I have thought about getting a powder tower for my press, but I've been worried about inconsistencies in the powder loaded into the shell. How acurate are they?
@Hickok45, Witch is cheaper, handloading or just buying new ammo? I am aware of the variables, if you could give me a quick lesson it would be much appreciated.
Oh！dillon！So expensive and reliable！maybe a “lee pro ”can do the same thing！search “Lee Pro 1000 Bullet Feeder ”strongly recommended！
By the way ，both dillon and lee can offer auto cartridge case feeder，auto primer feeder，and auto bullet feeder ，together！with different mechanical way，but who cares！
So after preparation，you just need to pull the bar！easy and efficient！
@gascanbad, Well, I hope they've improved the Lee Pro 1000. I had four of them prior to getting my Dillon presses. I spent all my time trying to keep them operating. That was many years ago; as I said, hopefully, they've improved them a great deal since then. I couldn't get rid of the things fast enough after I discovered Dillon. Lee makes a lot of good stuff - no doubt. Good company.
@hickok45 The point I wanna say is to add auto brass feeder and auto bullet feeder on your dillon！Then you needn't put a brass on the base under the dies by hand every time you pull the bar！And also you needn't put the bullet on the brass by hand everytime if you add a auto bullet feeder system on your dillon！
search the video and you will see how the feeder system work！
I am not a lee seller！I'm in china so i even don't have a real handgun（illegally conceals an airsoft kimber1911：）
@hickok45 Exactly! I was going to get a 650, but the 550 for me is actually better BECAUSE it is more manual, allows YOU to control IT and thus make more safe loads. You control when brass goes in, you control when it moves to the next station (great for setting up and checking).
@initvesa Yes，Youtube、Facebook、Twitter........All blocked by GFW（great fire wall）！By the equipment offered from cisco！
But internet is so amazing that some anti-china-government organization from USA offers some free software to climb over the Wall！I don't much like these organizations but I really like the software：）
lance and shield all from USA，what a pity for all chinese！
Reason is：secure function is not seriously considered when internet is originally designed，so it's not safe but agile！
Just wanted to say that these vids helped me alot to set up my own handloading station. Here in the Netherlands, .45 ACP surplus ammo is EASILY over 1 euro (~1.40 dollars) per shot. With handloading, I can use the same case 4 to 5 times, saves me heckloads of money.
Hi Hickok i'm italian so my english is not too good, by the way i m going to buy my first 2 weapons next year and i'm glad if you can recommend me 2 gus that can be good for a beginner. p.s in italy you can't have full auto o silencied guns..... -.-
@R5H4D0W , Pretty much, but it's not something were you can just speed up as fast as you're physically capable of. There's a lot going on and you are monitoring through both sight and feel that everything is happening the way it should.
how do you make sure that a precise amount of powder falls in the brass case every time ? is there like a guage or a knob which controls how much powder you want in ?
@hickok45 -I have a question hickok, when you crimp rifle cartridges, or any cartridge for that matter, should the crimp be on the case neck, halfway on the crimp and halfway on the bullet?
@waseem1173 The amout of powder is determained by adjusting a rod that moves a plunger inside of a cylinder in the powder rotor. The farther you adjust the rod out the large the cylinder becomes inside the powder rotor and thus increasing the volume of the powder dropped into the cartidge.
@500SWMAGOPERATOR thanks man. dont you feel the urge to just move that rod just a little bit more farther in to get a faster bulletlol i know i would . it would be kinda like making your own P+ rounds. while keeping everything under what the brass can take ofcourse.
