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Who's Driving The Dillon XL-650?
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<blockquote data-quote="Kevin Rohrer" data-source="post: 587596" data-attributes="member: 1260"><p>I have a 550 and used to have a 650. The 550 is cheaper to change calibers and quicker to do so. The 550 is also more forgiving of mistakes as they are faster to correct.</p><p></p><p>Four things to remember with these presses:</p><p></p><p>1. Always check to see that a primer has dropped into the primer cup. Adjusting the primer arm so it always catches a primer is a critical weakness of Dillons.</p><p></p><p>2. Get the powder check die so you always can be assured your cases have the correct amount of powder in them, and always keep a eye on it.</p><p></p><p>3. If you use The Dillon Lean to load, invest in a Strong Mount. </p><p></p><p>4. If your hand gets tired using the ball handle, the roller handle works well. There is a 3rdcparty company who makes custom handles that are bent at the end to eliminate the Lean.</p><p></p><p>5. Lubes: any motor oil or penetrating oil for the ram; I use Breakfree on all my critical tolerance areas and motor oil on non-critical areas. Use a dry lube between the primer arm and the plate it moves on. </p><p></p><p>This is not a good site for getting equipment help. Become a member of Castbooits, The High Road, Firing Lines, and The Firearms Forum for help.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Kevin Rohrer, post: 587596, member: 1260"] I have a 550 and used to have a 650. The 550 is cheaper to change calibers and quicker to do so. The 550 is also more forgiving of mistakes as they are faster to correct. Four things to remember with these presses: 1. Always check to see that a primer has dropped into the primer cup. Adjusting the primer arm so it always catches a primer is a critical weakness of Dillons. 2. Get the powder check die so you always can be assured your cases have the correct amount of powder in them, and always keep a eye on it. 3. If you use The Dillon Lean to load, invest in a Strong Mount. 4. If your hand gets tired using the ball handle, the roller handle works well. There is a 3rdcparty company who makes custom handles that are bent at the end to eliminate the Lean. 5. Lubes: any motor oil or penetrating oil for the ram; I use Breakfree on all my critical tolerance areas and motor oil on non-critical areas. Use a dry lube between the primer arm and the plate it moves on. This is not a good site for getting equipment help. Become a member of Castbooits, The High Road, Firing Lines, and The Firearms Forum for help. [/QUOTE]
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