powder drop
Quote from Reloader on February 2, 2014, 2:04 amI just started using the 550b reloader and the cartridge case was nicked when I dropped the powder. Since then I have to use a little more than usual effort to pull the handle down. I have checked the length of the bullet and the weight of the power. Everything is good. Is that normal for the extra pull on the handle?
I just started using the 550b reloader and the cartridge case was nicked when I dropped the powder. Since then I have to use a little more than usual effort to pull the handle down. I have checked the length of the bullet and the weight of the power. Everything is good. Is that normal for the extra pull on the handle?
Quote from Reloader on February 3, 2014, 7:47 pmFor straightwall cartridges, it is normal for the upward handle pull to require more effort, as you are pulling the case off the the expander funnel. Is this what is happening in your instance?
For straightwall cartridges, it is normal for the upward handle pull to require more effort, as you are pulling the case off the the expander funnel. Is this what is happening in your instance?
Quote from Reloader on February 13, 2014, 11:26 amyes, the upward thrust is easier than when I have to pull down to pull it off the expander funnel. Thanks
yes, the upward thrust is easier than when I have to pull down to pull it off the expander funnel. Thanks
Quote from Reloader on February 28, 2014, 1:56 amCharlie5203,
I have a similar problem when loading the 45 colt using cast lead bullets required for Cowboy Action shooting. The cast bullets are micing at .452, but the diameter of the powder drop tube used to size the ID (inside diameter) is not sufficiently large to handle cast lead bullets. Conversely, jacketed bullets seem to be no problem. I am using Dillon carbide dies, 550b Press, and Dillon cartridge conversion for the .45 Colt.
Dillon apparently does not have a fix for this as a customer service rep suggested an alternate die manufacturer. Increased belling on the case mouth does not fix the problem. This results in some crushed cases, and cartridges which have to be disassembled and scrapped.
I would use my RCBS carbide dies as they have a fix for this, but they need a 5 station press, and the 550b is only a 4 station machine. I may have to fire up the Ammo Master!
Best of luck, police that brass friend!
Larry
Charlie5203,
I have a similar problem when loading the 45 colt using cast lead bullets required for Cowboy Action shooting. The cast bullets are micing at .452, but the diameter of the powder drop tube used to size the ID (inside diameter) is not sufficiently large to handle cast lead bullets. Conversely, jacketed bullets seem to be no problem. I am using Dillon carbide dies, 550b Press, and Dillon cartridge conversion for the .45 Colt.
Dillon apparently does not have a fix for this as a customer service rep suggested an alternate die manufacturer. Increased belling on the case mouth does not fix the problem. This results in some crushed cases, and cartridges which have to be disassembled and scrapped.
I would use my RCBS carbide dies as they have a fix for this, but they need a 5 station press, and the 550b is only a 4 station machine. I may have to fire up the Ammo Master!
Best of luck, police that brass friend!
Larry