New at reloading
Quote from Reloader on February 3, 2012, 10:43 amI reloaded years ago with a single stage rcbs. I am getting back into reloading and would like to purchase (i think) a 550B. The quesitons i have are:
1. Will the 550B be adequate for .45 acp, 41 mag, 6 mm, 7 mm rem mag, 223 rem and 308?
2. Can anyone tell me what necessary equip i need to get in addition to the 550B (scale? other stuff)
At first i plan on loading .45 acp only so i do not believe i need additional conversion kits.
My apoligies if this question has been asked before. Thank you in advance for taking the time to answer.
Ben
I reloaded years ago with a single stage rcbs. I am getting back into reloading and would like to purchase (i think) a 550B. The quesitons i have are:
1. Will the 550B be adequate for .45 acp, 41 mag, 6 mm, 7 mm rem mag, 223 rem and 308?
2. Can anyone tell me what necessary equip i need to get in addition to the 550B (scale? other stuff)
At first i plan on loading .45 acp only so i do not believe i need additional conversion kits.
My apoligies if this question has been asked before. Thank you in advance for taking the time to answer.
Ben
Quote from Reloader on February 3, 2012, 2:21 pmThe RL550B is easily sufficient to load any of the cartridges you named. To get started in 45ACP, in addition to the machine, you will need at minimum:
45ACP die set #14404
Powder Scale, either balance beam (#13480) or digital (#10483)
loader manual- we recommend the Lyman manual, #10330
primer flip tray #13606
calipers - dial (#13462) or digital (#17171)
For additional caliber, in general you will need: die set, caliber conversion kit, toolhead and a powder die. For rifle cartridges you'll need case lube, and for the 7 Rem Mag you"ll need the XL powder bar.
The RL550B is easily sufficient to load any of the cartridges you named. To get started in 45ACP, in addition to the machine, you will need at minimum:
45ACP die set #14404
Powder Scale, either balance beam (#13480) or digital (#10483)
loader manual- we recommend the Lyman manual, #10330
primer flip tray #13606
calipers - dial (#13462) or digital (#17171)
For additional caliber, in general you will need: die set, caliber conversion kit, toolhead and a powder die. For rifle cartridges you'll need case lube, and for the 7 Rem Mag you"ll need the XL powder bar.
Quote from Reloader on February 10, 2012, 9:35 pmOK I tried to start a new topic but I could not get it to publish so I will ask here. I am a first time reloader who made a bad batch of .38's. I stupidly did not set the resizing/depriming die low enough and thusly have a bulge in 4/5 of my run (thankfully only did 100).
Question is do I have to take them all apart and start over (I would not deprime) or can I run them through a Lee Bulge Buster or something like that?
OK I tried to start a new topic but I could not get it to publish so I will ask here. I am a first time reloader who made a bad batch of .38's. I stupidly did not set the resizing/depriming die low enough and thusly have a bulge in 4/5 of my run (thankfully only did 100).
Question is do I have to take them all apart and start over (I would not deprime) or can I run them through a Lee Bulge Buster or something like that?
Quote from Reloader on February 11, 2012, 11:50 amDisassemble and dispose of the cases.
Putting the loaded round in a Bulge Buster is like putting it in a chamber. And if it goes off..well boom...not the result you wanted.
Disassemble and dispose of the cases.
Putting the loaded round in a Bulge Buster is like putting it in a chamber. And if it goes off..well boom...not the result you wanted.
Quote from Reloader on February 13, 2012, 9:31 pmGood point. What about running the disassembled brass thru the resizer without the depriming cap?
Good point. What about running the disassembled brass thru the resizer without the depriming cap?
Quote from Reloader on February 14, 2012, 4:25 amMake sure you case gauge many of the cases before proceeding. Depending the amount of bulge they will resize fine. If there is a lot, I would toss the cases (weaken at just the place the most strength is needed).
38s cases are so cheap and easy to come by (range brass, etc). I would still consider tossing the cases.
Make sure you case gauge many of the cases before proceeding. Depending the amount of bulge they will resize fine. If there is a lot, I would toss the cases (weaken at just the place the most strength is needed).
38s cases are so cheap and easy to come by (range brass, etc). I would still consider tossing the cases.