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I bought a XL650 in 1994, when they were a newer design. I couldn’t be happier with it or with Dillon‘s customer service. I have loaded countless thousands of rounds on it. I have tool heads for 9mm, 357, 40, 45, 44, 223, and a couple of spares. Some parts have needed replaced, but no one could...

Only eat salt, but it don't polish up well

I like SA revolvers for plinking and target shooting and they are essential for cowboy action shooting. However, due to the slow speed of reloading a SA revolver, I could envision several circumstances where they would be detrimental in a self defense role.

Another point, Accurate powders are finely granulated and like dust as you noted. Not all handgun powders are that way. In fact some like Alliant Unique are quite course and bulky.

I have a thousand 44cal.180g JHP, I believe Sierra. I bought them many years ago and never got around to working up a load for them. So I can’t be any help but I will be watching this thread for suggestions.

It seems that generally Speer list the highest velocity first and descending velocities from there, but there are many exceptions. So it is not a stead fast rule.

I have been using the Lyman for several years, and I have been happy with it. It came with all the necessary tools and I got it for a great price $100.00

Mostly self taught, but with guidance from a guy named Dave Manley who owned the gun shop in Brookville, Pa. It’s a 4 hour trip so advice was sporadic at best.

Got my XL 650 in 1994. I got the case feed, 6 powder measures, and the conversions for my most loaded calibers. Great machine I couldn’t be happier with it. It’s still cranks out the ammo. I just don’t shoot enough anymore to keep it busy. A couple of years ago I loaded 5K 9mm and still have...

It is all I use in 40 S&W anymore.

You LUCKY dawg you, congrats.

With my own cast bullets I load 9mm for about $4.00 a box. That makes it less expensive than most 22lr. Most hobbies cost money and have no chance of saving you one red cent. Reloading can actually pay for itself.

Actually, it is a recommended practice from several manufactures. Although I should have said to include soap, My bad This is from STM’s web site Q. How do you keep the brass from tarnishing or spotting after it has dried? A. Make sure you occasionally tumble just the Media with soap or Simple...

Instead of dawn try Armor All Wash-N-Wax. Make sure your pins are clean by running them with water and Lemi Shine, but no brass for an hour and rinsing them thoroughly.

Pete, This is just a thought, check for a small burr on the rim of your brass. That can make your reloads fit a little tight also. Some guns frequently leave a burr, some never do. Some guns are sensitive to that a burr and some are not.