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On 10/22/2016 at 11:38 AM, AbitNutz said:
On my 650 I'm thinking about changing to the following order:
#1 Size/decap/prime
How do you plan to decap and prime at the same station?
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This is interesting as I recently used the same power and load with both Acme and Missouri coated bullets, (.40 major) and the Missouri's smoked like lubed lead while the Acme's were hardly noticeable.
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Dunno, as I've probably shot at least 7000 S&B primed rounds in 9mm, .40, .45, and .38 Spec and have yet to have one not go off. Glock's, Sig's, CZ, M&P, Beretta's, 1911's, and S&W Revolvers
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On 10/4/2016 at 0:43 PM, dillon said:
If you are using the powder measure linkage as designed, the lock-link blocks the powder bar from picking up another charge until the failsafe rod pulls the locking link down and out of the way, which then allows the powder bar to pick up another powder charge. The shellplate has rotated to the next position before this happens. This makes it far less likely to drop a double charge. Study how your failsafe rod is set up, cycle some cases through and try to recreate what you were doing while watching. See how your adjustments affect the cycle of the powder measure.
However, if you have modified the measure so as to bypass the locking link, then I recommend pulling the ammunition.
This is what was posted by "dillon" in a recent thread concerning someone thinking that they may have loaded a double charge.
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Funny how nobody ever bitches about Dillon when it comes to getting free warranty parts or free refurbs on the other presses.
They only bitch when the press has an issue, or about a customer service reps, or the cost of parts.
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It's quite a bit more complex.
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I load three calibers on my 650 and have never had an issue.
If I had to startl over again I would definitely go with a 650.
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8 hours ago, LowBoost said:
Really nice reply Noylj.
As always!
If you have a little time to browse, you might do a search for other posts he has made, as they are always quite informative and helpful.
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8 hours ago, resortboarder said:
Just to clarify, these are .45ACP 200gr Plated RN bullets, not .40S&W. 1.240" was the shortest I could go without crimping into the ogive.
Sorry. See note above. Ill edit my post to clarify .45 tomorrow.
Well, I had a typo as well.as a bad memory!
I was loading the LSWC's at 1.245" and needed to load the 200 plated RN to 1.235"
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I load 200 LSWC's to 1.245", but when I tried X Treme 200 plated RN I was back to 1.190"-1.200" to get them to plunk in the same barrel.
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I use a Lee Bulge Buster and then load on a progressive using a de-capping/re-sizing die.
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I tried 9mm with the large plate and it jammed about every revolution, as two cases would drop into one slot.
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Buy the SDB, primers, and powder now and get loading.
Start saving money and if you decide a 650 is really what you want, you can sell the SDB for about what you paid for it when you can afford the 650.
I run my .40 cases through a Bulge Buster on a $20.00 single stage press prior to loading on a SDB
You could easily do 500-750 rounds a month in a couple of evenings.
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11 hours ago, woodyblueballs said:
I bought my first and last pound at the recommendation of an old timer using is for 357 or 38.
I can't tell you measurably, but in my custom glock 35 the powder is too poppy. Meaning I get the feeling of high pressure.
That's what I have found as well, and have found no use for the stuff.
I compared Bullseye and Red Dot it in .38 Spec and the Bullseye had a very hash recoil compared to the Red Dot. The Red Dot was much higher velocity with much less felt recoil ,as well as being far more accurate.
I tried Bullseye in .45 and found the same when compared to other powders such as Clays and Red Dot.
I think Bullseye is popular with the older crowd, as that's what they have always used and have just never compared it with other powders.
YMMV
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On 9/17/2016 at 0:57 AM, AbitNutz said:
Yeah, they're light...but I think the reason is because I cast them in linotype. It was expedient to just drop a 35lb pig into the Master Caster to get things going...
They drop at 179-180 grains. I was worried they'd be heavy without the lube grooves...guess not.
The pins in the mold that create the hollow point appear to be adjustable.
Retracting the pins slightly would result in a heavier bullet.
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If it's that loose you should be able to feel it when seating the primer on your press.
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My elbow pain started Sunday evening, I saw this thread on Tuesday and started the exercises immediately.
Today my elbow is already 75% better after four days of exercising per the videos..
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Yes, the funnel is caliber specific.
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Caliber conversion parts for the case feeder.
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I use my SDB's more than my 650 due to the convenience of having one SDB for 9mm and one for .40..
I've loaded thousands of .40 major rounds on my SDB and have never had any issues whatsoever.
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Wow, timely thread!
I spent the last ten days working on drawing from the holster every night.
Went to the range Sunday and did a hundred live fire draws
Sunday evening my elbow/forearm hurt and Monday morning it was pretty sore!
Just started with the exercises this morning.
Thanks for the info on this!
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Make sure that you shell plate bolt has not loosened up.
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The old Hercules catalog shows 125 grain lead with a max load of 4.5 Red Dot at a minimum 1.150" COAL gets 1145 fps from a 4" barrel.
Start low and work up at your own risk.
Does anyone separate expanding/belling and the powder drop?
in Dillon Precision Reloading Equipment
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I have a 650.
Station one is decap and resize on the handle down stroke.
Station two is prime on the handle upstroke and expand/flare, and powder drop on the down stroke.