benos Posted February 24, 2003 Share Posted February 24, 2003 A fella contacted me today about selling his product on be.com. It's a pretty cool looking dial that replaces the silly hex bolt on all Dillon's powder measures. It comes with a replacement bolt for the powder bar and sells for 24.95. It's a tad pricy, but it looks like a quality unit. The guy said his dad makes them all by hand because he's a "quality freak." Whadyathink? Any interest? ... Some propaganda - No Tools (Wrench) needed to adjust. *Numbered graduations to give you reference and let you know which way to turn to add more powder. The larger the number the larger the charge. *Every graduation will move the slider 1/1000 of an inch. This actually tells you how fine of an adjustment you have. (Been told by several customers that there are 3 to 4 graduations per 1/10 of a grain adjustment). *Improved new bolt. (Start out with our own bolt. First we make sure that it is straight. Chase the threads on a lathe to clean them up. Cut the shoulder, then drill and tap the head to hold the dial.) be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Anderson Posted February 24, 2003 Share Posted February 24, 2003 I'd buy one. The numbers look like it would cut down on guesstimation time when changing powders. SA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted February 25, 2003 Share Posted February 25, 2003 I just made the flats on the hex nut different colors with magic marker and fingernail polish. That way I know if the setting isn't right I just turn a full turn in the correct direction then weigh again. Red is 4.0 grains of Bullseye for example. It is easy to get close then tweak a little if needed. Bill Nesbitt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikW Posted February 25, 2003 Share Posted February 25, 2003 Yeah that's pretty cool, but he should consider making an economy model without the graduations if that can be done cheaper. Ask him if he can make indestructable sight screws and hinge pins, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricW Posted February 25, 2003 Share Posted February 25, 2003 It's a beautiful thing. It's also the cost of 2 1/2 charge bars. I tend to just buy extra charge bars and stamp the caliber they're for on them and go that route. Mickey mousing around with charge weights every time you change calibers is a waste of time. I really wouldn't want to pay $25 for the privilege of doing it. My suggestion: Mold it out of glass-filled nylon. Make it so it will snap onto the existing nut, then sell it for $3.95, or 3 for $10. That, I would buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheldon Posted February 25, 2003 Share Posted February 25, 2003 Quote: from EricW on 9:55 pm on Feb. 24, 2003 My suggestion: Mold it out of glass-filled nylon. Make it so it will snap onto the existing nut, then sell it for $3.95, or 3 for $10. That, I would buy. Didn't someone already do that.....Arredondo I think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snokid Posted February 25, 2003 Share Posted February 25, 2003 Brian I think it's way over priced also, that is why I made my own... very easy to make your very own, turn the hex off the bolt then go to your local radio shack and buy a knob that set screws to the shaft. reassemble and tighten the knob on... 1.29 sno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Schwab Posted February 25, 2003 Share Posted February 25, 2003 I'd take two. In fact, if you don't end up carrying them maybe you would be kind enough to let us know how to contact the fella who's peddling them. Here's Arredondo's version: http://www.arredondoaccessories.com/A_reload.cfm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAL Posted February 25, 2003 Share Posted February 25, 2003 He has been selling them on E-bay for quite sometime, Do a search under Dillion in the reloading section and you will find them, Although I did not see it listed today, I have seen them going $21.95 I think and they are a Buy It Now only Auction. No bidding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiserb Posted February 25, 2003 Share Posted February 25, 2003 You can also replace the bolt with a hangarbolt, and a knob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intel6 Posted February 25, 2003 Share Posted February 25, 2003 Those are nice and look well made but it would cost me some $ to comvert all my powder measures. I got a long socket that fits the bolt on the measure and just wrapped some grip tape around it. I use the flats and points of the bolt circumfrence for reference when adjusting the measure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRG65 Posted February 25, 2003 Share Posted February 25, 2003 I've been thinking about getting one to try. If I start reloading my rifle rounds on my 650 I'm definately going to get one. I play too much with rifle loads to like the plain bolt, it's actually been one of the things that has kept me from loading my rifle rounds on the 650. By the way here is a link to the website, or even if its not it sure looks the same. http://www.mrdial.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRG65 Posted February 25, 2003 Share Posted February 25, 2003 By the way the Arredondo version is listing for $35, at least that is where the link is taking me. Brian if you are going to carry these please post and let us know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheldon Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 The Arredondo one now is a complete powder bar and everything. Didn't they used to just sell the knob alone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDH Posted February 27, 2003 Share Posted February 27, 2003 BE, I like it, but as others have said it seems a little pricey (especailly, if you have multiple measures). I will say one thing I like is all the little tips member posted about how they deal with the 'bolt'!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vluc Posted February 27, 2003 Share Posted February 27, 2003 I got one about 10 months ago. Now I don't know if I just got lucky or what, but mine runs virtually identical to the load i am running. i use Tightgroup, and when the 4 is up, it's dispensing 4 grains. 5 gives me 4.1. 6 gives me 4.2...too cool. I liked switching, makes it a bit more exact now, and no wrench to have to use. My only issue as i am now testing some new loads is that i go to the numbers on the dial as opposed to an exact grain weight. If 4 gives me the 5 over on the power factor, then i just do little tweaks and find it an effort to go and weigh it as a double-check. Brian, sell 'em! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim3gun Posted February 27, 2003 Share Posted February 27, 2003 different powders have different bulk densities , the number system is going to mess up a new reloader, Jimmybob and peggysue wont figure out that stuff and hurt themselfs. Thats why we didnt make then at the factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrf Posted February 28, 2003 Share Posted February 28, 2003 I agree too expensive. I've been searching hardware stores looking for a handle that will fit the 7/16" head of the bolt. No luck so far, but I WILL find one eventually. There are a lot of handles in the plumbing section of hardware stores. They usually cost around $2 or less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted February 28, 2003 Share Posted February 28, 2003 ..or you could take up rock climbing or bricklaying and soon you'll have enough pinching strength to turn the bolt head by hand.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted February 28, 2003 Author Share Posted February 28, 2003 Thanks everyone! He doesn't offer a good margin, so it's probably not worth it. be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InTheBlack Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 I've seen it on the web before. I think the selling point is not the big graduated knob as much as the bolt with good tolerences on the threads. I think the stock Dillon bolt has a lot of lash. I spend forever tweaking it to get the exact 1/10 grain that I want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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