@waseem1173 On my Hornady LNL progressive you screw the rod outward to increase the volume of powder. I load medium loads if I think I want or need 'more power' I get a larger caliber firearm from my cabinet. ie if i want 'more power' I put away my .44 magnum and get out my .500 SW magnum :)
i notice i'm not seeing the rod that makes sure your powder measure returnes to the all the way down position seems to not be there ...how come? thanx
@ooorah152 , Depends on the caliber and type of bullet you're comparing. We probably save from 20% to 50%. It just depends. Actually, we don't really save any money; we shoot more ammo and end up spending MORE money on ammo. :-)
@hickok45 got it. i would def love to end up spendin more money if i got to shoot hundreds more rounds. if im ever in tennessee il drop by to chellange u to a shootout at ur amazing range lol. im not quite at ur shooting standards but then again im only 18:)
@ooorah152 In CA a box of 9mm costs $15-17 unless you find a deal. I am loading for under $6 per box. It's all about finding bullets, powder, and primers for cheap. I broke even on the initial cost in less than a month. Message me if you are really interested and I'll hook you up with some sites to check out. Like hickok said: reloading doesn't really save you money, it just means you're gonna shoot more!
Just curious as to what powder you used in your 45 70 Gov.? I've read that IMR 3031 is the powder of choice but having watched your videos and accuracy results, I would value your opinion. Just got a new 1895G and it's my first 45-70 so reload data is of great value.
Hey Hickok45, I just started reloading and used Bullseye powder. Even though it says smokeless. It was very smokey and left my gun very dirty. What powder do you recommend for minimal smoke and cleanliness?
@freeze427 , Well, there are some powders out there that are supposed to burn more cleanly; however, I've not switched around much an tried them. I shoot a lot of cast bullets, so I'm used to the smoke of burning lube.
Check around and you'll get some recommendations. Anything will get the gun dirty, though, just not as much maybe.
Read whatever you can find, maybe a Lyman manual or whatever you can find online. When you get a reloading machine, just proceed slowly as you learn. As long as you are detail oriented and sober, you will do fine.
Just caught these vids. Thanks. Speaking for myself, I'd love a more detailed vid on the various stages of reloading, and how the process differs between handgun and rifle.
do you have a different press for every cartrige? or different dies? I reload about 15 different calibers with one press it is time consuming and tedious.
I have two Dillon 550Bs, one for anything that takes large primers, and one for anything that takes small primers. That helps out a great deal. That way, switching to a different caliber just involves changing out the dies and maybe the shell plate. I have powder measures and dies already set up to just slide in for each caliber. I amost never readjust powder measures.
you should make a "how to" video on how to make bullets for a 22., shotgun, 30-06, and all of that good stuff. but i like the videos and im your #1 FAN!!!
Just to set my question up, I'm from Canada so I'm not familiar with US supplies, regulations, etc.:
You mentioned that components are hard to come by and in a video from another Youtube user, he mentioned that pistol ammo is hard to find these days.
Is this because the gov't is limiting supplies/sales of pistol and rifle ammo or because raw materials (i.e. copper, etc.) are becoming more expensive?
a fellow canadian here, from what i've heard the components and factory rounds are increasing in price, due to comodities prices and the bulk of US produced ammo being sent to afghanistan and iraq.
You just make certain you don't pull the lever twice without advancing the shell plate. Plus, I use bulk powder when it makes sense, and a double charge would be spilling over the case mouth, making an awful mess. Hard not to notice that.
I'll have to check my load. I have used AA # 7 for about twenty years. I'm at the beach this week - I'll try to remember to check the load. I don't change loads once I have something that works, so I forget what I'm using. I just seat bullets at the same overall length as factory ammo. I usually don't even measure it; I just match a factory round, unless I'm having a feeding issue or something.
I'm hearing since Glock's have unsupported chambers, the brass bulges at the base. Does the Dillon dies resize completely to take care of this bulge? Is there anything special you do to the 9mm's? I read that the .40S&W's were bulging, but all Glock chambers are essentially the same. I have ordered a new size die from Redding that is an extra step to full length resizing, called Grx die...It pushes the case up through the hollow die to completely size the casing...Thanks
My Dillon dies seem to take care of that, but I really don't get case bulges with anything I load. I used to get bulges with .40 S&W when I loaded that, but I think I was using Lee dies at that time. Never did have any trouble with the .40, though.
