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Redneck2 · July 7, 2001, 08:58 PM

Setting up the Dillon today. Using RCBS dies..three die set. Please tell me if I am wrong. One is decap/sizer, second is expander/, third is bullet seater/crimp. So why do I need the second die with the Dillon press if I have the caliber conversion kit?????

I think the Dillon will be fine, but the directions that come with it are exceptionally poor. Haven't used a press like this before and it took hours to set it up. As an example, one of the directions says "adjust die correctly". What the hell is correctly?? I think the guys that write the direction have a ton of experience and assume you already are familiar with the operations. If I was, I wouldn't need the directions.

July 7, 2001, 08:58 PM	#1
Redneck2 Senior Member Join Date: April 24, 2000 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 519	Basic (probably stupid) question about pistol reloading Setting up the Dillon today. Using RCBS dies..three die set. Please tell me if I am wrong. One is decap/sizer, second is expander/, third is bullet seater/crimp. So why do I need the second die with the Dillon press if I have the caliber conversion kit????? I think the Dillon will be fine, but the directions that come with it are exceptionally poor. Haven't used a press like this before and it took hours to set it up. As an example, one of the directions says "adjust die correctly". What the hell is correctly?? I think the guys that write the direction have a ton of experience and assume you already are familiar with the operations. If I was, I wouldn't need the directions.