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First, are you lubing the brass? Next, now that the brass has been fired a couple of times, have you …In: please help
18 years ago
I bought some ammo shot it and reloadid it. It shot great. The next time i tried to reload it cases …In: please help
18 years ago
I had an incident with my SDB where I accidentally sheared part of the collar that holds the powder …In: No BS Policy
18 years ago
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A couple of months ago my father gave me his SD"B" with the stipulation that I had to relo …In: No BS Policy
18 years ago
I followed your advice and it seems to have solved the problem. I chucked the decapping pin in …In: Primers Not Ejecting
18 years ago
I strongly suspect the spent primer is sticking onto the end of the decap pin and getting pulled bac …In: Primers Not Ejecting
18 years ago
I reload 9 mm exclusively (so far) on my XL650 using Dillon dies except for a Redding micrometer bul …In: Primers Not Ejecting
18 years ago
The lock rings were reduced from 1 1/8" to 1" diameter about seven years ago. This was don …In: Lock ring size Change?
18 years ago
Hello Dillon, Recently I bought tools from Dillon to begin reusing my 25 year old 550, One thing I …In: Lock ring size Change?
18 years ago
I've read that this can also be caused by residual tumbler media dust on the brass. Not s …In: Lines on Brass After Resizing
17 years ago
mine does the same. typically it indicates a small scratch on the interior of the die. When I used t …In: Lines on Brass After Resizing
17 years ago
After cleaning as suggested, I also chuck up a bore swab in a drill, put a shotgun patch on it, slat …In: Lines on Brass After Resizing
17 years ago
It sounds like the interior of the die is dirty. Unscrew the decap assembly and clean the interior o …In: Lines on Brass After Resizing
17 years ago
I am reloading .40 S&W on my 550B. After Stage One/Resizing, most of the brass comes out of the …In: Lines on Brass After Resizing
17 years ago
Similar issue here. Loading Barnes TTSX 168gr with Dillon seater die. All bullets have the ring, but …In: Ring on bullet from seater Die
10 years ago
I too am having this problem with the seating die in a carbide .308 die set. The ring is so pronounc …In: Ring on bullet from seater Die
11 years ago
This ring is visual only, has no affect on accuracy. The bullet is steered from the rear end, so avo …In: Ring on bullet from seater Die
13 years ago
Same problem here. Any response on effect on accuracy? shame to have grind new Dillion dieIn: Ring on bullet from seater Die
13 years ago
I am having the same issues on the XL 650 with Dillon 223 carbide set. I am chamfering the cases. No …In: Ring on bullet from seater Die
17 years ago
This marking is not uncommon on the softer match bullets. You can try polishing the interior o …In: Ring on bullet from seater Die
18 years ago
I'm reloading .223. using all Dillon equipment 550b and dillon .223 remington die set. Du …In: Ring on bullet from seater Die
18 years ago
That be me! I try not to be obtrusive, but if a post fails to receive correct information, I respond …In: When did DIllon start and stop making black primer bars?
18 years ago
Thank you. It's from a early 1990's 550B. I recently got a replacement from you folks,wh …In: When did DIllon start and stop making black primer bars?
18 years ago
Not sure when we started the black teflon coating on the zinc bars, but estimate it to be at least 6 …In: When did DIllon start and stop making black primer bars?
18 years ago
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That load should be ok but may be a little hot for Berry's Mfg bullets. I would reduce to …In: Shooting
18 years ago
Hey mmessimon: If you just have a few specs. That is the sign your not shooting enough. …In: Shooting
18 years ago
It is not unusual to see an indentation in the pulled bullet from the crimp. .469" is about as …In: Shooting
18 years ago
I did reload 30 more rounds and have not had a chance to go to the range to see how the rounds are. …In: Shooting
18 years ago
It certainly sounds like unburnt or incompletely burnt powder coming from the ejection port. Check y …In: Shooting
18 years ago
Dillon, Here are the specifics: I am shooting an Ed Brown Cobra Carry 45ACP Berry Mfg Bullets …In: Shooting
18 years ago
exmike, Once or twice a year put a few drops of 30 wt motor oil on the main ram, and every 5 …In: 550 Maintenance
18 years ago
Is there any regular maintenance I should be performing on my press? After I finish a 50-100 round s …In: 550 Maintenance
18 years ago
It depends greatly on which powder you are using. For bulkier powders you need to use the large powd …In: small/large powder measure bar?
18 years ago
I have a 550b and am trying to drop 13 grains of powder. I read that the small bar will go to …In: small/large powder measure bar?
18 years ago
thanks.....I didn't think there'd be one, but Admin did reply a few days ago and didn' …In: Round Counter
8 years ago
Joe, the rounds counters have not been made in many years. There was a post back in 2014 by someone …In: Round Counter
8 years ago
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I'm curious. I've never seen this in any issue of the Blue Press, nor on the associated pa …In: Round Counter
8 years ago
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Just push the spring clip around the top of the die. even if it is a hex-top, it should fit.In: Round Counter
18 years ago
Does anybody know how to attach the Dillon round counter on to the crimp die. There is not enough of …In: Round Counter
18 years ago
It might also help to make the plastic rod heavier. I took a steel case 45 Auto and stuck it on the …In: CCI primers stick in primer magazine
9 years ago
I have had this issue with both large and small CCI primers that are new stock. I called Dillon and …In: CCI primers stick in primer magazine
9 years ago