Just Recieved My Dillon 550B

[annbrian]

Hello All,

Well I just received my Press and related Items and Manuals and I'm about ready to start loading

I thought I would check in to see what some of you are using for loads.

I have a 9mm CZ Shadow that is stock and will be using it for IPSC and perhaps PPC

I believe I will try the Federal Primers and windchester 231 powder not sure of the bullets yet

Suggestions for:

Bullets:

Primer:

Powder:

Also, We have a PPC 38 Special model 10 K frame I am thinking the same primers and powder but using a 148 G Wadcutter

Suggestions for:

Bullets:

Primer:

Powder:

We also have a Glock 22 40 S&W and shoot 357 Mag and was wondering if the 231 and federial primers will be ok for those loads

Thanks In advance

Cheers

Brian

[burket]

I use Win 231, with Winchester Small Pistol Primers (WSP). I use Montana Gold 124gr JHP in both a Glock 34 and Glock 17 pistols. I use 4.5 gr of Win 231, at an oal of 1.124 in both pistols. Good Luck.

[Hi-Power Jack]

WW231 is a great powder to start with, any small

pistol primers are fine, and your choice of 115,

124 or 147 gr bullets - they feel different, and

some people prefer one or the other - I prefer the

147's because they have a gentle push rather than

a sharp recoil. But, it's all preference.

And the 147's are much more accurate in my gun.

Good luck, you'll find the "perfect" load for

your guns by experimenting.

Jack

[annbrian]

Thank you, I appreciate it

[Amerflyer48]

for the 148 HBWC and 231... 3.1 grs. if swaged and 3.3 if plated.. seated flush with mild crimp ( barely noticeable )

in the future if you get some Bullseye powder = 2.7 grains (swaged)

.357 Mag I prefer 2400 powder so I can't help you there,..

Hope this helps...

John

[BigGabe]

In 9mm I use either a Montana Gold or Precision Delta 147gr. 3.6gr Titegroup with a Winchester Small pistol primer. Works pretty good for me.

[blaster113]

moly coated bullets are great in 9mm and .40 to save a little money. 231 is a versatile powder