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I have a 6 month new one. Only a few hundred rounds through it, but it runs 100% and is way more accurate than yours. I've only shot Winchester White Box 55 grain. In it familiar with the ammo you are shooting, but unless it has a bad rap, I'd say send your gun back. Maybe try some white box... Best of luck and I'll be curious to hear your fix. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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This is the first I've heard of Microsoft Edge. Will have to play around with it.

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Internet Explorer, or so I thought (Microsoft's e logo, but it appears to be Microsoft Edge. I haven't tried another browser, but will Google and maybe Firefox a shot.

I wish I could help. My Amsec is bout 5 years old with electronic lock. I had issues for several months where it would beep after entering the code, but the solenoid appeared weak, as you described. Changing batteries did not appear to help, but I did it anyway. Sometimes I would have to try it 4-5 times before it would open. I feared it was going to lock me out one day. Anyway, for unknown reasons, it hasn't done it again, 6 months or so anyways. I'm usually in it once a week, sometimes several times per week. I'd call a safe guy and run it by him. Also, I think the manufacturer is still in Fontana. They might have a recommendation. Good luck!

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I too have a 550 set up exclusively for 5.56 and am using Dillon dies. I went with Dillon, despite others talking about Forster and Redding being better, because JP himself recommended them. Full disclosure: I'm new to reloading. And for rifle, I'm only shooting 5.56 and the plan is to shoot 3-gun and Norco's Phantom Strike matches. I chrono'd my first batch of reloads and tested them for accuracy. They were right on, using Hornady 55gr and H335. I'm sighted-in for 50/200.

I thought I did the time before, but it was white box 9mm (115 gr). To give you an idea, per Winchester, white box 9mm has a muzzle velocity of 1190, and at 5 yards is 1176. That would make PF 139 and 135, respectively. They chrono'd out of my unmolested Glock 17, 5-round string, with a PF of 133, so pretty close as my chrono was about 10' out. Winchester white box 180 gr reports muzzle velocity to be 1020 and then at 5 yards to be 1014. That would make PF 184 and 183, respectively (rounding up). I will chrono them my next time out. Hopefully next Friday.

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I'm new to reloading and am trying to figure out load development. I am working on loads similar to yours. This is the data I recorded yesterday at the range. CED Millennium Chrono, Sunny and dry, 88 F, started at 1 PM MG 180 gr JHP (.400), mixed brass, 1.19" OAL, VV N320; I load on a 650XL - I intend to shoot major only. Shot from my STI Trojan Avg Vel PF SD 4.0 gr - 745 134 25 4.3 gr - 777 142 33 4.5 gr - 838 151 28 4.8 gr - 894 161 13 5.0 gr - 917 165 12 5.2 gr - 963 173 6 5.4 gr - 981 177 9 I shot 5 round strings. I kept the data in the chrono, but also wrote down velocity for each shot on a tablet (new to Chrono's and am still figuring it out) I recorded the results from the chrono, but also made a spread sheet of the velocities for each load and calculated the avg velocity, SD and PF and that is what is reflected in the data above - not what the chrono said, although they were quite close. I may try loading to 1.18 and possibly 1.17, but my mags are 10 mm Tripps, and require I load long. Standard white box Winchester rounds nosedive These loads ran 100% on both guns. I shot the same as above with my 5" STI Executive. The results were about the same, but the Executive is a much nicer shooting iron. I did not have a paper target available to test accuracy, but I did shoot steel torso targets at about 30 yards and nailed them with no problem. Hope this helps

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Welcome to the forums. You struck pay dirt on your press and are way ahead of the game. I love my 550. Best of luck and as you're seeing, this forum is awesome and informative.

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Outstanding! There's a cat in So Cal with 2 550's for sale. He wants $600 for the pair. No shell plates or dies. It'll be interesting to see how long they last. Not such a good deal.

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I completely agree with Wayne; no reloads for carry. To give you an idea of hottest load, Winchester Ranger brand is a pretty hot load for 9mm, similar to rdinga's post above on Federal. The Ranger is a 124 grain bullet. The specs are given a 4" barrel. Muzzle velocity is 1180 fps. Velocities for 5 yards and 25 yards are 1169 and 1126 fps, respectively.

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.40 S&W allows you to shoot major or minor. 9 mm is scored a minor only. For major, scoring is 5, 4, 4 and 2 points for A, B, C and D zones, respectively. Minor also earns 5 points for the A zone, but only 3, 3, and 1 for zones B, C and D, respectively. Hit Factor, points per second, is what it boils down to at a match. Based on this scoring structure, you can see how folks shooting major have an advantage over folks shooting minor, unless of course both shooters make all A zone hits. It gets a tad more complicated, for me anyway, as Hit Factor, points per second, is what is important. I'll leave it at this and those with more experience can expand on it. As others mentioned, 9 mm hold more rounds, but I don't think it makes up for the scoring deficit. .40 gives you the best of both worlds if you can hang onto the gun. Some folks have require low recoil, either due to age or medical issues. 9 mm is a little cheaper to buy and/or reload, so money could be an issue for some too. At present, this is all that comes to mind. Good luck!

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Welcome to the forums from SoCal.

I think if you have a modicum of mechanical skills and you learn the in-and-outs of reloading, a Dillon 650 would be no big deal to learn on. The answer to your question will more likely lie in how many rounds and calibers you intend to load per month. I have a 550 and a 650. My 550 is setup specifically to process and reload 5.56. I only load a few hundred rounds a month. This is a fantastic press. I load pistol rounds on my 650 w/ case feeder. I have quick change tool heads for 9mm and 40 S&W. I load 1,000 to 1,500 rounds a month in those calibers, combined. I'm new to reloading and had no problems setting up the press. I recently purchased a Mr. Bullet Feeder and will have it setup this weekend. I want my reloading to be as efficient a process as possible, while producing high-quality rounds. I don't load enough round to justify a Super 1050, which is fine as I couldn't afford one anyway. if you haven't already, take a look at Brian's store and read what he has to say about choosing a press. Best of luck!