slavex Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 no powder in the measure though, so someone is going to be busy pulling bullets I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanM Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 no powder in the measure though, so someone is going to be busy pulling bullets I think. WTH man, pulling that many bullets would suck.......maybe they hire a temp just to pull down rounds. Poor guy. Anyways, I'm on the list, whoo hoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJPoLo Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 (edited) I just saw the KISS bullet feeder at Dawson Precision this morning and I was thoroughly impressed. Dave was able to easily load 200 rounds of .40 in (way) less than three minutes. Dawson was so impressed with the unit that he will begin selling them. Look for the KISS unit in the new Dawson Precision catalog due out in the mail next week. -Chet Edited November 6, 2006 by DJPoLo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 I just got one of the KISS units from bulletfeeder.com. Can't say I've spent more than 10 minutes with it, 'cause I only had 300 pieces of brass handy , but it flat rocks. Setup is pretty straightforward (some technical ability is handy-- the instructions are short, but complete) and it just works. Absolutely excellent if you want a mass quantity of ammo and your press is tuned up. A bonus is your fingers aren't black with lead dust when you get done loading. Maybe not so great if (and only if) you must shoot a very compressed load (bullets might fall off since they're only seated by the weight of the stack above them), need to switch bullets all the time in the same caliber (it's a little awkward to empty out), your press can't run hundreds of rounds without jamming (you'll be clearing jams the whole time) or you must have all color-coordinated loading gear (it's got a slight eau-de-plumbing look) I'm thinking of installing cupholders on the reloading bench so I have something to do with my off hand Best press accessory I've seen in a long while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickRak2000 Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 need to switch bullets all the time in the same caliber (it's a little awkward to empty out), Shred... If you have a short (1 inch or so) piece of plastic tube that is approx 5/8 inch in diameter and has a hole large enough for your bullet caliber, you can simply push it upwards into the dropper which will activate the mechanism and release the whole stack of bullets at once. If you do it right, they will all fall out into your hand. Be sure to shut off the collator or more bullets will be sent to the dropper. If you can't find any tubing locally, e-mail on the bulletfeeder website and I'll send a piece to you. Rick / bulletfeeder.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscbigdawg Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Thanks for the report Shred. I'm planning on getting one when I get back. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 need to switch bullets all the time in the same caliber (it's a little awkward to empty out), Shred... If you have a short (1 inch or so) piece of plastic tube that is approx 5/8 inch in diameter and has a hole large enough for your bullet caliber, you can simply push it upwards into the dropper which will activate the mechanism and release the whole stack of bullets at once. If you do it right, they will all fall out into your hand. Be sure to shut off the collator or more bullets will be sent to the dropper. If you can't find any tubing locally, e-mail on the bulletfeeder website and I'll send a piece to you. Rick / bulletfeeder.com Thanks. I found a piece of CPVC pipe in the garage and whacked an inch off it. That works well to empty the feeder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansy Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 (edited) Got mine installed, in 38SC work like charm.......I'm looking forward to reload......hum how about an actuator to cycle the handle....... Edited November 16, 2006 by dansy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slavex Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 I was hoping they'd take email money transfers, as I hate sending money orders, I've had two stolen over the yeas. But it looks like I'll have to, as I know most American banks won't cash cheques drawn on Canadian banks. Any chance of better pics of the setup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joer Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 I received the feeder in 38SC - takes about 15 minutes to set up - and works great...Loaded 100 rounds in about 2 1/2 minutes - without rushing! Works perfectly - less to fiddle with than with my RF100! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansy Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 I send my money order in one of those Purolator....envelop from the post office....that way you can track it...and ensure it.... I'm away from home until late dec..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew_Mink Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 I got my bullet feeder, set it up and I am in hog heaven. It works great on a XL650 and has pretty much doubled my output. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slavex Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 we need more pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJPoLo Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 I just got one of the KISS units from bulletfeeder.com. Can't say I've spent more than 10 minutes with it, 'cause I only had 300 pieces of brass handy , but it flat rocks. Ordered mine today. Can't wait to get it! I was told 6-10 weeks, though... I'm thinking of installing cupholders on the reloading bench so I have something to do with my off hand Or maybe a web browser... -Chet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 I just got one of the KISS units from bulletfeeder.com. Can't say I've spent more than 10 minutes with it, 'cause I only had 300 pieces of brass handy , but it flat rocks. Ordered mine today. Can't wait to get it! I was told 6-10 weeks, though... I'm thinking of installing cupholders on the reloading bench so I have something to do with my off hand Or maybe a web browser... -Chet I'm up to 2000+ rounds loaded with the bulletfeeder and the only new thing I have to suggest is if you don't use their powder funnel on a 1050, cut way back on case belling and use the swage backup rod expander instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJPoLo Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 we need more pics! I took a ton of pics of the unit at Dawson Precision. I'll try to get them uploaded here today. -Chet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slavex Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 I'm up to 2000+ rounds loaded with the bulletfeeder and the only new thing I have to suggest is if you don't use their powder funnel on a 1050, cut way back on case belling and use the swage backup rod expander instead. can you explain more of this please? swage expander? their powder funnel (KISS?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 KISS provides a different powder funnel for 1050s-- it looks like a 550/650 funnel (that is, caliber-specific). The reason for this is to expand a short section of the case neck for the feeder to set the bullet in so it'll sit still while the press cycles around. A typical 1050 funnel is a straight cone, so the bullet is very tippy sitting there. The swage expander is the die above the primer pocket swager-- it also expands the top of the case to about bullet-diameter. I found that I could make that take the place of the special funnel, but to make it work, I had to back off the bell a lot lower than the KISS instructions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slavex Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 hmm I thought my 1050 expanded the case mouth too? I'm gonna go down in a bit and take a look at that, I thought all Dillons belled on the powder funnel. Where does one get the swage expander one from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 hmm I thought my 1050 expanded the case mouth too? I'm gonna go down in a bit and take a look at that, I thought all Dillons belled on the powder funnel. Where does one get the swage expander one from? Both caliber sets I have for the 1050 (9mm and .38 Super) don't expand in the powder funnel. AFAIK, Dillon only lists one 1050 funnel for all pistol calibers. The expander (possibly called "swage backup rod") is also a Dillon part.. I know BE can order them, or for international shipping, a call to Dillon may get you one easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slavex Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 just went through my RL1050 manual and it mentions nothing about different powder funnels, but that we are belling on the powder funnel. I also looked through the Blue Press and didn't see anything about a swage/expander rod. Am I just dumb or am I missing some secret? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 just went through my RL1050 manual and it mentions nothing about different powder funnels, but that we are belling on the powder funnel. I also looked through the Blue Press and didn't see anything about a swage/expander rod. Am I just dumb or am I missing some secret? The bell still happens at the powder drop. The expanding is in the 'Expander Die'. This from the Dillon 1050 manual: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 we need more pics! I took a ton of pics of the unit at Dawson Precision. I'll try to get them uploaded here today. -Chet Get them posted, Chet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 Has anyone tried one of the KISS loaders with an RL 1050? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 Has anyone tried one of the KISS loaders with an RL 1050? I knew you would not be able to resist!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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