Where should I look to correct handloads that don't routinely load properly?
I traded a .380 Auto Beretta Model 84B for a new Browning 1911-380. I have never had any problem with handloads using Remington 88gr HP, 88gr cast, or 90gr Hornady XTP in the Beretta.
When I tried the Remington and Hornady reloads in the new Browning, about a dozen of both combined produced the following problems, all others functioned without issue:
1) did not chamber completely, requiring me to complete the cycle by putting a small amount of pressure on the back of the slide(most common problem)
2) 2 had primers that did not ignite and no sign of primer impact
3) 2-3 jammed trying to enter the chamber, keeping the bolt open with the cartridge out of position in the chamber
I reload 9mm Luger, .38 Auto, and 45 APC and I have NEVER encountered this situation. I'm thinking the problem is with the reloads since the large majority of the cartridges functioned. As such I don't think the bullets are the problem unless the seating depth was off on the non-functioning rounds.
Is case length something to look at? What am I missing?
I traded a .380 Auto Beretta Model 84B for a new Browning 1911-380. I have never had any problem with handloads using Remington 88gr HP, 88gr cast, or 90gr Hornady XTP in the Beretta.
When I tried the Remington and Hornady reloads in the new Browning, about a dozen of both combined produced the following problems, all others functioned without issue:
1) did not chamber completely, requiring me to complete the cycle by putting a small amount of pressure on the back of the slide(most common problem)
2) 2 had primers that did not ignite and no sign of primer impact
3) 2-3 jammed trying to enter the chamber, keeping the bolt open with the cartridge out of position in the chamber
I reload 9mm Luger, .38 Auto, and 45 APC and I have NEVER encountered this situation. I'm thinking the problem is with the reloads since the large majority of the cartridges functioned. As such I don't think the bullets are the problem unless the seating depth was off on the non-functioning rounds.
Is case length something to look at? What am I missing?