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Posted: 3/2/2011 12:54:29 PM EDT
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Sir, by comparison I'm somewhat a novice with my XL650 but as you may remember I've had my 550 for a long time. I always enjoy your posts with pics of your arrangement. Let me be the first to say thank you, I appreciate the time it took for you to do it. 7zero1 out.
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Sir, by comparison I'm somewhat a novice with my XL650 but as you may remember I've had my 550 for a long time. I always enjoy your posts with pics of your arrangement. Let me be the first to say thank you, I appreciate the time it took for you to do it. 7zero1 out. Thanks for posting a second time. I love the wall of brass pic. |
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Nice post I am just starting to go back to the reloading bench after about a 3 yr absence.. It has been a bit of a learning curve but you guys have eased the stress. Nice reloading area..
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I wish I was that organized. My immediate loading area is pretty well clean and clear of clutter but the surrounding area looks like the primer stash went off.
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I'd give you an A, but you don't have a Dillon calendar, so you'll have to settle for an A-.
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I'd give you an A, but you don't have a Dillon calendar, so you'll have to settle for an A-. Dillon Precision or Dillon Aero? |
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COSteve, That is awesome. Thanks for taking the time to show us these things. I just wish I had your organizational skills!
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Thanks for taking the time to post all this valuable info !!!!
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if only beer came in those pretzel/brass storage jugs! i use cardboard boxes to store brass. suks. great thread!
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Years ago I was having issues with my spent primer chute catching and sticking in the open position, dumping primers anywhere but the receptacle; I did my best to straighten the cotter pin from time to time, but the best fix for me was the add a small magnet to the side of the spent primer chute to serve as a weight on the rear so it tends to want to remain closed now... http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz344/hrt4me/Dillon550Bmagnetonspentprimerchute.jpg Now I like that idea! I also had issues with the cotter pin getting bent and hanging up. When I asked Dillon about it, the rep I spoke to said just swap the cotter pin out with a heavy straight pin (bent at the end) from my wife's sewing kit. The pin works fine, but I've had to replace that a few times over the years. I'm gonna have to try the magnet! Thanks |
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one could also replace the cotter pin with a safety pin, which is smoother than the cotter pin anyway
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I use a spare decapping pin to replace the cotter pin, have to keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn't walk it's way out, it rarely does
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Thanks and tag for the 650 mods... Especially the spilled powder shellplate snap.
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You know........
While the straight pin/safety pine/finishing nail work great instead of the cotter pin, my biggest problem is all the primers that never get to the chute (even when its operating properly). I just loaded about 500 9mm's and I'd say about 10% to 15% of the spent primers get launched prior to entering the chute. It is reallly irritating. Not only does it make a mess, some of the primers find their way to the primer slide area and foul the operation of the slide by getting in the way. Talk about breaking your rythm! Anyone else have this issue? If I can adjust something to prevent this it'd be nice. If this is just the way the 550 works, then Dillon should come up with a better design! JMO. -ppknut |
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You know........ While the straight pin/safety pine/finishing nail work great instead of the cotter pin, my biggest problem is all the primers that never get to the chute (even when its operating properly). I just loaded about 500 9mm's and I'd say about 10% to 15% of the spent primers get launched prior to entering the chute. It is reallly irritating. Not only does it make a mess, some of the primers find their way to the primer slide area and foul the operation of the slide by getting in the way. Talk about breaking your rythm! Anyone else have this issue? If I can adjust something to prevent this it'd be nice. If this is just the way the 550 works, then Dillon should come up with a better design! JMO. -ppknut |
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You bench is really neat. I too have a dillon 550 but is about the oldest model. I have had problems using it to reload bottle neck cartridges. 223's jam up in powder feed causing a mess. I asume that case neck burs are the culprit. I have had incredible success with pistol ammo. Have you loaded supper accurate and RELIABL ammo for 308 autos, i.e M1As??? Since there is far more case prepping for bottle neck autos, I gave up on them. Most of my fellow shootiers use their single stage presses for bottle neck carts.
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Quoted: You bench is really neat. I too have a dillon 550 but is about the oldest model. I have had problems using it to reload bottle neck cartridges. 223's jam up in powder feed causing a mess. I asume that case neck burs are the culprit. I have had incredible success with pistol ammo. Have you loaded supper accurate and RELIABL ammo for 308 autos, i.e M1As??? Since there is far more case prepping for bottle neck autos, I gave up on them. Most of my fellow shootiers use their single stage presses for bottle neck carts. Welcome to the Reloading Forum. To load 223 successfully on a 550, you must do case prep first. Tumble clean, lube and size, tumble lube off, trim and debur, remove primer crimp if needed. Then load the preped brass on the 550. Powder feed, First use a ball powder. Tac works great. No case lube on the inside of the case neck. When press is at the top of the stroke, count to 2. This gives time for the powder to drop into the 22 caliber case neck without spilling. I think this may be your problem. |
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So I need to deprime and resize my .223s before they ever get into my 550?
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Thanks for the response...got my 550B on Saturday and have already loaded and shot about 150 rounds of 9mm...now just need to try the .223.
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Wow that is one very organized setup. I need to go work on mine now.
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Quoted: So I need to deprime and resize my .223s before they ever get into my 550? Just depends on how you like to do things. I do. You need to do case prep between resizing and primer seating. Doesn't matter what press or methods you use to do the case prep steps.
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COSteve,
I am looking to purchase the Dillon 550B. I am disabled and in a wheelchair. Do you think I would be able to use the 550B sitting in my wheelchair? Any suggestions or comments would be appreciated! 357scott |
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You know........ While the straight pin/safety pine/finishing nail work great instead of the cotter pin, my biggest problem is all the primers that never get to the chute (even when its operating properly). I just loaded about 500 9mm's and I'd say about 10% to 15% of the spent primers get launched prior to entering the chute. It is reallly irritating. Not only does it make a mess, some of the primers find their way to the primer slide area and foul the operation of the slide by getting in the way. Talk about breaking your rythm! Anyone else have this issue? If I can adjust something to prevent this it'd be nice. If this is just the way the 550 works, then Dillon should come up with a better design! JMO. -ppknut I too have this problem and am looking for a solution. Does anyone have any primer catcher tricks for the 550B? |
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The problem is the decapping pin in your die. Make it smoother and ensure the end is rounded.
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The problem is the decapping pin in your die. Make it smoother and ensure the end is rounded. View Quote Thanks so much, it is a new pin as a matter of fact. I will round it off when I get home. You have no idea how tired I am of getting on my hands and knees and hunting around for spent primers. |
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Has anyone found a spraypaint that matches Dillons Powdercoat Blue?
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Quoted: I too have this problem and am looking for a solution. Does anyone have any primer catcher tricks for the 550B? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: You know........ While the straight pin/safety pine/finishing nail work great instead of the cotter pin, my biggest problem is all the primers that never get to the chute (even when its operating properly). I just loaded about 500 9mm's and I'd say about 10% to 15% of the spent primers get launched prior to entering the chute. It is reallly irritating. Not only does it make a mess, some of the primers find their way to the primer slide area and foul the operation of the slide by getting in the way. Talk about breaking your rythm! Anyone else have this issue? If I can adjust something to prevent this it'd be nice. If this is just the way the 550 works, then Dillon should come up with a better design! JMO. -ppknut I too have this problem and am looking for a solution. Does anyone have any primer catcher tricks for the 550B? |
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