Case not lining up in station one

[Nimitz]

see attached explanation ....

[cohland]

If you can move the shellplate enough to affect the position of the case, it's possible that the shellplate is too loose.

My only other suggestion is to follow the adjustment procedure for the slide cam. For some reason I had trouble understanding that and had to go through it a couple of times.

Chris

Edited January 29, 2014 by cohland

[RadarTech]

I'd just call Dillon.. The only idea I can offer is to remove the shell plate and look for garbage...

[RDA]

How about we just paste that "txt" file right here to save everyone an unnecessary step:

Per Nimitz:

After a case is inserted into station one, when I run it up to the resizing die the outside edge of the case hits the die and won't insert ....

I've checked the case feed arm and readjusted is several times to ensure the case is being pushed all the way into the plate which it is

Once I run up the case to the bottom of the die if it doesn't go in I can back it down a bit and with my finger push the top of the case "in" toward the center of the shell plate & the case goes right in

I've also discovered that if I push down on the shell plate at station 4 (the opposite side) as I'm moving the case up, many times the case is now lined up and goes in without issue ....

Also if I push real hard on the top of the triangle piece (case feed arm?) the next case or two usually goes right in ....

So, something appears just slightly out of alignment or is worn but I have no idea? Anyone have a clue before I call Dillon?

It sounds like your shell plate has too much play, you would need to tighten the center bolt some. Also, with a case in station one, raise it fully, loosen and retighten the die so that it centers better in case it is also contributing to the alignment issue.

Edited January 29, 2014 by RDA

[Paul-the new guy]

You may have done this already but I leave the die lose when adjusting them until I run a case up into it and then I tighten the lock not. This seems to center the die better

[Brassaholic13]

Agree with the shell plate being to loose.

Tighten the shell plate bolt to where the plate will not spin. Do not try and cycle the press.

Tighten the shell plate set screw.

Now, loosen the shell plate bolt 1/16" at a time at the end of the allen wrench, checking for the shell plate to loosen. When you can spin the shell plate with ease, you have found where the shell plate should be adjusted.

This will keep the shell plate from tipping, and ensure the cases enter the die vertical, instead of canted.

[RadarTech]

FYI-- Nimitz had a problem pasting into the post field... I did too and then it fixed itself....

[Sarge]

Nimitz,

Some of this has been said already but here goes.

1. tighten shell plate until it just turns freely with some resistance.

2. Adjust cam slightly forward just a hair,

3. Keep the face of the cam clean. I use a qtip with a cleaner on it like gunscrubber.

4. loosen die and lowder ram then tighten.

5. Take a look at what lube and how much you are using on your cases. The slightest residue or gunk on the cam will stick the case to it as it retracts.

[alecmc]

Check the grooves on your shell plate that the rim of the case sits in, I had a small defect in mine causing it to hit the die on station 1.

[Reinz]

If those tips don't work, you may need to get an alignment tool from Dillon. Your first time to do the procedure will take about 10 minutes.

[SWThomas]

Make sure the little positioning wire is adjusted properly so it keep the case in place when inserted in station one.

Also, make sure you're using the correct locator pins.

[Sarge]

We are talking 650