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Go and have fun! It is one more way to spend time with your wife. My wife and I started cowboy action shooting together and did that for several years, then took a break and this year began USPSA and 3 gun shooting together. Great way to spend time together. We even make mini vacations out of some of the matches and spend the night at a motel for out of town matches. Of course, every match is out of town for us!
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Dillon trolls crack me up...
If you are referring to me, I can assure you that I was NOT trolling. I was truly interested and considering other presses. I even came close to buying the Dillon 650 as it was recommended by most people. In the end I went with what I knew and because I had some conversions and other equipment that was specific to the 550. I did buy an RCBS Partner press for depriming 223 brass and to size cast bullets, However, I am not able to get shell holders in the ram, so don't know what the problem is. I also kind of accidentally bought a Rock Chucker Supreme when I bid on one and actually won it, not expecting to win. It is to be delivered probably tomorrow. I hope shell holders fit it as I am getting ready to cast bullets and will need to size them.
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I was in Cabela's and they had CCI small rifle primers on sale (400) so I bought them in anticipation of loading .223. Now I have read somewhere that you should not use those for AR's. So, is that correct? I just thought small rifle was small rifle. Guess I should have researched this. If these should not be used in an AR, what do you suggest? I guess I could use them in my 40 S & W. Is that okay? I will most likely be loading 55 grain bullets for mainly plinking and 3 gun.
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Thanks that is what I am doing. I called RCBS and they are sending a new shell holder, but I am not sure that will help. I have 2 cast bullet push through sizing dies and they have a punch to push the bullet through the die. Neither punch will fit in the shell holder spot.
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I have no idea, but i can tell you that my wife's 45 is impressive on steel. A lot of people comment on it when she is shooting.
Probably shooting MAJOR PF right? a 9MAJOR or 38 super shooting a hyperactive 115 grain bullet are pretty impressive as well!
Yes she is. It makes my major power factor 40 look like a pea shooter.
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I just so happen to have a background in which I have acquired lab grade components such as highly accurate scales with draft windows, and certifications of mg accuracy. I recently purchased a Gempro 250 knockoff that apparently uses the same HBM sensor as the Gempro, similar layout, etc, just a different case (still with the adjustable feet, and the leveling bubble, etc), and it was surprisingly accurate after calibration compared to a multi-thousand dollar lab grade scale. I think all in I paid about $60 US for it. At the time I also saw the same scale without the AC adapter for $50 US. It reads to 0.001 grams and 0.02 grain. Fantastic when you're charge is around 4-5 grains. A tenth of a variation in many powder scales is not quite sufficient to me at 4-5 grains. But ya the Gempro from OWK is a great purchase at $150 with the noise suppressing adapter thrown in, and fantastic warranty as well.
So what brand is this and where did you get it?
It has no brand marking on it. Looks like a white knock off Gempro. I saw someone selling one recently on one of the gun forums I frequent, and was going to make an offer but he had already sold it. I believe I got it from amazon or ebay, nothing exotic. Looks almost identical to this:
Probably the same unless they decided to use a cheaper pressure sensor. But it is very comparable to a Gempro. It's about 1/3 the price. However, it doesn't come with Gempro's, VERY good warranty. Pretty much unless it's your fault that the scale no longer functions, My Weigh will warranty the Gempro. But so far any Gempro or this knockoff has never been more than ~0.003 g or ~0.0463 gr away from a lab scale that costs over $4000. Granted I only use the AC adapter, never batteries, I have it sitting on a foam pad, leveled on my reloading table, I let it sit for a few minutes, then calibrate (I also use a dryer sheet for static, particularly in the winter when it is much drier, not just on the scale but the powder dropper as well), and knock on wood, so far it has been accurate. So accurate I want a second in case this one breaks for whatever reason.
Thanks!
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I have no idea, but i can tell you that my wife's 45 is impressive on steel. A lot of people comment on it when she is shooting.
