RAZZ Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Let's say I want to switch from .40 to 9mm on my 650, and I'm cheap. Assuming I have a small case-feed plate in the case feeder, and I don't mind taking all my dies out of my tool head and loosing all my settings, all I really need is a caliber conversion for 9mm, correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treym7 Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Let's say I want to switch from .40 to 9mm on my 650, and I'm cheap. Assuming I have a small case-feed plate in the case feeder, and I don't mind taking all my dies out of my tool head and loosing all my settings, all I really need is a caliber conversion for 9mm, correct? Yes, you could just purchase caliber conversion and dies. You would have to reset all of your dies and powder measure every time you want to change the press. Trey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Let's say I want to switch from .40 to 9mm on my 650, and I'm cheap. Assuming I have a small case-feed plate in the case feeder, and I don't mind taking all my dies out of my tool head and loosing all my settings, all I really need is a caliber conversion for 9mm, correct? Yes, and 9 dies of course. But for only $35.45, you can get a Toolhead & Powder Die and then you'll never adjust dies again! be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treym7 Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Let's say I want to switch from .40 to 9mm on my 650, and I'm cheap. Assuming I have a small case-feed plate in the case feeder, and I don't mind taking all my dies out of my tool head and loosing all my settings, all I really need is a caliber conversion for 9mm, correct? Yes, and 9 dies of course. But for only $35.45, you can get a Toolhead & Powder Die and then you'll never adjust dies again! be That would be my choice as well. $36 is a small investment considering the time to set up the toolhead each time. Trey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAZZ Posted November 16, 2010 Author Share Posted November 16, 2010 (edited) Thanks. I was just making sure I was understanding all of the parts correctly. I'm probably going for the delux kit. Edited November 16, 2010 by RAZZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Let's say I want to switch from .40 to 9mm on my 650, and I'm cheap. Assuming I have a small case-feed plate in the case feeder, and I don't mind taking all my dies out of my tool head and loosing all my settings, all I really need is a caliber conversion for 9mm, correct? Yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAZZ Posted November 16, 2010 Author Share Posted November 16, 2010 How would I know if I have a large or small case-feed plate? Is it written on it, or is there a part number printed on it by any chance? I bought the press (for .40) years ago, and I can't remember which option I selected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M-Bear Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Let's say I want to switch from .40 to 9mm on my 650, and I'm cheap. Assuming I have a small case-feed plate in the case feeder, and I don't mind taking all my dies out of my tool head and loosing all my settings, all I really need is a caliber conversion for 9mm, correct? Yes, you could just purchase caliber conversion and dies. You would have to reset all of your dies and powder measure every time you want to change the press. Trey Or you could get some of those Hornady Sure-Loc Die Locking Rings. Adjust your dies and lock the rings and there set. You would still have to adjust the powder funnel but the rest would stay set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 How would I know if I have a large or small case-feed plate? Is it written on it, or is there a part number printed on it by any chance? I bought the press (for .40) years ago, and I can't remember which option I selected. I'm pretty sure the plate will say Large (or Small) Pistol on it. And in case it has the SKU on it it is: 21072 (Large Pistol). (21073 for Small Pistol.) If you bought the Casefeed Plate for Dillon, and said it was for 40 S&W, there is a 99% chance it is a Large Pistol Casefeed Plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Taliani Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 My large plate is pretty old and it still has the size printed on it. I agree with the above that it is definitely worth the extra cash for at least a toolhead and powder die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowrider Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Well as for me I have to have each toolhead setup and ready. Because it never fails. The night before a match is when I'll get around to loading ammo. It sucks to have to set all that up and finally get loading at 10:30PM, then have to get up in the morning, drive 2 hours to the match. Us old farts needs our sleep! Buy that toolhead and powder die! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAZZ Posted November 17, 2010 Author Share Posted November 17, 2010 Thanks for all the help. Order placed (from here, of course). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Taliani Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Thanks for all the help. Order placed (from here, of course). Good stuff. That will definitely make your life easier. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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