xdr Posted April 5, 2018 Author Share Posted April 5, 2018 23 minutes ago, PhillySoldier said: This thread is costing me lots of money.... LOL...me too! next on the list is the entirelycrimson powder measure qwik disconnect mentioned above. That will be very handy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillySoldier Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 14 minutes ago, xdr said: LOL...me too! next on the list is the entirelycrimson powder measure qwik disconnect mentioned above. That will be very handy... Haaaa I beat ya too it by about an hour. I think I have one of everything mentioned in the thread now on order Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Scott Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 On 3/20/2018 at 4:16 PM, cs62 said: Dillon casefeeder, Mr Bulletfeeder, XL 650 Premium performance improvements kit (eBay - snowshooze is the seller), missed live primer shoot (eBay several sellers on there) and Starlight press lighting system (Reloading Innovations). This^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillySoldier Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Ok I finally listed everything out. 17 of the items I would consider as upgrades, at least half of these I blame on this thread. First 8 on list has arrived so far. Still waiting on the other 9. Strong Mount Roller Handle Powder Checker Low Powder Sensor Powder Adjustment Knob UFO 650 Reloading Press light Mr Bullet Feeder Case feeder RF 100 Small Primer Filler 2 Case/Bullet feeder mirrors Spent Primer Upgrade Primer stop switch Case Feeder Stop Spill Stop Powder Measure QD Shell Plate Bearing Kit Round Counter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhgtyre Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 29 minutes ago, PhillySoldier said: Ok I finally listed everything out. 17 of the items I would consider as upgrades, at least half of these I blame on this thread. First 8 on list has arrived so far. Still waiting on the other 9. Strong Mount Roller Handle Powder Checker Low Powder Sensor Powder Adjustment Knob UFO 650 Reloading Press light Mr Bullet Feeder Case feeder RF 100 Small Primer Filler 2 Case/Bullet feeder mirrors Spent Primer Upgrade Primer stop switch Case Feeder Stop Spill Stop Powder Measure QD Shell Plate Bearing Kit Round Counter Wow, that is quite a list! I like a lot of what is on there with the following exceptions, which are just personal preference/bias: 5. Powder Adjustment Knob - I don't change my powder throw very often and when I do the wrench works fine. I also do not want it to be easy to change the throw in case someone else moves the adjustment or I bump it. 12. Primer Stop Switch - I don't often find myself needing to cut off the primer system and, when I do, I just use the wrench to remove the piece that advances the priming system. 13. Case feed stop - This one is more work but when I want the cases to stop feeding I turn off the switch, empty the tube, and remove the case that is in the machine ready to be fed in. 16. Shell Plate Bearing Kit - Bought it, didn't see any advantage, took it out and lost it on the bench somewhere. 17. Round Counter - The empty primer boxes are my round counter but I'm more of a small batch reloader so a few hundred at a time is easy to keep up with. Just my opinions on a few of those items that I wouldn't bother with. YMMV of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillySoldier Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 (edited) On 4/6/2018 at 8:24 AM, jhgtyre said: 5. Powder Adjustment Knob - I don't change my powder throw very often and when I do the wrench works fine. I also do not want it to be easy to change the throw in case someone else moves the adjustment or I bump it. Im still waiting for most of the things to arrive but the Powder Adjustment Knob was a godsend over the past weekend already. At least for now where Im trying many different loads until I see what works best in each of my guns; Im making constant changes. Over the weekend I made about a dozen different loads and the knob made it super simple. Just turn 2-3 clicks to go up to the next tenth of a grain and done. I wish I had the Primer Stop Switch. With testing so many different powder measures that wouldve been super useful too. Edited April 9, 2018 by PhillySoldier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCTaylor Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Wow, y'all are putting a lot of time, effort, and money at these things! I'm in the stone age with my 650; case & bullet feeder are the only "upgrades". But I'm cheap too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhgtyre Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 17 minutes ago, PhillySoldier said: Im still waiting for most of the things to arrive but the Powder Adjustment Knob was a godsend over the past weekend already. At least for now where Im trying many different loads until I see what works best in each of my guns; Im making constant changes. Over the weekend I made about a dozen different loads and the knob made it super simple. Just turn 2-3 clicks to go up to the next tenth of a grain and done. I wish I had the Primer Stop Switch. With testing so many different powder measures that wouldve been super useful too. As long as YOU are happy with the setup that's the key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillySoldier Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Yes sir, I am. Was definitely worth the $25. I agree w your point though, if it was like my older 550 press where my 308 load never changes it wouldnt be needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT1 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 I hate spending money on extras. I assume one is starting with an as it should be set up with case feeder and a mount. My most productive upgrade was to buy 5 extra primer tubes first off. The light was like 12 bucks at target. It has a big advantage over the rip off priced in frame lights, I can point it wherever I need it, like my hands if I need a good look at something, it is LED super bright. I don't see