Primers

[Lead slinger]

I have an old dillon 450 that I inherited from my dad and I am having problems with the old primers falling into the little metal cup. Most of them do but 1 out of 5 will miss the cup and fall on the floor. What kind of adjustment can I make to fix this problem.

[DrShooter]

When this was happening to me, it turned out that the platform for the brass feed was cracked. It eventually fell off and problem solved when it was replaced. I was taping notecards etc on the cup to catch the flyers. Root cause was a broken part though.

[Lead slinger]

When this was happening to me, it turned out that the platform for the brass feed was cracked. It eventually fell off and problem solved when it was replaced. I was taping notecards etc on the cup to catch the flyers. Root cause was a broken part though.

Thanks for the reply. I will take a look when I get home

[larry cazes]

I have a 550B and a super 1050 and they both have a tendency right out of the box to spray spent primers onto the floor. I have made various improvements to each to minimize the mess. Send me a PM if you need some ideas.

[Lead slinger]

I have a 550B and a super 1050 and they both have a tendency right out of the box to spray spent primers onto the floor. I have made various improvements to each to minimize the mess. Send me a PM if you need some ideas.

Thanks larry

[dillon]

It sounds like the split pin the spent primer catcher pivots on is bent, which sometimes prevents

the catcher from closing. Pull the pin out, and replace it with a small safety pin. Open the pin,

push the pointy ends through the holes, then snap it closed. This gives you a hardened steel

axle for the catcher to pivot on. On 550s this usually corrects the problem.

[Toolguy]

Maybe they could come with a better pin from the factory, like a Spirol pin or a roll pin.

[Tom D.]

I gave up & periodically sweep the floor!!

[JThompson]

I reduced the spring pressure so they don't get shot out like a bullet (550) I also put a tube on there to funnel the spent primers to a can on the floor. Work pretty well... I still get a few hitting the bench though.

EDIT: Do some searching you will find a bunch on the subject.

Edited September 11, 2008 by JThompson

[ChrisStock]

A paper clip, a piece of tape and all is well at my house...maybe 1 out of a hundred escapes. No biggie.

[Lead slinger]

hey guys thanks for all the tips. I tried the paperclip but that didnt help, so I just wetn to the old trusty cardboard and tape and made a funnel around the cup. Problem solved. thanks to all the replied