Dillon RL 550 problem

[captn-tin]

Just want to de-cap & size a pot full of 9mm range brass that was given to me. The RCBS carbide sizing die is the only die in the press. When I crank the case into the sizing die, alignment seem to be off just a tad and I have to reach in and barely move the top of the case to the left. Called Dillon and they said to make sure the cartridge spring is not touching the case. It's not. Anyone ever have a prob like this, and if so howdja remedy it. Thanks for any help. Captn (just moved to Oklahoma) Tin

[anyracoon]

is your press level?

[captn-tin]

Yep the press is level. Never had a problem with any other other calibers. Actually, never had a problem with 9mm till this batch. Good question. Thanks captn-tin

[ysr_racer]

There's an alignment tool you can use. Dillon makes them.

Also, loosen the die, run a case up in it, tighten the die.

[captn-tin]

Dillon suggested that. Did that. Didn't solve the problem.

[ysr_racer]

You need the tool.

[fguffey]

captn-tin, I have 5 auto-advance progressive presses, I do not have them set-up. If I dug them out and set them up, I would have to start over. I do not remember how but all of the auto indexing presses have an auto indexing system. My RCBS Piggyback presses have a one-way clutch because the ROCK CHUCKER is not designed to cam-over.

F. Guffey

[PSLguy]

How's the tension on your shell plate holder? When mine loosens up the cases won't always align properly. Tighten up that big fat Allen head screw in middle of shell plate.

[bubbala]

I got Redding dies because that was all I could find in.32 acp,,,and I'm having the same small alignment problem. 550 press.
Will check out dillon alignment tool.

[racinjason233]

Take 4 matching cases. Put them all in the press by spinning the shell plate. Tighten the Allen head in the middle and then back it off just enough to allow the cases to move freely.
Pull handle to correctly align tool head and tighten die with case inserted into die.
If neither of those 2 ideas work remove tool head plastic thingy that holds the tool head from sliding and insert a paper clip of nail or something to allow just a little bit of “wiggle” room.

[ojisan]

Dillion dies have a slightly wider funnel at the mouth so cases go in easier.
Using RCBS dies, I often have to give a case a nudge to start it into the sizing die, after that everything works smooth.

[fguffey]

Dillion dies have a slightly wider funnel at the mouth, so cases go in easier.
Using RCBS dies, I often have to give a case a nudge to start it into the sizing die, after that everything works smooth.

What does that mean? Is there a chance the RCBS dies are Small Base Dies?

I have three sets of RCBS dies that will not allow a case head to enter the die when placed into the die case headfirst. In my little, short life I have found two other sets. All of the die sets are identical. I have no idea why a reloader would want the case head to be sized; the deck height of the shell holder is .125" and the area you are talking about is the radius.

And then the rhetorical question; what would happen if the reloader could size the case the unsupported portion of the case head.

Reloaders do not measure the thickness of the cases head from the cup above the web to the case head.

F. Guffey

[fguffey]

Sell the RCBS and buy a Lee with the money in return.

I made a sincere effort to give a pile of Lee dies back to the dealer I purchased them from. I paid $40.00 for two boxes of dies. I separated the Lee dies from the dies I wanted; he wouldn't go for it. He claimed the Lee dies came with the deal.

I have lee dies and equipment, I do not use them because I do not need them.

F. Guffey

[sigstroker]

What does that mean? Is there a chance the RCBS dies are Small Base Dies?

I have three sets of RCBS dies that will not allow a case head to enter the die when placed into the die case headfirst. In my little, short life I have found two other sets. All of the die sets are identical. I have no idea why a reloader would want the case head to be sized; the deck height of the shell holder is .125" and the area you are talking about is the radius.

The same reason they would resize any other part - it's expanded too much to easily fit in the chamber.

And then the rhetorical question; what would happen if the reloader could size the case the unsupported portion of the case head.

Reloaders do not measure the thickness of the cases head from the cup above the web to the case head.

F. Guffey

?? What would happen in the case would be resized all the way to the base.

[smoothy8500]

Why are you trying to get the pig to whistle?