Hickok...I just bought the 550B in January. i am only loading 40's and .223's presently. Where is the linkage rod on your powder dispenser?? Do you have a modified powder dispenser?? Keep cranking these videos. You do have useful and practical things to share us!
Not really. After wrestling with Lee 1000's for a few years back around 1990, I rather enjoy the simplicity of non-indexing machines that don't feed the case.
One can load rifle OR pistol rounds on either press. The luxury of two presses is that you don't have to switch out the primer feeder when you load a rifle or pistol round that takes a different size primer. It's also nice to be able to have two presses set up for loading at all times.
i also would like to ask how do the glocks work with reloads? i hear in alot of places that you should only use factory loaded ammo scince i primarly use glocks i thought i would ask
Nearly all gun makers say to use factory loads. It's for liability reasons. Most people who shoot much and attain a high level of skill are handloaders. There are exceptions, of course.
i have never actualy looked into reloading much but what does the avrage set up cost for a reloader i guess you would call it and the cost per round lets say a 9mm round witch is in the video
I have thought about getting a powder tower for my press, but I've been worried about inconsistencies in the powder loaded into the shell. How acurate are they?
KironStrife 1 month ago
where r u on the range i cant find you
MrMuddigin 1 month ago
You should have a video reloading your shotgun shells.
cheifsfan91 3 months ago
awesome id love to be able to shoot enough to have the need for this kind of stuff... maybe one day
gunsmoto7 3 months ago
@Hickok45, Witch is cheaper, handloading or just buying new ammo? I am aware of the variables, if you could give me a quick lesson it would be much appreciated.
FrozenKoolAidDude 5 months ago
Why do you use fmj bullets instead of cast? I guess you shoot enough to want to avoid handling and breathing in lead huh?
rmatey18 7 months ago
Did I miss auto powder feeder：）
gascanbad 7 months ago
Oh！dillon！So expensive and reliable！maybe a “lee pro ”can do the same thing！search “Lee Pro 1000 Bullet Feeder ”strongly recommended！
By the way ，both dillon and lee can offer auto cartridge case feeder，auto primer feeder，and auto bullet feeder ，together！with different mechanical way，but who cares！
So after preparation，you just need to pull the bar！easy and efficient！
strongly recommended
gascanbad 7 months ago
@gascanbad, Well, I hope they've improved the Lee Pro 1000. I had four of them prior to getting my Dillon presses. I spent all my time trying to keep them operating. That was many years ago; as I said, hopefully, they've improved them a great deal since then. I couldn't get rid of the things fast enough after I discovered Dillon. Lee makes a lot of good stuff - no doubt. Good company.
hickok45 7 months ago
@hickok45 The point I wanna say is to add auto brass feeder and auto bullet feeder on your dillon！Then you needn't put a brass on the base under the dies by hand every time you pull the bar！And also you needn't put the bullet on the brass by hand everytime if you add a auto bullet feeder system on your dillon！
search the video and you will see how the feeder system work！
I am not a lee seller！I'm in china so i even don't have a real handgun（illegally conceals an airsoft kimber1911：）
gascanbad 7 months ago
@gascanbad, My method is more reliable and frustration-free.
hickok45 7 months ago 5
@hickok45 I sugest and you make the decision sir！Respect your choice！
gascanbad 7 months ago
@hickok45 Exactly! I was going to get a 650, but the 550 for me is actually better BECAUSE it is more manual, allows YOU to control IT and thus make more safe loads. You control when brass goes in, you control when it moves to the next station (great for setting up and checking).
