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Found what seems to be a good price on a Super 1050 with older single speed Forcht drive. The press comes by itself so I'll have to buy the caliber-specific parts. I guess that's no big deal. As I understand it the Forcht is now available with a variable speed option. Can the older system to updated to current? Also, the 1050 is somehow permanently modified for the Forcht. Does that mean it is dedicated to automation or can it be converted back to manual? Along there same lines, could I keep the press and sell the Forcht to someone else down the road if I don't like it? Thanks. Hope the old thread bump is okay. Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk

What powder measure are you using? If you're using the Auto Drum you might want to check into the Pyrex glass hopper from Dram Worx. Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk

Is it the adapter itself or the end mill? Combination of both, maybe? And how much impact does the vacuum have? Maybe I need more duct tape...

Okay. Will it work well? Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk

https://leeprecision.com/long-charging-die.html This should work for you and will activate the Auto Disk or Auto Drum measure.

Most of the "bird nests" inside my cases have fallen out on their own. A couple required the use of the small dental pick to fish out. Please let me know how the boring bar works.

Alright. The Titan adapter has been received and installed. The Bosch router makes crazy short work of converting 223 into 277 Wolverine. My only complaint is all the shavings. Some fall back into the cases while others get trapped in the adapter itself. After about 250 cases I had a big wad of brass strings and bits inside the adapter and around the end mill. Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk

This fellow has a boring bar. I haven't used it so have no idea how well it might work. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F323264406393 Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk

I'm interested in making 277 Wolverine brass. This is a wildcat that's similar to the 300BLK or 7.62X40 WT. Unfortunately it seems that CH4D is the only current source for a Dillon-style trim die.

How's the Whidden die? Must be good if you've used it that much. Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk

Aha! That makes sense now. Another option, then, might be a jig and chop saw. Slower, no doubt. However it would allow you to trim cases that have already been rough cut to the required length.

The Bosch is 2HP and is supposed to have plenty of power for chopping 223 into 300BLK. Still, I suppose the best way to go is with the GSI rough and finish trim die set. Turns the conversion into 2 separate cutting operations. Two trips through the press that way unless there's room to mount two motors on top. I don't think there is. Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk

Titan ordered. It seemed to be the most complete kit short of buying the Brass Muncher from eBay. The BM looks like a good deal although I'm leery of the quality of the "unbranded" router. Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk

How's the Titan compare to the Honey Badger? Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk

That's interesting. The Dillon sales rep told me I'd need to run the brass through a sizing die with expander ball afterwards. Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk

Are you running the brass through any sizing die before/after trimming or just using the Dillon trim die?

Have you been using this set-up for awhile? Any issues with broken parts, etc? As I understand it, D will void the warranty if they find you've been using the press to swage. Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk

I'm thinking about converting my 650 into pretty much a dedicated brass processing machine. I'll add a primer swage punch and a trimmer and use it for working 223 brass. What trimmer options are out there and what should I look at? Dillon 1500 or something else? And who all is making a Bosch router adapter? Thanks in advance. Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk

Nice. Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk

Anyone using these parts? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dillon-XL-650-Premium-Performance-Improvments-Kit/321399781658?epid=1328127261&hash=item4ad4eb791a:g:kD4AAOSwuYVWnAF2

Available now from a number of vendors. Has anyone purchased? Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk

Oops. Double tap!

True that the Hornady is only $130 more but you're considering the Lee as a complete and ready to load machine against a Hornady that still needs dies and a shell plate. That will add another $30 for the shell plate and $40 or more for the dies.

Well, in Lee's defense, Dillon uses a similar reset feature on their powder measures. Granted, it is a rod rather than a ceiling fan pull chain.