echotango Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 (edited) . Edited March 18, 2016 by echotango Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctordan70s Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 I'd like to see a powder slide for pistol that was as thick as the rifle slide instead of the 2 piece set up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLarsson Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 wow, I just bought a XL650 in 2015, about 4 yrs to the date of your post. I wish I would have found this forum before my purchase. I have been so frustrated that I have given up on reloading. I often tell people to stay away from Dillon and go with a single stage. If anyone is interested in buying a Dillon XL650 I will sell you this one cheap. I need the space for anything that won't make my hair fall out. TROLL? Dunno. I PM'd him, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaylanGivens Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 A cleaning and lubrication video for the Dillon 1050... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChemistShooter Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 (edited) It is possible to calculate EXACTLY how much a die has to be adjusted. Like, say, I need to lower my seating die .003 inch.So, 14 turns per inch equal .07143 inch per turn.So, .003 inch divided by .07143 inch per turn equals .041999 of one turn.Since 1 turn = 360 degrees, .041999 x 360 = 15 degrees. So, theoretically, one tiny turn and I'm done. The problem is you can't eyeball 15 degrees, and the die moves when you snug it anyway. And what you wind up doing is lots and lots and LOTS of turning back and forth until you essentially hit it by random chance.So what Dillon needs is a thingie that allows for precise turning of a die. Probably be expensive, lots of tiny gears and stuff. Edit: Actually, on reflection, a MUCH cheaper option would be something you put on the die that simply measures how far you've turned, the circular equivalent of calipers.Me: "Is this 15 degrees?"Gadget: "Nope, 30 degrees"Me:"15 degrees?"Gadget: "5 degrees." It would make reloading SO much simpler. Edited March 18, 2016 by ChemistShooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaylanGivens Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 http://www.redding-reloading.com/online-catalog/12--competition-bullet-seating-die-for-handgun-a-straight-wall-rifle-cartridges Work great... Used them for years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echotango Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 (edited) It is possible to calculate EXACTLY how much a die has to be adjusted. Like, say, I need to lower my seating die .003 inch. So, 14 turns per inch equal .07143 inch per turn. So, .003 inch divided by .07143 inch per turn equals .041999 of one turn. Since 1 turn = 360 degrees, .041999 x 360 = 15 degrees. So, theoretically, one tiny turn and I'm done. The problem is you can't eyeball 15 degrees, and the die moves when you snug it anyway. And what you wind up doing is lots and lots and LOTS of turning back and forth until you essentially hit it by random chance. So what Dillon needs is a thingie that allows for precise turning of a die. Probably be expensive, lots of tiny gears and stuff. Edit: Actually, on reflection, a MUCH cheaper option would be something you put on the die that simply measures how far you've turned, the circular equivalent of calipers. Me: "Is this 15 degrees?" Gadget: "Nope, 30 degrees" Me:"15 degrees?" Gadget: "5 degrees." It would make reloading SO much simpler. Why I never use Dillon dies. Pita to adjust. Edited March 18, 2016 by echotango Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChemistShooter Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 http://www.redding-reloading.com/online-catalog/12--competition-bullet-seating-die-for-handgun-a-straight-wall-rifle-cartridges Work great... Used them for years... DA-YUM, this would certainly work. On my wish list, and I might snap and order it anyway. OAL is a safety thing. My rotational-calipers thing is still a good idea. You could make it a lot cheaper than a micrometer die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaylanGivens Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 http://www.redding-reloading.com/online-catalog/12--competition-bullet-seating-die-for-handgun-a-straight-wall-rifle-cartridges Work great... Used them for years... DA-YUM, this would certainly work. On my wish list, and I might snap and order it anyway. OAL is a safety thing. My rotational-calipers thing is still a good idea. You could make it a lot cheaper than a micrometer die. It's $82.95... Maybe cheaper other places... Expensive, but useful for a long time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimV Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 A better way to adjust powder die...at the very least, a knob. I bought some after market ones but they should come installed. Also, a press that can be indexed either manually like the 550 or auto like the 650... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimV Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 http://www.redding-reloading.com/online-catalog/12--competition-bullet-seating-die-for-handgun-a-straight-wall-rifle-cartridges Work great... Used them for years... DA-YUM, this would certainly work. On my wish list, and I might snap and order it anyway. OAL is a safety thing.My rotational-calipers thing is still a good idea. You could make it a lot cheaper than a micrometer die. It's $82.95... Maybe cheaper other places... Expensive, but useful for a long time... A better way to adjust powder measure bar...at the very least, a knob. I bought some after market ones but they should come installed. Also, a press that can be indexed either manually like the 550 or auto like the 650... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcracco Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Two things: For the 1050 - a metal version of the 11006 Adaptor Housing. This is the black plastic part that is below the casefeed tube and adaptor. Issue is if machine is cycled with a rifle case in station one, case will smash against plastic adaptor and it will crack. Replacements are about $25. I would rather spend $80 on an aluminum or cast metal part. Replacement brushes for RT1500 trimmer. I don't know what the expected life of the motor is but I am putting 100's of hours on these things and would feel better having a rebuild kit in stock. That's it! Let me know when sku's are available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rucker61 Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 A lubrication "die" for station 1 to lubricate in process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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