Anyone tried Armanov stainless steel Station One locator for 650?

[21 shooter]

I have had the Dillon locators get dinged up over the years and not work as well as they did when they were new or low mileage.  This Armanov is a little pricey but it is stainless steel.  I have never bought anything from this company before, experience and opinions welcomed.  
https://www.armanov.com/shop/station-one-locator-for-dillon-xl650-xl750-2284?category=11#attr=1392,1411

Edited September 4, 2023 by 21 shooter
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[RangerTrace]

I've bought a few things from them with zero issues.

[xrayfk05]

Armanov makes some good stuff, I have received a new station #1 locator from Dillon under warranty though.

Cases would get hung up on it and they sent me a new one free of charge.

[4n2t0]

It might not be the opinion you're looking for, but it seems like a complete waste of money to me.

[21 shooter]

23 minutes ago, 4n2t0 said:

It might not be the opinion you're looking for, but it seems like a complete waste of money to me.

All opinions are welcome.  It could be a waste of money and the folks on this forum are a great source of knowledge on subjects like this. The Dillon locators are aluminum and seem to get dinged up easily or wear quickly.  I have bought a replacement or two from Dillon and they have replaced one free of charge. Im simply looking at long term use.  
 

I used to load a lot more than I do now, but I have also added a couple more calibers to load for.  Not complaining about Dillon quality just looking for a better option on this particular item. 

Edited September 5, 2023 by 21 shooter

[ddc]

oops, for some reason I was focused on 1050/1100.

Disregard previous reply.

 

I do agree for the 650 that station 1 locator is a wear item.

Edited September 5, 2023 by ddc
Re-wrote response with respect to 650.

[xrayfk05]

This is why I had mine replaced whick fixed the issue.

 

9mm, round count unknown.

[Racinready300ex]

If it works better I'd be willing to try one. Typically if I have a hang up loading it's at station 1. 

[m700]

When I started smeering a little grease under the locator I reduced issues at station 1. Also keeping the case insert slide clean at the point of contact with the case prevented the cases from being pulled back after being placed in station 1. The lube gets tacky on it over time.

[jaep1911]

On 9/5/2023 at 9:13 AM, xrayfk05 said:

This is why I had mine replaced whick fixed the issue.

 

9mm, round count unknown.

I’m having this very issue. I might get the SS part 

 

[Service Desk]

On 9/5/2023 at 11:13 PM, xrayfk05 said:

This is why I had mine replaced whick fixed the issue.

 

9mm, round count unknown.

Hey !.....that looks like mine do. I just give them a quick file and polish....and then load.

[Tampa-XD45]

12 hours ago, Service Desk said:

Hey !.....that looks like mine do. I just give them a quick file and polish....and then load.

Also had to smooth mine with a needle file.  Dillon is sending a replacement as a warranty part.