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Would it not be better to use clear plexiglass (or something like that)? I wonder if using the spring you describe would leave the primer vulnerable to extra dirt/debris/etc falling into the primer without being noticed. Am I wrong?

Found it http://www.hornady.com/assets/files/manuals-current/metalic-reloading/Rifle%20Bullet%20Feeder%20manual-Dec2014.pdf

They are pretty, but I don't want one of those trays. They sure sound noisy in youtube videos. I will be making something out of 1/4" plexiglass I already have, and lining it with a removable cloth (towel type material) to make it even quieter. Less noise makes me happier.

Hey one other thing (I'm probably lying. There might be more). I'm on a budget, so I'm looking at my options for a second tool head, coversion kit, etc. A few weeks ago I bought a spare powder measure for my XL650. However, looking here 550/650 powder measure https://www.dillonprecision.com/#/content/p/9/pid/23599/catid/3/Dillon_Powder_Measure 1050 powder measure http://www.dillonprecision.com/#/content/p/9/pid/23909/catid/3/Super_1050_Powder_Measure The photos look the same to me, but there is a $6 difference. Anyone know if I can use a 550/650 powder measure on a 1050?

Okay gentlemen. I'm listening. A couple of questions: 1. If I call and order from Brian Enos will I be dealing with him directly, or through some customer service people? 2. Back in 2012 (before all the craziness) I sold my 20 year old SDB on eBay with 4 calibers (38/357, 44mag, 45acp, 45 Colt) 4 tool heads and a few misc parts for $600. That pretty much paid for my XL650 without a case feeder (I made my own case feeder). I think that was before I was familiar with this site, or maybe around the same time I was selling the SDB. To purchase a Super 1050 I will need to sell my XL650. My 650 is very low mileage (approx 2,000 rounds .45acp, and 1,000 rounds .223) How is this site for selling stuff compared to eBay?

I had a Square Deal B from the early 90's until I sold it in 2012. I LOVED the SBD (and miss it), but wanted something to do rifle ammo also, so I purchased a new XL650 in 2012. I like it, but I don't love it. The primer system sucks compared to the SBD (in my opinion), and some other things don't trill me. The 1050 is ***WAY*** more machine than I need, but I'm interested. (I used to be a Porsche/Ferrari/MB/etc mechanic, so machine complexity doesn't scare me). Who should I buy a 1050 from (Dillon, Enos, Red's, someone else), and WHY? TIA.

Lighten up Francis. I don't need my ass kissed by Dillon or anyone else. My post was expressing curiosity and asking if others had experienced similar stuff the past few weeks (out of character from my Dillon experiences the past **25** years).

I have been dealing with Dillon for about 25 years. Anyone else experience some customer support reps being grumpy and less patient lately? Also, there is a woman answering some calls who seems particularly less knowledgeable. Anyone else experienced the same?

A few months ago I purchased some used Hornady dies for a small run project. They have Sure-Loc die rings on them. My 650 is my only press. I quickly realized how nice it is to have the dies retain their seating setting if I need to remove a die for some reason, and also for very short runs (50 rounds or less... often only made every year or two) rather than bothering with having to deal with another tool head. I like the Sure-Loc rings so much I'm replacing all of my Dillon die hex nuts the the Hornady rings. ...just tossing that out there incase someone might find it useful.

I finally got around to using the Giraud Tri Way trimmer. Lovin' it! The Hornady reamer chucked into a hand drill or a drill press was slow with mediocre results. I bought a Dillon Super Swage 600 and am now a happy camper.

Received the 5 Star Firearms speedloaders to use with my Ruger LCR .357. They work great even with the wide grip.

My primary reason to purchase this gun was because I have been having trouble with CCI .45acp shotshells. I doubt I will be carrying the LCR, but it is possible so I got a .357 rather than .38. I broke it in recently. It handles .357 great. Anyway I plan to use it with CCI .38 shotshells on vermin in my barn etc. I don't want to keep it loaded with .38 shotshells, but want a quick way to pop in some when needed. I have no need to conceal a speedloader, let alone the gun, from the snakes, mice, etc. Based on some reviews elsewhere I bought a couple of 5 Star Firearms speedloaders, and should receive them in a few days.

I have no plans to use it for competition. Most reviews I've read about HKS and Safari say they have issues with the stock Hogue Tamer grip. Anyone here experienced with 5 Star Firearms speedloaders and the LCR .38 or .38/.357?

I haven't had a wheel gun in a while (last one was a 586). I'm thinking of buying Ruger LCR .357, and am casually looking for a speed loader (not for competition). I stumbled across S.L. Variants and this thread. Is http://bobmacs.com/products/speedloaders the only importer? The website says don't contact them, because they don't know when they will get more. Okay. Anyone know if they have been out of stock for weeks/months/years? I am wondering if I shouldn't bother considering them, or if this is just a short term issue.

I bought the Giraud Tri Way http://www.giraudtool.com/Tri%20Way%20Trimmer.htm I'm busy with another project (making .45acp shotshells) and other things, so it might be a few weeks before I get to use it. However, I really like the idea of trimming/deburring/chamfering in one step! I hope it works. I already have the Hornady reamer http://www.midwayusa.com/product/1165253550/hornady-primer-pocket-reamer-cutter-head?cm_vc=ProductFinding I am planning on chucking it in my drill press. Turn it on and manually feed (quick touch) of each case. I'm guessing 1 - 2 seconds per case. I will measure the first 10 primer pockets. If all goes well I will measure once every 50 or 100. If it fails I will buy the Dillon hand swager, but it looks like a pain in the ass (too many steps).... unless someone wants to give me a 1050 At some point in the future I will report back..........

