rocky

I have set up and started reloading for .45 ACP using my Dillon 550B and Lee dies. A few observations. Compared to the Dillon dies.
1. Dillon bullet seat adjustment is more time consuming / difficult. One needs to adjust the whole die to adjust the bullet seat depth. The Lee in comparison requires only the twist of a knob on top of the die.
2. The Dillon die seems much more forgiving for bullets canted or off center while entering the seat die. Comparatively , the Lee is extremely sensitive to bullet angle. I believe the Dillon die has a wide mouth to help straighten the bullet as it enters the die.
Bottom line I find the Dillon dies to make my loading quicker , therefore I can crank out more ammo faster. The Dillon costs more , but is IMO worth it.
1. the Lee die mouth
2. Dillon die mouth
3. Lee top of die (w/ adjusting knob.)
4. top of Dillon die.
I imagine the Lee die has a smaller die moth due to it also crimps the case mouth in the same step compared to the Dillon which uses a 4th die..

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