I am new to reloading but this site has been really helpful, also thanks to Brian Enos who I ordered the equipment from. I finished setting up my 550b last night and ran 20 pieces. My questions center around repeatibility of the equipment. FYI I am setup on 45 ACP.
-What is normal +/- range for the powder drop? I was running Bullseye powder and weighing every 2nd or 3rd charge. From my records I was getting +/-0.1 grains. This was not concerning to me at all, just curious as to others experience. I realize this will vary based on powder.
- Is it normal on the return stroke (table moving back down) for there to be drag on the case with the powder funnel? This motion does not seem fluid. Is there anyway to smooth this out?
- What is a normal OAL variation? I was loading 230 grain Precision Delta FMJ.
- Normal amount of belling on the case mouth after sizing? I set my press up to give me ~ 0.002" bell and this seemed to give great results at bullet seating and crimping (I did check my rounds dimensionally and in a case gage. I have read the reloading manuals, tips, etc. But have not really seen a number.
As some background, I am a design engineer so knowing my process and product I am very meticulous. My questions may be overly cautious but I was hoping to impart some wisdom of long time reloaders.