milprileb
10-29-2012, 08:52 AM
I have the RCBS powder check die (rod goes up and you can see if charge is in case, or is high or low in case.)
I have the Dillon 650 with the buzzer check type die : works just fine.
I had (until the son borrowed it 6 yrs ago and never gave it back) the Dillon 550
and had a light shining on bullet seating station and manually checked powder levels in cases.
For Rifle: I weight each charge so its not a progressive event. For Pistol, its the opposite, I use the system on the press.
What works : On my Lee Turret: I use the RCBS powder check die and my eye ball .
On my Dillon 650: I trust the buzzer , have that die set correctly and verify with my eye ball.
I have made sure a light source (Inlinefabrications) is on my presses and I can see clearly the powder charge in pistol brass. I trust myself more t han any die or buzzer.
Now you say: that slows down production. I cannot handle speed with the resulting risk. I like slower speed, and security of knowing I checked powder levels.
I really did not need the 650, I was just fine with the 550. However, at 1000 rds per hour on 650 Dillon, I don't like the control on powder charges as the machine is moving hard and fast and the visibility for me to see into the case every time is not optimum. I slowed down: I load 500 rds per hour, at a comfortable speed and can see powder levels clearly and accurately.
You want speed and volume: you get lots of drama with it.
:violin:
I have the Dillon 650 with the buzzer check type die : works just fine.
I had (until the son borrowed it 6 yrs ago and never gave it back) the Dillon 550
and had a light shining on bullet seating station and manually checked powder levels in cases.
For Rifle: I weight each charge so its not a progressive event. For Pistol, its the opposite, I use the system on the press.
What works : On my Lee Turret: I use the RCBS powder check die and my eye ball .
On my Dillon 650: I trust the buzzer , have that die set correctly and verify with my eye ball.
I have made sure a light source (Inlinefabrications) is on my presses and I can see clearly the powder charge in pistol brass. I trust myself more t han any die or buzzer.
Now you say: that slows down production. I cannot handle speed with the resulting risk. I like slower speed, and security of knowing I checked powder levels.
I really did not need the 650, I was just fine with the 550. However, at 1000 rds per hour on 650 Dillon, I don't like the control on powder charges as the machine is moving hard and fast and the visibility for me to see into the case every time is not optimum. I slowed down: I load 500 rds per hour, at a comfortable speed and can see powder levels clearly and accurately.
You want speed and volume: you get lots of drama with it.
:violin: