deerassassin22 Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 So far my Mr. Bullet feeder has drastically slowed down my reloading process on my 650. Every 10 to 15 pulls it drops the entire magazine of feeded bullets onto my foot and floor. I'm using 160grn 9mm bullets by BBI and they feed perfectly. I just can't seem to understand why they are all dropping on the floor I have it set to feed low the first number 6 I believe. I also only have 2 bearings in the tube tried 4 still same issue. I also have ensure it is not rubbing on the powder funnel. I think it might be to much tension on the spring that feeds the bullets keeps it in the up position maybe? Station 1 Resize Station 2 Powder/Primer Station 3 Mr. Bullet Feeder Station 4 Redding Micro Seater Station 5 Dillon Crimp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerassassin22 Posted April 22, 2017 Author Share Posted April 22, 2017 So to answer my own problem LoL. Take station 3 and back it off a few turns lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaladinPrecision Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 I forget exactly what the setup was, but for setup your supposed to turn it down till it drops one then turn it back or something. But there is a clearly defined setup process. I did it and mine worked fine since day one. That and 45 degree angle for the bullet coalator (sp?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngeyes Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 FWIW you raise the ram with a case in all stations. You then slowly turn the BF die down just until you hear the bullet drop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakin_bakin Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Having this same issue. I followed the directions when I installed it because I've read multiple posts about it. My Mr. Bullet Feeder is brand new. I installed it last night. It sends the bullets to the bullet drop with no issues. I tested the bullet feeder with 6 bullets in it, spun it till it dropped one bullet, then turned it the 1/4 turn per the directions (directions dont say forward or backward, so I kept going down more because thats the only direction I had been turning).... it was dropping singles. When I turned the machine on to continue to feed and i tried to start pressing out ammo.... they all fell out.. every single time... so I left it hooked up, and spun it back a few to where I couldnt get any to drop. Then spun it down slowly until I got it to drop one. Then it dropped one... that one time. Then tried hte next one and it didnt drop at all. Figured not a big deal, I'll just slowly spin till I can get it to drop one. literally turning it like 1/32 of the way around each time... it went from dropping none, to dropping all of them in one 1/32 of a turn... I can not get it to be consistent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoMiE Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Aren’t you supposed to use 3 bearings in either the low or high position? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs62 Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 1 hour ago, shakin_bakin said: Having this same issue. I followed the directions when I installed it because I've read multiple posts about it. My Mr. Bullet Feeder is brand new. I installed it last night. It sends the bullets to the bullet drop with no issues. I tested the bullet feeder with 6 bullets in it, spun it till it dropped one bullet, then turned it the 1/4 turn per the directions (directions dont say forward or backward, so I kept going down more because thats the only direction I had been turning).... it was dropping singles. When I turned the machine on to continue to feed and i tried to start pressing out ammo.... they all fell out.. every single time... so I left it hooked up, and spun it back a few to where I couldnt get any to drop. Then spun it down slowly until I got it to drop one. Then it dropped one... that one time. Then tried hte next one and it didnt drop at all. Figured not a big deal, I'll just slowly spin till I can get it to drop one. literally turning it like 1/32 of the way around each time... it went from dropping none, to dropping all of them in one 1/32 of a turn... I can not get it to be consistent. I'm loading .40 RNFP Xtreme bullets and I was experiencing occasional double drops. The solution that was recommended to me was to use a rubber band to pull the dropper assembly back down to the die vs. just using the weight of the dropper assembly. I installed the rubber band and have not had a problem since then, this would probably also work for your issue of dropping them all at once. I would also look and make sure there were no burrs on the dropper assembly and die interface as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvincent Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Make sure the bearings and clip is in the proper holes for the length of Bullet being used. Also make sure there is no side load on the spring/dropper assembly, and that the dropper moves up and down freely. If all that fails you could use the rubber band or spring to return the dropper to the down position. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikamarj Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 https://armanov.com/eu-shop/reloading/dillon-parts-upgrades/mr-bullet-feeder-dropper-assembly-solution/ This is also one solution that helps a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bummy425 Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Use the rubber band...Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Isn't Mr BF a $500 item ? Needs a rubber band to keep it running ? WOW !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 47 minutes ago, Hi-Power Jack said: Isn't Mr BF a $500 item ? Needs a rubber band to keep it running ? WOW !!!! Just like Dillon presses need multiple add ons to optimize them. A 650 shouldn’t need a bearing to keep from slinging powder everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanks Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 I think if they were to use the dropper they include with the Mr. BulletFeeder Pro then there would be no issues. It is longer, and more solid. Have had no double feeds at all in over 4K rounds. No rubber bands either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakin_bakin Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 I used the rubber band trick, and now it runs fine. I have a double drop every now and then, but its rare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Scott Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Couldnt stand the looks of the rubber band. Dillon 650 index return spring and Dillon primer tube clip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robertcsd Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 I'm sure it has to do with the side pressure the spring puts on the tube. I had one of my cords close to the bullet path spring and as I was loading in more bullets I moved the cord a little and it was touching the bullet path spring. Bullets started to drop by them selves. Moved the cord out of the way and they started feeding one at a time. I do like the spring idea though. Looks like a positive fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3guns Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 On 9/15/2018 at 10:31 AM, Bummy425 said: Use the rubber band... Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk I know that it's an old post, but I just got my MR Bullet feeder and used the rubber band. It works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ck1 Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 ...was having issues setting up a new MBF today too. Found this thread. ...at least Dillon included a couple rubber bands with the press lol Thanks benos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tampa-XD45 Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 Adding another inexpensive method to the solution list. Rubber bands don't last long in our 100 degree Florida garages, and I can't use the spring method since I use the Powder Check Push Rod hole for my endoscope camera. I attached a Double Split Shaft Collar with 1" Bore (Amazon link) to add about 3 ounces of weight to the switch section of the MBF dropper assembly. The brass section doesn't have a the clearance, and I didn't want to obstruct the clear tubing part. You may find the collar it at a local hardware store but I went with the Amazon choice. Works perfectly now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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