Squib Rounds

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willr

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See my comment under Auto Pistols. As I commented, I have had squibs with both factory and my own reloads.
I have taken to check powder loadings probably twice with every round. I inspect visually, and I also check with a marked dowel dropped in every round. If the dowel drops too far, I know it is most likely a squib. I know this slows the process down a great deal. But sometimes safety is worth it.
It would be helptul if others on this topic might share how they avoid squibs with some reliability.
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Powder check dies come immediately to mind.

Some folk are ok with just adjusting their lighting so they can see into the cases easily.

I've reloaded for years and only had one squib reload (never a factory squib) and mine was because I was trying some really, really mild loads so I actually had the powder in the round I wanted, it just wasn't enough.
 
I always have a small led light that shines down into the case and I check each load as I go. The only squib I ever had was when I was loading wad cutters in .38 with only 3grs of bullseye. This was with copper plated bullets and I still think that had something to do with it. The revolver only had a couple hundred rounds through it. The round was stuck so bad that I had to send it back to Ruger and they replaced it. They said that there was a defect with the barrel (not sure if there really was or if this is their standard answer). To this day I am still anxious about using very light loads with copper plated bullets.
 
I use a LCT press. I made one squib very early on. Now I have good lighting and visually check every round, and I weigh the powder throw every 10th round.
 
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