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larryw · September 25, 2002, 11:32 PM

I'm finding that the +- .3gr accuracy of my Dillon 550B when loading extruded powders is nowhere near accurate enough for my needs. This is especially evident in my .223 where .1gr can make a full inch difference in my groups and the max load gives me 5-shot groups that can be covered by a dime.

Currently I'm throwing the loads light and adding powder with a baby-food spoon until I get the right weight. But, this is slower than mud.

What do you do when you want to load 100+ rounds of rifle in a minimum amount of time with powder charges that are right-on?

thanks,
LW

September 25, 2002, 11:32 PM	#1
larryw Senior Member Join Date: January 17, 2002 Posts: 336	Precision powder throws I'm finding that the +- .3gr accuracy of my Dillon 550B when loading extruded powders is nowhere near accurate enough for my needs. This is especially evident in my .223 where .1gr can make a full inch difference in my groups and the max load gives me 5-shot groups that can be covered by a dime. Currently I'm throwing the loads light and adding powder with a baby-food spoon until I get the right weight. But, this is slower than mud. What do you do when you want to load 100+ rounds of rifle in a minimum amount of time with powder charges that are right-on? thanks, LW