JKSNIPER Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 I know a lot of guys and gals here use the color coded storage bins for various things related to reloading. Mcfeelys.com is having a big sale on those bins. JK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njl Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 I was tempted to buy a few of the next size up akro bins from what Dillon shipped with my RL550B...but after some examination, it looks like the extra inch of depth isn't going to work on the finished cartridge bin on the side of the strong mount. Still...it is tempting to order a few replacement/additional 3" x 4-1/8" x 7-3/8" bins, which I believe are the same ones Dillon uses for the 650/550, at a much better price...and only $1 for shipping. I'd be tempted still to go with the bigger ones for bullet storage, but I generally keep bullets in their original shipping boxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe139 Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 I use the big Dillon on my 550 I had some left over from the 1050 I use to have they hook right on my strong mount finish shell bin holder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njl Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 (edited) It looked to me like the depth of the bin and the slope of the strong mount would interfere, with the bottom back edge of the bin and the side of the strong mount needing to occupy the same space. The empty brass bin wouldn't be a problem...but it just didn't seem like the deeper finished cartridge bin would work. Do the 1050 bins fit an RL550B on strong mount (as a finished cartridge bin) with the bin canted up a bit? Edited January 2, 2012 by njl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amp357 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Thanks for the info. I picked up some bins with only $1.00 for shipping. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03k64 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Ordered a few yesterday. Thanks for the heads up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njl Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 My first order of bins arrived today. There are some subtle differences between these and the Akro ones Dillon ships, but they are so similar, if I were Akro, and I didn't make these, I'd be looking at suing for patent infringement. They certainly seem to be Dillon-compatible. The blue is a darker shade that doesn't match "Dillon blue" After looking at the press again, I just went ahead and ordered some of the deeper/longer ones, thinking they may actually fit and allow for longer reloading sessions without having to empty/replace the finished bin. The $1 shipping deal is apparently still active. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyote4x4 Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 I use a fairly big bin on my 550 and it works fine. I do use a small C clamp just to make sure it doesn't slide off and spill everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HS101 Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Ah.. a C clamp - the original duct tape! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amp357 Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I receieved mine yesterday. Quick shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njl Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Well, I guess I'll be calling them tomorrow. They screwed up my second order, and what should have been (and says on the packing slip) larger stack and hang bins are actually some kind of nesting bins that don't have any sort of hanging lip. I can't even find this product on their web site...but it's definitely not what I ordered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njl Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 As I suspected, that next size up bin (longer and deeper) really doesn't fit the 550 strong mount as a finished cartridge bin. The back/bottom edge of the bin needs to be where the strong mount is...so you can hang one there, but it'll be canted up a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cas Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 How are they as far as rigidity? I have numerous bins from a couple of companies, but none of them are as sturdy as Akro bins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 As I suspected, that next size up bin (longer and deeper) really doesn't fit the 550 strong mount as a finished cartridge bin. The back/bottom edge of the bin needs to be where the strong mount is...so you can hang one there, but it'll be canted up a bit. Hmm... I hung a 1050 bin off of my bracket with no other means of support, i.e C clamp etc. It fit just fine and did not hit the strong mount at all. It just had to be slid back a little since the roller handle would bump it on the push. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03k64 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 How are they as far as rigidity? I have numerous bins from a couple of companies, but none of them are as sturdy as Akro bins. I haven't used mine yet but they certainly don't feel as sturdy as the Akros. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyote4x4 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 (edited) Hmm... I hung a 1050 bin off of my bracket with no other means of support, i.e C clamp etc. It fit just fine and did not hit the strong mount at all. It just had to be slid back a little since the roller handle would bump it on the push. Yeah, I don't think I need a C clamp for mine either, except that I hang the dillon bin from the big akro and I'm always grabbing brass from it. Didn't want to disturb it and end up with 200 rounds of ammo scattered across the floor. On a side note, I'm kinda surprised my dillon bin hasn't dumped my empties on the ground yet, but it hasn't moved. Edited January 20, 2012 by coyote4x4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Hmm... I hung a 1050 bin off of my bracket with no other means of support, i.e C clamp etc. It fit just fine and did not hit the strong mount at all. It just had to be slid back a little since the roller handle would bump it on the push. Yeah, I don't think I need a C clamp for mine either, except that I hang the dillon bin from the big akro and I'm always grabbing brass from it. Didn't want to disturb it and end up with 200 rounds of ammo scattered across the floor. On a side note, I'm kinda surprised my dillon bin hasn't dumped my empties on the ground yet, but it hasn't moved. I put a piece of duct tape on my bracket and the bin wedged on there pretty tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splitime Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 (edited) My used Dillon 650 came without any bins anyone have size suggestions for a non-strongmount setup? Needing mainly the finished cartridge bin, bullet bin and should I have a few others on hand to organize ahead of time? Thanks for any thoughts. Edited January 21, 2012 by splitime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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