a light as an option though, it is a must. FA vibra prime, once cleaned up(molding lines) it works as well or better than the original, for almost no money compared to a rf300(I see it as the same thing on a stand, but hugely overpriced). I fill up 6 tubes with it and I am set for a leisurely hour of loading. I have a bullet feeder, but I just don't need it for most sessions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank80 Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 (edited) I have had my XL 650 about a month now I guess. So far so good. The Hornady Lock-N -Load won’t be going back on my bench. Anyway, I did a free upgrade to my XL 650 today. I didn’t like how much room the case feeder took up behind the press so I made a new mounting post with an offset 90 degrees to the left. It is saving me about 6.5.” I can now slide my 650 out of the way on my T-Track without the case feeder bowl hitting my shelves, drawers etc. A worthwhile upgrade for me. The photo shows the new post mounted with me holding the old post next to it how it used to mount. H Edited April 12, 2018 by Hank80 Difficulty loading images Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneEyedSam Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 11 hours ago, Hank80 said: I have had my XL 650 about a month now I guess. So far so good. The Hornady Lock-N -Load won’t be going back on my bench. Anyway, I did a free upgrade to my XL 650 today. I didn’t like how much room the case feeder took up behind the press so I made a new mounting post with an offset 90 degrees to the left. It is saving me about 6.5.” I can now slide my 650 out of the way on my T-Track without the case feeder bowl hitting my shelves, drawers etc. A worthwhile upgrade for me. The photo shows the new post mounted with me holding the old post next to it how it used to mount. H Hank80, I am interested in this can you provide more details? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank80 Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 12 hours ago, OneEyedSam said: Hank80, I am interested in this can you provide more details? Sure. It’s pretty simple really. A piece of 3/4” thinwall (EMT) conduit. I bent a 4 3/4” offset, drilled the mounting holes 90 degrees from the original mounting post, sanded it down, primed it and painted it with gloss black Rustoleum. When it came to mounting the bowl the OD of the 3/4” conduit was just a bit smaller than the OEM mount post so I had some paper thin sheet metal in the shop that I wrapped around the top of the new post until the bowl fit snug. I slapped the feeder tube on, threw some brass in the bowl to see how it worked and it ran just like the stock set up only now I have more room and can slide the entire press along my T-Track to make room for either my single stage or whatever else I need room for. The Dillon 650 is a great machine but with the case feeder mounted in the factory position it takes up a lot of room front to back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 Wanted to free up some more space on the bench so I did a little fabricating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gzcwnk Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 On 3/12/2018 at 3:20 PM, xdr said: What aftermarket upgrades have you done and would recommend? xdr Not aftermarket, but Ive made my own 3d printed bullet feeder and case feeder. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2316316 https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2868908 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateTSU Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Tag, for future reference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpj313 Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 Best 3D print for my 650!Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiller Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 I did a lot of what was already mentioned. However, the best update was selling it and buying a Mk7 Evolution! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anbrumm Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 On 12/22/2018 at 9:48 PM, Sarge said: Wanted to free up some more space on the bench so I did a little fabricating. I like this setup a lot! Any concern with rounds dropping into the bucket? I heard people talking one time about accidental discharge from the rounds dropping just right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 I pad the bottom of the bucket. And the swirling of the rounds as they work through the elbows etc seems to slow them down. Nothing has gone off yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SV650Squid Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 I used some painter's tape around the ski jump to fix the live primer issue. The tape doesn't let them bounce out, and I just replace it 2/year when I tear down for cleaning. I have an LED strip and a $6 clamp light clamped on the casefeeder arm. The UniqueTek micrometer powder bar upgrade The dillon roller arm and strong mount roller bearing upgrade I have a 3d printed primer chute to replace the hopper, but I haven't gotten around to getting some tubing for it and installing it I really want a bullet feeder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muncie21 Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 I consider the various press upgrades as incremental improvements. Now to Vibraprime, that's a leap forward considering the alternative of hunt/peck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N7VY Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 This is a really old thread but it’s still relevant. best upgrade Mrbulletfeeder second best primer stop switch. I use this all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Service Desk Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 7 hours ago, N7VY said: This is a really old thread but it’s still relevant. best upgrade Mrbulletfeeder second best primer stop switch. I use this all the time. I agree ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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