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How are people checking for powder when using a bullet feeder? using a Dillon 650
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i check during batch by weighting the drop every 5-7 loads, as i aim for a stable 0.1gr accuracy on rifle loads. different measures differ differently - like my .223 now seems to deviate from 24.2 to 24.5gr, but mostly goes steady at 24.3-24.4gr and that stability is OK for what i expect. 308 measure is more accurate, but, as it drops at 44gr+ - minor deviations there are less impactful.How are people checking for powder when using a bullet feeder? using a Dillon 650
Not sure why rubbing low on powder would be an issue, it is usually right there, in a big glass or plastic container, right upfront of people's faces. LOLPowder check die - amazingly accurate for just lining up a washer to an oring
For cases like 9mm, 380, and 45 just looking at the case will tell you
If you check your powder every time you loaf primers, you won't run low enough to effect charge weight (assuming you use a baffle). So then the level is going to be correct or very low if there's a problem in the drop tube
now that i have a 3d printer - one of things in my to-do list are custom caps for the sensor rod to match the openings of the .223, .308 and 6.5cm brass.As for as powder die check ...
problem is, If I use a bullet feeder there is no room for a check unless I seat and crimp with same die. Is there any reason to not to seat and crimp with same die just for target and plinking rounds?Double Alpha magnetic powder check
I had to make the tradeoff....unless I spring for a six station press...or 10. I find that I'm happier making bullets a little slower if I am more confident in the output. But each person has to make that choice.problem is, If I use a bullet feeder there is no room for a check unless I seat and crimp with same die. Is there any reason to not to seat and crimp with same die just for target and plinking rounds?
There may be no need to crimp at all. It depends, of course.problem is, If I use a bullet feeder there is no room for a check unless I seat and crimp with same die. Is there any reason to not to seat and crimp with same die just for target and plinking rounds?
I haven't done reloading since the early 80's with a Rock Chucker Just getting my 650 setup so I guess I'm new at this. Still setting up the reloading room. Guess I'll have to learn what needs crimping and what doesn'tThere may be no need to crimp at all. It depends, of course.
Yup, I'm using a combination die for pistol rounds. I don't load my precision rifle rounds on the Dillon.problem is, If I use a bullet feeder there is no room for a check unless I seat and crimp with same die. Is there any reason to not to seat and crimp with same die just for target and plinking rounds?
on 750 it is a no issue at all. there is nothing it cannot do, it is only a routine that differs. i can run it either as a batch, or can check measure every powder drop, there is nothing much to it, really. seating die is very precise there, as well as a whole platform, i really see no benefit at all to have an alternative setup for this.I don't load my precision rifle rounds on the Dillon.
Hi. I hope you're not interpreting my previous statement as a criticism of your (or anyone's) gear. My statement was that I don't load my precision rifle rounds on my Dillon, and I don't. Ensuring that I'm responding fairly, you wrote that "I (you) really see no benefit at all to have an alternative setup for this". So, we are each expressing a personal opinion or preference.on 750 it is a no issue at all. there is nothing it cannot do, it is only a routine that differs. i can run it either as a batch, or can check measure every powder drop, there is nothing much to it, really. seating die is very precise there, as well as a whole platform, i really see no benefit at all to have an alternative setup for this.