TTNuge Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Well after loading just a short while on my Lee Classic Turret Press I knew I was hooked. Add to the fact that we are going to be moving in a few months to a house in the country where I will be able to step out my back yard and shoot any time I want. Finally when you add in the crazy prices people are willing to pay for 22lr ammo right now I felt the need to act. Fast forward to last monday when I finally decided I was going to place my order for a new xl650, casefeeder, trimmer, the works all to do 45acp, 5.56 and 9mm. So I got in touch with BE and placed my order and was ready to settle in for the long wait. But the wait wasn't meant to be. Spurred on by a few forum posts elsewhere and the rumor that my local reloading shop got a few xl650s in stock I decided to make a drive last Friday. Sure enough, there on the shelf was a new xl650 in 45ACP. As luck would have it the 45acp conversion was the only part I was able to acquire already but I didn't let that stop me knowing I can sell it and get my money back. Sure enough he had a 9mm conversion there too, but no 9mm dies. And no .223/5.56 conversion which of course I already have the dies for. So I decided I would buy the xl650, the casefeeder and the 9mm conversion for now. I then contacted BE who was great to work with, cancelled the press and the casefeeder from my order from him but let all the rest of it ride so he was still getting some of my business. I know Brian is a great internet resource but the local reloading shop is invaluable too so I got to spread the love around a little. The unboxing Packaged like a tank and so purty! I was planning on waiting to mount the press in the new house but I just couldn't wait. This isn't perfect but it's fairly sturdy. I know getting a solid bench mounted to the wall will be the way to go but I needed a little instant gratification so I just had to. And my first 50 rounds. Well 53 actually, 3 will be pulled apart and spot checked for powder weight. I didn't want to stop in the middle of loading to check so I figured this was worth the effort. Had some minor issues a few times with cases not going from the casefeed adapter into the casefeed swingarm bushing that I'll have to look into. I also added a few things right away including the bearing under the shell plate bolt, clipped the indent spring a bit, Uniquetek Powder baffle, spent primer chute and toolhead clamp kit. Can't wait to pump out thousands of rounds and get a permanent reloading spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cundiff5535 Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Congrats on the buy! You can never go wrong with Dillon!! I going to be getting on touch with B for a few thing myself!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedemon45 Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 That's puurty. I've used alot of different presses and Dillon outshines all, especially when it comes to customer support. Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedemon45 Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Btw. get a roller handle. You won't regret it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kita Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 The casefeeder is pretty sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTNuge Posted March 6, 2013 Author Share Posted March 6, 2013 Btw. get a roller handle. You won't regret it It's on my order with Brian. Hopefully some of the parts will show up soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reinz Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Congrats! You're stepp'n in tall cotton now. You're going to love that roller handle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mastiff Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Good one! The fun really kicks into gear when you start buying all of the accessories, tools and other "stuff". Enjoy and be safe... Dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcracco Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 .....You're stepp'n in tall cotton now...... For myself and the rest of the Yankees: in high cotton well off, especially in terms of happiness or wealth (from the notion of a well developed high cotton crop that one would not need to bend over to pick, used in the Southern U.S. since the 1920) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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