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    Well said. When I walk my 14# dog, there is a...

    Well said.

    When I walk my 14# dog, there is a LCP in my front pocket.
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    The 45s went over 4.1grs of Bullseye, and they...

    The 45s went over 4.1grs of Bullseye, and they seemed to work well. No feeding problems.

    Shot them in my XDs into a stump and recovered a few. Coating was still on.
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    First time powder coat. Step on in.

    Good evening.

    Here are the results of my first time powder coating.

    Powder used was Translucent Copper from Smoke.

    Bullets were Lee .44 SWC, and Lee .45 230gr RN, both tumble lube.
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    I ordered Smokes’s translucent copper. I liked...

    I ordered Smokes’s translucent copper. I liked the looks of it.
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    Thanks! I’m going to get it ordered. Looking...

    Thanks! I’m going to get it ordered.

    Looking forward to trying powder coating
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    Lee TL and powder coating

    Do Lee TL bullets work well with powder coating?

    Specifically I’m looking at the 6 cavity 358 full wad cutter mold.
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    I just got done sorting (3) 5 gal buckets of ww. ...

    I just got done sorting (3) 5 gal buckets of ww. I ended up with about 1 gal of zinc and 1 gal of fe weights. Also ended up with 1 gal of soft stick ons.

    Still worth sorting for me.

    The...
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    Very nice. Long before I got into shooting and...

    Very nice.

    Long before I got into shooting and reloading, my family owned a scrap yard.

    Lol, I could have had literally Tons of lead or wheel weights!
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    Test

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    I have never used a loadmaster. I did TRY to use...

    I have never used a loadmaster. I did TRY to use a pro1000. I ended up giving it away to someone that I didn’t like. Lol

    After the pro1000 I went ahead, bought the xl650 and haven’t looked...
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    It's hard to beat Dillon! I really enjoy my...

    It's hard to beat Dillon!

    I really enjoy my xl650. I just hope that no one ever makes me choose between it and my wife.
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    The lady at the local home improvement store told...

    The lady at the local home improvement store told me to stay away from the cheaper brands. She said that they did get dimmer over time. Maybe she was just trying to get me to spend more money. Lol
  13. I remember seeing feeder on their website. It...

    I remember seeing feeder on their website. It looked really nice. Would love to have one.
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    lol!!

    lol!!
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    I use the Lee universal case flaring die. I also...

    I use the Lee universal case flaring die. I also use it in a Dillon 650.
  16. A buddy of mine turned some threads on a 5/8"...

    A buddy of mine turned some threads on a 5/8" shaft for me. After that I bent it into an "ergo" shape and added a roller handle that I bought from Inline. Made one for my rockchucker and for my...
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    I started working for my Grandpa when I was in...

    I started working for my Grandpa when I was in 5th or 6th grade. It was a scrapyard. I wish I was into reloading and casting way back then, because I seriously can't imagine how many TONS of ww and...
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    I'd try calling Dillon and see what they say. ...

    I'd try calling Dillon and see what they say. You might be surprised. If you want to do it yourself, there is a nice write up (its a sticky) on Indiana gun owners forum, under the ammunition and...
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    I'm sure you realize, but, with the 550 you do...

    I'm sure you realize, but, with the 550 you do have to buy the caliber specific shellplate. You can buy individual parts from Dillon, or you can buy the complete caliber conversion kit from anyone...
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    My wife unit is a Dyson fan. They do an amazing...

    My wife unit is a Dyson fan. They do an amazing job. We have had one for 7-8 years now, and its only needed one repair.
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    My grandpa had a McCulloch or however its...

    My grandpa had a McCulloch or however its spelled. We renamed it a McCluck, because it was a piece of junk. Lol
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    I have the Dillon Powder Checker set up on my...

    I have the Dillon Powder Checker set up on my 650. I wont load without it. I really don't see how you can get a double charge if you're operating the press correctly and the PM is working...
  23. Thanks for posting those pics. Looks good!

    Thanks for posting those pics. Looks good!
  24. Please post your pics. I'd like to see them.

    Please post your pics. I'd like to see them.
  25. Skip the Powder level sensor, BUT get the one...

    Skip the Powder level sensor, BUT get the one that checks the powder in the cases! That thing is awesome.

    If I were doing it over again, would get the strong mount (they make different ones),...
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Abbreviations used in Reloading

BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
C Compressed Charge PR Primer SPCL Soft Point "Core-Lokt"
HP Hollow Point PSPCL Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" C.O.L. Cartridge Overall Length
PSP Pointed Soft Point Spz Spitzer Point SBT Spitzer Boat Tail
LRN Lead Round Nose LWC Lead Wad Cutter LSWC Lead Semi Wad Cutter
GC Gas Check