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My answer to this conundrum was to buy another 550 to minimize changeovers instead of buying a 650, or adding a case feeder.
I can still hack a casefeeder later, but the upgrade to a 650 was just too pricey with all the conversion kits I was gonna have to buy.
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Been loading on a 550 for a couple of years, and I like it, but it's time to upgrade.
I got a dozen quick change kits for it already, so maybe a case feeder is all I need, here's the problem.
I did all the research when I built my bench.
I ordered the 550, strong mount, bullet tray, did my research, built the bench STRONG!!, and it was exactly right for my height.
I stand up to load, use powders that fill the case 1/2 to 3/4 full, and look inside every case. The ball handle is exactly at my right shoulder.
I can easily load for 2 hours without fatigue at 450+ rounds per hour.
The bench top is 2" thick steelcase laminate, a 2x4 frame, full length support, the frame supporting the bench is mounted directly to wall studs.
I made a 2x4 frame and it's anchored into the cement floor with cement anchors. Then I have 2x4 studs coming up from the floor frame nailed to the frame under the laminate. The whole thing is heavily cross-braced. It's not going anywhere. THEN, once leveled, the laminate was installed on top with drywall screws from the bottom.
I have approx. 6" of vertical clearance above my powder measure due to heat distribution pipe that can't move. To the right of that, I have 12 inches of usable space, then the ceiling beams. I can't move the press due to spacing concerns to the left (heat pipes.) and I have a bigger problem to the right, a return air duct, that lowers the usable height by 8".
I am full of questions....
1. Which is taller, the 550 or 650?
2. Is there any way of installing a 550 case feeder on my bench without hacking it?
3. Would there be any way to get dillon to introduce a low profile case feeder upgrade for 550s, maybe including a lowered, specially braced case feeder, lower strong mounts, etc?
I bought all my stuff from brian, and it's been great. I really don't think I need anything better, but for some reason I'm compelled to upgrade, or at least try.
I DON'T want to hack my current 550, hack my bench, hack my new case feeder, and have the whole thing be awkward to use. And not covered by warranty.
High Bench, Low Ceiling Dillon Press Questions.
in Dillon Precision Reloading Equipment
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Well, I bought a used 550 off E-bay, it was a pretty sweet deal, so I really don't think I'll need a case feeder for it, but who knows, maybe someday.
I decided to go for the minimize changeover time route since it wouldn't cost me in terms of real estate and major money for conversion kits.
If they came out with a low profile case feeder kit I would certainly look into it.