Firepath 2 months ago
@gascanbad How did you get on Youtube? I thought this site is blocked over there.
initvesa 6 months ago
@initvesa Yes，Youtube、Facebook、Twitter........All blocked by GFW（great fire wall）！By the equipment offered from cisco！
But internet is so amazing that some anti-china-government organization from USA offers some free software to climb over the Wall！I don't much like these organizations but I really like the software：）
lance and shield all from USA，what a pity for all chinese！
Reason is：secure function is not seriously considered when internet is originally designed，so it's not safe but agile！
gascanbad 6 months ago
@hickok45 3X for reply my comment since you r so famous and there are so many comments！
I like your “reliable part times”joke on lee in another video！
Say hello to Big John because he is a wonderful artist of music 、photograph and shoot！
And I also have a private request for you：Can you try to shoot a flying can by handgun？！
Just try to throw a can into the sky and take some shoot to it！
I rarely see someone shoot some flying things by a handgun and I am so curious of it！
gascanbad 7 months ago
@gascanbad I managed to download TopShot season1and2，and watched season1,1-7，they shot a flying can as I supposed to！
and it looks really hard！
moser M1932（C96）is famous in china in world war II，and there are tales that good shooter can shoot down a flying bird by one shot！
That's why I wanna see someone shoot some flying things by a handgun，not because TopShot！
And I think TopShot season1 is boring and less interesting！I'd rather see the products of director Big John！
gascanbad 7 months ago
@gascanbad mauser M1932 ：）
gascanbad 7 months ago
Just wanted to say that these vids helped me alot to set up my own handloading station. Here in the Netherlands, .45 ACP surplus ammo is EASILY over 1 euro (~1.40 dollars) per shot. With handloading, I can use the same case 4 to 5 times, saves me heckloads of money.
Gebruikersbewi 7 months ago
Hi Hickok i'm italian so my english is not too good, by the way i m going to buy my first 2 weapons next year and i'm glad if you can recommend me 2 gus that can be good for a beginner. p.s in italy you can't have full auto o silencied guns..... -.-
carlo1995ify 8 months ago
I'm a novice. Is there any savings for hand loading 9 mm?
FloridaRaider 9 months ago
Why don't a Lee Pro 1000??
italianguns 9 months ago
can you handload hollow point bullets ????
angelodzn07 9 months ago
Are the cases trimmed to length before you run them through the press? And, are the cases lubed for resizing?
stuntmanmike37 9 months ago
I have a basic lee set up and I been at it about 2 years, after seeing this I want to upgrade lol
chevy327sm 10 months ago
as usual great videos
Have two questions on reloading 9mm with the 550B: 1. What size primer - small or large? 2. What power bar - small or large?
MsQuestor 10 months ago
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zippy5081 1 year ago
hickok45 you are a crazy guy but if i had the land the guns and the supples I would be doing the same thing great vids and keep them coming
chronicod4 1 year ago
Any ideas on where would be a good place to go to get started reloading 9mm? Or any specific kit that has all the tools needed to start reloading?
JAndersonIV 1 year ago
what grain were those bullets
waseem1173 1 year ago
@waseem1173 I'm guessing that they're 147 grain. Seems to be his favourite 9mm load.
PootleMoonpig 1 year ago
@PootleMoonpig yeah i have learned that too by now ;) he prefers heavy for caliber
waseem1173 1 year ago
what are the specs and brand of the bullets your loading there?
AK47andGlocklover 1 year ago
Do you ever have a problem with the primer feed system? Please get back to me...
Thanks
762infidel 1 year ago
@762infidel , Rarely ever. it's a great system.
hickok45 1 year ago
would it be bad if you ran out of black powder when you were makinh more ammo
jerry3788 1 year ago
can you please make more reloading vids
bobiscool308 1 year ago
So basically if the bullet placement is consistent you can churn out assembled cartridges as fast as you can push the lever?
R5H4D0W 1 year ago
@R5H4D0W , Pretty much, but it's not something were you can just speed up as fast as you're physically capable of. There's a lot going on and you are monitoring through both sight and feel that everything is happening the way it should.
hickok45 1 year ago
how do you make sure that a precise amount of powder falls in the brass case every time ? is there like a guage or a knob which controls how much powder you want in ?
waseem1173 1 year ago
@waseem1173 its ok dont bother . got my answer from your powder charge video
waseem1173 1 year ago
@waseem1173 , yes.
hickok45 1 year ago
@hickok45 -I have a question hickok, when you crimp rifle cartridges, or any cartridge for that matter, should the crimp be on the case neck, halfway on the crimp and halfway on the bullet?
likesgunsalot 10 months ago
@waseem1173 The amout of powder is determained by adjusting a rod that moves a plunger inside of a cylinder in the powder rotor. The farther you adjust the rod out the large the cylinder becomes inside the powder rotor and thus increasing the volume of the powder dropped into the cartidge.
