Wishing 550 had room for a powder check...

[bigblock455]

See post #46 at the end

[rocxx]

May I ask you exactly how many times the powder charge has been "off" enough to make a difference in all the checks that you've done?

[rocxx]

I am using a Dillion 550B to load 115g 9mm with 5.5g of unique. I pick this combination for several reason.The biggest one is that it nearly fills the case and I can easily see the level and notice any deviation. I sit where I can see in each case just before I put the bullet on. Most of the time the powder measures correctly. But today after about a dozen or so loads, I noticed the powder level was very low. I

check ever thing for an obstruction and found none. I called the company for further advice. They only

ask me to check things I already checked. They were no help and even a bit rude. Their equipment will

not do that. I cleaned and reassemble ever thing and started reloading again. I had the same problem

after a couple dozen loads. So trust your equipment, does not work for me. Mechanical things fail.

Trust but verify!

[RDA]

I am using a Dillion 550B to load 115g 9mm with 5.5g of unique. I pick this combination for several reason.The biggest one is that it nearly fills the case and I can easily see the level and notice any deviation. I sit where I can see in each case just before I put the bullet on. Most of the time the powder measures correctly. But today after about a dozen or so loads, I noticed the powder level was very low. I

check ever thing for an obstruction and found none. I called the company for further advice. They only

ask me to check things I already checked. They were no help and even a bit rude. Their equipment will

not do that. I cleaned and reassemble ever thing and started reloading again. I had the same problem

after a couple dozen loads. So trust your equipment, does not work for me. Mechanical things fail.

Trust but verify!

Did you check inside the powder bar? Was only one throw off on occasion or were multiple off in a row?