Aircooled6racer Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Hello: I am collecting the parts I need for a Dillon 650 that Santa is going to bring. I have a Lee undersize sizing die from EGW for the Glock cases. What other dies would you guys suggest that are the best for each station? This is to reload 40S&W. I did a search and found nothing. Any help is appreciated. Thanks Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoofy Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Redding Competition Seating Die Dillon Crimp Die (although lots of guys like the Lee Factory Crimp Die) For stocking stuffers: 8 - 10 primer pickup tubes UniqueTek Powder bar micrometer Dillon Calendar in plain view while pulling the handle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipplehead Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 (edited) EGW U die Dillion Powder die Reading Competion die Lee factory crimp die. The U die will revive the Glocked brass iy is a must have. Edited October 23, 2006 by nipplehead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n2299 Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Like the others I use Dillon's powder die, Redding's Competition Seating die and Lee Factory Crimp die on my 650. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscbigdawg Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 I have a Casepro, but I'd say EGW Resizing die, and Dillon everything else. The only other variable I'd throw in is a Redding Competition Seating Die. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted October 23, 2006 Author Share Posted October 23, 2006 Hello: Thanks for the info guys. I guess I'm on the right track with the EGW U die. I'll keep looking for the other dies shortly. Thanks Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul B Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Eric, just so you know the EGW die will probably require you to put the nut on the underside of the die head as they are not quite long enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigdawg Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 If you are going to load cast bullets at all use Dillion for everything other than the sizing. They are the easiest to clean the lube out of. Also buy some of the Dillion locking rings the Lee rings are terrible and you will not be able to hold the sizing die in place with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted October 23, 2006 Author Share Posted October 23, 2006 Hello: I use Precision moly coated bullets in 155grain and 185grain in a STI 2011. I can drill and tap a set screw in the Lee nut if that will work. Thanks Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted October 25, 2006 Author Share Posted October 25, 2006 Hello: So I get this straight I will use the EGW "U" die. Then the Dillon powder die. The Dillon or Redding bullet seating die. Lastly the Dillon or Lee crimping die. Does that sound about right? Let me know. Thanks Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclez Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Redding Competition Seating Die Dillon Crimp Die (although lots of guys like the Lee Factory Crimp Die) For stocking stuffers: 8 - 10 primer pickup tubes UniqueTek Powder bar micrometer Dillon Calendar in plain view while pulling the handle As long as your not yanking the handle while watching the calender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkbrd Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 EGW U die--Fixes glockified brass and makes loads feed better, but does make the press clunky and must have press indexing properly. Dillion Powder die--Polish and taper the stem for smooter loading and .002" less case expansion. The harder you grip the bullet the cleaner & more consistant your loads will be. Redding Competition Seating die--Not necessary but makes changing between loads easy. Lee Factory Crimp die--Just to make sure one last time. Hornady One Shot case lube and a gallon freezer bag. Extra primer pickup tubes. A little clamp on light for the press. Lowes $8 Low primer alarm. Knob for the powder measure bolt. Lowes .90c Scale, I like my old beam scale. 223 case and some 3/8 tube to do the primer catch mod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoofy Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 As long as your not yanking the handle while watching the calender. Never Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam B Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 "Knob for the powder measure bolt. Lowes .90c" where can I find this at Lowes? What size is it? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclez Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 EGW U die--Fixes glockified brass and makes loads feed better, but does make the press clunky and must have press indexing properly.Dillion Powder die--Polish and taper the stem for smooter loading and .002" less case expansion. The harder you grip the bullet the cleaner & more consistant your loads will be. Redding Competition Seating die--Not necessary but makes changing between loads easy. Lee Factory Crimp die--Just to make sure one last time. Hornady One Shot case lube and a gallon freezer bag. Extra primer pickup tubes. A little clamp on light for the press. Lowes $8 Low primer alarm. Knob for the powder measure bolt. Lowes .90c Scale, I like my old beam scale. 223 case and some 3/8 tube to do the primer catch mod. What is this primer catch mod you speak of? Interested because I usually have spent primers all over the floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimini Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Redding Competition Seating Die Dillon Crimp Die (although lots of guys like the Lee Factory Crimp Die) For stocking stuffers: 8 - 10 primer pickup tubes UniqueTek Powder bar micrometer Dillon Calendar in plain view while pulling the handle Just a question about the UniqueTek Powder bar. I have the 650 about 15 years with the original powder dispenser. I have noticed lately that the powder weight will vary about .5 from high to low. Scrubbed and polished the powder tube, powder bar ect. Still it varies. I've talked to Dillon yesterday and they say it sounds like the powder bar is worn. My question is about whether the UniqueTek powder bar is a better choice than the Dillon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoofy Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Redding Competition Seating Die Dillon Crimp Die (although lots of guys like the Lee Factory Crimp Die) For stocking stuffers: 8 - 10 primer pickup tubes UniqueTek Powder bar micrometer Dillon Calendar in plain view while pulling the handle Just a question about the UniqueTek Powder bar. I have the 650 about 15 years with the original powder dispenser. I have noticed lately that the powder weight will vary about .5 from high to low. Scrubbed and polished the powder tube, powder bar ect. Still it varies. I've talked to Dillon yesterday and they say it sounds like the powder bar is worn. My question is about whether the UniqueTek powder bar is a better choice than the Dillon? The powder bar stays the same, only the bolt for the bar is changed out with the UniqueTek. I know that some of the Dillon powder bars are coated (teflon?) and some are not. That may have some effect. The debate of older powder dispensers vs. the new ones is heated at times. You might want to look at old threads or talk to Dillon about that too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted October 26, 2006 Author Share Posted October 26, 2006 Hello: I don't have the calender so yanking won't be a problem ;>). I also like the beam scales as well and have one of those. I also read about the primer mod and have the 223 case already and the tubing. I don't have the press yet from Santa. Thanks Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted November 4, 2006 Author Share Posted November 4, 2006 Hello: I tried the EGW "U" die and it works great. I have it set up in my old single stage press right now and it really works great. I still have to wait for the 650. Thanks Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryucasta Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Everything that has been posted so far is nice to have (Should know I have them) but you will do well with the Lee/EGW resizing die and Dillon Dies for the rest of the stations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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