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Old 09-18-2011, 04:15 PM
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I got into reloading as I'd started shooting Bullseye and factory ammo was breaking the bank. As i didn't know any better(pre-internet)I bought a Dillon 550B and all the goodies. I took it very slow, asked alot of questions, and sucessfully produced thousands of .45 acp rounds. I eventually expanded to reloading all of my guns ammo. Those .22lr are tough.Just kidding about that.

The one thing about a progressive like the 550 that doesn't auto-index is you can use it like a single stage if you want. That's what I did at first. De-cap, re-size, and prime. Put the cartridge in a holder. Get 50 done like that. Next, put in the powder and bell the brass(actually, set up the bell before even putting powder in the measure). Next, get the bullet seating depth right and finally the crimp. After you get it all together, off you go. It's relaxing for me.

I wouldn't bother with 7.62x39. If it's for your sks, it's not worth the expense and time.

Regardless what you choose, be safe and have fun!

Hobie
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