Loading .44 Colt on a Dillon 550 question

1-12 INF (M) · Jan 22, 2020

The Dillon shellplates are the same for .44 Mag/Spl/Colt and Russian. But the smaller rim doesn't stay put on the priming upstroke - pops out and gouges the rim.

Has anyone else seen this problem - and can suggest a workaround? I just wrote Dillon to see what they say.

FROGO207 · Jan 23, 2020

I am not a Dillon user but it might require a different shell plate do work correctly. Dillon will make it work for you. They are the best at CS for presses.

ETA: if you have a hand primer use that for now. Kind of negates a progressive but you will get loaded ammo but at a slower rate of course.

rfwobbly · Jan 23, 2020

That should be a #4 shellplate used with #4 buttons. I'm with Mr Frog, call Dillon CS. Either your #4 needs replacing due to wear, or they have a slightly tighter shell plate for your specific case.

Typetwelve · Jan 23, 2020

I did a little reading as the topic is interesting. I couldn't find SAMMI specs on the case, but according to Starline, the rim on a 44 Colt is the same as on a 41 Rem Mag, which is .492 +/- .012 vs 44 mag/spcl at .514 +/- .010. The 41 Mag is a Dillon #6 shellplate (#13120) vs the #4 you currently have. Weird that they list the #4 plate as working with 44 Colt.

https://www.starlinebrass.com/44-colt-brass

1-12 INF (M) · Jan 23, 2020

Thanks for your research, I'm ordering the 41 mag plate from Dillon right now!

Typetwelve · Jan 23, 2020

You'll need the #1 locator buttons as well...I think...

Jesse Heywood · Jan 24, 2020

drawing

1-12 INF (M) · Jan 24, 2020

Yup, it shares the same rim dimensions as the .41 Mag, and not the .44 Mag. THanks.

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