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2 years ago
Question: At which stage of the process are the shavings appearing?
Start with a sparkling clean …In: Brass shavings on shell plate
2 years ago
In my case, the bulge at the base of the projectile was not concentric with the case.
Alignment p …In: 45acp bulge top of the case
2 years ago
Make sure you use the alignment tool to assure everything is square when the projectile is seated.
…In: 45acp bulge top of the case
2 years ago
Quote from walterlaich on June 15, 2023, 6:51 pm
Quote from June 15, 2023, 3:18 pm
A quick trip …In: Shell plate bolt keeps loosening
2 years ago
I would also ask your components source which powders, primers, cases, and projectiles are easily ac …In: New to reloading
2 years ago
I suggest a complete and repeated reading of the included manual for your machine. If you did not re …In: New to reloading
2 years ago
Excellent detective/troubleshooting work!
We had confidence in ya.
The alignment tool is a mus …In: Primer feeding has me ready to chuck this thing
2 years ago
dillon-xl750-manual-english.pdf (dillonprecision.com)
Please, don't be offended by my sugges …In: Primer feeding has me ready to chuck this thing
2 years ago
Does the primer retaining cup spring have powder granules in it, making the cup "pop" upwa …In: Primers jumping out of the cup or loading sideways......
2 years ago
I would re-install the primer feed assembly, carefully following the instructions.
For many years …In: Last primer in the primer feed tube is hanging up.
2 years ago
Amazon.com : Dillon Powder Bar Finger Adjustment Assembly : Sports & Outdoors
Perhaps this ma …In: Adjustable Powder and Shot bars
2 years ago
I have begun to use Birchwood Casey's Barricade spray; however, I don't have enough histor …In: Toolhead storage
2 years ago
30 in. 5 Drawer Mechanics Cart, Slate Gray (harborfreight.com)
I store most of my small items and …In: Toolhead storage
2 years ago
The published OAL for any given cartridge allows for chambering in any SAMMI specification chamber.
…In: OAL Variation from specific manual dimention +/- ?
3 years ago
Yes, that is my understanding.
Of course, this is for the Square Deal B press.
I suggest that …In: What caliber conversion is this
3 years ago
Looks to me like a caliber conversion kit for the Square Deal without dies.In: What caliber conversion is this
3 years ago
I'm not aware of a complete "quick caliber conversion package".
Quick Change Kit | …In: 550? Change over from 9mm to .223
3 years ago
Woof!
And I thought I was suffering with three knees!
Good to hear you are on the mend.In: 550? Change over from 9mm to .223
3 years ago
On the Dillon Precision website you can download the manual for the 550 or read it online.
There …In: 550? Change over from 9mm to .223
3 years ago
My last career was in the material handling (forklift) business.
99% of manufacturers' warra …In: Interesting conversation with Dillion.
3 years ago
Forgive me for sounding like a putz but it sounds like the de-priming pin needs to be run further in …In: Deprime issue
3 years ago
#1. The 223/5.56 does not require a roll crimp into the cannelure for reliable operation. The roll c …In: Seat and Crimp
3 years ago
On the Dillon site:
44515 - Redding NxGEN Carbide Pistol Three-Die Set | .38/.357 Magnum + $178.0 …In: 550c 38/357 dies
3 years ago
The 308 Winchester is considered a "rimless" cartridge (based on the venerable 30-06) wher …In: conversion kit rl550b
3 years ago
Undiscovered country!
I imagined the slots allowing media to freely circulate between the small c …In: Small Batch Vibratory Tumbling
3 years ago
I am cleaning more than your small batches but have found the 9mmx19s trapped in my 45s.
The last …In: Small Batch Vibratory Tumbling
3 years ago
It's a very interesting problem, indeed.
The one time I needed to replace primer pickup tube …In: Random problem with primer pick up tubes
3 years ago
Great question!
I have been waffling on the 6mm ARC and now I'm reading about the 6mm GT.
…In: 6mm ARC
3 years ago
Were the "good" primers of the same lot number?
Perhaps you received some out of spec p …In: Random problem with primer pick up tubes
3 years ago
Exactly what I was wondering about...
If the published data shows +P @ 750 fps, an additional 100 …In: 250 Grain/.451/45 ACP loads
3 years ago
Not only are the projectiles you are using heavier than "standard" but you anticipate firi …In: 250 Grain/.451/45 ACP loads
3 years ago
Reloading Data Center | Hodgdon (hodgdonreloading.com)
Here is the data published on the Hodgdon …In: 250 Grain/.451/45 ACP loads
3 years ago
i believe that in part you may be correct, but the major issue is the war in Ukraine.
We are in a …In: Components
3 years ago
Graphite is an excellent suggestion! You can get small tubes for lubricating locks that will last a …In: Why not WD-40 and other questions about lubrication of moving parts
3 years ago
I have had my RL550 for almost 40 years and originally purchased it to produce 44 magnum ammo.
I …In: Using the 5500 for Precision Ammunition
3 years ago
Quote from on June 27, 2023, 8:39 pm
You must have a large room for all those tool heads!
Are yo …In: How many do you load on your 550
3 years ago
I saw this on YouTube.
He perfectly describes your issue and shows his remedy.
The shell plate …In: Powder throw on shell plate
3 years ago
You must have a large room for all those tool heads!
Are you selling ammo or is your safe the siz …In: How many do you load on your 550
3 years ago
Just out of curiosity, what manufacturer's brass were you using?In: Discoloration of brass after ultrasonic cleaning
3 years ago
Woof!
You are right, they are pricy, but they sure are pretty.
This kinda sounds like somethin …In: Primer magazine tube ends (the red and blue ones)
3 years ago
My 550 was doing essentially the same thing and I figured out the spent primer catch device was not …In: Spent primer problems
3 years ago
Yes, the RL550 will handle cartridges with cases of the 375 H&H Magnum head size and overall len …In: 7 Mag dies
3 years ago
Perhaps an illuminating LED would be better than a buzzer (and use less power)?In: Early Warning primer system
3 years ago
Sounds to me like the bullet seating die has lost its adjustment.
Unscrew the bullet seating die …In: Reloading 300 Weatherby...Squishing Brass!
3 years ago
The holes were intended for use with the Alemite-type grease gun adapter.
alemite fittings | McMa …In: Dillon 550 versions: What changed.
3 years ago
My problem was dirt!
The little "door" on the spent primer catch had gotten so cruddy, …In: Spent primer problems
3 years ago
I would first start by measuring the case O.D. after sizing and also measuring the O.D. of a good se …In: Bullet falls in case after
3 years ago