Guys, I've been loading CCI 500 (small pistol) primers on a Dillon 550B and ocasionally I have a primer fail to drop into the cup. I've learned to watch each time the primer cup moves forward and end up holding the press in mid stroke while manually moving the cup back to pick up a primer. This is a whole lot easier than finding out I now have a case with no primer inserted.
I've heard that the Dillon favors Winchester primers over the CCI for some reason or other. Is there any truth to this? Should I be loading up Winchester primers instead of CCI?
If the primer dropped reliably 100% of the time I would be able to load 200 - 300 rounds per hour but as it is I probable only reach 150 - 200 now.
I checked all the settings and even removed the primer assembly to check on the amount of engagement for the cup with respect to alignment under the tube, and it's all virtually perfect. Should I be chamfering the primer drop tube a little?
Any ideas?
I've heard that the Dillon favors Winchester primers over the CCI for some reason or other. Is there any truth to this? Should I be loading up Winchester primers instead of CCI?
If the primer dropped reliably 100% of the time I would be able to load 200 - 300 rounds per hour but as it is I probable only reach 150 - 200 now.
I checked all the settings and even removed the primer assembly to check on the amount of engagement for the cup with respect to alignment under the tube, and it's all virtually perfect. Should I be chamfering the primer drop tube a little?
Any ideas?