Stangs55

Welp, the 60 doesn't even arrive until Friday, yet I'm already looking for ways to improve it. Guess this is the part of me that keeps me addicted to reloading... I placed an order for the Whidden Floating Die Toolhead with the Clamp Kit from Uniquetek. I've always been a fan of Whidden's stuff, so I expect this to be right up there with the rest. The concept of a floating die is something that I personally believe in as saw my own load consistencies improve as I moved from a Big Boss II to a Co-Ax (a single stage where the dies also float). I'll use the toolhead for my 223 (don't really see a need for 45. Quality will always trump quantity in my book....which is also why I've avoided a progressive for so long. Hopefully, the toolhead will give me some measurable fraction of an improvement in my rifle loads on the 650. Anyone with experience with these? Thoughts?

Thanks for the input guys. I got the DVD just so that I can have a visual reference if needed. I know that there are a lot of YouTube videos out there...if rather take it from the horse's mouth. The cover should serve me good for a while. I load in my garage and don't have (immediate) plans for a bullet feeder.

Thanks for the feedback. I'll spend some more time looking into Redding versus Dillon 45 dies. So...will I need a powder through die for my 223? Don't have one. I'm actually planning on using my Redding Indicator die in a slot for my 223. Got all of those. And this is all being ordered through Brian. How long does he typically take to ship? Thanks. I hope the quality can come close to the Co-Ax and Big Boss it'll be sitting next to! I've always had some Dillon lube on hand Since I bought the carbide 45 dies...assuming I won't need it there though, right? carbide dies not needing lube is misconception...I always use case lube. Try both with and without lube and you will see what I mean. good choice of loader! jj Thanks. Will do. Never really reloaded pistol...started with rifle and never left. So I'm sure I'll have some more to learn. Magnetospeed was under the tree yesterday replacing my Pro Chrono Digital.

Thanks. I hope the quality can come close to the Co-Ax and Big Boss it'll be sitting next to! I've always had some Dillon lube on hand Since I bought the carbide 45 dies...assuming I won't need it there though, right?

I have Redding competition 223 dies I've been using for years. Assuming those will work...?

I've been reloading single stage for a while now, so I've got more than everything I'd need there. I just placed an order for a 650 that I want to be setup for 45 and 223 loading initially. I've pasted the items from my order below. How's it look? Missing anything? Would you add anything? Thanks in advance. 1 16926 Dillon XL 650 in 45 ACP(@ $ 566.95 ea.) $566.95 1 20056 4-Pack - 2 Small & 2 Large Primer Pickup Tu(@ $ 23.95 ea.) $23.95 1 21080 Casefeed Assembly - Large Pistol (650/1050)(@ $ 218.95 ea.) $218.95 1 14404 Dillon 45 ACP/GAP Carbide 3-Die Set(@ $ 63.95 ea.) $63.95 1 11555 650 Toolholder with Wrench Set(@ $ 29.95 ea.) $29.95 1 BE650 650 - As it should BE - Upgrade(@ $ 128.95 ea.) $128.95 1 19484 650 Press Instructional DVD(@ $ 19.95 ea.) $19.95 1 10443 650 Machine Cover(@ $ 39.95 ea.) $39.95 1 21101 XL 650 Caliber Conv: 223 Rem/5.56(@ $ 77.95 ea.) $77.95 1 22059 650 Deluxe Quick Change Kit(@ $ 107.95 ea.) $107.95 1 21074 Casefeed Plate - Small Rifle (650/1050)(@ $ 38.95 ea.) $38.95 1 21065 650 Priming Assem. Quick-Change - Small(@ $ 80.95 ea.) $80.95