not happy with my 550b
Quote from Reloader on December 31, 2012, 7:20 pmA little history first, just to be "fait", I got this press used in pieces missing parts and no manual. After downloading a manual and getting the parts to put it together I am attempting to learn how to use it. All previous reloading has been done with a Lee single stage "C" press in very small quantities. Now for my problem: I set up to load 44mag and after the third case through station one the cases do not enter the sizing die straight, they de-prime/prime perfectly well but are not round and are ruined by deep scuffing near the base from the die, which are also Dillon made. So, what have I missed/done wrong and how do I correct it? For at this point I am seriously frustrated and not happy with this machine.
A little history first, just to be "fait", I got this press used in pieces missing parts and no manual. After downloading a manual and getting the parts to put it together I am attempting to learn how to use it. All previous reloading has been done with a Lee single stage "C" press in very small quantities. Now for my problem: I set up to load 44mag and after the third case through station one the cases do not enter the sizing die straight, they de-prime/prime perfectly well but are not round and are ruined by deep scuffing near the base from the die, which are also Dillon made. So, what have I missed/done wrong and how do I correct it? For at this point I am seriously frustrated and not happy with this machine.
Quote from Reloader on January 1, 2013, 3:45 pmCall Dillon Customer service while you are in front of your machine. They are the best stand up company that I have ever dealt with. If you're missing parts, they will take care of it. If the machine is not working right... if you're sitting in front of it, they can walk you through and help you troubleshoot it.
I'm sorry that you're having a difficult time with the first time use, but once you get it set up correctly, you'll more than likely be very pleased. The key is giving them a call during business hours.
Call Dillon Customer service while you are in front of your machine. They are the best stand up company that I have ever dealt with. If you're missing parts, they will take care of it. If the machine is not working right... if you're sitting in front of it, they can walk you through and help you troubleshoot it.
I'm sorry that you're having a difficult time with the first time use, but once you get it set up correctly, you'll more than likely be very pleased. The key is giving them a call during business hours.
Quote from Reloader on January 3, 2013, 1:38 amMy suggstion would be to check to determine that the shell plate is the correct one for .44 and that the shell plate, index balls and index ball springs are the correct ones for your machine and the caliber that you are loading. Also check to be certain that the cartridge spring is in place and properly adjusted. If the dies are not cross-threaded and are properly adjusted, it should work as planned. Good luck and Happy New Year.
Allen
My suggstion would be to check to determine that the shell plate is the correct one for .44 and that the shell plate, index balls and index ball springs are the correct ones for your machine and the caliber that you are loading. Also check to be certain that the cartridge spring is in place and properly adjusted. If the dies are not cross-threaded and are properly adjusted, it should work as planned. Good luck and Happy New Year.
Allen
Quote from Reloader on January 3, 2013, 4:04 pmIf the platform had ever been detached from the top of the shaft, an alignment tool is necessary to realign it. Send us an email with your address, and we will mail one to you. Regarding the size die, remove the decap assembly, use a bore brush and an ammonia-based solvent, such as Hoppes #9 or Sweets 7.62 to scrub the interior of the die out. A buildup of brass is the likely culprit.
If the platform had ever been detached from the top of the shaft, an alignment tool is necessary to realign it. Send us an email with your address, and we will mail one to you. Regarding the size die, remove the decap assembly, use a bore brush and an ammonia-based solvent, such as Hoppes #9 or Sweets 7.62 to scrub the interior of the die out. A buildup of brass is the likely culprit.
Quote from Reloader on January 6, 2013, 8:41 amIt sounds like something is wrong and the case isn't indexing right. I would call Dillon and I'll bet they can help you figure out the problem. Their customer service is second to none.
It sounds like something is wrong and the case isn't indexing right. I would call Dillon and I'll bet they can help you figure out the problem. Their customer service is second to none.
Quote from Reloader on January 6, 2013, 11:13 pmSorry to hear your having problems. From your description it sounds like your shell plate is not indexing properly with the die. I am not sure how this could happen but I'm sure there will be other posts with more information.
Vince
Sorry to hear your having problems. From your description it sounds like your shell plate is not indexing properly with the die. I am not sure how this could happen but I'm sure there will be other posts with more information.
Vince
Quote from Reloader on April 6, 2013, 2:45 pmMake sure the toolheads' 2 lock pnis are installed completly. If the 2 lock pins are not installed the toolhead can drift to the left when cycling the platform and cause the casing to be improperly aligned. Of course, the guys at Dillon are always the gurus on these machines and they can always pinpont your problem quickly. I've had great luck with .44 magnum reloading on my RL550.
Make sure the toolheads' 2 lock pnis are installed completly. If the 2 lock pins are not installed the toolhead can drift to the left when cycling the platform and cause the casing to be improperly aligned. Of course, the guys at Dillon are always the gurus on these machines and they can always pinpont your problem quickly. I've had great luck with .44 magnum reloading on my RL550.