midatlantic Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Hi, I have a Dillon 650 and while I load mostly small primers I do shoot .45 and occasionally load large rifle primers. I find changing the priming system an enormous pain - what seems straightforward in theory always ends up with problems and blows 30 minutes or more of my time. But, the primer system in the 750 seems a bit flimsy. Anyone with a lengthy load history on the 750? Is the priming system reliable and sturdy? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m700 Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 If you are possibly thinking of swapping presses consider you will take a loss on the sale of yours. Instead why not buy a used (low mileage) 650 so you can have one setup for each. The 650 system is more robust in my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GR8GIFT Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 I run 2 650's one for small and one for large primers. I swap one case feeder between the two 650's. I have a 550 set up for small batches of rifle ammo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExStreetWalker Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 I hated changing the primer system over. You can buy a complete priming system and then you're only talking two bolts to change. Or you can buy a second press. That's what I did. I haven't seen any complaints from the people who bought 750 presses. It's the same priming system used on the 550 for years. Just in a different locations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valerko Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 or do what I do . Since I only load LPP only on occasion , I collect SPP .45 . No primer change necessary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vossman Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 23 hours ago, valerko said: or do what I do . Since I only load LPP only on occasion , I collect SPP .45 . No primer change necessary I do the same. Most folks are happy to give it away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syntax_Error Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 I just upgraded from a 650 to the 750. My biggest issue I had with the 650's primer system is that I had issues with occasional primer seating sideways issue and I was just generally annoyed with the always-on primer advancing (I know this can be "fixed" with a primer stop switch aftermarket), but I had somebody who was looking to get a 650 so I offered mine for sale and just stepped up to the 750. IMO the primer system on the 750 is much, much better. No more issues with sideways primers or primer disc failing to advance due to some hangup in the system. It just works. Not sure if it's because the 750 I have is brand new and my 650 I bought used, but I just think the 750's primer system is simpler, faster to change from large to small, and is just less of a headache in general. I also do feel that the seating is more positive and produces more consistent beneath-flush seating than my old 650. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valerko Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 What I really like about 750 , is how smooth everything moves . Primer system is essentially same as 550 , put proprietary to 750 only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewmed Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 I've been reloading on a XL 650 for many years it's a great machine the only problem with it has been the priming system. Yesterday I set up my new XL 750 and I like it Dillon has addressed all of the issues the 650 had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbarker13 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 I hate these threads. I was in the reloading room this evening, wondering if I should upgrade my 650 to a 750. Love the 650, but I have had my share of issues with the primer system. Still have a hole in the ceiling above the press from my one primer kaboom. Just one more thing to spend money on, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmans45 Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 I got a 750 in January. I have run about 4000 rounds through it and not one primmer issue . I have seen where people had issue with the 650 . I like the fact that the went to a 550 style priming style system . I always had two 550s one large and one small. Now I want to invest in another 750 . Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syntax_Error Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 On 2/24/2020 at 6:59 PM, tbarker13 said: I hate these threads. I was in the reloading room this evening, wondering if I should upgrade my 650 to a 750. Love the 650, but I have had my share of issues with the primer system. Still have a hole in the ceiling above the press from my one primer kaboom. Just one more thing to spend money on, I guess. If it makes you feel any better, I upgraded to a 750 from a 650 because of the priming system. No more sideways primers or primer wheel advancing issues are wholly eliminated with the 550-style priming system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacktail 8541 Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 I have been seriously considering selling my super 1050 and purchasing a 750. I just don't load enough on the S1050. I have a 2 extra tool heads as well as some conversion kits. A tough decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nc1911 Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 (edited) I have a 750 and loaded about 3000 rounds of 9mm so far. Press works perfect, but wish I would have bought a 1050/1100 because I would like to have swaging capability. Edited February 29, 2020 by Nc1911 Spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intheshaw1 Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 6 hours ago, Blacktail 8541 said: I have been seriously considering selling my super 1050 and purchasing a 750. I just don't load enough on the S1050. I have a 2 extra tool heads as well as some conversion kits. A tough decision. Don't really hear too many people downgrading, even the ones that don't load a lot. Most that don't load much on the 1050 still like the easier pull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbarker13 Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 On 2/27/2020 at 11:07 PM, Syntax_Error said: If it makes you feel any better, I upgraded to a 750 from a 650 because of the priming system. No more sideways primers or primer wheel advancing issues are wholly eliminated with the 550-style priming system. I can definitely see the advantage of that. So annoying having to fix those when that happens. That was actually the source of my kaboom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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