I got the Dillon conversion for the 550 to load 357. As I started the reloading process I noticed that every five or so brass cases would would have the shell lip folded over during case belling by the powder funnel. Upon closer inspection I noticed that the cases were not aligning very consistently and that occasionally the powder funnel would catch the edge of the brass case and fold a small section of it over as it was inserted into the case.
The pins, that came with the conversion kit are labeled #2, and they allow too much play between the shell plate and the pin. I tried some larger pins, labeled #3, which came with my .223 conversion kit and they fit perfectly and align the cases much more consistently. Since using the #3 pins I have had no further problems with the belling process.
So my question is, are the pins shipped with the . 357 Dillon conversion kit supposed to be the #2 or the #3 pins?
Thanks
The pins, that came with the conversion kit are labeled #2, and they allow too much play between the shell plate and the pin. I tried some larger pins, labeled #3, which came with my .223 conversion kit and they fit perfectly and align the cases much more consistently. Since using the #3 pins I have had no further problems with the belling process.
So my question is, are the pins shipped with the . 357 Dillon conversion kit supposed to be the #2 or the #3 pins?
Thanks