500SWMAGOPERATOR 1 year ago
@500SWMAGOPERATOR thanks man. dont you feel the urge to just move that rod just a little bit more farther in to get a faster bulletlol i know i would . it would be kinda like making your own P+ rounds. while keeping everything under what the brass can take ofcourse.
waseem1173 1 year ago
@waseem1173 On my Hornady LNL progressive you screw the rod outward to increase the volume of powder. I load medium loads if I think I want or need 'more power' I get a larger caliber firearm from my cabinet. ie if i want 'more power' I put away my .44 magnum and get out my .500 SW magnum :)
500SWMAGOPERATOR 1 year ago
@500SWMAGOPERATOR wow thats a lot more powerful than 44 magnum.
waseem1173 1 year ago
Hi I'm curious as to where you can get bullet components and powder.
Mezura00 1 year ago
@Mezura00 The best place to get bullets and powder for me is at gun shows. No shipping charges and also have a hazmat charge on powder if you ship
grantlandneil 1 year ago
Sold my turret press and got me a 550B a few weeks ago,I cant believe I even used to reload with that ole red press..........TY Hickcok for the vids
excelerater 1 year ago
How hot are you loading these 9mm?
abzdefg321123 1 year ago
hi hickok45
i notice i'm not seeing the rod that makes sure your powder measure returnes to the all the way down position seems to not be there ...how come? thanx
xtrmn8tr1 1 year ago
@xtrmn8tr1, I have "special" MOdel 550B that don't have that obnoxious thing in the way. :-)
hickok45 1 year ago
is that just the basic 550b setup? or do you have some other add ons?
windofthegods 1 year ago
what bullets are you using there fmj's? or plated?
italianrelic 1 year ago
@italianrelic , These are FMJ.
hickok45 1 year ago
More dies than guns... :)
FLATblacktical 1 year ago
how much cheaper would u say reloading urself is rather than jus buyin ammo???
ooorah152 1 year ago
@ooorah152 , Depends on the caliber and type of bullet you're comparing. We probably save from 20% to 50%. It just depends. Actually, we don't really save any money; we shoot more ammo and end up spending MORE money on ammo. :-)
hickok45 1 year ago 11
@hickok45 got it. i would def love to end up spendin more money if i got to shoot hundreds more rounds. if im ever in tennessee il drop by to chellange u to a shootout at ur amazing range lol. im not quite at ur shooting standards but then again im only 18:)
ooorah152 1 year ago
@hickok45 Life is good :)
DonQuixotec 1 year ago
@ooorah152 In CA a box of 9mm costs $15-17 unless you find a deal. I am loading for under $6 per box. It's all about finding bullets, powder, and primers for cheap. I broke even on the initial cost in less than a month. Message me if you are really interested and I'll hook you up with some sites to check out. Like hickok said: reloading doesn't really save you money, it just means you're gonna shoot more!
FLATblacktical 1 year ago
Just curious as to what powder you used in your 45 70 Gov.? I've read that IMR 3031 is the powder of choice but having watched your videos and accuracy results, I would value your opinion. Just got a new 1895G and it's my first 45-70 so reload data is of great value.
nucsol 1 year ago
@nucsol , I use IMR 3031. When I got my Springfield Trapdoor, I worked up a lighter load using 2400. It works fine, too.
hickok45 1 year ago
I've noticed that you always shoot factory .40 S&W instead of reloads. Is there a reason you don't reload that round yourself?
jeterrell 1 year ago
Hey Hickok45, I just started reloading and used Bullseye powder. Even though it says smokeless. It was very smokey and left my gun very dirty. What powder do you recommend for minimal smoke and cleanliness?
freeze427 1 year ago
@freeze427 , Well, there are some powders out there that are supposed to burn more cleanly; however, I've not switched around much an tried them. I shoot a lot of cast bullets, so I'm used to the smoke of burning lube.
