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snakebelly
I just started reloading last night. I bought the lee anniversary kit and the problem i have is when i seat the round i seat it in too far. i dont know when to stop applying pressure to the lever. Can anyone help me out. BTW i'm reloading 45 acp
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  • snakebelly
    I have reloaded for my 270 for the past 25 yrs.Always used 150 and 130 hornadys.Have worked up loads for each that shoot to same point so there is no resighting when going from elk to whitetails.My brother has started shooting barnes x bullets and says the hornadys are old news and I was wondering if they are that great to be worth the effort of developing a new load.I think not but would like some expert input
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  • Shootist3006
    Snake, go to http://dillonprecision.com/default.cfm? and click on the 550B. Just add dies, scale etc. and you are ready to go. Don't forget to get a couple of good reloading manuals.
    Quod principi placuit legis habet vigorem.Semper Fidelis
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  • chuck
    Good Job Shootist By all means Dillon.
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  • WWllVet
    I'll stick with my Lee Turret press. I load everything from .32 ACP up to and including .45-70 0n it. No problems at all.Vet
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  • Tailgunner1954
    Personaly I'd look closly at a good single stage unit, new or used, such as a RCBS Rockchucker or the LEE package.Esp. as a new reloader you can never have to many current loading manuals IMHO.Bob
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  • Shootist3006
    Snake, this is just an expansion on my earlier post. My suggestion of a Dillon 550B was based on the caliber choice you listed. Several imply high volume and the Dillon is far and above the best choice (but also one of the most expensive).Tailgunner made a very good suggestion also. As a new reloader, starting on a single stage is the best way to go in order to learn the craft well before you start cranking out hundreds of rounds an hour.My revised recommendation is that you find a friend who reloads, learn from him/her and then go out and buy your Dillon press (and all the other accessories you will need). Look back on this board, there have been several in the last couple of months who have asked essentially the same question and have gotten some pretty good advice.
    Quod principi placuit legis habet vigorem.Semper Fidelis
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  • ishootblanks
    If you are loading pistol ammo, don't be afraid of a progressive. I just started reloading and my first reloader was the Dillon 650. After reloading a few thousand 45 ACP rounds I got a used single stage for reloading rifle. It takes me as much time loading 1000 45 rounds as it does to load 20-30 rounds for my 270. Single stage or progressive, read, learn, take your time and double check.
    Without the NRA, the second ammendment would already be gone!
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