dillon 650 Question

[wiskie762]

My question is the height in the blue press book and online for the xl650 say 44" above bench. does that include the casefeeder? I have 42 1/2" above my bench.
will this be a problem?

 

[BossHarley]

With case feeder and strong mount mine sits just under 42" from benchtop.
You may have issues loading the casefeed if your 'ceiling' is only 42.5".

 

[wiskie762]

thank you

 

[drgrant]

Remember that even if that is the height, you'll want at least a little bit of space above the thing, otherwise working on the casefeeder or loading brass into it will become a pain in the ass.

-Mike

 

[Underwhere]

I don't think the height really makes that much of a difference. You can probably cut down the supporting tube and cut the clear case feeding tube down.

 

[wiskie762]

edit I did not get the casefeeder. my questoin was if that measurement was with the casefeeder or not. when I get the casefeeder (if i do) then ill have to build a new bench thats a little lower. I am wondering if i would be able to mount this now with only a 42" height space. Also I got the strong mount (650 only).

so without the casefeeder and with the strong mount how tall is your press?

 

[wmccurdy53]

My question is the height in the blue press book and online for the xl650 say 44" above bench. does that include the casefeeder? I have 42 1/2" above my bench.
will this be a problem?

My 650, without case feeder or strong mount, is 27" tall.

 

[wiskie762]

My 650, without case feeder or strong mount, is 27" tall.

Thank you it says to add about 6-8 inches to that for the strong mount looks like im good to set it up for now (when it gets here).

Thank all.

 

[plumber]

I have a Dillon XL650 with a casefeeder, I have 37 inches above my bench. You can cut down the top of the support post to an inch and a half above the top bend. You will need to cut the clear tube down an equal length. I'd recomend cutting the post with a tubing cutter. When cutting the clear tube, DO NOT CUT THE BEVELED END and start the cut with a tubing cutter then finish with hacksaw to make square.