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ramcphee

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  1. I would like some information on the Dillon Powder Check alarm. Just how accurate is this thing? I have an RCBS lock out die that does it's job, but the powder charge can be off by a 1/2 grain or more before it locks up the machine. Really I'm wondering how sensitive this alarm really is, for instance does it alarm when the powder charge is off by 2/10th of a grain?
  2. I found the article well written, but it was slanted to the LNL from the opening remarks. I have loaded on a Hornady LNL for approx. four years, and the points he made about the Hornady are valid. However he doesn't bother to talk about the shell plate retaining spring coming apart (which happens far more that it should) also that parts become misaligned easily, especially the pickup from the case feeder. I found that I was realigning almost every time I used the machine, which really slowed the number of rounds per hour completed . Also if you use a power check or lock out die with the press, then you must keep a finger on the case that you have placed a bullet in the case mouth so it will enter the seating die and not fall out of the shell plate.The shell plate retaining springs is an old problem, since I had a Hornady Projector before the LNL with the same problem. I finally had it with having to check and realign parts, and now have a Dillon XL650. I originally purchased the Hornady with the case feeder because it was a lot cheaper than the 650. With Hornady's price increase the difference in price between the LNL, and the 650 just doesn't make any sense to purchase the LNL. Also the case feeder on the LNL is noisey, and it won't pick up all the cases in the hopper. The last five or six cases it will never feed, the Dillon feeds everything that is in the hopper. A small point but valid. When the LNL is running properly its a dream to use smooth, fast, and produces a quality round, but I have had too many fix the press before I can roll, sessions. I haven't had the 650 long enough to tell you I'm thrilled with it, but it does have some features that I like. Time will tell.
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