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lynxpilot
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I set up the Dillon RL550B and started with .45 ACP for the first quick change setup. I was doing everything except the powder and primers (don't have it for that cal yet) and all seemed to go well after reading, re-reading, and watching the youtube tutorial. After the .45, I started with the SW 500. I was using one of the 7 spent shells I had and the resizing die was really tough to get down the casing. Should I be using lube on these?
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| Posted: Sun Jun 21st, 2009 02:00 PM |
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One other question. I'm using the Lyman manual for load data (I'll probably get the Speer soon as a second opinion). The lion's share of my reloads will go through the .45 ACP. Lyman gives the specs on OAL and such. I was wondering if, for an autoloader, mine happens to be a Springfield XD, is the length spec for the round a maximum, minimum, or exact requirement? Reason I ask is that if I have to stay within a certain tolerance, I would like to know on which side I can have error, like if feed problems will start with rounds too short or too long.
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| Posted: Sun Jun 21st, 2009 02:49 PM |
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The bigger the case the harder it is to resize even with carbide. I do lightly lube some larger straight walled cases before sizing.
I have use the Lyman reloading manual as my primary resource for many years. It is very accurate.
Before buying other reloaqing manual go to bullet companies websites and check to see if they have the data you want posted there. I even email the companies and ask them for data.
Jerry
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| Posted: Sun Jun 21st, 2009 04:02 PM |
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The OAL is exact for the data listed.That length should work in any semi auto. A shorter than specified length will result in higher pressures.A longer length,and your gun may choke on them.
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| Posted: Sun Jun 21st, 2009 06:04 PM |
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Wheezen,
Isn't that in the Reloadin' 101 Guide?
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