Mike_Kerr

I can't help myself. I really prefer the Top. Mounting on the bottom makes me dizzy when reloading. regards,

OP has stated many of the reasons of why I prefer the 550. It's just a solid peice of equipment with a good balance between cost, efficency, durability and ease of use. I own more than one and feel comfortable with every one I have obtained. regards,

Ditto for me: I use a nominal 3.8 gr and worry very little about matching the books OAL. 1.236 to 1.240 +- is about right. I use "precision bullets" and the loading has stayed about the same despite a change in mold configuration a few years back. regards,

sin-ster said: If you're of a similar body shape as me, you may need to widen your stance up to achieve this without really being off balance entirely. Fairly tall and skinny with broad shoulders and no backside Are you saying that you widen your stance so much you are virtually on the sides of the box? If I understand correctly then You must be pretty tall. regards,

I think it is the best deal I have found. Thanks for the thread. regards,

Wow| THis thread is over 6 years old but the most recent supply source posting makes the thread reurection seem like a really good thing. Thanks. Regards,

I've used the Dillon Beam scale for over a Decade with great results. Reasonable cost. Easy to set up and adjust. Once set up you can check charge deviations in less than 5 seconds. Don't let anyone tell you it is slow for checking charge weights. It's not slow. Best single reloading purchase I ever made. Regards,

I tried the 200 gr Berry bullet a few years back. I think you can bump your load up to "book max" and not worry a bit about the bullet. I was shooting Clays and it had an impressive (anoying?) muzzle flash with the Berry 200 gr Bullet but no other items to speak of. Regards,

This is good information. I have started my own research on this type of cleaner and had reached a tenative conclusion that the Harbor Freight unit was "light" for heavy duty use. However, the Hornady seems way overpriced. Regards,

Pretty clever! Regards,

Glad you got it running smoothly once again. I really think most Dillon owners have never done this part of maintenance even though its something pretty basic to press operation. Regards,

"3.2 grains of Clays under your 158 , clean and accurate. This load may not make Minor PF,YMMV. But, it is one of my favorites. " Granted YMMV but what does that actually Chrony? +-. I use Clays in 45 but have never acheived book results in 38??? Regards,

Use Hornady One Shot. Our host told me that several years ago and after I asked Why? He said it just makes the whole reloading process 'so much smoother'. By gum golly it does. Regards,

I have used the "Black Bullet" for years and a FCD for 45acp, 9mm. When Precision made 38 and 44 I used those as well with a FCD moderately crimped. Now I am wondering if I could not switch to Dillon's Taper crimp and acheive better results. Hmm! got to put this on a To Do list for near term testing. Maybe I have been down sizing the bullet and never noticed. I know for sure I have never had a single chambering incident - can't remember a single one. Regards,

This is a case of "Once you've done it it is really easy". To get to the links that you wan't to lubricate you need to drop the ram out of the press. Easier than it sounds but if you have not done it it takes a little doing. First, if you decide not to let Dillon do it for $47.50 including return shipping then commit your self to a couple of hours of time you will not get back. Do yourself a favor and take the priming system, spent primer cup, operating rod etc. off. Likewise pull your toolhead out and set it aside. Take the shell plate and baseplate off (including detent ball) and set to one side. Second unbolt the press from your strong mount or bench and lay the puppy on its side. On the very bottom of ram is a link pin which connects the two arms and on the bottom of this is a "set screw" similar in size and purpose to the one you use when you change shell plates up on top. Remove that set screw and set it aside. Now you are ready to drive the bottom pin out (easy once the set screw is out) and remove the ram. You are now ready to call Dillon help line and tell them where you are in the process - and they can and will talk you thru everything- including any kinks along the way. I stripped and lubed two older presses just last month when it was so cold and Dillon helped me every step of the way. You will need a couple of punches or a 16 penny nail with the point filed off and Dillon will tell you what to look for on the pins. They even helped me to a couple of creative solutions getting the pins back in. Oh! you will need some grease, like a small tub of axle or bearing grease at Lowe's or Home Depot. Regards,

I shoot AA#2 in 9mm and in 38SPL. I have tried it in 45 but like Clay's or N320 better for 45. Actually AA2 is a great powder in 38SPl and 9mm. I really like it. Regards,

I have shot Precision bullets for years with very few problems. Sorry you are having troubles. The lack of accuracy is really a puzzle to me. Regards,

N320, Clays, AA2 depending on caliber and load specifics are all very clean. I would never have believed it until some low light and "no light" shoots proved to me that AA2 has very low muzzle flash compared to most other powders. Really a dramatic difference - but then you were concerned with powder, lube, bullet smoke; any of the three I mentioned work well with non jacketed applications. Regards,

My previous mailman never said a word. My new mailwoman never says anything but she won't meet my gaze. So I guess sooner or later she will speak - hope its positive. Regards,

Yep! I wan't one. regards,

I agree with Alvarez Kelly. I really like Lee dies. Lee's simple presses and equipment are great for the new reloader or low volume reloading. However their progressives can not compare to Dillon's or Hornady's. They just can't. Regards,

Looks good, Rikarin. You made good use of the space. I think most of us can learn something from your "vertical set up" on the lights. You used vertical poles, with clamp on lights, instead of horizontal tracks up high or "stringing" lights. I just looked at my main work bench which is adjoins my reloading bench in a new light. Thanks, you charged a creative spark. I appreciate your work. Regards,

That could be viewed as Cruel and Unusual Punishment. Ya got me though. Regards,

Rob, Thank you for explaining. I would have never known what the heck it meant. In light of IDPA's recent rule book and equipment flap I was thinking Un Authorized Pistol. Regards,

Thanks for the tip Clay. I see some good items on your site. Regards,