50 Beowulf with Case feeder
Quote from Reloader on March 6, 2017, 11:44 amSo I just purchased the auto case feeder for my 550B, it works great on my 38/357 and 45 Colt....but what do I do when I want to load 50 Beowulf.....?????? or any other rifle cartridge....Do I have to take it apart???
So I just purchased the auto case feeder for my 550B, it works great on my 38/357 and 45 Colt....but what do I do when I want to load 50 Beowulf.....?????? or any other rifle cartridge....Do I have to take it apart???
Quote from Reloader on March 6, 2017, 4:09 pmAs far as loading the beowulf cartridge, you can't use the case feeder. The head (primer end) will fall into the bullet end of the prior case and would not feed but would jam up.
For that cartridge, you have to hand feed them on the press.
As far as loading the beowulf cartridge, you can't use the case feeder. The head (primer end) will fall into the bullet end of the prior case and would not feed but would jam up.
For that cartridge, you have to hand feed them on the press.
Quote from Reloader on March 7, 2017, 12:00 amWe advise to remove the front mounting bolt, loosen the rear mounting bolt, and pivot the cam to the right, so it is out of the way. Then use a wire loop to secure the case feed plunger to the rear, so it is out of the way. Then you can manually feed cases into the shellplate without removing the case feed housing from the platform.
We advise to remove the front mounting bolt, loosen the rear mounting bolt, and pivot the cam to the right, so it is out of the way. Then use a wire loop to secure the case feed plunger to the rear, so it is out of the way. Then you can manually feed cases into the shellplate without removing the case feed housing from the platform.