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Jamess67 · 09-30-2006, 01:27 PM

I did some research on reloading .223 and found you all suggested H335 for powder. So now im using a Dillon 550b RCBS dies and Im still leaking powder after charging the case. Its dribbling a few grains after every round and messing up my press and the primer seater.
Can someone offer a soultion for this. Thanks!!

The Knight Of Light · 09-30-2006, 01:49 PM

Sounds like powder getting stuck?? I have found after about 15 -20 rounds I blow out the powder with canned air. You might want to break down the measure and give it a good cleaning.

Jamess67 · 09-30-2006, 01:59 PM

I cleaned, honed, an reset up the powder station, I loose powder after every round. Could it be trapped air pressure in the case?? (displaced air after the powder charge)

The Knight Of Light · 09-30-2006, 02:08 PM

Interesting idea, have you called or e-mailed Dillon about it? There are some accesories you can get to make the powder system more effective too.
http://www.arredondoaccessories.com/...01dqgdu&gid=PD
http://www.uniquetek.com/

Jamess67 · 09-30-2006, 02:28 PM

The powder bar is new and I ran a .380 brass brush attached to a drill through the funnel. Also, after charging the case I wait a few seconds to make sure the powder drains into the case. Trapped air is the only thing I can come up with. I looked at the Dillon site and there isnt really anything about my problem.

The Knight Of Light · 09-30-2006, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamess67

The powder bar is new and I ran a .380 brass brush attached to a drill through the funnel. Also, after charging the case I wait a few seconds to make sure the powder drains into the case. Trapped air is the only thing I can come up with. I looked at the Dillon site and there isnt really anything about my problem.

How old is the machine?

Jamess67 · 09-30-2006, 02:50 PM

not sure of the age. I have a rod for the powder return so thats not an issue, I did just called Dillon and I already tried everything they suggested. The last option is to clean the opowder measure between the powder bar and the funnel. Im going to do that now. The Dillon tech ( 20yrs there) said its par for the machine and to just blow off the turret if this doesent help.

UPDATE:: a quick wipe down with a dryer sheet did the trick, seems static was involved.
thanks for the help!

**Majk** · 09-30-2006, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamess67

UPDATE:: a quick wipe down with a dryer sheet did the trick, seems static was involved.
thanks for the help!

Good info. Thanks.

The Knight Of Light · 09-30-2006, 06:59 PM

Holy freakin' cling Batman!!!! I totally for got about that. One of my books even suggests ruberbanding a dryer sheet to the powder measure just for that purpose!!!!!!!

I am an idiot!!

tec · 09-30-2006, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Knight Of Light

Holy freakin' cling Batma!!!! I totally for got about that. One of my books even suggests ruberbanding a dryer sheet to the powder measure just for that purpose!!!!!!!

I am an idiot!!

now now,

marmots, moose, meese.

09-30-2006, 01:27 PM	#1
Jamess67 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 217	HELP... Loader leaking I did some research on reloading .223 and found you all suggested H335 for powder. So now im using a Dillon 550b RCBS dies and Im still leaking powder after charging the case. Its dribbling a few grains after every round and messing up my press and the primer seater. Can someone offer a soultion for this. Thanks!! __________________ John 3:16 XD 40 Tactical ,XD 9mm Service RRA AR 15,Custom Ruger 10/22 Dillon 550B, No money!

09-30-2006, 01:49 PM	#2
The Knight Of Light XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 8,708 Blog Entries: 12	Sounds like powder getting stuck?? I have found after about 15 -20 rounds I blow out the powder with canned air. You might want to break down the measure and give it a good cleaning. __________________ No Matter Where You Go, There You Are. USPSA #L3077 What a great number!!! http://theknightoflight.blogspot.com/ Creator of TOP 'O' THE PAGE!!! Moose Fight

09-30-2006, 01:59 PM	#3
Jamess67 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 217	I cleaned, honed, an reset up the powder station, I loose powder after every round. Could it be trapped air pressure in the case?? (displaced air after the powder charge) __________________ John 3:16 XD 40 Tactical ,XD 9mm Service RRA AR 15,Custom Ruger 10/22 Dillon 550B, No money!

09-30-2006, 02:08 PM	#4
The Knight Of Light XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 8,708 Blog Entries: 12	Interesting idea, have you called or e-mailed Dillon about it? There are some accesories you can get to make the powder system more effective too. http://www.arredondoaccessories.com/...01dqgdu&gid=PD http://www.uniquetek.com/ __________________ No Matter Where You Go, There You Are. USPSA #L3077 What a great number!!! http://theknightoflight.blogspot.com/ Creator of TOP 'O' THE PAGE!!! Moose Fight

09-30-2006, 02:28 PM	#5
Jamess67 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 217	The powder bar is new and I ran a .380 brass brush attached to a drill through the funnel. Also, after charging the case I wait a few seconds to make sure the powder drains into the case. Trapped air is the only thing I can come up with. I looked at the Dillon site and there isnt really anything about my problem. __________________ John 3:16 XD 40 Tactical ,XD 9mm Service RRA AR 15,Custom Ruger 10/22 Dillon 550B, No money!

09-30-2006, 02:50 PM	#7
Jamess67 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 217	not sure of the age. I have a rod for the powder return so thats not an issue, I did just called Dillon and I already tried everything they suggested. The last option is to clean the opowder measure between the powder bar and the funnel. Im going to do that now. The Dillon tech ( 20yrs there) said its par for the machine and to just blow off the turret if this doesent help. UPDATE:: a quick wipe down with a dryer sheet did the trick, seems static was involved. thanks for the help! __________________ John 3:16 XD 40 Tactical ,XD 9mm Service RRA AR 15,Custom Ruger 10/22 Dillon 550B, No money! Last edited by Jamess67 : 09-30-2006 at 04:54 PM.

09-30-2006, 06:59 PM	#9
The Knight Of Light XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 8,708 Blog Entries: 12	Holy freakin' cling Batman!!!! I totally for got about that. One of my books even suggests ruberbanding a dryer sheet to the powder measure just for that purpose!!!!!!! I am an idiot!! __________________ No Matter Where You Go, There You Are. USPSA #L3077 What a great number!!! http://theknightoflight.blogspot.com/ Creator of TOP 'O' THE PAGE!!! Moose Fight Last edited by The Knight Of Light : 10-01-2006 at 09:27 AM.

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