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Last year I bought a Dillon RL550B press with the intention of starting to reload with a friend of mine (who just got me in to shooting and who has been reloading for a few years.) However before I even had a chance to unpack and use it I ended up having to move to Texas.
So I have had this beautiful machine setting in the box... I know it is sacrilege so please don't flame me too bad..
So I really want to learn how to reload but all the people I talk to say I should start with a single stage press until I understand the principals before going on to the 550. This makes sense to me but I was wondering if anyone else started straight off with the progressives...
I am just looking for advice from the cagey veterans out there and some recommendations. While I am excited about using the 550 I want to make sure that I am safe too...
Thanks in advance!
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Don't you feel better now Walt? I knew you were really a wheelgunner all this time. Looks like we've doubled Revolver Div. at Tri-Co now, just need to work on the other "closet" wheelgunners there.
THANKS GUYS, I didn't expect this kind of reception. YES, I'll ask questions as that is the first step in learning. More questions after the week-end, I'm sure.
Thanks again and I'll work hard at doing a good job.
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I'm new this year to Speed Steel and IPSC. Classified D with my 4303 S&W 40 cal. However, I'm interested in more revolver shooting as my friend Jerry is helping me along. I shot my S&W 620 at Coeur D'Alene throught the Spokane Practical Pistol League this past Saturday. Met a nice group of people and had fun shooting with them. THANKS Bill Sahlberg, I'd be willing to drive the 1,000 miles to do it again.
Now looking to get better through much practice and help from everyone with my 620. Have been shooting major, but find it takes more time to get back on the target. Have loaded 158 gr SWC with 4.3 grs of Bullseye. Great pattern from the bench. Understand I need to go to round nose plated as they will load fast with my speed loaders. WHO EVER SAID speed loaders are speedy ??????
Looking forward to joining the wheel gunners.
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If you want faster reloading times you need a shorter overall round :-) I use a .38 Colt Short case (Starline Brass) with a 130 gr Montana Gold bullet with 4.5 gr of Universal Clays a Federal 100 primer and 1.100" OAL This is 1125 fps and easily makes IPSC minor, is super clean burning, and very accurate. Now for PPC accuracy and loading I reverse the 130 gr (yes, it is put in backwards with round nose facing the powder) and put 3.2 gr of Bullseye with a crimp at the top of a .38 Special case (not the shorty) This is just as accurate as my old 148 gr HBWC that we shoot at the Police Academy but they are very clean and leave no lead on the face of the cylinder or bore. I may be crazy, my wife says so, or I think she says something like that, but I have used these recipes for 10 years and have the results to prove they work :-)
Bill Sahlberg
IPSC / ICORE / IDPA / PPC
"revos rule"
BILL, when you crimp your cases do you crimp with the base of the bullet just outside the case as in the left side of my picture, -or- do you crimp with the base of the bullet flush with the top of the case as on the right side of the picture. Thanks, Walt
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Paul, I shoot a S&W 620 and plan on trying HODGDON recomended load that will give me MAJOR.. 158gr bullet with 13.5 grs of H110 for 1396 fps. I'm also going to try the same load in my 38 brass, same gun. Have some questions out on that tactic. If I have good or bad experiences I'll forward them.
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Hello, I just got my 4" 686 in 357 magnum back from Clark where they cut the cylinder for moon clips.
I am planning to shoot it in the IDPA Enhanced service revolver class and maybe some IPSC for fun.
Does anyone have a good load that they are using in a similar set up?
I just ordered 1000 of the Rainier 158 plated round nose bullets to try because they look like they would reload quickly, Hopefully they will stand up to magnum loads alright.
I've never had great luck with the accuracy of a round nose bullet but with the longer bearing surface of a 158 it might be Ok. The distances dont require Bianchi type accuracy anyways.
I looked at the Montana gold FMJ bullets and they looked good except the nose looked a little flat which might not reload as smooth, but they would probably shoot a little better and magnum loads shouldnt bother them.
I am also interested in powder suggestions, obviously I will be using Federal primers.
While I am at it I am also looking for an IDPA legal Kydex revolver holster if anyone knows who makes one?
Thanks,
Paul
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I shoot a new model 260 357mag/38 +P. Hodgdon has a 357 load using H110, 13.5 gr, 180 gr bullet which provides 1396 fps. Do I dare use that load in my 38 Special brass. I know, I should just use my 357 brass, but I'm interested in the 38 Special brass answere, THANKS.
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..... after 4 moonclips
What sick, twisted & demented mind thought this thing up ????
Can't wait to do it again
---- Jerry
DON'T be to hard on yourself.
We don't shoot these often enough. WE DID HAVE FUN. Walt 
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I'm shooting a STAR model B on a 1911 frame and need additional mags. These mags are similar but not the same as the STAR SUPER mags that I have and can't use. Any one want to get rid of their 9mm Largo, START B mags ?
Walt Scholl
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I shoot a STAR model B 9mm Largo pistol and need several more magazines. They are of couse a little different than the STAR SUPER magazines that I have and no longer need. Does anyone want to get rid of the mags they have ?
Walt
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Guilty as charged. Sounds like a fun group to be in. Walt
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Airedale,
But I have to admit, even though I'm a good friend, I found posting such a picture on the Revolver quite offensive also
I say HANG HIM
String EM UP
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Dave, guilty as charged.
Friend Jerry said this was an active group. Looks like he is right. I'm going to enjoy this. Walt
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Walt,
You were doing well until you posted a bottomfeeder pic in the revolver forum.
The secret wheelgun council (which doesn't exist-because it's secret) will meet to determine your posting fate.
Dave
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Walt to Walt about test. Seems to work
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Walt is seeing how to use this site and messages, Walt
Well I didn't get a smilly face. 
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Now I'll post new topic, hope to get smilly faces and attachment
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If you want faster reloading times you need a shorter overall round :-) I use a .38 Colt Short case (Starline Brass) with a 130 gr Montana Gold bullet with 4.5 gr of Universal Clays a Federal 100 primer and 1.100" OAL This is 1125 fps and easily makes IPSC minor, is super clean burning, and very accurate. Now for PPC accuracy and loading I reverse the 130 gr (yes, it is put in backwards with round nose facing the powder) and put 3.2 gr of Bullseye with a crimp at the top of a .38 Special case (not the shorty) This is just as accurate as my old 148 gr HBWC that we shoot at the Police Academy but they are very clean and leave no lead on the face of the cylinder or bore. I may be crazy, my wife says so, or I think she says something like that, but I have used these recipes for 10 years and have the results to prove they work :-)
Bill Sahlberg
IPSC / ICORE / IDPA / PPC
"revos rule"
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Jerry, thanks for the direction to this site. Lots of infomation, great site
Walt Scholl
We don't shoot these often enough. WE DID HAVE FUN. Walt 
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I have a 550 press and think it's great. I started with a single stage and moved up. Now that I have the 550 I sometime us it as a single, double or thriple stage press. While trying new powers in a few loads I bypass the powder in the horn and hand measure. If I want to deprime my cases before tumbling I can do that as a single stage. I'd start releading slowling and get to know all the things you can do with you 550. Good luck, have fun, be safe.