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Posted: 2/23/2024 4:14:07 PM EDT

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I understand why they stripped id's from archived posts, but it does make it a bit more difficult to find quality content from posters like Molon,

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Molon Reference Links

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Posted: 2/23/2024 6:14:09 PM EDT

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yeah, those calipers weren't zero'd out. go by the measurements on the ruler part and not the digital reading

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xm193 at 50 yards

m855 at 50 yards

Hornady frontier 75 at 50 yards

hornady black 75 at 50 yards

AAC 77 at 50 yards

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Posted: 2/23/2024 8:14:51 PM EDT

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xm193 at 50 yards
https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/28568/xm193_at_50_yards_measured-3138979.jpg

m855 at 50 yards
https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/28568/m855_at_50_yards_measured-3138978.jpg

Hornady frontier 75 at 50 yards
https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/28568/hornady_frontier_75_measured-3138977.jpg

hornady black 75 at 50 yards
https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/28568/hornady_black_75_measured-3138976.jpg

AAC 77 at 50 yards
https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/28568/aac_70_measured-3138975.jpg

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Thank you sir, my humble attempt.

I did enjoy talking the time to shoot slowly, measure after each grouping. It was very calming and exciting at the same time!

Then shooting steel at 100 was super quick and easy afterwards! After shooting with the 1-10 though it made the 1-4 on my 14.5” noveske feel lacking with the magnification range.

Posted: 2/23/2024 8:21:07 PM EDT

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It was very calming and exciting at the same time!

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Now you need to start learning to reload. It's like Zen.

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Posted: 2/23/2024 8:33:07 PM EDT

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Yep I sure did, haven’t used them before I had a pair or manual calipers prior. Oof.

Still fun and I felt decent groups for me and even if I have to double the shown size I’ll take it.

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Looks like you basically got the same size groups I did with the AAC match stuff. Averaging low 1-inch range.

ETA: Mine were at 100 yards.

Posted: 2/23/2024 8:45:06 PM EDT

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King of ice-picking wounds and over penetration. Yeah.

I’m probably 20:1 on m193:m855.

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Won’t ice pick fatties.

Posted: 2/23/2024 9:14:25 PM EDT

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Now you need to start learning to reload. It's like Zen.

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I have the press and books, it’s about time to mount it and learn I agree.

Posted: 2/23/2024 9:14:57 PM EDT

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Looks like you basically got the same size groups I did with the AAC match stuff. Averaging low 1-inch range.

ETA: Mine were at 100 yards.

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Good shooting!! I’ll do 100 next time lol

Posted: 2/23/2024 9:15:33 PM EDT

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I have the press and books, it’s about time to mount it and learn I agree.

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I need to get back into it. I have a couple of rusty Dillans (a 550 and 650) I need to refurbish, but I haven't gotten around to it yet.

I got them for free from a guy clearing out his workshop.

Posted: 2/23/2024 9:17:17 PM EDT

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I need to get back into it. I have a couple of rusty Dillans (a 550 and 650) I need to refurbish, but I haven't gotten around to it yet.

I got them for free from a guy clearing out his workshop.

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Heck yes!!! I have a lee single stage

Posted: 2/23/2024 9:17:50 PM EDT

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I need to get back into it. I have a couple of rusty Dillans (a 550 and 650) I need to refurbish, but I haven't gotten around to it yet.

I got them for free from a guy clearing out his workshop.

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I have the press and books, it’s about time to mount it and learn I agree.

I need to get back into it. I have a couple of rusty Dillans (a 550 and 650) I need to refurbish, but I haven't gotten around to it yet.

I got them for free from a guy clearing out his workshop.

Send them to Dillon. Probably cost you shipping and you’ll get back brand new presses. For realz

Posted: 2/23/2024 9:19:05 PM EDT

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Send them to Dillon. Probably cost you shipping and you’ll get back brand new presses. For realz

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No shit?!

Posted: 2/23/2024 9:19:59 PM EDT

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Heck yes!!! I have a lee single stage

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I used to handload on a Lee Pro 1000.

I probably loaded about 8k .45ACP and 20k 9mm on it.

Only broke the powder measure chain 4 or so times.

Posted: 2/23/2024 9:42:23 PM EDT

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Send them to Dillon. Probably cost you shipping and you’ll get back brand new presses. For realz

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Huh. I mean, I've seen a Lee red press in a thrift store in Houston. Would they refurbish it, you think?

Thanks again Molon.

Posted: 2/23/2024 10:02:44 PM EDT

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No shit?!

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Send them to Dillon. Probably cost you shipping and you’ll get back brand new presses. For realz

No shit?!

Yep, Dillon is the real deal

Posted: 2/23/2024 10:03:39 PM EDT

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I used to handload on a Lee Pro 1000.

I probably loaded about 8k .45ACP and 20k 9mm on it.

Only broke the powder measure chain 4 or so times.

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That’s a win! I’ll get my loader mounted to my bench soon and start reading.

Posted: 2/24/2024 8:54:40 AM EDT

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No shit?!

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Send them to Dillon. Probably cost you shipping and you’ll get back brand new presses. For realz

No shit?!

They have a no bullshit lifetime warranty. Take pics and send them to Dillon asking what it would cost to have them go over and repair/replace any needed parts. Might cost you shipping, might cost you nothing. Plenty of stories of guys sending in old rusted presses found in a closet and getting back a repainted press with all new parts for stupid cheap.

It’s why used Dillons sell for not much under current prices.

Posted: 2/24/2024 2:51:43 PM EDT

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I picked up some frontier 68 gr bthp match yesterday. Will see how it does next range trip!

Posted: 2/24/2024 7:41:59 PM EDT

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I need to get back into it. I have a couple of rusty Dillans (a 550 and 650) I need to refurbish, but I haven't gotten around to it yet.

I got them for free from a guy clearing out his workshop.

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@11boomboom

Scroll down, find the machine you want serviced.

https://www.dillonprecision.com/service-center

Posted: 2/24/2024 7:53:25 PM EDT

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@11boomboom

Scroll down, find the machine you want serviced.

https://www.dillonprecision.com/service-center

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Thanks!

Posted: 2/24/2024 8:34:52 PM EDT

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@11boomboom

Scroll down, find the machine you want serviced.

https://www.dillonprecision.com/service-center

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I need to get back into it. I have a couple of rusty Dillans (a 550 and 650) I need to refurbish, but I haven't gotten around to it yet.

I got them for free from a guy clearing out his workshop.

@11boomboom

Scroll down, find the machine you want serviced.

https://www.dillonprecision.com/service-center

This guy fucks.

Let us know what Dillon says, @11boomboom