Ken8521

Not sure if you ever found the video (or still want it).. but here it is... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nB8l-xKvyQc

I think that's a pretty good idea. Get what you need to load 9mm, learn the ins and outs of pistol reloading... then proceed to rifle. Curious, how much 9mm do you shoot a month normally? You might find a 550 will more than meet your needs. Not trying to push you one way or the other.. I have a 650 and love it, but honestly.. I could probably get by w/ a 550 no problem.

You also need a .223 caliber conversion kit. The Deluxe Quick change kit, has more to do with the dies and the powder measure. The caliber conversion kit, is the shell plate, locator buttons, etc.. so you can use your .223 brass.

Ahh yes..... So do I need the 223 caliber conversion or the deluxe quick change kit? Im confused. Can I make a suggestion... cancel this order, and do some reading on BE's FAQ's, so you can come to a conclusion of not only what equipment you need, but what you need to run that equipment. The Deluxe Caliber conversion... is not the caliber conversion... It's a "Deluxe Quick Change" kit.. which includes a toolhead stand, powder measure, and toolhead. You need a caliber conversion (ie, shell plate, locator buttons, etc.). That.. you will absolutely need. After that, you probably *want* a toolhead(about $40). Otherwise, you'll have to constantly reset your dies as you share a toolhead between 9mm and .223. You talking about you don't want to buy stuff you don't need, etc.. but you really need to research this purchase a bit. Dillon makes top notch stuff, but buying to much is almost as bad as buying not enough.

I see .223 dies, but no caliber conversion kit.

So Dillon is Ford Blue. Is Hornady Ferrari Red? I'm confused... Call Dillon... If you try to match the blue (either to repaint your press, or paint objects to match it) they will tell you the color is "Ford Blue"

You won't be sorry you did! Buy a 650. Lifetime no BS warranty and caliber changes are much less expensive. Pat Much less expensive than what?

Not my best work, but it should probably do OK...

Another fairly new user here (almost a month).... I've had no issues with the spent primer system. I think it has something to do w/ stability of the press(or bench) rather than a flaw w/ the spent primer system. The spent primer system is fairly simple, and if everything is stable, primers should hit the cup w/o issue. Like the OP, I've had zero problems that weren't minor setup issues. Those minor issues, after I just went over everything again, I found the problem. Its more then that cause my press does not move. My bench is screwd to wall Not saying there isn't more to it... I just don't understand how I've yet to get a single primer on the floor. Maybe I'm just really lucky If you have a strong mount, I believe this guy is a member here .... http://cgi.ebay.com/Dillon-XL-650-Spent-Primer-Upgrade-/280617573224?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item41561c5b68#ht_3660wt_1141

Another fairly new user here (almost a month).... I've had no issues with the spent primer system. I think it has something to do w/ stability of the press(or bench) rather than a flaw w/ the spent primer system. The spent primer system is fairly simple, and if everything is stable, primers should hit the cup w/o issue. Like the OP, I've had zero problems that weren't minor setup issues. Those minor issues, after I just went over everything again, I found the problem.

LOL.. Yeah, thats pretty bad. You should have been able to tell it wouldn't fit by looking at the pictures.

I don't know about the 1000, but the 1050 doesn't have a Lifetime Warranty. I have no idea why you'd consider this a moral/ethical problem... Call Dillon, and see what they say. They might give you a good deal on a 1050 if you trade in the 1000... who knows. Or are you looking to get out of this at no cost? I like the 1050s but there is something about the "cradle to grave" warranty on the other presses that I like.

I'd check the serial #.. it looks like they sent you a new one on accident Congrats

Here's a PDF w/ a lot of good info on the LNL, XL650, and the Loadmaster.... Personally, I would consider this a 2 horse race. http://www.comrace.ca/cmfiles/dillonLeeHornadyComparison.pdf

Which means that putting the bullet in the case and seating it are 2 different stations? as far as i know, the only machine that inserts and seats at the same station is the GSI feeder. The Lee does it too but as GSI as well as Lee dont work with a LNL both are a no go You might be able to get the Lee Bullet feeder to work on the LNL. There's a video floating around where someone fitted a Lee bullet feeder onto a 650. I think the only "modification" required, was drilling/tapping a small hole in the ram, and using an L-bracket to pull the rod on the Lee feeder. I think it's on this forum somewhere... but I imagine you could do the same thing to an LNL.

http://www.powderfunnels.com I've never used it(don't own an LNL yet) but it gets a lot of good reviews.

It should work, you'd just lose a station, like every other press. You could use Station 4 to combination Seat/Crimp.

Call Hornady and tell them your powder measure is working out of the bushing, they will send you a shim, and the problem will go away.

Is it just the powder station doing it? Or all of the stations?

The dies themselves, will work fine. Assuming he got a 3 die set(Size,expand,seat) He'll probably end up dumping the expander die, for Dillons expander die so he can use the Dillon powder measure. Then he can make a decision on whether he wants to leave the last station open, or get a crimp die.

Why not just get a full length sizer die for Station 1?

I've heard of some people doing it, but I don't see how its possible. It's just way to tight, and I spend more time trying to force a bullet in the unexpanded case, or end up screwing up my cases, etc. YMMV, and probably will.

I'm tempted to try one of these... http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=65840 Looks like a Thumler Model B, half the price. Can take Liquid media, corncob, walnut, etc.. They've got a single drum model for about $17 cheaper... If you want an inexpensive timer... http://www.amazon.com/Woods-5559206-Countdown-Digital-Timer/dp/B001DD7YSE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1266817209&sr=8-1 I just set it for 4hrs when I leave for work, and I come home to clean brass.

Even with the EZJect(case kicker) they still use the case retention spring.... The only difference between the Pre-EZJect LNL, and current models, is the pre models used a wire ejector.. Similar to the Dillons 550/650, but seemed to cause more issues w/ certain die types. I'll let you know where to send the primers..

If you don't want to spend the $$ on a complete powder measure, you can get extra powder bars, and once the powder bar is set, label the bar. Then simply swap those bars in and out of your powder measure.