Maybe
I usually just back-off the full length size die so it just bumps the shoulder.
Any dies will work. I prefer Redding, Forster, RCBS in that order. for small batch and Dillon for volume.
Scott
Depends on the round.
I tumble then lube, size and trim bottle neck on Dillon 1200 RTs. Then I give them another shot of Dillon lube before go into the hopper.
I don't check anything except OAL on loaded rounds.
Scott
FN-tastic Firearm
My Five-Seven pistol is my favorite firearm. It is without a doubt THE handgun I would have if I had only one. It needs a steady hand but the super-sonic, flat trajectory and round options make it a bridge between "hand guns" and "long guns". Ammo is pricey and the brass...
Iffin it were my gun cabinet...
...I wouldn't be talkin about what's in it.
That said, a gun cabinet aint respectable till is holds an M1 Garand an AR and enough fodder to last the winter.
Scott
Clear Answer
Answer: Don't spray, smear, splatter ANYTHING on the fire end of your primers. Some loaders even frown on touching the anvil with your finger.
Why not decap, size and reprime right on your 550?
Scott
I have LNL-APs and Dillons
I too have a several auto progressives of various colors and complexity. I sold my 550 when I decided that it's imperative to run a powder level safety check.
I prefer the Dillion 650/1050s for all-around reliability and safety but I have two LNL-APs for less...
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The Home Guide to Cartridge Conversions by Nonte from the Gun Room Press. I found it while I was looking for The Handloader's Manual and the only copy i could find was $50.
You did good on that find!
Scott
Recently acquired a Police Automatic Weapon System (P.A.W.S.) bullet collator as part of a larger purchase. It's probably 25 to 30 years old. The company was out of Salem, Oregon and is still listed but does not answer their phone.
The connector plug to the limit switches or speed control...
How many rounds do you shoot per year?
I did seen anyone ask how many rounds the OP runs per year. I have Dillon 650s with case feeders for long runs and LNL without case feeder for 101 to 500 rounds per run.
The calibers listed by the OP allow the use of RCBS Lockout dies in station 3 of...
Never know it
I know I have a few hundred in the coffee cans I load for season. I too hear that little primer crunch on the 650 but never a problem or a mis-seated primer.
Scott
Modern Reloading - Richard LEE, page 37
..."Use on Winchester or CCI primers." ..."Federal brand primers are the most dangerous."
Things should only go bang when you want them to.
Scott
Its not nice to count...
Never know who's reading... Lot's of folks think one is too many and two makes you an arsenal. I'm not sure what this kind of thread adds to the conversation.
Scott
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