GR8GIFT
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Somebody want to make some extra money off the ammo shortage evidently and a uninformed buyers. They look like standard dies to me.
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I'd guess somewhere around 80-90% of the total new cost for the setup as is to the right buyer.
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42 minutes ago, Joe4d said:
This,, I cruise this forum for probable quick fix, then hit up Dillon... As above, may have cassed them a time or 2 in last 30 years, Usually to ask questions about new parts. A couple times they have asked me if I had the old part and they sent me new.
Currently having primer feed issues. My press may just be worn out, might send in for a rebuild or tune upWell if you send it back, when it returns you'll swear it's a new machine!
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I run 2 650's one for small and one for large primers. I swap one case feeder between the two 650's. I have a 550 set up for small batches of rifle ammo.
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Just call Dillon they’ll mail you a replacement just let them know the part number.
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MISSOURI BULLET COMPANY. http://www.missouribullet.com/# I use them for 9mm and .45ACP
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I load both ways on my 650’s. They are on strong mounts. I use an adjustable chair when sitting just adjust up to where it feels right.
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Why not just ask Dillon? May not be as much as you think. A couple of years back I sent a 550 in. It essentially came back a new machine well worth the cost.
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4 hours ago, Loudgp said:
Y'all never answer emails.. I bought three 650's and one was missing a locator pin set.. emailed two times and never a reply...
Call them it's the fastest way to get replacement parts.
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22 hours ago, rustybayonet said:
I am a 550 fan! I reload at least 11 different calibers. All I can say is buy more toolheads!!!
For me the worst part is to change the primer size.
Even the EBAY toolheads work fine.
Time for a second 550 then you have one for each primer size!
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I use a 550 for low volume loading. I have 2 650’s one for small primers and one for large primers. They are set for 38 special and .45 auto. All the other low volume loading is on the 550. I haven’t had any issues switching between the 2 styles of presses.
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Great press I have 2 650's one for large primers and one for small primers. I shift one case feeder to the press in use at the time so far that's working well. Although I've considered ordering a second case feeder just haven't decided to spend the money to avoid changing from press to press. You'll love it I can usually load 500 rounds in about 35 minutes with 5 primer tubes filled before I start.
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Some ideas from Brian Enos who had great ideas on what you would need for your Dillon press.
You need:
reloading dies for your choice of caliber
Carbide for pistol calibers lube not needed but it make loading easier.
Standard or Carbide if available for your rifle caliber. Must use lube for all rifle calibers.
powder scale
bullet puller
case tumbler/vibrator to clean your fired brass
cleaning media for the case cleaner
case lube
Primer tray to flip primers
good reloading manuals Hornady, Speer, Lyman, Sierra or bullet maker specific loading manuals.
bullets for reloading
primers
powder
This is in the FAQ from Brian Enos old store site. Prices are now somewhat higher
Although not technically a "drawback," the case feeder for the 650 is optional, meaning add another 180 bucks to the base price of the machine. (Don’t even think of buying a 650 without the casefeeder.)
650 Height Dimensions (w/Casefeeder):
With Casefeeder (and no Strong Mount): 38.5"
With Casefeeder and 650 Only Strong Mount: 45"
(650 Only Strong Mount raises machine 6.5")RFP: (Recommended First Purchase)
$566.95 – Base Price
$63.95 – Dies (sold separately)
$218.95 – Casefeeder
$42.95 – Roller Handle, Aluminum
$44.95 – Strong Mount, (650 only)
$40.95 – Bullet Tray
$978.70 – RFP TotalAdditional options available:
$68.95 – Powder Check System
$41.95 – Low Powder Sensor (redundant with Powder Check System)NCC: (Nice Caliber Conversion)
$77.95 – Caliber Conversion Kit
$63.95 – Dies
$107.95 – Deluxe Quick-Change Kit (Includes Toolhead, Powder Measure, Powder Die, and Toolhead Stand.)
$249.85 – NCC Total -
Looks like you have a plastic bushing missing that goes where your arrow is pointing to. On my .45 ACP setup the bushing is red. Not sure what caliber you're loading but that bushing would be with your caliber conversion kit.
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Yes that's it.
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I use this with my 550, I also have 2 650's one for large primers and one for small primers.
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They will rebuild it and you'll think you've gotten a new machine when it gets back. Well worth every penny!
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Zipper goes to the back of machine.
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I usually open a box of bullets and quit when they are gone. Boxes of 500 bullets and before I start I fill 5 primer tubes so I don't have to stop loading to fill primers.
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I use one and like it. It only shows double or no charge but it works well for me.
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I'd recommend keep the 550 set up for small or large primers, get the 650 setup with case feeder and what ever size primers you use most often. I have 2 650's that I swap case feeder between one set up for .38 special one for .45 ACP. I also still have my 550 setup I use for small runs of calibers I don't shoot often.
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My 650 on strong mount is about 42 inches tall with case feeder. I have about 10 inches clearance above and it's plenty of room. I have a small mirror on the ceiling about the case feeder I use to check the cases in the hopper.
1986 Dillon SDB
in Dillon Precision Reloading Equipment
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Contact Dillon, you can send it to them and they will refurbish it. You'll think it's a brand new machine when you get it back!