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Mister XD · 03-25-2008, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by derrick452

small rifle primers??? may I ask why your not using small pistol primers?? just curious.

I was wondering that myself.... that is ill-advised, from what I heard

The Knight Of Light · 03-25-2008, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Reno82

Why do you use a 147 gr bullet? Just asking... I use the 115 or 124 gr. bullet.

I use 147s because they carry just a bit more energy to the target and don't need a lot of speed to do it. Recoil is very mild.

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Originally Posted by bullets1st

dang, only took three hours. Seems fast. Im guessing the dillon 550 isnt a single stage press!!

No it is not!

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Originally Posted by derrick452

small rifle primers??? may I ask why your not using small pistol primers?? just curious.

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Originally Posted by Mister XD

I was wondering that myself.... that is ill-advised, from what I heard

It can be. There is some proof in very light loads that the primer cups don't seal. Can cause breech face erosion. Small rifle aren't any hotter but the cup itself is much harder. I have found the load that works for my gun without any problem. I also use them in my Major 40, 38Super, and 223 so it saves me some money.

**agalindo** · 03-25-2008, 08:53 AM

Mmmmm bullets.

The Knight Of Light · 03-25-2008, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by agalindo

Mmmmm bullets.

And it's all mine!!!!

MUAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!(HE LAUGHED MANIACALLY!!)

**HPD SRT** · 03-25-2008, 03:34 PM

I am thinking about reloading. How much money, componets and all around knowledge is required to start? Because I know nothing. I have looked on Dillon's site because I heard they are the best. You said you have the 550?

ichy_trigger · 03-25-2008, 06:04 PM

Looks like you have been pretty busy!
I loaded 1000 one after noon after I added the case feeder to my 550 and WOW!

I also have been known to use small rifle primers in my .40 loads and done so with no less than 10,000 of them without a single problem. I think they work great and seemed to make a more consistent load with certain powders.

For those asking, the 550 is one of the most versatile loading machines around. It will handle all pistol and rifle calibers and you can change between them in a matter of minutes. I added a case feeder and upped the load rate by quite a bit.

Mister XD · 03-25-2008, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by The Knight Of Light

It can be. There is some proof in very light loads that the primer cups don't seal. Can cause breech face erosion. Small rifle aren't any hotter but the cup itself is much harder. I have found the load that works for my gun without any problem. I also use them in my Major 40, 38Super, and 223 so it saves me some money.

Just don't want to see you get hurt.

The Knight Of Light · 03-25-2008, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mister XD

Just don't want to see you get hurt.

Like Itchy I have used over 10,000 in the past 2 years. No problems other than a few that just never went off. Those were straight duds, nice big dimple and no bang.

The Knight Of Light · 03-25-2008, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by HPD`SRT

I am thinking about reloading. How much money, componets and all around knowledge is required to start? Because I know nothing. I have looked on Dillon's site because I heard they are the best. You said you have the 550?

I do have a RL550B to be exact. It is a great press and will run you about 395$ in the caliber of your choice(comes with dies if you buy direct from Dillon). You will need a good scale(digital is best) and that can run from 50$-200$ depending on the model. I have Pact BBKII which is more trouble than good so i pitched it and UPGRADED to the RCBS Chargemaster Combo. I use that for exacting rifle loads as well as a scale. That runs high at about 270$.

Starting off is not that big of a deal you just need some basic info. The ABC's of reloading is a great book for beginners and will get you started right. Buy the book now and start learning while you save up for the Dillon.

rogerxd45 · 03-25-2008, 09:03 PM

a good one to start with is the lee anniversery set. its not great but you will learn everything on that and i got my press with everything except dies for 69.99 its a great way to find out weather or not reloading is for you. and i really like it its alot of fun not like work at all. so i will be getting a progressive one of these days.

03-25-2008, 03:34 PM	#15
HPD SRT XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeastern WA Posts: 1,360	I am thinking about reloading. How much money, componets and all around knowledge is required to start? Because I know nothing. I have looked on Dillon's site because I heard they are the best. You said you have the 550? __________________ My Album SA XD-45 Tactical---Springerized! SA XD-45 Compact Model 1 EM-4 CAR Winchester Model 70 .308 Remington 870 Express Magnum USPSA: A-57358 PISTOLGEAR SpringerPrecision

03-25-2008, 06:04 PM	#16
ichy_trigger XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 7,478	Looks like you have been pretty busy! I loaded 1000 one after noon after I added the case feeder to my 550 and WOW! I also have been known to use small rifle primers in my .40 loads and done so with no less than 10,000 of them without a single problem. I think they work great and seemed to make a more consistent load with certain powders. For those asking, the 550 is one of the most versatile loading machines around. It will handle all pistol and rifle calibers and you can change between them in a matter of minutes. I added a case feeder and upped the load rate by quite a bit. __________________ "The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member2645.png

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03-25-2008, 09:03 PM	#20
rogerxd45 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: boise ID (its boy-see, not boy-z) Posts: 3,592	a good one to start with is the lee anniversery set. its not great but you will learn everything on that and i got my press with everything except dies for 69.99 its a great way to find out weather or not reloading is for you. and i really like it its alot of fun not like work at all. so i will be getting a progressive one of these days.