Reloading 9mm using the Dillon 550B

[spritrocks]

Will this work with any brand die set?

[nelsonboy707]

@spritrocks I know it works with Lee and Dillon dies.

[hulkbuster1026]

how many times can u refire one brass

[sebalHP]

@hulkbuster1026 you can fire it about 6 times then it's trash unless you trim it down to the right size

[MsQuestor]

New to handgun loading and have a question about the 'bell' Believe I have station #2 correctly setup, the casing matches the picture in the setup guide. The bullet will sit perfectly on the casing (just testing) I can with pressure push the bullet into the casing. Is that a no-go?

p.s. Thanks for the info on the bullet, primer and power.

[MasterTemplar31]

@MsQuestor The bullet should be sitting slightly in the case, not on top, and when you run the ram up it should seat without any noticeable force. I had that problem once but its just cuz I had my bullet seated waaaay too deep.

[MsQuestor]

just curious what bullet, primer and power are you using?

[nelsonboy707]

@MsQuestor 115gr Montana Gold bullets, any Small Pistol Primers (usually Federal or Winchester, Winchester 231 Ball Powder.

[Jordan327E]

why is there such a shortage of primers

[9Iock]

Hey nelsonboy707, Some denatured alcohol or (with a little more effort) rubbing alcohol will remove that ink off the toolhead.

[utubecenseorstruth]

what is the cheapest i could get something like this for? I heard i can save lots of money reloading 9mm and the bigger the caliber the more i will save when i get to bigger calibbers. Right now i buy my 9mm for like 10-11 at walmart

[LESPAUL1911]

GET A TRIPOD BEFORE YOU MAKE ANOTHER VIDEO. THANKS FOR LOOKING

[bobiscool308]

why does the receiver say 7.62x39

[nelsonboy707]

@bobiscool308 Cause that Tool Head I normally use to load for my SKS. I hardly load any 7.62x39, so I swapped the dies out for some 9mm dies. I usually like to have a Tool Head with dies for each caliber and keep them calibrated but that can get expensive. So I'll just swap the dies sometimes.

[myantispambox]

$8 per 100?? Please tell us where we can buy 9mm FMJs so cheaply.

[TheL046Kid]

@myantispambox if you go to gunbroker or several places online will sell them if you look hard. you can get approx 4000 for $400 plus like $15 shipping the last time I looked. Good luck!

[jkatz44]

what polish do u use?

[nelsonboy707]

@jkatz44 I use a Dillon Vibrator with Dillon Rapid Polish and Dillion Walnut Hull polish. That mixture works great on the really dirty old brass.

[rage801]

what oal do you use? thanks

[nelsonboy707]

@rage801 To re-size the cases I usually use Midway Spray and size or Dillon case lube. On the press its self I use Barricade or 3 in 1, any gun oil works fine.

[rage801]

@nelsonboy707 lol not oil, over all length. . .(oal) how long is the finished round?

[nelsonboy707]

@rage801 Oh lol, 1.105. in

[rage801]

@nelsonboy707 thanks!

[RickM1953]

@nelsonboy707 Interesting, factory loads for RB FMJ is 1,15

[psifactor12]

how much powder is needed for 124gr+p+

[nelsonboy707]

Winchester 231, 5-6 grain would be plenty hot, with 124 grain projectiles.

[momo671]

i turn out about 500 an hour without the progressive. i wonder if this will help me alot?

[PAGunGuy]

I'm trying to decide between a 550 and a 650. I shoot about 500 rounds of .223, 1,000 rounds of .40 S&W and 200 rounds of .45ACP per month. What do you recommend?

[nelsonboy707]

The 550 and 650 both can do .223, .40, .45acp. Over all the 550 can do more calibers. The 650 puts out more rounds per hour though. If you want the ability to do just about ever round out there, get the 550. I use lee dies on my dillian, the shell holder or covertion kit have to be dillian. Lee dies cost less and are equal quality.

[jkatz44]

@PAGunGuy

550

[mysacredhonor]

hey how much does it cost to produce each shell if you can't pick up spent shell?

[nelsonboy707]

I use Winchester 231 power. I buy it in bulk 8lbs. I buy bulk perjectiles from Montana Gold, 1000 115 grain FMJ. I buy small pistol primers by the 1000. What ever primers I can find. I pick up ones fired brass at the local range. I save alot of money or you could say I shoot alot. It comes out to be half the price of Wal Mart ammo.

[mysacredhonor]

thank you I like the eida to be able to shoot for less.