jrplourde
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I've loaded several rounds of several calibers and all goes fine but I'm having a real problem with the 45 ACP. With most head stamps but especially Federal, the neck re-size requires a significant force going in and can only extract it by slamming the handle with the palm of my hand very hard. And if that isn't strange enough repeatedly inserting the die/funnel into the same shell is repeatedly difficult. What the hay is happening?
I talked to Dillon about it and they sent another die. Same problem.
The die re-sizes the neck to .003 less than the diameter of a jacketed bullet. That's fine.
Just on the side, I am using older (early 1980's) RCBS dies for sizing, seating and crimping. The stuff will not fit the case gauge or the 625 chambers but is OK in the 1911. OAL is fine by Lyman as is the diameter at the case mouth. I think I am in for new dies.
What a frustration. Can't load for my new revolver.
NO LUCK WITH DILLON
Talked with Dillon today re the expander/funnel viewed on post #18. It would be the answer except it's a 10 yr old design and no longer available. They recommend polishing. What a bummer.
Bob
I talked to Dillon about it and they sent another die. Same problem.
The die re-sizes the neck to .003 less than the diameter of a jacketed bullet. That's fine.
Just on the side, I am using older (early 1980's) RCBS dies for sizing, seating and crimping. The stuff will not fit the case gauge or the 625 chambers but is OK in the 1911. OAL is fine by Lyman as is the diameter at the case mouth. I think I am in for new dies.
What a frustration. Can't load for my new revolver.
NO LUCK WITH DILLON
Talked with Dillon today re the expander/funnel viewed on post #18. It would be the answer except it's a 10 yr old design and no longer available. They recommend polishing. What a bummer.
Bob
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