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Does anyone know if Dillon makes a stand alone decapping tool and, if not, what tool from what manufacturer would you recommend?

Where is the test on line??

I tried it for the first time with my Glock 27. Did the normal take down, barrel, slide, guiderod/spring assembly, frame with trigger assembly still attached. Filled the ultrasonic cleaner with Hoppes #9, enough to cover all the parts and cleaned them for 6 minutes. The frame/trigger assembly was cleaner than it ever was as was the slide. I did the barrel for 3 more minutes and used only about 5 patches to get it shiny clean. Used canned air to blow out the excess Hoppes, rubbed all the parts down with a pre=lubed gun wipe, and added a dab of gun oil on the slide mating surfaces. I don't think my G27 has ever been cleaner. I am going to try the Hornady gun cleaning solution next to see how well that works.

I just got a heat/vibration cleaning device that I want to use to deep clean the internal parts of my Glocks. I know taking out the trigger and other related parts is not that difficult but I wanted to see if this would work. Others who have used this device use either Simple Green or Hoppes #9 as the cleaning solution. Do any of you have any experience using this type of cleaner? If so, what do you use for the cleaning solution and how well does it work on internal parts?

I know we emailed on this.. But for the sake of others... Problem: The Powder Measure throws inconsistent charges. Solution (typically): With the Shellplate empty, push the handle forward, like you would if you were seating a primer. Hold it there and look at the blue wing nut and spring at the bottom end of the Failsafe Rod - the nut should be adjusted so that the spring is at least half way compressed. (If it's not, the powder bar may not retract fully each time.) Brian, Sorry it took so long to get back to you on this. You were exactly right!! I followed your instructions and both powder measures throw the right charge consistently. Thanks for the tip.

Where did you find the micrometer adjusters. I know I saw it once on this site but can't seem to find it again?

I went on line to McMasters and ordered the two washers and needle bearing as described below. I had it in two days!! And all for <$10.00! I installed it as described and it seems to work well. Definitiely reduces the snap to the next station movement that causes the powder to jump out of the casing. I will test it more today when I reload another few hundred rounds to see how well it holds up but it definitely looks good so far. Thanks for the fix!!

Hello Everyone, Good to be on this forum. I already found a bunch of great info to fix what is not working on my 650. I look forward to learning more and hopefully contributing to this wealth of reloading knowledge.

I have a brand new Dillon 650 and I can't seem to get the powder measure to throw a consistent charge. It will give me what I want for a number of loaded rounds but then will vary by as much as .4grain for a subsequent charge. I looked at how it is set up, adjusted all I could adjust, but it still makes me measure almost every charge to insure I am getting the powder charge I want. I am using TiteGroup and loading for .40 S&W and 9MM. Any hints on adjusting the powder measure to make it consistently throw the right charge would be greatly appreciated.