I put my powder in manually. If something goes wrong, I want to know it was my fault. I don't want to put that kind of dependance on any machine, no matter how good a machine it may be. I have a 625-8 and it is a very solid revolver. I regularly load 230 and 255 lead SWC's over a little over 5gr of unique with great results, but some of the older-thinner brass comes out a little shredded at the case mouths sometimes. I guess I should be a little more critical when I cull cases. Glad your OK, and thanks for thinking of us, and sharring with all of us. flapjack