Thoughts from experienced reloaders on using a Dillon 550b for magnum calibers. I have fairly good success while reloading for my 308 (powder selection and technique are key), but can someone comment on relaoding the 338 Lapua Magnum?
Reloading magnum calibers on Dillon 550b???
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Re: Reloading magnum calibers on Dillon 550b???
i cant comment on the 338, as i dont load it but i tried loading 300WM in mine and it was very tight for getting the bullet in the case( barely enough heighth room to get the bullet into the case mouth) so i stopped using it and use my turret press for anything that long. the dillon powder measure is ok for throwing imr 4350 but longer grain powders give it a little more variance than i like
i cant comment on the 338, as i dont load it but i tried loading 300WM in mine and it was very tight for getting the bullet in the case( barely enough heighth room to get the bullet into the case mouth) so i stopped using it and use my turret press for anything that long. the dillon powder measure is ok for throwing imr 4350 but longer grain powders give it a little more variance than i like
Re: Reloading magnum calibers on Dillon 550b???
I use the 550 for 338LM. The stroke is long enough but I had my Redding seating die trimmed a few thousands because of the sleeve.
Was there anything specific you were looking into on using this press?
I use the 550 for 338LM. The stroke is long enough but I had my Redding seating die trimmed a few thousands because of the sleeve.
Was there anything specific you were looking into on using this press?
Re: Reloading magnum calibers on Dillon 550b???
Actually I am a bit worried about powder/charge accuracy. ( I have already many excellent forums on this already) as well as the ability for the dillon to even handle the bullet seating.
Actually I am a bit worried about powder/charge accuracy. ( I have already many excellent forums on this already) as well as the ability for the dillon to even handle the bullet seating.
Re: Reloading magnum calibers on Dillon 550b???
I use the RCBS Chargemaster for 338LM because I shoot very hot loads (98grs Retumbo) for 250grs Moly'ed Scenars.
If you polish and clean up the powder measure I can get within +/- 0.1 grns with a good powders and +/- 0.3 grns with extruded (lincoln logs) such as 4064/Varget, that's what I use for 308.
I use the RCBS Chargemaster for 338LM because I shoot very hot loads (98grs Retumbo) for 250grs Moly'ed Scenars.
If you polish and clean up the powder measure I can get within +/- 0.1 grns with a good powders and +/- 0.3 grns with extruded (lincoln logs) such as 4064/Varget, that's what I use for 308.
Re: Reloading magnum calibers on Dillon 550b???
Those are very tight tolerances! Thank you very much! I will polish up the measure!
Those are very tight tolerances! Thank you very much! I will polish up the measure!
Re: Reloading magnum calibers on Dillon 550b???
+1 for polishing the powder bar on the Dillon measure.
An hour making sure all the contact points are butter smooth pays big dividends in getting more accurate throws.
+1 for polishing the powder bar on the Dillon measure.
An hour making sure all the contact points are butter smooth pays big dividends in getting more accurate throws.
