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Sigma 40 Blaster · April 13, 2008, 02:08 PM

So if I make any dummy rounds I need to clearly identify them...definitely render them un-fireable. I thought my organizational skills were just too superb to do something as goofy as I did.

I'm not going to sit here and say that my 550's powder measure is fool proof but I don't think it was a mechanical failure, it could have been a short stroke but I don't think so...not sure what else it could have been except a mistake on my part.

As far as the lockout die...not sure how I'd use that on my 550. Bullet seating on station 4 would be pretty slow and time consuming...can't think of where else to put it. Anyone use that die on a 550?

I am knocking on wood right now while I say I've never had a double charge. I guess I'm always more protective of having too much powder in the case instead of not enough. If anyone has any more ideas keep 'em coming. Thanks again.

April 13, 2008, 02:08 PM	#10
Sigma 40 Blaster Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2007 Location: East Texas Posts: 997	Thanks guys, good ideas So if I make any dummy rounds I need to clearly identify them...definitely render them un-fireable. I thought my organizational skills were just too superb to do something as goofy as I did. I'm not going to sit here and say that my 550's powder measure is fool proof but I don't think it was a mechanical failure, it could have been a short stroke but I don't think so...not sure what else it could have been except a mistake on my part. As far as the lockout die...not sure how I'd use that on my 550. Bullet seating on station 4 would be pretty slow and time consuming...can't think of where else to put it. Anyone use that die on a 550? I am knocking on wood right now while I say I've never had a double charge. I guess I'm always more protective of having too much powder in the case instead of not enough. If anyone has any more ideas keep 'em coming. Thanks again.