I have the exact same setup on mmy 550. The answer is very simple. A small dental mirror mounted to the back of the frame allows you to see the powder cop die on the upstroke without moving yourself to see it. Simply adjust the mirror, they are 99 cents. Works good.
I guess I'm set up differently. I run 45ACP, 9mm, 380ACP. At station 2, I'll check the powder drop on the scale and the setting usually holds. I'll then recheck roughly every 50rnds. Station 3 is where I place the bullet so there is no crossing through the press. Station 4 does the final crimp.
Absolutely no need to have a powder check die, I have bought my first 550 in 1996 and it has never let me down in regards to accuracy in powder delivery. I did add in the very stages a primer alarm and a powder alarm. These appear to be standard now, with these in place, I can load 500 per hour. What slows me down is having enough primer tubes pre loaded.
That's interesting. I have used my friend's XL 650 and that Dillon powder check tool is great. You don't have to look at it at all. I would just drill a larger hole if I found alignment a problem. Thanks for the video, and good luck to you. R, Steve
What do you think of the press I'm torn between the hornady ap and the rl550. I have about 10,000 once fired 45acp brass that I've collected since 2018 and a few hundred of 45acp unknown range brass. I just want make good use of the brass since my pal stopped reloading and gave his equipment to his son. So I gotta start off fresh.
Did you solve your riddle LS07? I would use the Dillon audible powder checker by drilling a hole in the tool head thus allowing the actuating rod to contact the base plate. You are obviously comfortable seating and crimping in the same station. This video is six months old, but I'm hoping that you get back to me as I am looking to solve the same problem for my friend. R, Steve
Thank you for your comment. I didn't use a Dillon powder check because it was too much work to drill into the head and align it just right. Instead I set up a mirror and installed an inexpensive LED setup along with the Hornady powder check. Now I can clearly see the powder inside the casing from a comfortable seating position. I'm going to buy a lockout powder check die by either Hornady or RCBS for extra protection as the Hornady die with the stem is somewhat useless the way I'm setup. The mirror along with the LED is key. You can see it at th-cam.com/video/2sahJXgy1DQ/w-d-xo.html
As some have said, the RCBS lockout die would to me be the best option. You don't have to look. Your press will lock if no powder or double charge. I just ordered one for me.
Thanks for the tip. I have not used the RCBS lockout die, but I'll get one. I'd rather be safe than chance blowing my barrel off or worse. Thanks for your comment.
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I have the exact same setup on mmy 550. The answer is very simple. A small dental mirror mounted to the back of the frame allows you to see the powder cop die on the upstroke without moving yourself to see it. Simply adjust the mirror, they are 99 cents. Works good.
That's exactly what I did but a bigger mirror. Thanks for your comment.
I guess I'm set up differently. I run 45ACP, 9mm, 380ACP. At station 2, I'll check the powder drop on the scale and the setting usually holds. I'll then recheck roughly every 50rnds. Station 3 is where I place the bullet so there is no crossing through the press. Station 4 does the final crimp.
I'd just set up a small mirror behind the machine....
Also, with station 3 for bullet placement the bin on the left makes things very efficient
Absolutely no need to have a powder check die, I have bought my first 550 in 1996 and it has never let me down in regards to accuracy in powder delivery. I did add in the very stages a primer alarm and a powder alarm. These appear to be standard now, with these in place, I can load 500 per hour. What slows me down is having enough primer tubes pre loaded.
I'll have to look into that powder alarm. Thanks for your comment.
That's interesting. I have used my friend's XL 650 and that Dillon powder check tool is great. You don't have to look at it at all. I would just drill a larger hole if I found alignment a problem. Thanks for the video, and good luck to you.
R, Steve
What do you think of the press I'm torn between the hornady ap and the rl550. I have about 10,000 once fired 45acp brass that I've collected since 2018 and a few hundred of 45acp unknown range brass. I just want make good use of the brass since my pal stopped reloading and gave his equipment to his son. So I gotta start off fresh.
If ur only going to reload 45acp I would get the Dillon 550. You can't go wrong with the 550 which is a well made tried and true.
Did you solve your riddle LS07? I would use the Dillon audible powder checker by drilling a hole in the tool head thus allowing the actuating rod to contact the base plate. You are obviously comfortable seating and crimping in the same station. This video is six months old, but I'm hoping that you get back to me as I am looking to solve the same problem for my friend.
R, Steve
Thank you for your comment. I didn't use a Dillon powder check because it was too much work to drill into the head and align it just right. Instead I set up a mirror and installed an inexpensive LED setup along with the Hornady powder check. Now I can clearly see the powder inside the casing from a comfortable seating position. I'm going to buy a lockout powder check die by either Hornady or RCBS for extra protection as the Hornady die with the stem is somewhat useless the way I'm setup. The mirror along with the LED is key. You can see it at th-cam.com/video/2sahJXgy1DQ/w-d-xo.html
As some have said, the RCBS lockout die would to me be the best option. You don't have to look. Your press will lock if no powder or double charge. I just ordered one for me.
Thanks for the tip. I have not used the RCBS lockout die, but I'll get one. I'd rather be safe than chance blowing my barrel off or worse. Thanks for your comment.
Use your eyes and look down the case for your powder level. That's the best powder check.