[What are you reading right now?]

Kill Shot by Vince Flynn. Just finished Killing Kennedy by Bill O'Reilly.

[Dillon 650 Upgrades]

I got my 650 back in the early 90's (with casefeeder) like others here. She always ran like a champ. At least that's what I thought until I added some upgrades! I thought the bullet tray, strong mount, and aluminum handle were all eye candy, and the shell plate bearing just a gimmick. Boy was I wrong! They all make a considerable difference when loading. I already had a great steel bench that never moved, but the strong mount puts the machine at the right height and the handle makes the job effortless. The bullet tray is perfectly positioned to conserve motion, and keeps your eyes on the cases double checking powder drops. The bearing does keep the shell plate moving smoothly and keeps the powder in the cases as advertised. I think the best description for all these add ons is "tight and smooth." I got the bearing kits (ordered 2 just to have an extra) from McMaster-Carr (there is a thread here) for only a couple bucks, and the rest came from right here on Brian's Dillon page. I highly recommend all options. Look out Mr. Bullet Feeder, your next!

[5.25 double feeding EVERY MAG]

Wayne, what power factor do you get? Thanks BTW!

[5.25 double feeding EVERY MAG]

Ricky- just curious, what's your OAL with 147 over 3.1 TG? Sounds like something I am working on for my XDM 4.5. Loading a bit long to 1.150 with 3.2 TG.

[5.25 double feeding EVERY MAG]

I have been using xdm's for the past two years and now use the 5.25. I use a 14lbs recoil spring in it with no problems as of yet. I use a 147gr bullet with 3.1 grains of titegroup it chronos 898 average which is pretty lite hitting. I have had no feeding issues with this load.