Check around and you'll get some recommendations. Anything will get the gun dirty, though, just not as much maybe.
hickok45 1 year ago
@freeze427 Ok, then that's what happened. I was shooting cast bullets with the lube in between. Thanks.
freeze427 1 year ago
Where would you recommend starting to learn how to reload?
You make it look easy. I suspect there is a lot more to it.
4dailyrunner 2 years ago
Read whatever you can find, maybe a Lyman manual or whatever you can find online. When you get a reloading machine, just proceed slowly as you learn. As long as you are detail oriented and sober, you will do fine.
hickok45 2 years ago
Sire we can respect you in Albania.
We are speach less at your meny skillz with weapons and the gun, you are hero to me and inspireing to fight Serb.
ojoe90 2 years ago
love the 550b almost as much as your videos. keep it up!
plechatam 2 years ago
Just caught these vids. Thanks. Speaking for myself, I'd love a more detailed vid on the various stages of reloading, and how the process differs between handgun and rifle.
hybrid4163 2 years ago
i read that a lot of people hand load for consistency among rounds. Is hand loading cheaper than buying factory rounds? If so by roughly how much?
drgroove101 2 years ago
love your vids hickok! i'm new to shooting, and am so glad a stumbled upon your vids, great job keep 'em coming
drgroove101 2 years ago 16
After I've had my Glock for a while, I hope to take up handloading. It will be a hobby to study and perfect.
tbyron 2 years ago
Speaking of reloading components, where do you get yours from?
1glockfan 2 years ago
is reloading fun?
GunFreak270 2 years ago
wow
aaabenit 2 years ago
thanks for the video!!!
619Movement 2 years ago 5
What's kind of 9mm bullets do you use? Do you use coated cast bullets?
k90211lee 2 years ago
I have used coated cast bullets in .45 ACP. In 9mm, I use Zero bullets. I like the 147 gr. FMJ bullet.
hickok45 2 years ago
i been thinking of buying my friend's reloading press and dies he has 9mm .38spc .357mag .45acp RCBS press and lee dies
he says the primers load in at a angle sometimes
so he uses a hand primer can i use the same press to load .223rem?
how much should i offer for the press and dies?
TeppoOni 2 years ago
Probably so, but I'd check the model number of the press to make sure.
hickok45 2 years ago
do you have a different press for every cartrige? or different dies? I reload about 15 different calibers with one press it is time consuming and tedious.
SHTFzombies 2 years ago
I have two Dillon 550Bs, one for anything that takes large primers, and one for anything that takes small primers. That helps out a great deal. That way, switching to a different caliber just involves changing out the dies and maybe the shell plate. I have powder measures and dies already set up to just slide in for each caliber. I amost never readjust powder measures.
hickok45 2 years ago
you should make a "how to" video on how to make bullets for a 22., shotgun, 30-06, and all of that good stuff. but i like the videos and im your #1 FAN!!!
Beastly6hockey2bitch 2 years ago
Can you do a video on reloading shotgun shells?
Ricksanchezt 2 years ago
how much did all those bullets cost
misterman2k9 2 years ago
How often can you shoot the same brass? Do you ever have to buy more brass?
ealee3 2 years ago
Lots of times, depending on caliber. I'm sure I've loaded some of it 20 times.
hickok45 2 years ago
Just to set my question up, I'm from Canada so I'm not familiar with US supplies, regulations, etc.:
You mentioned that components are hard to come by and in a video from another Youtube user, he mentioned that pistol ammo is hard to find these days.
Is this because the gov't is limiting supplies/sales of pistol and rifle ammo or because raw materials (i.e. copper, etc.) are becoming more expensive?
LostCivilization 2 years ago
a fellow canadian here, from what i've heard the components and factory rounds are increasing in price, due to comodities prices and the bulk of US produced ammo being sent to afghanistan and iraq.
