NathanKing

The CR Speed belt with at least four magazine pouches really is the way to go.

You should be able to use brand new (or perfectly clean) brass without trouble. Use the One-Shot lubricant and sticking will be a thing of the past. You will not believe how easy it is to pull that handle and will be wondering why you didn't use it years ago. And no, I don't work for Hornady.

I run a Dillon 550 with Lee 45 Automatic dies. My press runs smooth as silk, and I see no reason to buy the Dillon dies.

I do not remove the small amount of residual lubricant and have not experienced any issues. The One Shot does not foul powder either. The RCBS and Dillon lube goes on much heavier and is much more persistent than the Hornady One Shot.

I had your issue. Putting the funnel in my lathe and polishing the lower portion to a mirror finish did not help. A light spritz of Hornady One Shot case lubricant on the cases before loading works wonders. My 550 is glass smooth, even when belling new Starline brass, which is known to exacerbate this issue.

I'm a decidedly average shooter, so take it for what it is, but Type II focus only works for me in situations where the target is practically close enough to be hit by the muzzle blast. I can't imagine that even a high level shooter would be able to make good use of the technique beyond 30 feet or so.

I am in love with my Dillon 550B. It's so smooth and easy to operate I'm kicking myself for not buying it as my first press.

Is your shell plate screwed in to the point that it almost binds? Also, is the table your press is mounted to flexing at all?

I can't make the steel match, but I'll be doing the USPSA match on November 4th. I'll be dusting off my trusty 1911 and competing in single stack. I'll see you there!

Hello! I’m a young guy (26 years old) who has been shooting casually for around four years. I competed in a few USPSA and Steel Challenge matches several years ago and really enjoyed myself. As a student I did not have the resources to pursue the sport; however, now that I have a career started I am able to practice regularly and go to competitions again. I had planned on competing in Single Stack Division again; however, the strategy required for competing with a revolver sounds exciting. I’m unsure if I should order a Smith & Wesson 625 and go for it or stick with my 1911. Either way, I’m bound to have an exciting journey with plenty of questions along the way. Thank you! Nate