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I recently started reloading and bought a (probably quite old) used Dillon 550. While reloading .45 Colt yesterday, a primer flipped 90 degrees before or while being seated and got stuck sideways in the pocket. The shell plate couldn't be turned anymore and I had to disassemble it. Stupidly, I first tried to remove the shell by messing with the cartridge spring which is unusable now... I am talking about this part: It's included in the RL 550 Spare Parts Kit. But before I order that kit, I'd like to know if there are any better solutions for that function, maybe an aftermarket part or DIY solution? And a follow up question: Is it common that a primer flips like that and how can I prevent it? Any tips will be highly appreciated Equanimous Phil
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As you can see on my profile, I always seem to be reloading. And today was no different. Running some once fired .38 brass I bought online through the ol' Dillon 550 today I found about 8-10 pieces of brass that would not take a primer out of just over 500. The kicker is I was using Federal primers and the cases that would not work were Federal cases. All other cases took the primers. Never has this happen before. Is it just an oddball few pieces of brass or something else? Thanks. LDD
