have no problem getting it up and going. There are a lot of resources to help along the way to. A great Facebook group ( Official Franford Arsenal X-10 Owners Group and Reloading Discussion ) Also Franford Arsenal is very helpful. I Recommend taking the leap.
you will never want to load on a single stage again lol
@@reloading1776 Thanks, looks smooth
I notice the post that checks the powder likes to pull powder out my case
Causing to lighten up my grains
I havent had that issue. I would just suggest make sure the end of the post is clean
I think it’s the powder I’m using bullseye.I’m going to wipe it down with a dryer sheet.might be static.I use to do it with my auto drum the powder was sticking to the wall of the powder container.
@@angelturnhere8664 Let me know if that works for you. great info
Im using CFE Pistol and Vihtavuori N320
Just got a email back from mark 7 they told me drill the cylinder where the rod goes so it moves freely then take a file and make ridges on the bottom of the rod to break up the flat surface so it drops the powder.well $90 is getting refunded back to me because I’m not going through all that for that price.Double alpha it is.
@@angelturnhere8664 LOL thats crazy
Let me know how the DA works
I have a comment. This will NOT work if you have an X-10 bullet collator and die. There is not enough room. I know I tried and had to remove the powder alarm and return to using the RCBS Powder Lockout Die.
I am using the mark7 powder checker along with the x-10 collator and bullet seater no problem. Its a tight fit but will work
@tommytaylor7951 how’s that RCBS lockout die working out for you. I’m concerned that if it locks up on the down stroke it could short stroke the press and cause something to break?
@@ProjectArms4719 The RCBS Lockout Die only prevents the press from making a complete cycle. It does not lockup the press. If you have a double charged or under charged case, it s
tops the press from completing the cycle. Raise the handle and the shell plate will rotate and you remove the case to see what was the issue.
@@tommytaylor7851 good deal, thanks man for the info
that is one pos janky unit
then dont buy one