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Posted: 11/27/2010 1:58:04 PM EDT
I just set up my 550B and when I try to adjust the powder throw it works smoothly without any powder in the container but when I try to throw a charge it crushes the case.
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Back out your powder die. It is screwed too far down. +1 Crank your powder die all the way up then go a turn at a time until your failsafe system drive the powder die all the way out and then stop. Per Dillon Manual: On rifle cases, the die should be adjusted so that the powder funnel will contact the mouth of the case and then fully actuate the powder bar, Fig. 20 & 21. These adjustments are accomplished with a case in the shellplate and alternately raising and lowering the operating handle, while adjusting the powder die, Fig. 19. When properly adjusted, the powder bar will be moved to its full rearward (open) position by the case, Fig. 20 & 21, while the handle is at the full up position. When you have determined that your adjustments are correct, tighten the die lock ring. On pistol cases, once the powder bar travels fully across you should continue to adjust the powder die for the desired amount of bell (turn the powder die 1/8 of a turn at a time). The desired amount bell is just enough to allow the bullet to sit on the case mouth without falling off and to keep the case from shaving lead during the seating process (see “A” FIG |
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