Hey Mark, This may help with your primer issue. I did have one unusual problem with the primer feed. Occasionally a primer would get cockeyed in the primer disc and jam the press. Well, all the progressive presses I have used before had primer feed issues, so I was not surprised, but was frustrated. I called Frankford and described the problem to them. They asked for a picture, so I sent a video showing that the shell plate jerked just as it went into position and the primer in the disc jumped. They sent me a softer spring to go under the ball which locates the shell plate believing that the original was too strong an causing the jump. That helped, and I thought it would be ok. After a while, I contacted them again saying that the problem was better but not gone. They suggested that it could be alignment causing the primer rod to interfere with the primer disc's movement. I replied that I did not think that was the problem because I had been extremely careful to get the indexing right even using the Bragging Rights alignment tool and Dykeming it to be sure there was no interference, but to be absolutely certain, I had lowered the primer rod until it made no contact with the primer disc and the jump went away. I then raised the primer rod into place and the jump did not return!! BUT, when I snugged up the jam nut to keep the primer rod adjusted, the jump returned. Was the rod bent? NO, I bought a new nut from Ace Hardware, put it in and snugged it up. NO JUMP! Conclusion, the hole in the original nut was not perpendicular to the lower face of the nut and when tightened it cocked the rod just enough to cause it to hold up the rotation of the primer disc and the release it suddenly causing the disc to jerk and the primers to jump and occasionally land cockeyed enough to interfere with the shell plate and jam the press. Who would have thought that a nut would be defective? Who would check each nut before assembling the press at the factory? I doubt that anyone else will have this issue, but just in case, here it is.
Good video. I really need one more station than my dillon 550 has. So instead of a 750 I'd really like one of these x10s. But i have rarely had good luck with Frankford stuff. Should i get one?
In the beginning I used Remington magnum on my 44 mag. problems went away when I started using hold or centering dies. I'm using ginex small rifle primers On my 223 and problems are ridiculous they seem to be too tall and or go in crooked over 15% of the time. I had few problems with the ginex small pistol on my 9s n 40s. And few problems wit Federal large rifle on my 762x39. I plan on getting some name brand small rifle and trying again the 223
Also I've noticed locking up accours when the primers don't seat perfect in the primer assembly. That's why I don't use the plastic bumper, having to take it off every time it locks up. I also started using a small piece of hard foam in its place, very low profile to push the base into place but not against the case body. It just sets in place and wears out easy but is effective but not with 223 small rifle primers, they seem to be too tall for the mechanism they look pretty chewed when they run without being set into a case
Thanks for you replies and time. I've decided my press is a pile of junk and have given up trying to fix my issues. After 6 mos, I'm done. Anyone ask me about FA X-10 press will get an ear full..
@@TimLawrence-l3o Yes. I used one shot and it did feel kind of tuff. Now I use one shot the day before and again before I load after it has dried. BIG difference now it runs alot smoother like it should. One shot is kind of funny! If you don't use enough or properly it just doesn't work but when it works its the best. Thank you for commenting
Hi Mark, good video. I have had a Dillon 650 for a couple of decades and a 550 for many years before that and love them, but am considering getting an X10 just for my 9mm reloading. I have seen good comments and BAD comments on the X10, so I am a little concerned about spending $1K on the press and then being dissatisfied. Have you had problems with parts breaking? Are you really satisfied with the press? Thanks, Pat
Sounds like you have plenty of reloading experience so you shouldn't have problems. 9mm is great with the bullet feeder FA has great support and I got mine on a Optics Planet 10% off day
Great Video and great information
Hey Mark,
This may help with your primer issue.
