primer problems w/223& dillon 650

SCORBETT · April 11, 2009, 09:41 PM

I am trying to load 223 military brass w/ dillon 650. I have a problem with the primers crushing about every 3rd case. I used the dillon swage tool and then a sinclair primer pocket tool. I can seat a primer just fine in a single stage press. I've torn the machine down and cleaned it but I'm at a loss. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Scott

SCORBETT · April 13, 2009, 10:51 PM

Thanks for the replies everyone. I called Dillon and tried what they suggested including a deeper swage. It helped a little but I've decided to buy a hand primer and quit wasting time. I guess it's the brass, but being able to seat a primer with the old single stage press throws me for a loop.
Scott

Joat · April 14, 2009, 01:43 PM

I had a similar problem loading 45LC on a 550b, Clean the primer cup, tighten the cup assembly and adjust the "paper clip" spring to hold the case tighter into the shell plate. Also check to be sure that you are using the correct size primer assembly.

Joat

April 11, 2009, 09:41 PM	#1
SCORBETT Junior Member Join Date: April 11, 2009 Posts: 2	primer problems w/223& dillon 650 I am trying to load 223 military brass w/ dillon 650. I have a problem with the primers crushing about every 3rd case. I used the dillon swage tool and then a sinclair primer pocket tool. I can seat a primer just fine in a single stage press. I've torn the machine down and cleaned it but I'm at a loss. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Scott

April 14, 2009, 01:43 PM	#3
Joat Senior Member Join Date: March 31, 2008 Location: Dayton, TX Posts: 383	I had a similar problem loading 45LC on a 550b, Clean the primer cup, tighten the cup assembly and adjust the "paper clip" spring to hold the case tighter into the shell plate. Also check to be sure that you are using the correct size primer assembly. Joat __________________ All things being equal, fat people use more soap. (I know I am one.) High speed, low drag does not even come close to describing ME.

April 13, 2009, 10:51 PM	#2
SCORBETT Junior Member Join Date: April 11, 2009 Posts: 2	Thanks for the replies everyone. I called Dillon and tried what they suggested including a deeper swage. It helped a little but I've decided to buy a hand primer and quit wasting time. I guess it's the brass, but being able to seat a primer with the old single stage press throws me for a loop. Scott