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I just so happen to have a background in which I have acquired lab grade components such as highly accurate scales with draft windows, and certifications of mg accuracy. I recently purchased a Gempro 250 knockoff that apparently uses the same HBM sensor as the Gempro, similar layout, etc, just a different case (still with the adjustable feet, and the leveling bubble, etc), and it was surprisingly accurate after calibration compared to a multi-thousand dollar lab grade scale. I think all in I paid about $60 US for it. At the time I also saw the same scale without the AC adapter for $50 US. It reads to 0.001 grams and 0.02 grain. Fantastic when you're charge is around 4-5 grains. A tenth of a variation in many powder scales is not quite sufficient to me at 4-5 grains. But ya the Gempro from OWK is a great purchase at $150 with the noise suppressing adapter thrown in, and fantastic warranty as well.
So what brand is this and where did you get it?
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I have an RCBS Partner press that will be used mainly for sizing cast bullets. My question is how to change the shell holder, The manual says to turn slightly to the right to remove and left to insert. For the life of me I can not do it. What am I doing wrong? Is that a shell holder that is in it or just something to hold the shell holder?
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bigarm
Let me put it another way, if you use cast bullets in your AR the best you can hope for is being selected for giving suppressive covering fire in a Zombie attack.
While the rest of us are making head shots and scoring all the points.
Sorry, I watched too many episodes of "The Walking Dead" while cleaning my AR15s.
And only head shots count.
Now that is funny! I am a big Walking Dead fan.
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I am getting ready to load for .223. I have everything but bullets and maybe powder. I do have one pound of CFE 223. We use on AR's for 3 gun and plinking/fun. Of the 3 gun matches we have attended this year only one has had longer shots of up to 400 yards. Most of the shots are easily 100 yards or less. I am just beginning to learn casting and will be casting and powder coating our 40 and 45 bullets. I would also like to cast for the 223, but have heard many saying that the accuracy with cast bullets won't be good enough. Since most of our shots are under 100 yards, is that a concern? If you use cast bullets for 223, what powder do you use? I was going to use fmj, but since I am going to cast I was considering this route. I haven't ordered a mold yet, but was planning on around 60 gas check and powder coating them. What do you say?
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I have done previous research and spent a few hours today on here, youtube and AR15.com . I am getting ready to load for .223/5.56 on a Dillon 550b. I have everything together except for bullets. That will be a separate post. I am going to start prepping the cases and then will do the actual loading. So, from my research the following seems to be the steps. Please check and correct me if I am wrong.
1. clean the cases (I dry tumble with crushed walnut medit)
2. resize and deprime the cases
3. trim the cases (I will be using a Giraud Tri Way Trimmer)
4. swage the caes (I will use the Dillon Super Swage 600)
5. tumble to remove lube (do I need to do this, or is it good practice or unneeded? I haven't done this for pistol rounds)
6. prime
7. fill with powder
8. seat bullet
9. crimp
Does this order seem correct?
Should I set up 2 toolneads? One with just resizing/depriming and one with the other dies? If so, do I need 2 sizing dies, or can you prime without a die in place? I do have an RCBS Partner single stage press. Should I use it instead of the Dillon for the resizing/depriming? Or does it matter?
I have Dillon dies. I have been using a homemade lube for pistol made with liquid lanolin and isopropyl alcohol (91% because I couldn't find 99% where I live). Will that be fine for lubing? I also have Dillon lube (which I think is the same as the homemade) and One Shot. Should I use one of them or something else?
Thanks
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These have served me well. Made in a small batch by a local hobbyist, don't know if they're internationally available...
Those are very cool. Let us know if the person that makes them wants to sell to the US.
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I have been using homemade lube which is liquid lanolin and alcohol. I think it is basically the same as the Dillon lube. Have some One Shot but haven't used it because this is so cheap.
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I just got a new 550 and I have noticed that it does not index as precisely as the older press does. I don't know if that is because it is new or some other reason. I have adjusted the shell plate several times, but I still find that some of the time station 2 does not line up exactly. It is easy to feel as the ram goes up and I just need to move the brass a little and it works fine. I have only done about 300 rounds so far.
