Powder measures
Quote from Reloader on March 15, 2009, 1:41 amI have recently purchased 2 new powder measures for my 650, I have had major trouble getting these two measures to work. I have 12 years reloading experence using Dillion eq, so I don't think it is my inexperence. In both cases I cannot get the measures to drop the correct amount of powder on a consistant basis. I may get it set where I need it to be and may get 3 or 4 rounds loaded and then no powder for 3 or 4 rounds. I have removed the powder measures from the powder die and have checked for cleaniness, and function. All seems to be good. Last night I took one completely apart again everything seems to be good.
Have the designs been changed in the last couple of years? I have 4 or 5 other older powder measures that work great all the time. I just hate changing my setting all the time for differnet calibers.
I plan to work on this problem in the morning, Monday I may call dillion direct.
Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks
MJC
I have recently purchased 2 new powder measures for my 650, I have had major trouble getting these two measures to work. I have 12 years reloading experence using Dillion eq, so I don't think it is my inexperence. In both cases I cannot get the measures to drop the correct amount of powder on a consistant basis. I may get it set where I need it to be and may get 3 or 4 rounds loaded and then no powder for 3 or 4 rounds. I have removed the powder measures from the powder die and have checked for cleaniness, and function. All seems to be good. Last night I took one completely apart again everything seems to be good.
Have the designs been changed in the last couple of years? I have 4 or 5 other older powder measures that work great all the time. I just hate changing my setting all the time for differnet calibers.
I plan to work on this problem in the morning, Monday I may call dillion direct.
Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks
MJC
Quote from Reloader on March 19, 2009, 10:30 pmBe sure you are using the current failsafe return rod, and that the blue wing nut is adjusted tight enough to return the powder bar. To check, push forward on the handle, and tighten the wing nut until the coil spring above it is partially compressed.
Be sure you are using the current failsafe return rod, and that the blue wing nut is adjusted tight enough to return the powder bar. To check, push forward on the handle, and tighten the wing nut until the coil spring above it is partially compressed.
Quote from Reloader on April 18, 2009, 1:27 pmHello! I would suggest you google dillon powder measures or dillon powder measure problems and see what turns up. I have read several blogs about problems. One fellow polishes all parts of his to the nth degree. Another suggested using after market adjustment systems. These are pricey, but readily available. I load mid range of powder recommendations on a 550B and SDB. I usually have (+-).2 during a loading session, so it doesn't bother me. If I get anal about a hunting load that has to be precise, I use my old Redding measure and a trickle tube.
Hello! I would suggest you google dillon powder measures or dillon powder measure problems and see what turns up. I have read several blogs about problems. One fellow polishes all parts of his to the nth degree. Another suggested using after market adjustment systems. These are pricey, but readily available. I load mid range of powder recommendations on a 550B and SDB. I usually have (+-).2 during a loading session, so it doesn't bother me. If I get anal about a hunting load that has to be precise, I use my old Redding measure and a trickle tube.