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7
Powder
Funnel
sticking in
case.
Brass residue can also build up on
the end of Pistol Powder Funnels in
the flaring process.
1.Polish the end removing any brass buildup and lightly lube with Case Lube.
8
Powder
Measure
Inconsistent Powder Charges
1.
Be sure that the Failsafe Return Rod Blue Wing Nut is tight enough to fully
retract the Powder Bar. With the Handle fully down, tighten the Blue Wing Nut
until a business card just slips between the coils of the spring. Adjust Powder
Die height for full Powder Bar travel.
2.
Powder not settled in Hopper. --Cycle more powder charges until stable.
3.
Wrong size Powder Bar.--Replace Powder Bar.
4.
Powder Measure loose on Powder Die. --Tighten Clamping Screws.
5.
Slow down cycling, especially with “Stick Powders.”
Small Powder Bar Spacer Plug missing. —Replace it.
Powder bar not moving smoothly
1.
Dirty or gummy--Clean with isopropyl alcohol or acetone. Do not lubricate. Do
not use sandpaper, file or anything abrasive.
2.
Powder bar, Small Bar Spacer or Measure Body galled from wear. Return to
Dillon for repair or replacement.
3.
Failsafe Rod Assembly missing or disconnected.
4.
Very fine-grained spherical powder like Win 296, H110 and some Accurate Arms
powder can get between the powder bar, spacer and/or the powder measure
body and bind movement.
5.
Powder Bar Adjustment Bolt adjusted fully open against the stop. This can bind
the Powder Bar insert causing the Powder Bar to drag.
10
Bullet
Seating
The case neck is crumpling when
the bullet is seated
1.
On straight wall and tapered cases, flare the case mouth to at least .010" larger,
and up to .020" larger than a sized, unflared case. If loading flat-base bullets into
bottleneck cases, use a case mouth-chamfering tool to bevel the inside of the
case mouth to ease bullet seating.
Bullet falling through case mouth
or cartridge neck
1.
The case was not sized.
2. The bullet diameter is incorrect. Check the bullet.
11
Bullet
Crimping
The case is bulged or the case will
not fit the Case Gauge
1.
Raise the Crimp Die reducing the amount of crimp.
Содержание RL550C
Страница 44: ...44 9 4 Powder Measure Conversion refer to the Exploded View below ...
Страница 60: ...60 15 RL550C EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS IDENTIFIER 15 1 Complete Assembly Exploded View 1 ...
Страница 61: ...61 15 2 Frame and Lower Assembly Exploded View 2 ...
Страница 62: ...62 15 3 Toolhead Assembly Exploded View 3 ...
Страница 63: ...63 15 4 Platform and Components Exploded View 4 ...
Страница 64: ...64 15 5 Primer Feed Assembly PN 20263 no Operating Rod Exploded View 5 ...
Страница 65: ...65 15 6 Powder Measure Assembly ...
Страница 66: ...66 15 7 Primer Early Warning System PN20302 Rod and PEWS Kit PN14497 PEWS Alone ...
Страница 75: ...75 18 RL550C TEMPLATE FOR DRILLING MOUNTING HOLES IN BENCH ...