Dillon 550 powder check modification?

[mattiooo]

One of my biggest fears with ramping up speed on my 550 is a bad powder load.

Has any one drilled out a tool head to run the powder checker? Any pros/cons besides having to seat and crimp on one die?

I?m referring to this: http://www.uniquetek.com/store/696296/uploaded/Using_a_Dillon_Powder_Check_on_an_RL_550B_Press.pd f

[Great-Kazoo]

here's a decent discussion, along with links, i've included a few..


https://forums.brianenos.com/topic/270551-mirror-adaptation-for-550c/



I'm going with this unit.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0749BQG1B/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_BSsvCb3DE1J51


https://www.harborfreight.com/2-inch-mirror-with-flexible-shaft-97217.html

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0825RC4KL/ref=sspa_dk_detail_5?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B0825RC4KL&pd_rd_w=yXs4v&pf_rd_p=45a72588-80f7-4414-9851-786f6c16d42b&pd_rd_wg=BTaRH&pf_rd_r=09621CPM6DWHTW836CKB&pd_rd_r=a4e73f86-7436-407c-9ee1-e704d33eb370&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzSFg0S09NTUlXN0VHJ mVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTI1NzgxMzA3SjZBODlIQkpXNiZlbmN yeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNTM4MDgyMkM1MU9RSVBCTzFQSyZ3aWRnZ XROYW1lPXNwX2RldGFpbCZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZ kb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

[Tim K]

Never tried it, but I’m not sure I’d like trying to seat a bullet in the 4th station.

[mattiooo]

Never tried it, but I?m not sure I?d like trying to seat a bullet in the 4th station.

Why is that?

[mattiooo]

here's a decent discussion, along with links, i've included a few..


https://forums.brianenos.com/topic/270551-mirror-adaptation-for-550c/



I'm going with this unit.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0749BQG1B/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_BSsvCb3DE1J51


https://www.harborfreight.com/2-inch-mirror-with-flexible-shaft-97217.html

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0825RC4KL/ref=sspa_dk_detail_5?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B0825RC4KL&pd_rd_w=yXs4v&pf_rd_p=45a72588-80f7-4414-9851-786f6c16d42b&pd_rd_wg=BTaRH&pf_rd_r=09621CPM6DWHTW836CKB&pd_rd_r=a4e73f86-7436-407c-9ee1-e704d33eb370&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzSFg0S09NTUlXN0VHJ mVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTI1NzgxMzA3SjZBODlIQkpXNiZlbmN yeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNTM4MDgyMkM1MU9RSVBCTzFQSyZ3aWRnZ XROYW1lPXNwX2RldGFpbCZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZ kb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

Thanks for sharing that. I do have a light from Inline Fabrication. I am more worried about an incorrect charge than a missing charge.

But the screens could be made to work with something marking it for the powder level. Like a grease pen or a bit of tape.

[Hoser]

Seating and crimping at the same time sucks.

The Dillon low powder sensors are not sensitive enough to detect a slightly low or slightly high powder charge. Mainly looking for a double charge of no powder charge.

I think I have one or two of those things in a junk box somewhere.

[mattiooo]

Seating and crimping at the same time sucks.

The Dillon low powder sensors are not sensitive enough to detect a slightly low or slightly high powder charge. Mainly looking for a double charge of no powder charge.

I think I have one or two of those things in a junk box somewhere.

Thanks. That?s good to know.

[mattiooo]

I'm going with this unit.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0749BQG1B/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_BSsvCb3DE1J51



I was thinking about one of those and an old phone or tablet, which I?d need to buy. But I saw a bunch with a monitor attached. Any downside to that?

Here is an example of one. It comes with a bracket for the monitor too.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V4V7V5D/

[Tim K]

Why is that?

It looks like it might be awkward trying to get a bullet back there. As I said, I've not actually tried it so perhaps it's fine.

[mattiooo]

It looks like it might be awkward trying to get a bullet back there. As I said, I've not actually tried it so perhaps it's fine.

That makes sense. Thanks.

[Irving]

I just installed LED lights around the dies and stand when I reload. Usually I can see the powder at generally the same level in each case. Ordered the upgraded version of the camera Jim linked though. That is a tool that will really come in handy at work and at home!

[cstone]

What caliber are you loading?

For most pistol loads, the case mouths are wide enough that with a good light you can see the powder in the case. Also with pistol loads, using the same powder for a given caliber, you can see the level of powder inside the case. Having verified the weight enough that I am relatively confident that at that same level inside the case, the powder weight will be pretty darn close, close enough that any difference in level not detected by my eye will not make enough difference to matter at 50 yards or less for pistol work.

.223 is a bit more difficult to see into the case after powder charging, but if I am standing (most of the time) while loading, with the nice bright led light, I can see the powder level is in about the same location with every throw. .300 Blk is easier due to the wider case mouth.

[Great-Kazoo]

What caliber are you loading?

For most pistol loads, the case mouths are wide enough that with a good light you can see the powder in the case. Also with pistol loads, using the same powder for a given caliber, you can see the level of powder inside the case. Having verified the weight enough that I am relatively confident that at that same level inside the case, the powder weight will be pretty darn close, close enough that any difference in level not detected by my eye will not make enough difference to matter at 50 yards or less for pistol work.

.223 is a bit more difficult to see into the case after powder charging, but if I am standing (most of the time) while loading, with the nice bright led light, I can see the powder level is in about the same location with every throw. .300 Blk is easier due to the wider case mouth.


Sounds like you miss those 650's ;)

[cstone]

Sounds like you miss those 650's ;)

I miss the 1050 with the toolhead set up for processing. Fortunately I have a nice amount set aside for the time being.

I've thought about a Square Deal B for .40 S&W, and one set up for .38 Spl., but the 550 is still the most versatile, easy to use press out there, IMO.

I also miss the pole barn. [Flower]