Thanks for your thoughts guys. I did wait several times between loads to allow the barrel to cool a bit. It is getting hot and humid here. When I do take a break or find myself talking to someone, when in doubt, I always check. Always concerned about a double load. What you have suggested makes sense but I can't believe I loaded without powder...what a moron!

I did look for the bullet a few yards from the table and did not see it. Our tables are on concrete and with plugs in the ears I would not have heard it fall out.....talk about a village idiot!

sabotloader....I did feal the bullet when I reseated it.....apparently it didnt have powder behind it.