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tawakoni · November 23, 2002, 05:30 PM

I reload all rifle rounds on a Rock Chucker because I weigh every charge. I reload pistol only on the 550B. I've found that it really helps to set the powder charge when you have a case in all four stations. I think I got this tip directly from Dillon Customer Service, something about the way the shellplate flexes with a single case in the press. This also applies to the seating and crimping dies.

Someday I may crank out some .223 (or some other caliber I need in large quantity) on the 550B. I intend to use ball powder to avoid metering problems that seem to be common with the extruded powders.

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tawakoni

November 23, 2002, 05:30 PM	#3
tawakoni Member Join Date: November 22, 2000 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 68	Setting 550B powder measure I reload all rifle rounds on a Rock Chucker because I weigh every charge. I reload pistol only on the 550B. I've found that it really helps to set the powder charge when you have a case in all four stations. I think I got this tip directly from Dillon Customer Service, something about the way the shellplate flexes with a single case in the press. This also applies to the seating and crimping dies. Someday I may crank out some .223 (or some other caliber I need in large quantity) on the 550B. I intend to use ball powder to avoid metering problems that seem to be common with the extruded powders. Best tawakoni