Here I Go! First Time Reloading!

[M1NM]

A Dillon 650 isn't for making small batches to work up loads. Get yourself a cheap Lee and work up your load in batches of 10-20 then set up the Dillon and run off 1000 in the evening.

[XDJYo]

A Dillon 650 isn't for making small batches to work up loads. Get yourself a cheap Lee and work up your load in batches of 10-20 then set up the Dillon and run off 1000 in the evening.

Yeah, I know. But, these are my first few recipes, so it's a 'get to know you' phase too. Once I'm set on a load, I can crank em out.


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[splithoof]

I have been using Dillon products for quite some time now, and still run a Square Deal-B, 550, and 650. Once you figure out a good load, stick with it. If you ever load for pistols like Glock that are not favorable with lead bullets, you will need to use jacketed or plated. Berry's makes a great 200 grain plated bullet for .45ACP, and it works very well in every single .45 that I load for, autos, revolvers, carbines, etc.
Also know that you CAN reload steel cases, just as long as they take boxer primers. They go into the die a little bit stiffer, but work just fine. I use those when I don't plan on finding the brass, or when using in weapons that destroy brass. Wolf component primers are also very good, BTW.

[bruce381]

FYI in My Premier II NOT with the 1 1/2 guarantee I get about 1 1/2 at 50 yards with a mounted scope.

Using my own SAECO cast 200 Gr SWC sized to .452
OAL is 1.250 WW 231 @ 5.4 Tapper crimp to .471

Have fun

[Eljay]

Yeah, I know. But, these are my first few recipes, so it's a 'get to know you' phase too. Once I'm set on a load, I can crank em out.

Yep. Handgun load development isn't really rocket science as long as you stay within the limits, it's more about getting you used to the practical aspects before you go crazy and end up with a thousand rounds of something you don't really want.

Personally I'm a sucker for buying a sample pack of every bullet made so I'm always running off small batches on my 650, but I usually tack it onto the end of a regular loading session.

Anyway, you're clearly getting the idea of how to proceed, just keep exploring the space and if say you really like 4.8 there's nothing wrong with running off 200 of those next time and then at the end cranking the knob up until you get 5.0 and running 20 more of those to compare. Just keep to an amount you'll shoot in a reasonable amount of time and you'll be fine. And you're weighing the first couple rounds each time you use the press and making sure it's set where you're thinking it's set!

[XDJYo]

Yep. Handgun load development isn't really rocket science as long as you stay within the limits, it's more about getting you used to the practical aspects before you go crazy and end up with a thousand rounds of something you don't really want.



Personally I'm a sucker for buying a sample pack of every bullet made so I'm always running off small batches on my 650, but I usually tack it onto the end of a regular loading session.



Anyway, you're clearly getting the idea of how to proceed, just keep exploring the space and if say you really like 4.8 there's nothing wrong with running off 200 of those next time and then at the end cranking the knob up until you get 5.0 and running 20 more of those to compare. Just keep to an amount you'll shoot in a reasonable amount of time and you'll be fine. And you're weighing the first couple rounds each time you use the press and making sure it's set where you're thinking it's set!

Funny you mention that cuz my big brother is really a rocket scientist. Kinda sucks. Lol!

Anyways, yeah, working in small batches and seeing what they're like. Working with strictly 230 grain for now. Will probably try SWC soon. I like the neat holes they make.


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