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Bit the bullet and bought a Dillon 550b. Now I need some from some of you good freeloads I mean re-loaders to tell me just exactly what kind of dies I need for my new S&W 29 44mag. This is all new to me so the more info you can give me or a link will be appreciated.
Thanks again for the help
 
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That is pretty straight forward. you ideally want a set of carbide dies from Dillon. BUT any of the following will work Lee, RCBS, HOrnady, Lyman Redding. They are all standard 7/8-14 thread dies. You will also need a caliber conversion from dillon if the press didn't come with it set up for that caliber. My advice: call Dillon at 1-800-223-4570 and ask for help they are fantastic, I've been using Dillon xl650 for about 15 years. They have always been able to get me whatever I need quick enough considering I live in Canada.
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venomballistics said:
so .... what powder scale did you pick up?
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And what bullet did you decide on (hopefully NOT the one you were considering in another thread)?

And what lubricant did you select for the minor scratches on your revolver?

And what 44mag dies did you get to go along with the 550b after several members (including me) provided you with information and links?

And just how much other reloading equipment, manuals and knowledge do you have?

Can't help but think you've gone in over your head "thinking" you want to reload. Let me be the first one in line to make you an offer on your press in a month or two...
 
same thought here.
he's lined up all his wants before the needs ... this one dont end well.
mentioning a scale is the last of my reloading advice here.
we are on to recommendations for first aid kits.
he isnt going to listen unless its what he wants to hear ... Im standing clear as I dont want any of the result on my hands
 
my 2cents as follows:

I had been wanting to get into reloading for years, always in the back of my mind whenever I went to buy ammo before going to the range. Well, I recently decided also to "bite the bullet" as it were. I was planning on picking up a couple reloading books, read up until I could afford a press (lee, rcbs, dillon, whatever, hadn't really decided). Well, the wife forced my hand a bit. She bought me a lee classic turret press kit and .38/357 dies. I still am gonna spend a significant amount of time reading before I ever put primer to case. Also, probably going to be using the turret as a single stage until I get the hang of it. so, 44magsam, just take it slow, read manuals (that's plural on purpose), and you'll be able to learn the process well, rather than get frustrated and give up.
 
Cpt. Obvious said:
my 2cents as follows:

I had been wanting to get into reloading for years, always in the back of my mind whenever I went to buy ammo before going to the range. Well, I recently decided also to "bite the bullet" as it were. I was planning on picking up a couple reloading books, read up until I could afford a press (lee, rcbs, dillon, whatever, hadn't really decided). Well, the wife forced my hand a bit. She bought me a lee classic turret press kit and .38/357 dies. I still am gonna spend a significant amount of time reading before I ever put primer to case. Also, probably going to be using the turret as a single stage until I get the hang of it. so, 44magsam, just take it slow, read manuals (that's plural on purpose), and you'll be able to learn the process well, rather than get frustrated and give up.
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this is what I like to see. because it tells me you understand the difference between shiny stuff you want versus stuff you need and at least a rough understanding of how this all works.
We can work with you.
 
Cpt. Obvious said:
my 2cents as follows:

I had been wanting to get into reloading for years, always in the back of my mind whenever I went to buy ammo before going to the range. Well, I recently decided also to "bite the bullet" as it were. I was planning on picking up a couple reloading books, read up until I could afford a press (lee, rcbs, dillon, whatever, hadn't really decided). Well, the wife forced my hand a bit. She bought me a lee classic turret press kit and .38/357 dies. I still am gonna spend a significant amount of time reading before I ever put primer to case. Also, probably going to be using the turret as a single stage until I get the hang of it. so, 44magsam, just take it slow, read manuals (that's plural on purpose), and you'll be able to learn the process well, rather than get frustrated and give up.
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Couldn't agree more with your approach Cpt. I also started earlier this year after about a year of waffling back and forth as to whether or not I should. Started with a Lee breech lock, moved to a Lee turret a month later, and am getting my LNL progressive today. I know some guys just gotta have the biggest and best right outta the box, that's fine with me. Don't come back crying about how it doesn't meet your expectations or you're having problems because what you bought is over your initial abilities.
 
