Patrolmen Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 I just ordered a 650 plus all the fixings to load 40 S&W. Can't wait till it gets here!! Going from a RCBS single stage to the 650. It's going to be awesome to start punching out large batches of 40, 556, and 45. My table is all ready!! Thanks Brian!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Miles Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Going to be a night and day difference! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natgas Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 You will enjoy it! Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracker366 Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 I've had mine for about a week,set it up on a new bench the XL650 is awesome. Congratulations on your new press Patrolmen. Now the wait begins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 I just ordered a 650 plus all the fixings to load 40 S&W. Can't wait till it gets here!! Going from a RCBS single stage to the 650. It's going to be awesome to start punching out large batches of 40, 556, and 45. My table is all ready!! Thanks Brian!! Thank you Tom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmorg Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Congrats ! I just got mine about a week ago too. Had to go straight thru Dillion due to 10% military discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Ryder Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 (edited) Now You just need this, http://www.mrbulletfeeder.com/ or this. http://www.cedhk.com/shop/products/DAA-Mini-Mr.-Bulletfeeder.html Edited January 13, 2015 by Red Ryder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrolmen Posted January 13, 2015 Author Share Posted January 13, 2015 The wait is killing me. Just got 5000 primers in, got cases, bullets, and powder. ready to go. Thanks for the replies. I'll let you know my progress when it gets here. Going to start with 40 for a awhile, then try different calibers. I really want to load 556 too, but it seams there is a lot of steps and issues with reloading 556. Is is better to start with non military brass to avoid all the primer issues?? Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaskillo Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 NON crimped brass will make your reloading experience a little better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassaholic13 Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 The wait is killing me. Just got 5000 primers in, got cases, bullets, and powder. ready to go. Thanks for the replies. I'll let you know my progress when it gets here. Going to start with 40 for a awhile, then try different calibers. I really want to load 556 too, but it seams there is a lot of steps and issues with reloading 556. Is is better to start with non military brass to avoid all the primer issues?? Thanks, Hornady makes a decent manual primer pocket trimmer for cheap. Worth your while unless doing large quantities of brass, then it gets old quick. http://www.midwayusa.com/product/804809/hornady-primer-pocket-reamer-package?cm_vc=ProductFinding Or you can just buy the tips, like I did, and use a drill on low speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaskillo Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 I have tried manual, drill and Dillon super swage....it gets old real quick indeed. I don't understand how some folks do it by hand....i guess they enjoy the process 1050 is a MUST if you are dealing with crimped brass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevadazielmeister Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Now You just need this, http://www.mrbulletfeeder.com/ or this. http://www.cedhk.com/shop/products/DAA-Mini-Mr.-Bulletfeeder.html Not to derail the subject, but I am curious if this really speeds up the 650 reloading? I find that if I pull the handle any faster then the time it takes for me pick up a bullet, schtuff starts going wrong.. in a hurry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansedgli Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 It did for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmorg Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Now You just need this,http://www.mrbulletfeeder.com/or this.http://www.cedhk.com/shop/products/DAA-Mini-Mr.-Bulletfeeder.html I can't really justify the purchase of the 650 let alone a bullet feeder. But it would be nice,maybe one of these days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaskillo Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Now You just need this, http://www.mrbulletfeeder.com/ or this. http://www.cedhk.com/shop/products/DAA-Mini-Mr.-Bulletfeeder.html Not to derail the subject, but I am curious if this really speeds up the 650 reloading? I find that if I pull the handle any faster then the time it takes for me pick up a bullet, schtuff starts going wrong.. in a hurry. First of all, please make sure you finish the stroke. Bullet feeder any day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevadazielmeister Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Now You just need this, http://www.mrbulletfeeder.com/ or this. http://www.cedhk.com/shop/products/DAA-Mini-Mr.-Bulletfeeder.html Not to derail the subject, but I am curious if this really speeds up the 650 reloading? I find that if I pull the handle any faster then the time it takes for me pick up a bullet, schtuff starts going wrong.. in a hurry. First of all, please make sure you finish the stroke. Bullet feeder any day! Can people quantify and expound more on their answers? Maybe something like how much faster it is and such? I guess one liners are rarely helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansedgli Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 I can load 100 rounds in 5 minutes going easy with a bullet feeder. Previously likely double. How long does it take you pull the handle and seat a bullet vs just pulling the handle. Do it 10 times and multiply by the amount you would reload in a session to compare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaskillo Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Now You just need this, http://www.mrbulletfeeder.com/ or this. http://www.cedhk.com/shop/products/DAA-Mini-Mr.-Bulletfeeder.html Not to derail the subject, but I am curious if this really speeds up the 650 reloading? I find that if I pull the handle any faster then the time it takes for me pick up a bullet, schtuff starts going wrong.. in a hurry. First of all, please make sure you finish the stroke. Bullet feeder any day! Can people quantify and expound more on their answers? Maybe something like how much faster it is and such? I guess one liners are rarely helpful. My reply was clear. Make sure to finish the stroke.....I don't matter the speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4T2 Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 I'd say you can double production once everything is tuned. It is almost a must one you've tries one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razorfish Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Now You just need this, http://www.mrbulletfeeder.com/ or this. http://www.cedhk.com/shop/products/DAA-Mini-Mr.-Bulletfeeder.html Not to derail the subject, but I am curious if this really speeds up the 650 reloading? I find that if I pull the handle any faster then the time it takes for me pick up a bullet, schtuff starts going wrong.. in a hurry. I used to think the same thing... is it really faster than placing bullet with my hand. After loading my first hundred rounds with Mr. Bulletfeeder I can say "It's a game changer". Hard to quantify but it's truly MUCH faster. The added speed is nice but probably the biggest change is that each bullet is perfectly placed into each case. All bullets go in straight and at the same depth. I'm jumping to the conclusion that the consistency of bullet placement creates more consistent ammo but it's seem like a reasonable assumption. Here's a video I made shortly after getting my bulletfeeder. I wasn't going particularly fast in this video but you'll get the idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russel Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Take your time at first. Learn to feel what is going on. You do need to do a complete cycle up and down don't short the stroke in either direction.or you will have issues. congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiggerJJ Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 (edited) Can you visually check for powder in station 3 before cycling? Edited January 15, 2015 by RiggerJJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansedgli Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayBar Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Personally, large batch runs of 9 or 40 cramps up my fingers in no time. Not so much a problem in 223 or 45. Bulletfeeder arrived yesterday, problem solved.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaskillo Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Can you visually check for powder in station 3 before cycling? Yes you can....easier if your shell plate is bellow your eye level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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