pcurtis,
I figured the .40SW shellplate would work fine - it's mentioned in the FAQ!
I did try the .308 powder funnel and it was a no-go. The problem is it's too short to give the powder measure full travel, without the bottom of the die hitting the shellplate. We need one longer with approx the same diameter.
One note on the dies. The custom set I got from hornady has some issues with the seating die (competition style). It's almost TOO LONG to run in the XL650, and I imagine just about any other press. I has to remove the lock bushing (rubber) and the lock-ring, and screw the seating screw in all the way, and then lock-tite it to prevent movement. This was with the bottom of the die contacting the shellplate. This gets the 110gr VMAX "JUST" to a short enough OAL. I don't know how they intended that to work well.
JJREA,
I haven't seen new ammo available anywhere yet. I expect someone here will have a line on it before you actually "see it on the shelves."
ltdave,
My barrel is stamped PRI, got it all from MSTN.
Everyone,
My next set of experiments will be using the 110gr VMAX and "more" 2230, and some N140. I'll also try the 120gr Barnes X. Until my resize bushings arrive from Midway (0.296"), I have to use the brass from pulled preprod rounds, so experiments are limited by how many of those I have left, and how much time I have to pull the remaining case!
-z