Oh boy another one affected by "blue koolaid". :rolleyes: I guess they do have great customer service...

Other helpful tips:
Ford Excursions are great commuter vehicles.
Sledge hammers are also excellent for finish work.
 
Anyway, now that he has one coming, what say we try to help him? He will be another one of us in due time.

Besides, blue koolaid is the best kind! ;)

Since he has purchased the RL550B he has picked a pretty easy press to setup. It can be run single stage super simply, just put one case in the shell plate at a time. No primer will drop and neither will the powder.

There was a fellow on here a long time ago, Sgt. Preston. He said he was pretty mechanically un-inclined and he was quite capable of starting off with an RL550B.

So, righty tight, lefty loosey, you can do it!
 
Skip Sackett said:
Anyway, now that he has one coming, what say we try to help him? He will be another one of us in due time.

Besides, blue koolaid is the best kind! ;)

Since he has purchased the RL550B he has picked a pretty easy press to setup. It can be run single stage super simply, just put one case in the shell plate at a time. No primer will drop and neither will the powder.

There was a fellow on here a long time ago, Sgt. Preston. He said he was pretty mechanically un-inclined and he was quite capable of starting off with an RL550B.

So, righty tight, lefty loosey, you can do it!
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nah .. lets say we clam up in this case so what we try to tell him dont get used against us later when he ignores those trivial useless things like weighing charges and pressure limits and brass has a lifespan.
 
We are here to help Skip, but there needs to be some 'help yourself' as part of the equation. In the OP, he asks us "... re-loaders to tell me just exactly what kind of dies I need for my new S&W 29 44mag." That's the second thread he asked this same question, when we've provided information previously. That's not very encouraging "help yourself".

Sadly, I see a future thread about a broken 29 or worse.
 
Skip Sackett said:
Hahahaha! Would kinda have served us right too! ;)
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let me give you just a little bit of my back story.
I met my wife on the internet and low and behold, its a textbook example of a perfect marriage. We both possess a certain well developed skill that allowed us to see through each other and evaluate each other with astonishing precision.
right now, that same skill is at work determining that the OP is probably the type to blow up a gun than blame us because "we told him to" where in reality we told him not to and he took what he wanted rather than what he needed from what we have said.
this is the first time in my years on this forum that Ive opted to cut off a beginner ... ever.
there are concerns shared with others that this boy will do himself some harm. furthermore, I have concerns that the forum, as well as us participants herein may be held liable for the damages that may very well happen.
get outta harms way
 
john16443 said:
Beginning to agree with others that we're feeding a troll. He's on his own.
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I was wondering the same thing, since he does not really reply to any of the good advice/responses that he's getting. Even when accusations of being a troll are made, no response...? So, he's either a troll, a one way street, or someone that I don't want to be standing next to when he lights off his first reloads!

Mag, if you're not a troll, buy and read reloading manuals before doing anything with that 550. And yes, the internet is a good source for information, focus on reloading component manufacturer sites and/or legitimate shooting related publication sites. A good, cheap, manual is written by Richard Lee, around $15 on Amazon, and it is very comprehensive; a must read for a new reloader. And, don't be an idiot, get a scale, and a caliper, too.

I still think something is fishy with you, and if so, get a life. If not, give some feedback to the folks that have taken a lot of time to try to help you. Show some courtesy, and people here will treat you right. I'm taking the time to type this because you just might be 'for real,' and I'd hate to see anyone get injured, or someone else get injured because of ignorance, or possibly even stupidity. Good luck to you.
 
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I'm hoping biting the bullet on the Dillon 550B doesn't make his budget too tight for purchasing components...
 
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