It isn't so much that I like 231... just I started with 231, I've been using it for many years, and was too lazy to try something else. After reading your post I compared Win 231 and HP-38 (.45acp, 230 grain bullet) here: http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/data/pistol The specs are exactly the same... interesting. I'm still wondering about my original post question. I just ordered a couple of reloading manuals from my local library (Speer from 2007, and Hornady 2007). I am interested to see what the 231 specs are in those manuals.

The short version is I used to shoot local IPSC matches in the 1990's. Was never chrono'd and didn't have one at the time. Typically shot .45 ACP with 5.1-5.3 gn of 231 with 230gn lead bullets. Bought some CFE Pistol today thinking I would try it. Went to Hodgdon's site today to compare CFE with Win 231. (I'm not including the CFE specs here). Hodgson's Reloading Data Center: For 230 gn bullets it says the low end for Win 231 is 4.3 gn and the high end is 5.3 gn. The book I used in the 1990's "Speer Reloading Manual number 11" (1987) says the range for Win 231 with 230gn bullet is: 5.1 - 5.6gn Has Win 231 changed in the past 25 years?

Small Connecticut house with wood stove = inexpensive and toasty. Wife won't move away from her family in Massachusetts to freedom in the west or south, so I'm stuck here. Dillon 650 is in garage/barn. Heating the garage/barn would be very expensive. Guess I'm stuck with a beam scale. I'm so sad...... BTW: Anyone using a digital scale that stays in a cold environment (20-40 F)?

When using a beam scale waiting for the beam to settle is a pain, but the stupid powder pan swinging (and trying to stop it) is what really drives me mad. I have seen many old beam scales measuring food etc that have a platform onto which the thing to be weighed is placed. I have yet to see a beam scale that measures in small amounts such as those we need for pistol powder etc that has a platform onto which the powder pan can be placed rather than hung and swinging. Have y'all seen any beam scales like I am talking about (platform rather than hanging)?

I had a Hornaday electronic scale that would go "wonky" when the batteries got low. I got tired of trying to figure out when the batteries were weak so I got the scale that Brian sells in his store. http://www.brianenos.com/store/be.scale_pd.html it comes with an AC adapter (it will work on batteries too) but I haven't used it with batteries. The test I do to check if the scale is working correctly is to put a weight (usually a shell case) on the scale, zero it, take it off and look at the number. Then I put it back on the scale and take it off a number of times. When the Hornaday went weird, I never got the same numbers twice. With the new scale, the same weight comes up (a negative number because I set the scale to zero with the case on it) the same every time when I take it off and returns to zero when I put the same case back on. The warmup when turning it on is less than one minute. Another thing I like is the lifetime warranty (actually 20 years). On an electronic device this is unheard of. So far I'm pleased with it. Can that scale be taken from an 80 degree environment to a 20 degree garage, be turned on and ready to go in 1 minute? That is my current situation. If not, then I need to stick with a beam scale.

Last week I bought a cheapy Frankford Arsenal DS-750. Talk about being depressed. Apparently digital scales have to be temperature stabilized for 30-60 minutes. Sheeesh! I thought using a beam scale was a pain in the ass. I took the digital scale from the house to garage expecting it to work..... as Steve Martin would say: "...but noooooo!" Unless someone knows of a digital scale that works immediately without having to wait more than a minute regardless of a temperature change I will stick with a beam scale that I have HATED for 25 years.

I've been working with an old book for a long time. It is time for something newer for both pistol and rifle (.45acp, .223). I don't want to buy multiple books... just looking for a good, current, general reloading specifications book... I'm kinda in a hurry. Thanks.

I have a 650 that I use for .45acp. For years I thought about reloading .223/5.56 but didn't have any need to... and still don't. However, the recent M855 scare prompted me to purchase a spare tool head for my 650 and a set of Dillon dies... just incase. Reading about reloading rifle ammo I have discovered people resize first, then trim, then load. Ugh! That is depressing. All my brass is mine, once fired, Federal (Lake City).... NO range brass or different brands. Have people experimented with trimming first? I'm thinking about trying: 1. Trim 2. Resize 3. Measure 4. If all is well then continue with reloading. If resizing lengthens the cases, then I am thinking trying: 1. Trim more than one would normally 2. Resize (if after many samples I discover they are all proper lengths).... 3. Continue reloading process as one would with pistol cases This is for my AR. All I do with it is plink etc. I don't shoot long distances requring great accuracy.

I'm leaning toward the Giraud Tri Way, because it has a cover to retain the chips and does trim/chamfer/debur in one step. What do you not like about the Giraud chamfer angle? Is the angle suitable for a casual shooter/reloader? (NOT planning on any long range accuracy type shooting).

I used to shoot IPSC decades ago, and reloaded tons of .45 acp. Have never done rifle ammo. I have a Dillon 650 and recently bought .223 dies, tool head, etc. I rarely compete anymore and reloading is more of a convenience thing now with all the ammo shortages recently. Almost all my brass is mine (Lake City used once). Dillon's trimmer is cute, but way more than I need or want. Lyman and similar hand crank units look too slow. I want to do small quantities (100-200 at a time), I am basically plinking etc (NOT precision long range type shooting). Case timming is something I want to be relatively quick and painless without spending a ton of money. I have a good, large drill press. Several I have seen on youtube that fit a drill press look interesting. Costs vary but most are $100 or less. Giraud Tri Way (so far this one looks like it might be the best of this list) Trim-It (and Trim-It II) Dead On Trimmer CTS Case Trimmer World's Finest Trimmer Comments? Any others you recommend? Thanks