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Posted: 10/12/2013 5:46:26 PM EDT
| presently i only load one caliber on my 550.(.223)..i am wanting to start to do some handgun rounds and have a question.i was thinking of getting another powder measure because im using the large bar on my rifle rounds and have a feeling that pistol rounds will need the small bar...so im curious if there is a whole lot of differences in the powder funnels between sizes.can you just leave one in there for handgun since its tapered and then adjust the charge/or should you use each funnel provided with the caliber conversion kit? |
| It's easier (not cost effective) to buy a separate tool head for each caliber you load. I say easier because you can leave the powder die set to the correct depth. If you use one tool head for multiple calibers, you'll have to constantly reset all your dies and it would be a pain. |
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I do have separate tool heads for each cartridge. I have one powder measure with the small powder bar (for pistol rounds). I have another powder measure with the large powder bar (for rifle rounds). I reuse the rifle powder measure for all rifle cartridges. Ditto for the pistol powder measure. I find it to be very easy to move the powder measure from tool head to tool head. It is two screws and a spring clip. After the caliber change, I use a calibrated dial which sets the new powder charge very accurately (of course, I verify the weight before I load). I find changing the shell holder and primer bar to be the bigger pain. |
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The reality is, the stuff is expensive but from a convenience standpoint it's worth it.
I have one dedicated to 223, I have one dedicated to 308 and one dedicated to pistol loads and you know what, I'm getting ready to buy another. Just take your time and purchase as you can. Head stands are nice too, not necessary but nice. |
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The reality is, the stuff is expensive but from a convenience standpoint it's worth it. I have one dedicated to 223, I have one dedicated to 308 and one dedicated to pistol loads and you know what, I'm getting ready to buy another. Just take your time and purchase as you can. Head stands are nice too, not necessary but nice. This and all the other suggestions to have one tool head for each caliber. |
| I have a seperate tool head for each caliber that I load frequenly. I use the Dillon powder measure for the caliber that I load most often, and use Lee powder measures for other calibers (due to cost). The Lee powder measures work fine but running the press is a little tougher due to the spring return. |
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