Aggieddad02 Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 I recently acquired a pair of 9mm 2011's and plan to shoot Limited Minor off and on. I have my press set up to load 40 right now. The questions is how much work is it to change back and forth between the two calibers if I purchase all of the necessary parts to do so. I figure having to change the shell plate is going to require re-setting the OAL when changing back and forth between calibers. Any other considerations that I may be overlooking? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natgas Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 It just made more sense to me to have a toolhead, powder dispenser, dies, etc. for each caliber; for me, it's just simple to swap out the entire toolhead and move on. Some might think different but it works for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmo2011 Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Have to agree with natgas on this. I like changing toolhead and being ready to go in just a few minutes. Not a very expensive time saver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggieddad02 Posted December 31, 2014 Author Share Posted December 31, 2014 I have planned to go this route also as it seems to offer the quickest change out. Is the OAL the only adjustment that needs to be made when swapping out toolheads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxbat Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 The complete tool head carries with its all the adjustments, powder weight and the OAL, so you just swap it and you are ready to go. You will also have to change the case feeder bushings, but that is also simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stick Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 The quick change is the easiest way to go. I can switch from 9mm to 223 in about 2 minutes only because I have to flip the primer block from pistol to rifle. Otherwise, it would take 30 seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1 Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Definitely get another tool head but you don't need the full quick change kit IMO. You can either get the uniquetek micrometer powder bar or just buy a second standard powder. There's a thread on here somewhere with a link to a website where you can punch in the cals you have and the cals you want and it tells you exactly what parts you need. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJE Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 I'm buying a toolhead for each caliber but not the powder measure... at least until I start loading rifle rounds. My 9mm, 40, and 45 loads all have the same powder and pretty similar charge weights so it's not difficult to swap the powder measure around and fine tune the adjustment for what I'm loading. I do have a spare powder measure that I'll use for rifle eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelindsey Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 You want a new tool head and dies for sure. It's a hassle to start over every time you change ammo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaskillo Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 I suggest get the whole set per caliber. Easier and quicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelindsey Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Defiantly get the powder measure for each. There not that expensive and will take 30-60 seconds off your ready to load! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A63111 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I'm buying a toolhead for each caliber but not the powder measure... at least until I start loading rifle rounds. My 9mm, 40, and 45 loads all have the same powder and pretty similar charge weights so it's not difficult to swap the powder measure around and fine tune the adjustment for what I'm loading. I do have a spare powder measure that I'll use for rifle eventually. I agree with you although the micrometer measure would help to speed that along. Much more consistent and knocks time off your caliber swap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A63111 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Definitely get another tool head but you don't need the full quick change kit IMO. You can either get the uniquetek micrometer powder bar or just buy a second standard powder. There's a thread on here somewhere with a link to a website where you can punch in the cals you have and the cals you want and it tells you exactly what parts you need. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk The link is also on UniqueTek website where you but the micrometer. This has been money well spent for me. Less thread slop, repeatable and easier to move up or down in charge accurately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansedgli Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Buy spare powder bars and just swap them out. Easier than turning a knob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJE Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 I'm buying a toolhead for each caliber but not the powder measure... at least until I start loading rifle rounds. My 9mm, 40, and 45 loads all have the same powder and pretty similar charge weights so it's not difficult to swap the powder measure around and fine tune the adjustment for what I'm loading. I do have a spare powder measure that I'll use for rifle eventually. I agree with you although the micrometer measure would help to speed that along. Much more consistent and knocks time off your caliber swap. I haven't looked into one of those yet but it's tempting. I've used it enough I can usually dial in pretty close to what I want with minimum trial and error. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folkstyle Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 9 to 40 is no sweat. I just got my 650 Thursday and set up the 40 side. I don't have my 40 pistol yet(the wait is killing me) so I decided to swap to 45. It took less than 4 minutes and that included swapping the small primer stuff out for large and this was my first time even seeing a 650 in person. Don't skimp on the extra measure! Even with the same powder plug and play is nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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