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FrankenMauser · March 14, 2013, 03:35 PM

I have 3 for my 550B.
I generally use one for 9x19mm, one for .45 Auto, and the third gets used for everything else - usually .380 Auto.

However... I still have some extra "change-over" time when going to .380 Auto, because I don't own a proper .380 cartridge conversion.
Instead, I use the .223/5.56 shell plate and 9x19mm powder funnel / expander. (I also use a .38 Special "Wadcutter Only" die for seating... but that's a different matter.

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If I had more money lying around, I'd have a full quick-change kit (including powder measure) for each cartridge conversion... but I still haven't found a money tree.

March 14, 2013, 03:35 PM	#14
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,424	I have 3 for my 550B. I generally use one for 9x19mm, one for .45 Auto, and the third gets used for everything else - usually .380 Auto. However... I still have some extra "change-over" time when going to .380 Auto, because I don't own a proper .380 cartridge conversion. Instead, I use the .223/5.56 shell plate and 9x19mm powder funnel / expander. (I also use a .38 Special "Wadcutter Only" die for seating... but that's a different matter. ) If I had more money lying around, I'd have a full quick-change kit (including powder measure) for each cartridge conversion... but I still haven't found a money tree. __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.