ChiefG Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I noticed on the Dillon's website, on the XL 650 Quick Change Kit (picture) that there are 2 pieces of what I think are rubber bands attached to the powder measure body and to the powder bar. Is this something new that Dillon added recently? Because I don't remember seeing these parts when I received my 650 last year. I can see that these will help in getting the powder bar return quickly. I'm going to check my spare parts kit if they have these if not I will be using regular rubber bands. thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skydiver Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Those are springs, and they are the old way that the powder used to return back into position. The current method depends completely on the mechanical linkage as you move the lever. Some people modify their presses to go with the old style for a "quieter" loading experience without the "ka-chunk" sounds each time the bell crank goes by. I don't see what benefit you'll get with the powder bar returning more quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngeyes Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Some say you get better consistency and it's safer. I use the old type and find great consistency and feel quite safe, as well as it being smoother and quieter. Besides I don't think they even send the old type anymore. YMMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabe Athouse Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Can you explain what you mean by it being safer? Im not following. Do you mean more reliable or consistent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 (edited) There are two ways to use the old style spring return powder measure: a. with the positive return rod installed (it's the rod that goes from the powder measure bell crank to the bracket on the shell plate to ensure the power measure bar returns and doesn't stick). b. without the positive return rod. If you don't run the positive return rod (I think it is actually called a fail-safe rod or something like that), then there is a chance of making squib rounds (primer only, no powder) if the powder measure bar doesn't return. Using the positive return rod eliminates that possibility, or at least will give you an indication if the powder bar binds as you will feel the difference when you crank the handle (I've experienced this with varget). I don't have any of the new ones, but have a couple of the old spring return style and I like them. Edited May 2, 2012 by Bamboo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dillon Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 The rubber band is there merely to prevent damage to the measure during shipping.Remove it before use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngeyes Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 The rubber band is there merely to prevent damage to the measure during shipping.Remove it before use. I believe the OP was refering to the picture on your web site showing the old powder measure with springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98sr20ve Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Failsafe help prevent DOUBLE charges. With the old spring style you can lower the handle and recharge a case with out activating the indexer on the 650. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefG Posted May 2, 2012 Author Share Posted May 2, 2012 The rubber band is there merely to prevent damage to the measure during shipping.Remove it before use. I believe the OP was refering to the picture on your web site showing the old powder measure with springs. yup, I was referring to the springs. I was going to order a Quick Change Kit on the web site and noticed that. I didn't know that was the old type. The fail safe system works very well for me and haven't had any squib loads so far since I started using the 650 and I'll stick with it. Thank you for all the replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 I run the old style with the springs and the failsafe rod, and on the newer style powder measures, I added rubber bands ( I had no springs) where the springs would go. I want that powder bar to damn sure move back, every single time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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