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[sellersm]

The Whidden floating die toolhead are awesome. I have them on almost all my 550 caliber conversions.

I am partial to the UniqueTec micrometer powder bars. For small charges the Arredondo bar with the UT micrometer is an excellent addition. Most all the powder bars I use often have them. For a set it and forget it, the stock Dillon is fine.

I need to do a new write up on how to tweak Dillon measures so they throw stick powder better. I have a new measure I need to polish up here in a week or so. I will take some pics.

Would love to see that, Hoser! My issue is getting the powder container separated so I can gain access to the bottom/funnel portion! Mine seems to be held with 'unobtanium superglue of the galaxy', or something! I can't get them separated...

[Great-Kazoo]

I'm battling OAL variations on my 550. I've obviously tried hard mounting the toolhead, and I've ordered some new bearings for the shell plate.

Any other ideas?

If it's a continual issue, look at the shellplate bolts. I was getting powder throw and OAL issues until i started taking the press apart. The shellplate bolts were loose enoughto be the issue. Removed and cleaned the threads, some blue lt, then reassembled, problem solved.

[Hoser]

Would love to see that, Hoser! My issue is getting the powder container separated so I can gain access to the bottom/funnel portion! Mine seems to be held with 'unobtanium superglue of the galaxy', or something! I can't get them separated...

If its glued together, it is a really old measure.

[sellersm]

If its glued together, it is a really old measure.

Well I am a really old guy... at least that's what my kids tell me!

Any way to disassemble it?


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[Great-Kazoo]

Well I am a really old guy... at least that's what my kids tell me!

Any way to disassemble it?


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Cut the plexiglass tube out and go with one of these

http://wardlance.com/

[Tim K]

I bought this kit to try to address my over all length issues on my 550. I still have issues, but it is improved. I must be addressing the wrong problem. The kit did work as advertised though, allowing me to run the shell plate bolt tighter than before.

[Tim K]

So I put that same kit with the bearing and the phenolic ball in my 650. WOW. What a difference. It rotates much more smoothly and accurately. I ran 350 rounds of .223 on it after installation, and I don't think I spilled a single flake of powder.

The effect on the 550 was not as dramatic for reasons I can't explain.

[mattiooo]

I'm going to give the Uniquetek/Whidden floating die toolhead a try.

I have the Inline Fabrication light on order.

I wish I had learned about the Inline Fabrication Ultramount before I bought the Dillon Strong Mount. Might still do that eventually, but not right now.

[Zcsdkr]

I have nothing to add about Dillons, but i can assure you that Dan over at Inline Fabrication is a fantastic guy. I think i have everything he makes for my RCBS press.

[Irving]

The Whidden floating die toolhead are awesome. I have them on almost all my 550 caliber conversions.

I am partial to the UniqueTec micrometer powder bars. For small charges the Arredondo bar with the UT micrometer is an excellent addition.

Concerning the Uniquetec powder bar, I thought I had seen you mention repeatability in another thread. I'm under the impression that with the makings on the side, I can find the spot I need for the drop I want for a specific load/powder, write it down, and then quickly return to that setting in the future. If that is correct, is it true that I can spend the money on one UniqueTec powder bar, and have a nice compromise of easy repeatability at a cost much lower than buying an additional powder measure for each tool head?