XL 650, what options to buy?

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I finally decided to get a Dillon XL 650.
What do you suggest I get with it? I only want to make one purchase.
I load 9 mm only, maybe will load .45 and .223 one day.

I am upgrading from a Lee Pro 1000, I am tired of pulling bullets due to missing/tipped primers. And lately, little or no powder.
 
Primer tubes are great, if you already have them. If you don't, seriously look at the Dillon primer tube filler. It's spendy, but it means you never waste time prior to loading.

Luxury, but worth it is the Mr.BulletFeeder.
 
> Electric Case Feed.
> Electric Case Feed extra plate (small or large pistol plate), whichever does not come with the Electric Case Feed package you will buy.
> Case Feed adapter for 45 ACP (9mm & 223 uses the same case feed adaptor).
> You will need 3-sizes of shell plate (223, 9MM & 45 ACP). The 9mm will not fit in the 223 shell plate.
> Strong mount is not a must but nice to have.
> If you are reloading for 3-Calibers, I suggest you buy at least an extra de luxe quick change kit.
 
roller handle for sure, and powder alarm for sure.

I had a good rhythm going and had about 800 45ACP rounds loaded and in an ice cream bucket when I discovered the powder slide was jammed. I had been squibbing god knows how many loads, and with a mixed bag of brass and a light powder charge, weighing them was out of the question.

I condemned the whole bloody bucket.

Moral of the story: CHECK to make sure the cases are filling with powder regardless!!!!
 
Get the Dillon set up cd/ video, case lube and cleaner. They make a great case media separtors and cleaning vibrators too. I'd get a bullet tray along with the mention strong mounts,roller handle and quik change tool heads. Don't forget the casefeeder plates in small and large pistol and small rifle for 223 as mention already.

Driller
 
Get all of the above mentioned and you just got to have the
toolholder and tool set with wrench..lol.
Yeah yeah,I know..superfluous...but anytime I need to make an adjustment or change,
they're right there, bolted on the machine,
and in my favourite Blue Koolaid color ,no less...lol

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Hey, that's a cool colour. My service vans are the same colour... http://www.idealmec.com/



Where'd you mount the Allen keys? Personally, I'd go with ones with ball ends, makes it easier to get to the powder dispenser mounting screws.

My suggestions (which were pretty well already mentioned by everyone else :redface:)

- Powder check buzzer
- Low primer buzzer
- electric case feeder c/w small/large pistol plates
- at least two spare quick-change kits (you have no idea how much time you'll save)
- spare powder dispensers for the spare quick-change heads
- at least 4-5 primer tubes per size of primers you'll need (eg; small, large)
- I got the Lyman Pro-Tumbler with Auto-Flo. Separates the media within 5 minutes max, holds 500-750 pistol shells easily
- Anything but a Lyman electronic weight scale. I don't trust mine, and it needs at least 30 minutes warm-up time to be accurate(if that's even possible). I'd definitely buy a good ole-fashioned mechanical weight scale if I had to do it over again
- a light to help see what you're doing. I bought mine for $4.00 at the local electronic surplus shop and siliconed it to the 650
- Strong mount kit. Honestly, I dunno if it's worth it or not, but I have one on mine. If I didn't, I think the whole assembly might shake a bit less (and yes, my work bench is rock solid) but it'd be way too low for my liking
- Roller handle? Don't have one, so I can't comment.


My 650.
Go to post 15 to see it in action ;)
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=321026


I have issues with mine, but I'm definitely the exception. My mommy always said I was special. For once, I wish she'd been wrong :(
 
Lef T said:
Get all of the above mentioned and you just got to have the
toolholder and tool set with wrench..lol.
Yeah yeah,I know..superfluous...but anytime I need to make an adjustment or change,
they're right there, bolted on the machine,
and in my favourite Blue Koolaid color ,no less...lol

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I made my own tool holder out of the case tube support arm that gets used if you don't have a case feeder. Just drilled holes for the keys and superglued it to the back of the bullet tray.

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My XL 650 list is something like:
-Casefeeder with appropriate plates
-Bullet tray
-Beam scale package deal (comes with cover, calipers, primer tray, book, etc)
-Electronic scale
-Spare parts kit
-Maintenance kit
-Strong mount
-Aluminum roller handle
-Quick change tools heads for each caliber
-Conversion kits for each caliber
-Video instruction manual (this is VERY helpful)
-Appropriate dies
-Allen key set
-Couple bottles of case lube
-Case gauges
-Extra primer pickup tubes
-Bullet puller hammer
-Powder check die (though I have not yet used it)
-Stuck case remover
-Primer pocket swager (for crimped .223 brass)
 
Thanks for the advice, guys.
For the first year or two I'll be reloading only 9mmn.

For sure:
Electric case feeder
Strong mount
Aluminum roller handle
Bullet tray
4 extra primer tubes
Parts kit
Wrench (will consider allen keys & mount)

Canuck 223, now you have me checking out the primer tube filler, darn you!

Another question:
I'm south of Montreal. Where can I buy it locally?
 
I'm seven miles north of the Vermont border.
Dillon's shipping quote to me in Canada was 192.00 USD.
Plus I would get stuck with brokerage fees and have to pay the GST & QST.

CRAFM will deal, but I was hoping to have some other good local leads, even if I pay shipping from Toronto or whatever.
And of course I will give priority to CGN sponsors.
 
Best thing to do is find a store that carries Dillon in VT. Order the press and and buy it from that store in VT. Then you pick the press to save $192.00 in shipping. All you need to worry is the Customs duty when you bring it in Canada. Just a thought.... :)
 
Obtunded said:
roller handle for sure, and powder alarm for sure.

I had a good rhythm going and had about 800 45ACP rounds loaded and in an ice cream bucket when I discovered the powder slide was jammed. I had been squibbing god knows how many loads, and with a mixed bag of brass and a light powder charge, weighing them was out of the question.

I condemned the whole bloody bucket.

Moral of the story: CHECK to make sure the cases are filling with powder regardless!!!!
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Oh damn! You were on a 'roll' too!

I'm guessing you have no powder check alarm? I'm going to get that right off the bat. Not fool proof, but is probably more reliable compared to me. Hehe
 
Hoser-eh said:
I'm seven miles north of the Vermont border.
Dillon's shipping quote to me in Canada was 192.00 USD.
Plus I would get stuck with brokerage fees and have to pay the GST & QST.

CRAFM will deal, but I was hoping to have some other good local leads, even if I pay shipping from Toronto or whatever.
And of course I will give priority to CGN sponsors.
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What do u mean by CRAFM will deal ? You mean they ll match competitors price ? That d be great ! I d like to give more of my buiseness to them as they re really great guys but with one more tax to pay and a small market , it s not always possible . Let me know which way u go , im thinking of reloading as well .
 
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