rodell Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 We've thoroughly praised the Blue, and, I'm certainly one of those. I'm very pleased with my two presses and enjoy them and the ammo they produce. Still, we haven't seen a lot "new" and we should "help" with our list for Mike and the engineers! My list: - New priming systems - Bullet feeder - New round counter What say you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSEMARTIN Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 1)liquid tumbler 2)a better way to empty the powder measure 3)I'd like to see the mods we do on these machines come that way from the factory 4)an upgrade for the old machines (see picture below) 5)a spring or lock washer for the die lock rings 6)a more affordable automatic primer filler like some of the homemade systems on this forum that cost 10-15 bucks to make. The one I saw here is very similar to the Vibra Prime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Cheely Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 New commercial style machine meant to be fully automatic. Not the tag on motor to the 1050. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Antichrome Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 1. A graduated and lockable adjustment knob on the powder measure 2. A better spent primer catch/cup 3. A primer tube filler that doesnt cost hundreds of dollars 4. A rollsizer and/or push thru resizer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splashdown Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Square Deal Casefeeder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 (edited) An on-site support option where you can request the Dillon calendar person of your choice as the technician. If that is not possible, how about a better way to change the 650 primer punch? Perhaps make the OD of A smaller so a socket could be used on B? Thanks, Chuck Edited October 22, 2011 by ChuckS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck223 Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 New commercial style machine meant to be fully automatic. Not the tag on motor to the 1050. If I understand the issue, if Dillon was to go this route, they would have two options. 1) Set up a seperate company (a la Dillon Aero) 2) Abandon all foreign sales. Dillon sells machines that the Dept of State consider hobby equipment. If they shipped them with integrated bullet feeders and automatic drive systems, that classification would change. If that happened, every product they shipped out of country would require DofS approval. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 I would love to see a cheaper primer tube filler. Agree on the priming systems. My 550's priming set up is certainly it's main character flaw. And of course, better die locking rings. At least make them a little harder so they don't shear off as soon as you touch them. Maybe spend an extra dollar and offer a better lock ring wrench. The ends spread apart after a few uses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck223 Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Not to take the wind out of CasePro's sales, but I too would like to see Dillon make a roll sizer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 There is one thing on my 550 that I feel is less than optimally designed - the powder dispenser rod. More particularly, the way it connects to the dispenser and the ram. My first progressive press was a Lee Pro 1000 and it used a chain for the same purpose. It wasn't so much the chain as it was that it was easy to disconnect. I have considered unbending the S-Curve at the top of the rod and threading it and putting a knurled knob on it. That would make it extremely easy to disconnect. I'm sure Dillon could come up with a better idea. The second thing is the case feeder option for the 550. It's really high tech but about 10 times more complicated than is needed. The other good idea Lee had with the Pro is the case feeder. It could have been designed a bit better but the basic concept was utter simplicity and most of the time it worked just fine. I'd love to talk with the engineers at Dillon about something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigpops Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 A Dillon, affordable brass sorter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limited 10 Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 - a seater die with easier to adjust depth knob, like the Lee die, but retain the easy to clean clip idea. - a easier way to adjust the powder funnel for case expanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNordwand Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 - a seater die with easier to adjust depth knob, like the Lee die, but retain the easy to clean clip idea. - a easier way to adjust the powder funnel for case expanding. A powder measure that will handle extruded powder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acowboy Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 new primer system for the 1050..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabe Athouse Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Better die lock rings. Why am I buying their competitors die lock rings? A Dillon roll sizer would be interesting, but I dont know that the market is there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimmer Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 (edited) 1)liquid tumbler 6)a more affordable automatic primer filler like some of the homemade systems on this forum that cost 10-15 bucks to make. The one I saw here is very similar to the Vibra Prime. Just #1 and #6... #s 2-5 are non-issues to me. Given how much the little Thumbler's tumbler and stainless steel media are over-priced, and given that a VibraPrime just went for $50+ on eBay, it seems like there's a market for these items. An on-site support option where you can request the Dillon calendar person of your choice as the technician. And this, too! Edited October 24, 2011 by Bimmer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eisenhow Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 And of course, better die locking rings. At least make them a little harder so they don't shear off as soon as you touch them. Maybe spend an extra dollar and offer a better lock ring wrench. The ends spread apart after a few uses. This, I'm about to go through and replace mine. The nuts and wrench are poorly made POS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hefta Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Make the press pink with sparkly jem stones all over it... that way my wife would reload for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40S&W Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 I really can't bitch overall about my 550B. But my biggest aggravation is: Better operating rod or something else more reliable & easily adjustable & spring return system for the primer slide. A better constructed primer chute and replacement of the spent primer catcher pin with something more reliable & does not trap spent primers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFlowers Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Like many, I don't really have much to complain about with my 550. 1) Better spent primer mechanism. 2) Easier way to change the shell plate with a better return to zero. Currently I have to play with it to get it right, not too tight not too loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabe Athouse Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Like many, I don't really have much to complain about with my 550. 1) Better spent primer mechanism. 2) Easier way to change the shell plate with a better return to zero. Currently I have to play with it to get it right, not too tight not too loose. The shell plate improvement is a good idea too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foilhat Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Square Deal Casefeeder and cheaper primer tube filler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodell Posted October 24, 2011 Author Share Posted October 24, 2011 How about a horizontal, in-line instead of a circular press? Easy to see what's going on and easy to manipulate/adjust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassochist Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 a better system to catch the spent primers, i have had a sd, 550 and now i have a 650, but on all of these machines the primers are all over the. do something about the snappy shellplate the possibility to buy upgrade kits for the old presses. a primer system that can hold 500 primers instead of 100. cheap primer tube filler a light that fits in the middle hole of the toolhead. the possibilty to swage primer pockets on a 650. bulletfeeder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 a primer system that can hold 500 primers instead of 100. That one sounds bit on the dangerous side. Of course, in the unlikely event that a full primer tube detonates, with 100 primers max, at least the machine can be rebuilt. If 500 primers went off, you might not be able to rebuild yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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