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This is my only set of 9mm dies so I have nothing else to compare it to. But I just got around to using my Dillon 9mm dies and noticed that the middle part of the brass is bulged inward (see pic) I then go to check my expander ball to make sure it's there... I pull out my calipers and measure it up. It reads .325. I was pretty sure it should be somewhere in the .350 range, but again, I have nothing to compare it to. Was I shipped the wrong expander ball in my 9mm dies? Also got a bullet tray for my 550 and it has some big QC issues. At first I didn't think a few chips were a big deal, but a couple of them have sharp edges.

Been using the 1500 for a while now and it rocks. Cuts as good as ever, super quiet (doesn't matter with the vac going) and it doesn't have that jolt of torque when it starts up. It chops down 300AAC like butter.

Something like this might work for you http://leeprecision.com/bench-plate.html

Right now I'm using a RCBS die with a Dillon lock ring. Only problem is that every 1000rds or so it comes loose. Any lock rings that fit under that has a set screw?

The SDB is a fine machine, but if you are in need of pushing out some serious rounds the 650 would fit the bill best. Uses regular dies and can add the case feeder.

I picked up a RCBS FL sizing die to use for some brass prep and found out the hard way that it is too short to use a lock ring unless it is screwed on to the bottom. Any suggestions on other brands that will fit? I already know Dillon and Forster work.

Are you running faster than this? If not what shell plate are you using and how stable is your bench? Definitely not faster than that lol. That's light speed. My bench is very sturdy. DIY with a bunch of 2x4 and its also bolted to the wall. I have a Dillon #3 shell plate as well as a GS Custom.

sorry, it's a 1050. I played with the tension on the shell plate and I got it near the tightest it can go and still freely index.

When I process 223 cases I get a lot of wobble when it indexes making the Lee Decapping Die occasionally miss the mouth of the case and destroying the decapping pin and piece of brass. Anyone have a fix for this? I have already tried a low density index ball and bearing on the shell plate. Nothing working as of yet.

Have the 1500's been shipping or just a pre-order? Anyone have one yet?

Well, I sold a 650 and bought a 1050 just for the built in swager. Big mistake on my part. The 650 is just a much better designed machine. The 1050 jams up here and there and the priming system is a pain.

On the Forcht 1050, what do you have there in stations 6 and 7?

This does happen once in a while and I don't have a fix for it.

What brand/size red bin is that? Sure beats the small Dillon one they give with the press.

Good to know. this thing gets real hot.

Why pay retail when I get Dealer pricing

Get a 650 or 1050 and buy a bunch of tubes along with a bullet feeder. Then get a primer tube loader.

As of Thursday Grafs (Dealer) still didn't have it available to order.

Holy @$%^. $175 for the 223 carbide trim die.

Just wondering how long you guys run your 1200B trimmer before stopping and letting it cool.

How we looking on the 1500? July 1 is here, but I don't see it on the site yet.

Looks great!

This is exactly right. Not sure what your method is, but here is mine. 1st pass I decap, swage and then tumble in SS. 2nd pass I trim, expand case mouth and then tumble in corn cob. 3rd pass I prime, charge and seat bullet.

I would stick to a powder check die and skip the bullet feeder on a 650. Once prepped, you can easily do 500/hr on it.

I loosened the backup rod up a little and adjusted the swager rod and all seems to be swaging real good now. thanks.