I did have one unusual problem with the primer feed. Occasionally a primer would get cockeyed in the primer disc and jam the press. Well, all the progressive presses I have used before had primer feed issues, so I was not surprised, but was frustrated. I called Frankford and described the problem to them. They asked for a picture, so I sent a video showing that the shell plate jerked just as it went into position and the primer in the disc jumped. They sent me a softer spring to go under the ball which locates the shell plate believing that the original was too strong an causing the jump. That helped, and I thought it would be ok. After a while, I contacted them again saying that the problem was better but not gone. They suggested that it could be alignment causing the primer rod to interfere with the primer disc's movement. I replied that I did not think that was the problem because I had been extremely careful to get the indexing right even using the Bragging Rights alignment tool and Dykeming it to be sure there was no interference, but to be absolutely certain, I had lowered the primer rod until it made no contact with the primer disc and the jump went away. I then raised the primer rod into place and the jump did not return!! BUT, when I snugged up the jam nut to keep the primer rod adjusted, the jump returned. Was the rod bent? NO, I bought a new nut from Ace Hardware, put it in and snugged it up. NO JUMP! Conclusion, the hole in the original nut was not perpendicular to the lower face of the nut and when tightened it cocked the rod just enough to cause it to hold up the rotation of the primer disc and the release it suddenly causing the disc to jerk and the primers to jump and occasionally land cockeyed enough to interfere with the shell plate and jam the press.
Who would have thought that a nut would be defective? Who would check each nut before assembling the press at the factory? I doubt that anyone else will have this issue, but just in case, here it is.
I love the video I'd enjoy seeing you load some 9mm or your other calipers you mentioned thanks for the great video
Thank you, one note on the plunger , it is a # 1, not 3 as stated in the vid.
Thanks for putting the Info out there. I was wondering about more caliber compatibility on the X10 down the road to feed my AKs.
Thank you, just be sure to use a seating die or something to center the case over the priming station
Good video. I really need one more station than my dillon 550 has. So instead of a 750 I'd really like one of these x10s. But i have rarely had good luck with Frankford stuff. Should i get one?
I don't have experience with the dillon but my friend does and he really likes my x10
Hi Mark, what name brand primers are you running in your X-10. I've tried Winchester SPP & SRP but they lockup my X-10.
In the beginning I used Remington magnum on my 44 mag. problems went away when I started using hold or centering dies. I'm using ginex small rifle primers On my 223 and problems are ridiculous they seem to be too tall and or go in crooked over 15% of the time. I had few problems with the ginex small pistol on my 9s n 40s. And few problems wit Federal large rifle on my 762x39. I plan on getting some name brand small rifle and trying again the 223
Also I've noticed locking up accours when the primers don't seat perfect in the primer assembly. That's why I don't use the plastic bumper, having to take it off every time it locks up. I also started using a small piece of hard foam in its place, very low profile to push the base into place but not against the case body. It just sets in place and wears out easy but is effective but not with 223 small rifle primers, they seem to be too tall for the mechanism they look pretty chewed when they run without being set into a case
Thanks for you replies and time. I've decided my press is a pile of junk and have given up trying to fix my issues. After 6 mos, I'm done. Anyone ask me about FA X-10 press will get an ear full..
My question is do you have any lube on your cases
Your shell plate moves a lot, I thought it was going to break
@@TimLawrence-l3o Yes. I used one shot and it did feel kind of tuff. Now I use one shot the day before and again before I load after it has dried. BIG difference now it runs alot smoother like it should. One shot is kind of funny! If you don't use enough or properly it just doesn't work but when it works its the best. Thank you for commenting
Hi Mark, good video. I have had a Dillon 650 for a couple of decades and a 550 for many years before that and love them, but am considering getting an X10 just for my 9mm reloading. I have seen good comments and BAD comments on the X10, so I am a little concerned about spending $1K on the press and then being dissatisfied. Have you had problems with parts breaking? Are you really satisfied with the press? Thanks, Pat
Sounds like you have plenty of reloading experience so you shouldn't have problems. 9mm is great with the bullet feeder FA has great support and I got mine on a Optics Planet 10% off day
What shell plate are you using?
#2 shell plate #1 plunger #3 reducer