[.40 Major with Unique?]

Unique powder has been around forever and used by many.  It should meet your requirements making major with proper work-up.

[.40 handloads for ported 5in barrel?]

I have a G23C also ported.  There's really no reason to reload differently either way be it ported or  not. 

[Any Dillion black friday deals...]

+1 for what Navadazielmeister said.

[Inexpensive Lights for your Press???]

I too use two desk LED lamps.  Puts out a tremendous amount of light and because their LED, no heat.  Forget what I payed for them, but know it wasn't outrages.

[Dillon Refurb Service]

I sent my 550B back for the same reason you mention i.e. nothing wrong, just needed a "proper" clean up.  Read the return procedures carefully as you pretty much have to take eveytghing off (handle, primer assembly etc) and basically forward a stripped down unit.  In my note to them, I asked for them to upgrade my press to a 550C which really only entails the addition of grease fittings at necessary lubing points.  The turn around was excellent < two weeks for sending out and having it back.  Additionally, you could not tell the difference from a brand spanking new unit.  They do an excellent job in communicating and in my case the technician who did the work called me personally to discuss his progress and anything special he may or may not needed to replace.  Bottom Line:  Well worth the expense to have them give your press the "love" as you noted.  Only other comment  in my case was I had the original box the 550 came in but because you strip every off,  I ended sending in a much smaller box I obtained and saved considerably on shipping.  Hope this information helps in your decision. 

[RL550B questions]

The only true thing by leaving the powder in the funnel is discoloration of the plastic tube.  Otherwise, it doesn't hurt to leave powder in the hopper. If the discoloration after a few years gets real bad, give Dillon a call and they will send you a new one "gratis" (bet you didn't know that bit of information). 

[550 - Spent primers all over the place]

I used a simple "safety pin"....problem solved.

[Once Fired Cracked Brass... Federal???]

I'am going to go with what "yeti" above posted as it's the most logical.  FYI, I have a G23 and have fired literally thousands of rounds (just about every mfg's brand) from range pick up and never had my Glock do what your experiencing. Since you're not having luck with the company you purchased it from, consider it a loss and move on "out of sight, out of mind". 

[Once Fired Cracked Brass... Federal???]

I've been reloading for many years and only "once" did a come across a piece of brass like that.  I don't think Glock barrel could have caused such a thing. Very strange indeed. If you happen to find a logical answer, please let us all know. 

[Swamp Popper Coated Bullets]

Looks very interesting, I might just try a amount and see how they perform. 

[Dillon Depriming/Decapping Die E-clip]

Home Depot has a drawer of all different sizes. 

[Broken Snap Ring on Dillon Sizing Die]

Mine broke one time as well......just went to local Home Depot.  Problem solved. 

[My Dillon 550 Broke Today]

That's why they have the representation they do....

[40 grain weight]

180's coated

[VV N-300 series]

N320 would work very well.

[40 grain weight]

Ditto on the 180's

[Titegroup throwing flakes of burned powder everywhere]

This should not be happening as I load TG anywhere from 3.2gr to right about 4.8 in a G23 & Shield. Not that SRP's should be the problem but try SPP's just for the heck of it (again doubt that's the problem) but worth a try.

[Problems with Precision Bullets - leading issues]

I've been using the Bayou Hi-Tek with excellent results especially the H&G 68's. All are different from the various vendors so just get a sample pack as not to put out too much money for testing. Once you find the product that works best buy in quantity.

[N320 with MG 180r JHP]

Anyone tried using VV N320 powder with this type bullet? I've got some great results with 45 acp but would like to try same powder in 40 s&w.

[Paging Dillon rep]

Every time I've called, never had to wait more then a few minutes.

[Loading 40 with titegroup and 180gr bayou]

4.5-5.0 depending how stout you want it. I use an OAL of 1.135 but you can also lengthen that out quite a bit depending on your specific auto. Note, always "verify" with various load data and start low and work up which goes without exception.

[Do you always load as long as possible?]

To the OP of this thread. I have a Redding micro meter seating die in both 40 & 45. If initial setting is done correctly at first install, you should have "no" problems dialing in your desired OAL. This I do regularly on my 550b. If having problems, might help to give the OEM a call.

[Recipe for titegroup]

Thanks "sandbagged", how I over looked that is beyond me. Might have to do with my age.

[Recipe for titegroup]

I'm understanding the min is 1.085 and max is 1.135 for the OAL. How come I see several using 1.180? Isn't this way out of specs.

[Clays Powder - Which One?]

Although the above inputs are correct, I have also utilize Universal Clays Tech. Quite successfully.