I've loaded for a number of years, but not high volume and only for a few chamberings, so maybe an advanced beginner. My loading equipment was boxed up for a couple of years and I just got it set up again. Now I'm having two problems I've never had before. I could use some advice:
1. My press is a Dillon RL550. I dropped the primers into the feeding tube and when I cycled the press they all fell out. I pulled the inner tube with the plastic end that is supposed to hold the primers and I dropped one in and it fell through. Does that part periodically need to be replaced?
ETA: Primer feeding problem is solved. The pin that holds the primers in the tube is spring-loaded by a thin metal tab that is screwed to the feed tube. The screw was loose and the metal tab was swung to the side and not returning the pin to its proper location.
2. I have a Redding No.1 oil-damped balance. It always maintained calibration. I checked it again and it was reading 0.2 grains light, so I adjusted the nuts on the end of balance. Now it "sticks." Usually it swings up and down slowing as the oil damps the motion until it stops on the reading. The swinging has always been very smooth, but now it stops somewhat abruptly and I noticed that if I push the charge tray down (so the indicator end goes up) it some times sticks at 0.5 grains. What is going on here? Did I somehow ruin my balance by simply adjusting the calibration nuts?
Thanks in advance for any help.
1. My press is a Dillon RL550. I dropped the primers into the feeding tube and when I cycled the press they all fell out. I pulled the inner tube with the plastic end that is supposed to hold the primers and I dropped one in and it fell through. Does that part periodically need to be replaced?
ETA: Primer feeding problem is solved. The pin that holds the primers in the tube is spring-loaded by a thin metal tab that is screwed to the feed tube. The screw was loose and the metal tab was swung to the side and not returning the pin to its proper location.
2. I have a Redding No.1 oil-damped balance. It always maintained calibration. I checked it again and it was reading 0.2 grains light, so I adjusted the nuts on the end of balance. Now it "sticks." Usually it swings up and down slowing as the oil damps the motion until it stops on the reading. The swinging has always been very smooth, but now it stops somewhat abruptly and I noticed that if I push the charge tray down (so the indicator end goes up) it some times sticks at 0.5 grains. What is going on here? Did I somehow ruin my balance by simply adjusting the calibration nuts?
Thanks in advance for any help.
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