Adjusting the powder funnel

#1 · August 19, 2010, 10:40 pm

When I adjust the powder die to allow the full cycling of the powder bar, I have run out of adjustment. I can't take the die lower or: 1 - it will hit the shell plate, and 2 - it won't lock anymore...the nut is off the die.

The funnel is from a .223 set and was purchased from Dillon so it's not a collection of parts. I haven't tried it with powder yet, so it very may well cycle...but the instructions say full length of travel.

Any ideas...the overall length of the powder funnel is: 1.318".

Thanks,

Bruce

#2 · August 19, 2010, 11:42 pm

Put a case in it to set the die........

#3 · August 20, 2010, 3:26 am

It was set with a shell in the station. The ram, at full height, does not push the powder bar far enough to drop the powder. I added powder and you have to manually push the powder bar over to dump the charge.

What am I missing? Thoughts anyone?

Bruce

#4 · August 20, 2010, 4:12 am

http://www.fototime.com/14CF07506863138/standard.jpg

Here's a link to a picture of the amount of travel with the powder die all the way down.

Bruce

#5 · August 20, 2010, 2:19 pm

First, be sure the size die is not down so far as to shorten the stroke of the shaft. Next, how old is the "A" powder funnel you are using? If it is originally from an RL450, then it is too short to function properly with an autopmatic powder measure. The funnel was lengthened back in 1985 with the introduction of the RL550.

#6 · August 20, 2010, 4:32 pm

Considering my first press was an RL-300, then a 450, then a 550, it very well is too short. The sizing die is not shortening the stroke, the powder funnel is definitely too short in my estimation. I'll order one today.

Next question...why is the picture icon in the format bar for a response or a new thread if it only says: You must select a position or range on your document.

Thanks!

Bruce