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Our club just placed a bulk order. We did a lot of shopping around, and Zero was the best deal around.

I'm not really interested in rock polishing! One reason I ask is I had some brass I bought off the internet that was badly tarnished. Tumbling with corncob media was taking forever. I went to Gander Mountain and bought some Iosso (I think) liquid brass cleaner. It was around $16 bucks. Anyway, I just soaked the brass in the solution for a couple of hours. It was really incredible. It is sounding like this may a waste of time, but if I could find a cheap, quick and better alternative, I'll give it a try.

I ran into a guy a few years ago that used a liquid tumbler. After getting all excess powder residue etc. off of the brass, then he would run it through a regular tumbler with corncob media. Has anyone here ever used a liquid tumbler, and if so, where can one be purchased & what were your experiences with it? Chris

I've had this happen to me. After some head scratching, I realized I was using a small primer cup. I was trying to load large primers. As it turns out, large primers won't fit in the small primer cup.

I started out with a 550 like yourself and decided to buy a 650. I use my 550 to load my match ammunition and my 650 to load practice ammo. You'll love the 650. By the way, if you decide to buy a 650, be sure to buy it from Brian Enos.

My bench is very sturdy, and I've never had any problems either. I think Bob is right. Chris

Dillon dies with a Lee FCD.

StarLine

I have had good luck with CBC brass. It does feel a little 'soft' in the press. If I were going to purchase new brass, I would spend a little more and get StarLine.

I have been loading Winchester powder and I have noticed quite a variance in velocity. I used to load with VV N350 and have been thinking about using 310 for my 45 loads because I've read multiple times that it does meter more consistently. Although I personally have no hard data to support this, It is easier to work with.

I just use what I practice with. The only thing I do differently is to case gauge every round. I'm always afraid that if I start changing things before a match that I'll regret it.

Nick, I just bought 650 this winter after loading on a 550 for years. I would get the strong mount. I'm not sure if you are aware of this or not, but Dillon makes two strong mounts for the 650. The 550/650 strong mount and a strong mount for the 650 only. The strong mount for the 650 is a couple of inches shorter. Basically, I think it is personal preference, but the strong mount, in my opinion, will make the press sturdier. Another opinion of mine- I wouldn't get the 650 without the casefeeder. It is wonderful to have the machine feed the brass right into the shell plate. As far as how many cases it will hold- I think that is a function of the clutch mechanism. If there is too much weight, it will slip so the motor doesn't burn out. Even with height issues, I still think it is worth the trouble to get the casefeeder.

BerKim, I only do this for my pistol reloads. I don't shoot a rifle.

I'll second JohnL. Throw them in the garbage.

I use One Shot, squirt a little on and forget about it.

I just put a JP Enterprises magwell on my G21 and it fits in the box.

It sure sounds like a squib. Are you new to loading with a 550? When I first started loading with my 550, I didn't set up the powder charge station correctly and the powder bar wasn't fully returning. As it turns out, I didn't have the fail safe rod set up properly. Subsequently, I had so many squib rounds, I ended up never using about a thousand rounds of loaded ammunition. Since then, I am a very anal retentive when it comes to setting up the powder charge station on my Dillon 550. I have luckily never had a problem since. Glad to hear you are o.k.

I would stick with Starline brass. It is exceptional.

I agree with EricW. I like to use every safety device availabe. Although, having a powder check system on the 650 should really make the possibility of squib rounds next to zero. However, I imagine you may sacrifice consistency in precision of your charge if the powder bar 'hangs up'?

7 correct

With a 230 RN, I use 4.6g of WST at an OAL of 1.246.

That sure looks like it. I'm sure there are multiple sources for this part. I have a catalog from glockstore.com (page 18) which shows this part in detail in case you're interested.

Mark, Thanks for the reply. That was my interpetation also, but I'm biased. A couple of guys at my club thought it might be an illegal addition. I'd hate to spend $100.... My only concern was that it might be considered an external modification. Chris

I've been thinking about it some more, and it's probably a bad idea.

Does anyone know if the wide aluminum glock triggers are legal in CDP? Thanks for your input. Chris