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Yes! The author of the featured article in the 2014 Annual developed loads ranging from 9mm thru 45ACP. One example in 9mm yielded 1.45" groups in a Glock 17 using 147gr Cast Missouri bullets! Only info not provided in the "article" were his OAL's...... Picking up a lb that my Son found for me in Louisville, KY next weekend; and hope to develop a load with 147gr Zero JHP's. Author states the CFE burn rate appeared to mirror results comparative to Winchester AutoComp; and the reduction in copper fouling was definitely there.

Lot of CFE Pistol data: http://www.hodgdon.com/store/product.php?productid=16149

Installed a Bar-Sto semi drop in in my G17G4, and had to stone the rear of the hood at #6. Lock-up is perfect and functions flawlessly! As alma mentioned above, fit the barrel to the slide while it's off the frame first. This was also confirmed by Bar-Sto gunsmith as I was confused by Irv's YouTube videos which suggests removing material from #5 when fitting. Bar-Sto has a great video that goes into detail on how to begin the fitting process. HTH's

Getting ready to test some N340 with Missouri 147g lead. Since it's very close to WSF on the burn chart, I believe it will work just fine. Found the N340 at Lohman Arms.

Well, my bench is 42" high; and the strong mount put the press handle at just the right height. I'm 6'1", and prefer to reload while standing.

Brass: Not sure if Dillon sells the part individually or not. It comes with the Dillon #22051 550/650 Strong Mount. Dillon's part number for the Cartridge Chute is: #16063 Might give Dillon a call to see if they sell one...... HR

gixxer: Don't have the option to buy/sell the spacers. But any machine shop should be able to make you some fairly cheap. The guy on YouTube had used some copper pipe for his. If you need the specs on mine, just let me know. For the 1050 bins, AkroMils manufactures a bin identical to the Dillon unit. Their part #30230. Easily found on Ebay, etc. HTHs! HR

Saw something similar on YouTube, and decided to see if the 550 bin bracket could be adapted to provide a much stronger mount for hanging the bins. The 550 bracket is definitely much thicker metal, and comes with the 550/650 strong mount. After some measuring, had a machinist friend cut some spacers out of mild steel roll and added some Krylon paint: Bolted up to the strong mount using existing holes: Definitely supports the stock 650 bin: Along with the larger 1050 sized bin: Should eliminate the chance of flexing/bending the stock bracket.......

Called Dillon recently, and requested the Alignment Tool. They also sent the primer system / index alignment tool. Both came in a few days at no charge. Instruction sheets from both attached. HTHs Dillon Alignment.pdf

Or Northern Tools if you have one nearby. Shadow: Unfortunately, not one nearby. But thanks for the additional seller.

Going to Louisville, KY this weekend; and looks like both locations have them in stock. Will stop in on Monday. Thanks for help!

Going to adapt the 550B cartridge chute, that comes with the 550/650 strong mount, to support a loaded round bin coming off the XL650. Pretty sure it'll support the bin (#13484) that comes with the RL/Super 1050. Have seen the stock XL650 bracket bend too easily unless it's emptied often.......... Wanting to purchase one to try, and don't think it would be wise to order a single item from Dillon? Or purchase an Akro #30230 which appears to be identical to the Dillon. Anyone have a site recommendation for purchasing single bins? If this works, I'll eventually buy several more to use as storage, etc. Regards, HR

Just now doing the initial setup on new XL650, and installed Mark's phenolic ball, spring, and roller cam follower. Also installed the bearing and one washer under the shellplate bolt. At this point, running some test/dummy rounds, shellplate indexing is smooth as silk!

Talked to Dillon Rep yesterday about sending me the #13713, XL650 alignment tool. Said they also offered an alignment tool for the primer system, and that he would be glad to send it also. Both tools would go out that afternoon at no charge. Excellent customer service!

Lots of data for 147g: Jacketed - 10 powders Lead - 10 powders Plated - 13 powders XTP - 18 powders Thanks for the info Zack!

Zack: You've struck my curiosity of the Lee Manual..........how's the data for 147g lead and/or plated? Thanks! HR

jayhkr: An example of some data available here: http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=185612 HTH's HR

jayhkr: There you go! Good advice!

Just purchased the 49th.....also got the Pistol & Revolver Handbook. It lists 12 different bullets for the 9mm; but they're either TMJ/FMJ or Lead. IIRC, those here that are using the plated cast bullets recommended starting out with specs for straight lead rounds. Also have several other recent manuals, and don't remember seeing dedicated specs for the plated rounds. Lyman has always been a big proponent of casting/using lead, and that was my primary reason for getting the P&R manual. A search here at the forum should turn up some reliable data! I would think extrapolating starting data for a 120-125gr lead should give you something to consider. Hope you've already found powder!!! Good luck. HR

Seems this thread has generated a lot of pertinent information! Now I'm wondering why Dillon is going to offer billet aluminum toolheads for the XL650/500 machines? Is this just so they can offer some colors for bling? Can the stock cast units not be anodized/colored?

Precise is not my issue. My concern is how much movement there would be after 20000 rounds. Your making a mountain out of a molehill. I have easily 20K rounds through my 650 and have had zero problems that could be attributed to the looseness of the tool head in the frame. Pat No, I'm not making a mountain out of a molehill....... IMO, the OP was concerned with " a very noticeable up and and down movement of the tool head in the frame", and I was simply pointing out there are aftermarket options available to users that like to make changes and/or improve the function of their machine. As you've noted in several posts in this forum, it is your opinion that the Uniquetek toolhead is NOT NEEDED and does not help. However, I see that Uniquetek is still selling this product; along with direct quotes from users/purchasers that it made a definite improvement in the ammo they were producing. Seems there is a lot of interest on this forum in making changes to the excellent Dillon products such as the live primer chute, the spent primer collection, the bearing/washer(s) to stabilize the shellplate, and Mark's roller follower, spring and ball, just to name a few. Does the XL650 need modifications to produce ammo? Definitely not! Are there users that like to make modifications to their machines? I think the "sticky" XL650 Tips and Tricks section, and thousands of posts in this Dillon Precision Reloading Equipment forum answer this. Best Regards, HR

I'm sure if you contact Dillon, they'll probably send a replacement. Aftermarket is just another option; not always necessary. All depends on how precise you need your reloads to be; especially with regards to OAL.....

Soon as the bench is finished, I'll be setting up an XL650 with the Whidden Clamped Toolhead: http://www.uniquetek.com/site/696296/product/T1333 Leave the toolhead slightly loose until all stations are "loaded", then do final tightening with the included screws. We set up one in my Son's XL650, and it works very well in keeping OAL's in check! HR

Man, that's an understatement! Agree with RDA, that person should re-think reloading.

Mark: Sent you a PM. Thanks, Ben