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I didnt get the case feeder. I want to set it up first, then start adding stuff.Did you get a case feeder for it too?
Let me know how you like it, been leaning towards setting money aside for one.
Have you tried sending the 650 back to Dillon to have them fix it?Anyone who has used a 650 and them moved to a 750 have any comments? I am debating selling my 650 since I cannot get it to work anymore, and replacing it with a 750 or a LNL AP. most, but not all of my issues are primer station related.
I just did this last month. (550) Primers not dropping correctly, stacking up in the cup , etc.Have you tried sending the 650 back to Dillon to have them fix it?
I do prefer the 750 primer system. Its not completely without its own unique problems though. There is no performance or reliability increase when going from a 650 to 750, arguably there is an extra safety measure though (650 has exposed primers in the carousel) Like already said, I would send the 650 to Dillon for an overhaul.Anyone who has used a 650 and them moved to a 750 have any comments? I am debating selling my 650 since I cannot get it to work anymore, and replacing it with a 750 or a LNL AP. most, but not all of my issues are primer station related.
I have 2 650s and do not have primer feeding issues. There is an alignment tool for the primer setup; perhaps that would help. I wouldn't give up on your 650, I've loaded tens of thousands of rounds, if not more, with no serious issues. I've had minor ones, and as I've used it, I've learned more, learned how to diagnose and correct them.Anyone who has used a 650 and them moved to a 750 have any comments? I am debating selling my 650 since I cannot get it to work anymore, and replacing it with a 750 or a LNL AP. most, but not all of my issues are primer station related.
i would put it this way - there are several things that 750 has got improved/resolved, so if buying from scratch - 750 is the better way to go, for sure.Anyone who has used a 650 and them moved to a 750 have any comments? I am debating selling my 650 since I cannot get it to work anymore, and replacing it with a 750 or a LNL AP. most, but not all of my issues are primer station related.
Thanks and nope, never used one. I'll take a look at the powder dies. I don't shoot a ton of 45 but have collected some decent 1X fired brass with the intention of loading it, so that can be my test runs with the 650. Good to know you can even load your 600 yd stuff with the 650. Powder drop is + - a very reasonable variance? What powder?Super sweet deal.
Have you used a Dillon at all before? The first thing you should do once you get the correct caliber-specific parts, is to ream out the powder die with a 1/2" taper. It basically takes a sharp shoulder angle inside the die, and makes it more shallow. That eliminates all "bridging" issues that Dillon powder dies have with our typical stick powders.
I load all my ammo on a 650. Even the 600yd stuff.
Edit to add: I also remove the "fail safe" bar thingy (I think that's what they call it) on the powder drop. It jinks up the motion and spills powder out of the cases as the rotate around. I just use a couple of long thin springs like the old units had.
The devil himself.The only problem with 45acp is that it comes in both large and small primer. I'd like to know who came up with that stupid idea.
Which is better?I mostly load 45acp on the 650. I have revolvers, many pistols and 2 submachineguns in that caliber. It's also what I practice with and carry daily so I go through many thousands of rounds annually. The only problem with 45acp is that it comes in both large and small primer. I'd like to know who came up with that stupid idea.
You're right, I have one of each!This is like Blonds or Brunettes,..both get the job done. I prefer the 650 and have two,..
Good deal and a good press. 750 has better primer feeding system but overall it is all almost the same. I posted here about my mods to 750 - most can be done to 650 as well.I just picked up an XL650 fully set up for 45 acp, with all the accessories such as 45 acp conversion kit, the case feeding and primer feeding options, low powder warning, Dillon machine cover, etc.
$640 a decent deal for all of this? Appears to be in good shape.
I'm sure I'll be picking NES brains regarding how to set up and run. I'll mostly use this for .223.
It all has to be in this reloading forum somewhere…paul73 - "I posted here about my mods to 750 - most can be done to 650 as well."
Which thread did you post that to? Interested party would like to know....
This is interesting. I have been using a 650 for about 20 years and did not know this.Super sweet deal.
Have you used a Dillon at all before? The first thing you should do once you get the correct caliber-specific parts, is to ream out the powder die with a 1/2" taper. It basically takes a sharp shoulder angle inside the die, and makes it more shallow. That eliminates all "bridging" issues that Dillon powder dies have with our typical stick powders.
I load all my ammo on a 650. Even the 600yd stuff.
Edit to add: I also remove the "fail safe" bar thingy (I think that's what they call it) on the powder drop. It jinks up the motion and spills powder out of the cases as the rotate around. I just use a couple of long thin springs like the old units had.
Wow!I use a 550 and weigh each charge for long range stuff. My last batch of .308 had a MV SD of 3 fps. Good enough.
Yup. I used this batch when I did Sig's "Advanced Precision Rifle" class. Our instructor, a Marine Corps scout sniper insturctor said to me.Wow!