Auto Mag

Happy Birthday guys!!!!!

Here is my plate. AUTOMAG in reference to the 44 Auto Mag pistols that I collect.

Here is my new set-up. It is a big jump from my single stage RCBS Rock Chucker press. A Dillon RL550B press and a Sears Craftsman work bench. The bench is pretty sturdy but the added weight of the press and all of the reloading supplies in the 3 drawers and on the bottom shelf really help out!!!! I know, it looks too clean, but it is only 4 days old so give me a chance to give it a good workout!!!!!!

It is only neat because it is brand new!!!!!!

Here is a photo of my tiny reloading room with my new Dillon RL550B set-up. As you can probably tell by the wall hangings and wall color I am also an avid Coca Cola collector!!!! I picked up a metal Craftsman work bench and it works quite well. It was sturdy from the git go but the extra weight of the reloading components on the bottom shelf and in the 3 drawers really helps also.

Well my Dillon RL550B finally arrived and I have it up and running. It took a little trial and error but it is now right on. I just need to get into the rythem of using it now!!!!!

From "Sudden Impact", the whole line. "This is the 44 Magnum Auto Mag and holds a 300 grain cartridge and if properly used it can remove the fingerprints." For those of you into the Auto Mag I know that you have watched the shooting range scene with the Auto Mag and turned the surround sound up real loud!!!!!! What, you have not done it, well go do it now!!!!!!!

Here is my little buddy Rocky at 2 months. Jack Russell and Chihuahua mix!! Here is Rocky and his brother Alto relaxing!!!!!!! As always!!!!!!! Both are about 12 pounds fully grown!!!

Thanks guys I will check into it.

Brian, thanks for the recommendation!!!! That is the one that I am going to get. Any good ideas on a good reloading bench? I am going to check some restaurant equipment suppliers for maybe a used butcher block table that might serve the purpose. It will sure be sturdy enough. John

Thanks for the welcome!!! The Auto Mag on the left side is my shooter. It is a Pasadena Model 180 in 44 AMP with the standard 6.5" vent rib barrel. The one on the right is my dream Auto Mag. It is actually a replica called the Clint 1. It is made to replicate the Auto Mag Clint Eastwood used in the movie Sudden Impact. The 8.5" barrel assemblies are very hard to locate as only a few were ever made. One day hopefully I will have one. I have been reloading for about 5 years on the Rock Chucker. It is a good press but I need to get into a progressive. I will definitely keep the RC also. I load for 45ACP, 44 Auto Mag, 44 Magnum, 40 S&W, 9MM and 30 Carbine.

chunger, I think it has happened to all of us at one time or another!!

I just joined this fine forum tonight and just wanted to say Hi! I have been reading some posts and have learned quite a bit. I am not a competion shooter but I do shoot about 3 times a week. I have been shooting about 42 years so I am not new to firearms. I especially like the section on the Dillon presses as I am in the market for a new one! I will most likely go with the RL550B. The old Rock Chucker is great but it is time for a change!!!