bball97 Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 I have to watch every time the case comes up to the powder funnel. Sometimes it will catch on the edge of the case and crimp the edge. It is like the case is tilted too far toward the front of the machine. I loosened the powder die nut and slid the whole die as far over in the threads as it would go, then tightened it down. That has helped, but I still have to watch it. If not, it will destroy one casing per 50 rounds. That is no big deal except for the fact that it has a live primer in it at that stage, and I hate to waste a primer!!! Anyone else have this problem? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan550 Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Shell Plate may be too loose. Snug it down and back it off 1/8th turn before you lock it with the set screw. Alan~^~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dunn Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 I'd try loosening the jam nut, raising the ram with a case fully inserted, and then tighten it back down. Make sure your detent ball is working well. Beyond that I'd be calling Dillon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Miles Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Are you using the correct buttons for the caliber you are loading? CYa, Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bball97 Posted May 31, 2009 Author Share Posted May 31, 2009 (edited) Shell Plate may be too loose. Snug it down and back it off 1/8th turn before you lock it with the set screw.Alan~^~ Good, tried that. Will see if that helps. Edited May 31, 2009 by bball97 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bball97 Posted May 31, 2009 Author Share Posted May 31, 2009 (edited) Are you using the correct buttons for the caliber you are loading?CYa, Pat Yes. I checked the Dillon chart to make sure. #2 shell plate & buttons for 38/357. Edited May 31, 2009 by bball97 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bball97 Posted May 31, 2009 Author Share Posted May 31, 2009 Shell Plate may be too loose. Snug it down and back it off 1/8th turn before you lock it with the set screw.Alan~^~ Good idea, that will make sure they are aligned. I'll take the bottom apart today and check the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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