Sgt. Hochbauer, SASS #64409 Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 I am trying to set up my Dillon 550 to load 44 Russian. I cannot seem to get the funnel far enough down to flair the case mouth quite enough. I have had the powder measure on and off so many times I lost count and my patience. No doubt there is something that I am overlooking. Previously I was loading this caliber on a turret press. Any insight would be appreciated. Hochbauer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Creek,5759 Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Are your other settings correct . Resizing dies. Seating dies. What i do is get resizing die set, then set powder . Then seating die. Try screwing it down one more turn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largo casey #19191 Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 I've never had a problem.Have you checked your powder die? Largo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 You are using the 44 Colt/Russian powder die ? edit: looks like the Colt/Russian and Special/Magnum conversion kits have the same part number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 I don't load on a 550C. I load on a pair of 650s. However, it sounds as if your powder thru die is not down far enough. DO NOT take the powder measure off the powder die. Just loosen the clamp screw (just one) enough to turn the powder die in the tool head then start turning the die down. When you get where you ant to be, tighten everything up. Good Luck. Oh, and YES!! I do load 44 Russian on my 650. And C45S (also short). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Sledge Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 Howdy Hochbauer, That cartridge is such a PITA, I gave it a new name when I loaded it for my brother Dutch all those years. Its called the 44 Bastard! I called Dillion about the problems I was having and they couldn't help me, sooooooooooooooooooo I just quit reloading it, problem solved! Merry Christmas! JB Sledge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preacherman Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 I duno, I've loaded it on my 550 for years with no problem using Dillon dies. Still have threads left on the powder die. Like Coffinmaker said to adjust the die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largo casey #19191 Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 May have to take the Loc nut off & put it on the bottom side of the Die to get down. Largo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Creek,5759 Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 I have been loading 44 Russians on a 550 for 18 yrs with RCBS Dies, no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rider Rudy Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 I load on a 550 and I'm using Dillon Dies. I had to cut the crimp die down almost 1/8 inch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Church Key, SASS # 33713 Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 Largo has the ideal solution. I loaded them for years after talking to Dillon and placing the lock ring on the bottom. Finally sold my .44's and recently the last APP .44 loads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Hochbauer, SASS #64409 Posted December 25, 2020 Author Share Posted December 25, 2020 Huzzah...success. I had 2 powder funnels both marked the same one was longer than the other I suspect one was mismarked. Switched them out and then screwed the die to about the last thread and that issue is resolved just one more to overcome but that will need a replacement part for the primer system seems one of the holes are stripped and the assembly wobbles. Thanks for your input Hochbauer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Creek,5759 Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 You will like the 44 Russian . It is very accurate . with Black or Smokeless . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Slim Chance Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 I used all the tricks when I loaded .44 Russian on my 650. Chucked the die in a lathe and shortened it up, used the Dillon lock nuts (which are thinner) and threaded them on from the bottom. Had no problem loading them once I did all that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Hochbauer, SASS #64409 Posted December 27, 2020 Author Share Posted December 27, 2020 Primer system repaired had to retap the hole and new screw and all seems to be working peachy...just need to get a decapping/sizer die for the 44 Russian. But now have a bunch loaded and just need to get to the range. Thanks again Hochbauer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preacherman Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 IE decapping/sizer die, I use all 44 mag. It works just fine. No need for special dies. You may have to grind off some of the bottom of the crimp die to shorten it up for it to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgavin Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 44 Russian #4400 is about the only brass still available for purchase. Starline is selling them at 500 count and 1,000 count lots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Hochbauer, SASS #64409 Posted December 28, 2020 Author Share Posted December 28, 2020 Bgavin, I believe you can possibly buy that from Midway in smaller quantities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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