Mikelindsey Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 I want a bullet feeder for my 650. What are the pros and cons with them and which is the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROBIKE101 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 MR BULLETT FEEDER ,IT IS THE ONLY 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtdarte Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 I have 2 Mr bulletfeeders. Both are really good machines and I don't for a moment regret getting them. They aren't inexpensive but a good addition to your handloading operation. I've found that with a bulletfeeder, your attention can be more focused on all the other operations going on while handloading. Conversion kits for other calibers are available and not too expensive. Thats my two cents... Honestly, adding a bulletfeeder was the single biggest upgrade I have ever done with the highest gross benefit overall... excepting the addition of a 1050. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickpony Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Yep, Mr. Bulletfeeder is the best. Check out Shooters connection, they have some in stock right now for 9mm and 40 S&W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassaholic13 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 (edited) MR BULLETT FEEDER ,IT IS THE ONLY 1 There can be only one. Buy direct from him. Rick will sell direct: http://www.mrbulletfeeder.biz/ Edited February 8, 2015 by Brassaholic13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelindsey Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 So if I purchase one for 40 cal pistol. Will it work on .45 cal or do I need to buy another? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razorfish Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 You're probably going to hear a lot of recommendations for Mr. Bulletfeeder for good reasons. They simply work. No muss no fuss. The other competitor to the MBF is the GSI bullet feeder. The advantage to the GSI feeder is you can keep a powder check in the press. The disadvantages include price and functionality. The GSI feeder is a good choice if you dedicate a press to loading a single caliber with same (brand, profile, type and weight) bullet. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtdarte Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 You will need to get a conversion kit,,,, unless your handy and can find a way to get the bullet dropper for 45 to drop 40. I really think you'll be better off with a conversion kit. That will add about $150. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassaholic13 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 So if I purchase one for 40 cal pistol. Will it work on .45 cal or do I need to buy another? Thanks They are caliber specific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 So if I purchase one for 40 cal pistol. Will it work on .45 cal or do I need to buy another? Thanks They are caliber specific but you only buy conversion kit. Not a whole new MBF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelindsey Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 Thanks. After the discussion here I think I'm gonna wait. Thanks for all the input guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassaholic13 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 There is a Mr BF Jr thats a lot cheaper and holds 100 bullets before you have to reload it. That way you can sync bullets and primers. Just throwing that out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polizei1 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 I love my MBF! I debated on the MBF and GSI, ultimately decided on the MBF obviously. I can't say that the MBF is "better" than the GSI, because I don't think it is, they're just different. I don't think you can go wrong with either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packeagle Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I did the "$28 Bullet feeder" Hornady bullet feed die and fish tank air tube. I keep 4 tubes loaded with bullets. I swap them out as needed. I find it works well enough for the investment. It doesn't really save time, but I can load bullets in tubes while watching TV. I don't have a case feeder. So I only have to manually feed cases and not bullets and cases. Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty1234 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I have a Mr bullet feeder with conversions for 9,40 and 45 works great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Ryder Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I have 2 Mr. Bullet feeder jrs. I could not justify the expense. After all, a slow consistent pull is most important in making quality reloads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cecil Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I have a Mr Bullet feeder.... best thing since sliced bread !!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packeagle Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 (edited) Snapped a photo of my feeder. Its not my idea but it works. Looks like its conceptually similar to the mini Mr bullet feeder. Its a Hornady bullet feed die and some 1/2" OD tubing. Add a cotter pin to hold the bullets in the tube. Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using Tapatalk Edited February 10, 2015 by packeagle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmorris Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I have 2 Mr. Bullet feeder jrs. I could not justify the expense. After all, a slow consistent pull is most important in making quality reloads.I certainly agree with the consistent part but I don't think slow helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerman Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Hi Sir. Nice setup, i sold my GSI feeder last week and purchased a Mr.Bulletfeeder to use with my spare Gsi toolhead. May i ask if you just cut the white adapter straight off or made it like the Gsi part? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cecil Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 I will add my approval to a Mr Bullet Feeder ... it was the addition on my 650... won't load with out one again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxbat Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 (edited) For someone using the Hornady die, on a Dillon press, you should modify the expander. With the Dillon expander the bullets fall easily. If you have access to a lathe, you can modify it so it would work very well. It is hardened steel, so you will need to use carbide cutter and go slowly. The idea is to replace the cone with a step, a couple thousands of an inch bigger, than your bullet diameter. Then polish it, and you are done. I just did this on a 9mm setup, and the difference is HUGE, the bullets now drop into the case about .050", and they stay put. Edited November 22, 2015 by Foxbat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 I'll add mine. Dillon 650 with mr bf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerman Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Personally, i don't load pistol rounds on a press without a powdercheck. It has saved my ass twice, when errors occur -strange things do happen. This setup will be 9mm/.38 A CNC operator will make a aluminum adapter this week, so my new part will hopefully arrive late this week. Yo make it easyer we consider to cut it straight off instead of shaping it exactly like the green GSI bushing, any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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