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No more opinions? After using the ergo handle for 2 days, I am really liking it. Want to order one or the other for the older press. Just don't know if I should stay with the Inline model or try the Dillon. The Dillon is a little cheaper ($46 + shipping vs. $55 or $60 shipped for the Inline), but not a lot.
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I adjusted the resizing die and the crimp die and only had one round fail to fit in the case gauge out of 200. Did have a few without primers. Oh well, much improved.
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Will the Lee Bulge Buster kit work?
http://www.amazon.com/Lee-LP90487-Precision-Bugle-Buster/dp/B005KW5F3K
with
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B000N8JWE4/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new
It says you can put loaded rounds through also.
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One of the interesting things about this is that this is the same tool head and dies just transferred from the old press to the new press (the old press will be used for large primers while the new one for small primers). The bulge on the 40's is new,did not have it before. I am using the EGW U die in the first station. Maybe I will try adjusting the sizing die. If that doesn't fix it, I do have a Partner single stage that is to be used for sizing bullets after I cast them. What push through sizing die is recommended?
Did some googling - only found Redding that comes in regular or carbide. Big price difference! Is the carbide needed? I think all my Dillon handgun dies are carbide.
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Has anyone used both of these handles? I had only used the standard handle until I set up the new 550 yesterday. I set it up with an Inline Ultra Mount and decided to try their Ergo roller handle. I think I should have had one of these long ago. It seemed so much easier when I loaded today. Anyway, I want to change my old 550 to a roller handle now. It is set up with the Dillon Strong Mount. Back to the original question, if you have used both, which did you prefer and why? Does the Inline handle work with the Dillon strong mount?
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Loaded some 40's on the new press today. Having a little trouble getting the paper clip like thing adjusted correctly on station 1. Cases want to slip out. Got a few crushed cases at station 2. Was better when I had station 1 running better. Might need to tighten shell plate a little. Not sure. Got some loaded rounds that would not fit the case gauge. Upon inspection it looks like they have a bulge at the bottom of the case. It seems like when I had a similar type problem with 45's the crimp was too much. However, I checked the crimp and it was .4205, which is what I think I had it when using the other press and had no problems with the 40's. I will need to research this a bit. If anyone has any ideas, please let me know. This is the first time I have used a roller handle (in this case and ergo handle from Inline Fabrication). Boy, have I been missing out. It seemed like the whole loading effort was much easier. Maybe it was just the new machine or wishful thinking, but seemed easier.
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My new 550 b came today and I had already gotten an order from Inline Fabrication. I ordered their mount and really like it. My bench has trim and a 2x4 behind the trim. This mount allowed me to mount a little further back on the bench which made it easier. The strong mount that I used on the first one I had to mount closer to the edge and so had to grind down the washers for underneath to fit. I also got Inline's swing away empty brass tray, swing away double bullet tray, ergo roller handle and the skylight kit with a y so I can turn both lights on with one switch and use only one outlet. Now to get to loading and see how I like it all.
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My new 550 b arrived today and I mounted it along side the other one. Pretty nice set up. Used a combination of Dillon and Inline Fabrication parts ( won't talk about those on this sub forum). While I was ordering another 550, I decided to upgrade some things on the old one. When I reloaded before, I had it set up on a desk which is the way I bought it. This time I used a strong mount on my bench, but that was really the only accessory. So I added on a bullet tray and an empty case bin. Should make things easier for me. Oh, I had put on the tool holder which was a great accessory. So much easier to find my hex wrenches. It is amazing how often you use them.
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Invictus Practical Holster Hanger
+1 on this. I have one and really like it.
And only head shots count.
Inline Fabrication Ergo Roller Handle vs. Dillon Roller Handle
in non-Dillon Reloading Equipment
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Thanks for the information. This is what I was looking for, that is someone that has used both. I have only used the Inline ergo handle and knew I liked it, Just didn't know how it compared to the Dillon.