TTNuge
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Btw. get a roller handle. You won't regret it
It's on my order with Brian. Hopefully some of the parts will show up soon.
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Well after loading just a short while on my Lee Classic Turret Press I knew I was hooked. Add to the fact that we are going to be moving in a few months to a house in the country where I will be able to step out my back yard and shoot any time I want. Finally when you add in the crazy prices people are willing to pay for 22lr ammo right now I felt the need to act.
Fast forward to last monday when I finally decided I was going to place my order for a new xl650, casefeeder, trimmer, the works all to do 45acp, 5.56 and 9mm. So I got in touch with BE and placed my order and was ready to settle in for the long wait. But the wait wasn't meant to be. Spurred on by a few forum posts elsewhere and the rumor that my local reloading shop got a few xl650s in stock I decided to make a drive last Friday. Sure enough, there on the shelf was a new xl650 in 45ACP. As luck would have it the 45acp conversion was the only part I was able to acquire already but I didn't let that stop me knowing I can sell it and get my money back.
Sure enough he had a 9mm conversion there too, but no 9mm dies. And no .223/5.56 conversion which of course I already have the dies for. So I decided I would buy the xl650, the casefeeder and the 9mm conversion for now. I then contacted BE who was great to work with, cancelled the press and the casefeeder from my order from him but let all the rest of it ride so he was still getting some of my business. I know Brian is a great internet resource but the local reloading shop is invaluable too so I got to spread the love around a little.
The unboxing
Packaged like a tank and so purty!
I was planning on waiting to mount the press in the new house but I just couldn't wait. This isn't perfect but it's fairly sturdy. I know getting a solid bench mounted to the wall will be the way to go but I needed a little instant gratification so I just had to.
And my first 50 rounds. Well 53 actually, 3 will be pulled apart and spot checked for powder weight. I didn't want to stop in the middle of loading to check so I figured this was worth the effort.
Had some minor issues a few times with cases not going from the casefeed adapter into the casefeed swingarm bushing that I'll have to look into. I also added a few things right away including the bearing under the shell plate bolt, clipped the indent spring a bit, Uniquetek Powder baffle, spent primer chute and toolhead clamp kit.
Can't wait to pump out thousands of rounds and get a permanent reloading spot.
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I have the same problem on my brand new xl650. It's like the casefeed arm bushing and casefeed adapter don't quite line up so every once in a while a case doesn't drop down. I have to take a closer look.
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Just got notice that my LPP shipped this time. Juts a few weeks after they cancelled them on me the last time. I guess that extra $6 per 1000 they made was worth it.
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LOL, Adam and Eve .com are always advertising their get one item at half price deals on TV. This might be a good use for that. Plus they supposedly give you a free gift! Maybe add something a little special for the wife too.
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I just bought my 650 and case feeder thanks to an extra 5000 rounds of 22lr.
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Natchez has them in stock right now for those that missed the MidwayUSA run.
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I'll wait for Powder Valley since they don't price gouge.
You want to hear price gouging? A local gunshop in San antonio, Nagles, charging $32 for 100 (yes that one-hundred) primers. I',m happy to get them from Cabelas for $37 a 1000. Yes it's high, but I don't have the luxury of waiting on PV right now, if I am going to continue shooting matches.
When things get back to normal I hope that LGS has zero customers. His choice to charge what he wants with supply and demand, customers choice to shop elsewhere. The system works.
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No. I was the guy that ran to the GunStop and bought the other xl650 they had in stock after seeing your post!
Got my email today. The press and associated accessories that i ordered will shop monday UPS and i should have it hopefully by thursday or friday. I may not set it up until sunday cause im going to the Texas Open to watch and try to pick up some pointers before I go to Corpus the next weekend.
I saw your press yesterday. I should have written you a note on the box.
I guess youre the one i talked to when i made sure you had everything in stock? If so thanks a whole lot for your patience and your help.
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Got my email today. The press and associated accessories that i ordered will shop monday UPS and i should have it hopefully by thursday or friday. I may not set it up until sunday cause im going to the Texas Open to watch and try to pick up some pointers before I go to Corpus the next weekend.
I saw your press yesterday. I should have written you a note on the box.
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For anyone else wondering, he had 1 more xl650 in 45ACP as well as several 550's on the shelf around 1pm today.
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Enjoy your new blue!
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Got mine!
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Just ordered an XL650, case feeder and multiple other items a few minutes ago.
The clock starts.......now.....
PV Got a ton of Berry's bullets in today
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7 tons to be exact, according to FB anyways.