EGCblackknight 2 years ago
A lot of it is the result of our recent election. I'll let you infer from that.
hickok45 2 years ago
Do you do any post sizing/crimping to remove the flare at the case mouth?
adolfhilter 2 years ago
Not really.
hickok45 2 years ago
how do you keep from over charging the round?? while working so fast.
wmbedsole 2 years ago
You just make certain you don't pull the lever twice without advancing the shell plate. Plus, I use bulk powder when it makes sense, and a double charge would be spilling over the case mouth, making an awful mess. Hard not to notice that.
hickok45 2 years ago
what is your favorite load for you glock 19? powder and seating depth? thanks! (I am assuming you are using a 115 grain bullet)
johnsta83 2 years ago
I'll have to check my load. I have used AA # 7 for about twenty years. I'm at the beach this week - I'll try to remember to check the load. I don't change loads once I have something that works, so I forget what I'm using. I just seat bullets at the same overall length as factory ammo. I usually don't even measure it; I just match a factory round, unless I'm having a feeding issue or something.
hickok45 2 years ago
I'm hearing since Glock's have unsupported chambers, the brass bulges at the base. Does the Dillon dies resize completely to take care of this bulge? Is there anything special you do to the 9mm's? I read that the .40S&W's were bulging, but all Glock chambers are essentially the same. I have ordered a new size die from Redding that is an extra step to full length resizing, called Grx die...It pushes the case up through the hollow die to completely size the casing...Thanks
galipavo21 2 years ago
My Dillon dies seem to take care of that, but I really don't get case bulges with anything I load. I used to get bulges with .40 S&W when I loaded that, but I think I was using Lee dies at that time. Never did have any trouble with the .40, though.
hickok45 2 years ago
Hickok...I just bought the 550B in January. i am only loading 40's and .223's presently. Where is the linkage rod on your powder dispenser?? Do you have a modified powder dispenser?? Keep cranking these videos. You do have useful and practical things to share us!
galipavo21 2 years ago
Dillon would not want me to advertise the fact that I take those things off. They are in the way and not needed for me.
hickok45 2 years ago
Took that thing off years ago. It was in my way.
hickok45 2 years ago
how much would one of these normally cost
crawfish888 2 years ago
You can check the Dillon website, but I think the 550B is between $300.00 & $400.00 these days.
hickok45 2 years ago
I'm only 20, but I would love to get into this type of stuff. It seems like a very useful skill.
warriorfortruth 2 years ago
Wow, three videos in a day and a half?
Keep 'em coming!!! Maybe for this spring, shoot your .45-70 through your car as opposed to 'just' an arrow.
...talk about incentive to not miss!
xxxlotus000 2 years ago
Yes, every round would go through the car, one way or the other! :-)
hickok45 2 years ago
I know you've been eyeballing the new 550 casefeeder. I sure have...
kevinarmstrong1 2 years ago
Not really. After wrestling with Lee 1000's for a few years back around 1990, I rather enjoy the simplicity of non-indexing machines that don't feed the case.
hickok45 2 years ago
nice setup
bigrob911 2 years ago
awesome videos
greataccountname 2 years ago
i love these videos. do you need a different press for every caliber? or do you just have one for rifles and one for pistols?
Bowdlerizer 2 years ago
One can load rifle OR pistol rounds on either press. The luxury of two presses is that you don't have to switch out the primer feeder when you load a rifle or pistol round that takes a different size primer. It's also nice to be able to have two presses set up for loading at all times.
hickok45 2 years ago
i also would like to ask how do the glocks work with reloads? i hear in alot of places that you should only use factory loaded ammo scince i primarly use glocks i thought i would ask
tc4speed 2 years ago
Nearly all gun makers say to use factory loads. It's for liability reasons. Most people who shoot much and attain a high level of skill are handloaders. There are exceptions, of course.
hickok45 2 years ago
i have never actualy looked into reloading much but what does the avrage set up cost for a reloader i guess you would call it and the cost per round lets say a 9mm round witch is in the video
tc4speed 2 years ago