Problems with hornady

[M27]

[tackdriver]

I'm sure there are more guys here more experienced opinion here than me, but, they sure look ok to fire to me. I'd put the shorter ones in the mag and dry cycle to be sure they're feeding ok.

[the86d]

For what THEY charge, I would assume they would tripple check their work BEFORE shipping!

[Dark Mod]

For what THEY charge, I would assume they would tripple check their work BEFORE shipping!

Agreed, thats pretty bad. I dont expect it to be perfect but id call shenanigans on this one

[the86d]

I would pull one of the problem, and one of the good ones, weigh it and check it with a caliper. Then the proof is in the poodin', and I'll tell you about it quicker than Bill Cosby.

[Bill Steele]

What powder and how much?

You would probably have to be running well past +P levels for .009" to make a difference.

As far as what to do, I would contact Hornaday and see if they will replace them (hopefully more than 1:1 to cover your trouble). If they will, maybe pull them and get some that meet their normally excellent standards. I shoot a fair amount of their XTP's and love the consistency, some of my most accurate loads are with Hornaday bullets.

[M27]

What powder and how much?

You would probably have to be running well past +P levels for .009" to make a difference.

As far as what to do, I would contact Hornaday and see if they will replace them (hopefully more than 1:1 to cover your trouble). If they will, maybe pull them and get some that meet their normally excellent standards. I shoot a fair amount of their XTP's and love the consistency, some of my most accurate loads are with Hornaday bullets.

6.4 grains of Alliant Pistol Powder it is a "close to factory" load

it isn't +p, +p with this powder starts at 8.1 grains

I was going to try to contact Hornady, I figure the word they can say is no.

[M27]

For what THEY charge, I would assume they would tripple check their work BEFORE shipping!

thats why I was buying them, their reputation for a great product, I will pay more for my "nice" loads if I feel that I am getting what I pay for.

[ramathorn]

Tell them you have been posting this issue on CalGuns and you'd love to report to all of us that they have excellent customer service and you love them and their products.

[Fishslayer]

I would definitely weigh & measure a few bad bullets. Different weights have been known to occasionally end up where they shouldn't.

Numbers will also help when contacting Horny...

[bonzaiii]

I have the 500 free ones I got when i bought a press, I'll be opening them up this weekend and I guess I'll give them a good check before using them.

[Bill Steele]

6.4 grains of Alliant Pistol Powder it is a "close to factory" load

it isn't +p, +p with this powder starts at 8.1 grains

I was going to try to contact Hornady, I figure the word they can say is no.

According to Alliant's web site, 7.4grs is max with a minimum of 1.2" OAL, so you are a lot longer than minimum OAL and well below max loads, should be GTG. On the inconsistency, I would definitely call Hornaday on it, they will take care of you.

[M27]

According to Alliant's web site, 7.4grs is max with a minimum of 1.2" OAL, so you are a lot longer than minimum OAL and well below max loads, should be GTG. On the inconsistency, I would definitely call Hornaday on it, they will take care of you.

I started this load at 6.9 grains and it was a cannon. 7.4 is really hot.

I will call hornady tomorrow and let everyone know what they say

[Bill Steele]

I started this load at 6.9 grains and it was a cannon. 7.4 is really hot.

I will call hornady tomorrow and let everyone know what they say

Yeah, PP will throw a big fireball ball when loaded hot.

I have some 10mm loaded up real stout using Bluedot. Plan to touch those off tomorrow, my fireball is bigger than yours! Ha!

[Pete1979]

I am not sure about pistol dies, I need to check mine but rifle seating dies never touch the point of the bullet, they grab in a circular pattern around the ogive. Look real close at the bullets you seated already for a faint ring toward the nose. You could also mark one before seating with a sharpie and see where the die touches. The base of the bullet might just be exactly where it is supposed to be inside the case.