Dillon case feeder and low powder sensor. Worth the money?

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I just got a 650 and in the process of setting it up. I plan to reload pistol calibers, large and small.
without exaseration, are they worth the extra bucks?

thnx
Mo
 
Buying a 650 without the casefeeder is stupid. Only slightly more stupid is that Dillon don't just lump it in.
 
Ok the low powder sensor is pretty much like an oil light if it goes on the damage may already be done (depending on what you are loading)..

However a 650 without a casefeeder is little better then a single stage.. depending on what caliber you load you will do 8 to 22 rounds and then have to stop and put more cases in the tube one at a time....
 
If you have a hard time seeing the powder measure a foot in front of your face, better get the low powder sensor.....
 
the low primer sensor came with it.
I will look for the caser feeder then. are there any cheaper after market ones? $200 sounds crazy!
 
there might be cheaper....

I sell the Dillon and don't necessarilly believe cheaper will be better but whatever floats your boat..
I think you can adapt a LEE shake plate casefeeder and I think Midway sells a knock off of that... but even then it only automates the flipping of the case and you would need to monitor your case level....

I believe when i looked at the case feed tube you get 8 45 LC in the tube and about 22 9mm.. Might be a little more... But It's been a while since I've even bothered to look at a press....
 
mrefaat said:
are there any cheaper after market ones? $200 sounds crazy!
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a) not as far as I know and b) you'll re-think 'crazy' once it's up and running. Saves a lot of time, and allows you to use your attention budget more efficiently while reloading.
 
Oh yeah sensors... there are 2 categories
add-ons
-low powder sensor (goes in the powder measure) not really worth it unless you tend to load tired or can't see well (and those aren't good reasons)
-powder check (goes in stn3 on the 650 or Stn 6 on then 1050) good for some calibers not for some... But not an issue to use it for all

Should be included with the press (Except 450 and 500)
-Low primer Sensor and rod.. -> you need this...
 
There's a good FAQ on Dillon equipment at w w w.brianenos.com/pages/dillonfaqs.html that covers pros and cons of each system as well as a recommended list of options to buy.
 
the case feeder is a must. you can load 600 an hour with it. i didn't bother with the powder checker because of the low primrer warning. when i am loading primers for the next hundred i just do a visual scan of the powder feed and of the case feed. as for the powder checker (to make sure there is powder in the case), i find that i can see the powder just fine as it comes around from station 2 as i put the bullet on.
 
Powder check a must? Open your eyes, its a foot in front of your face, when it gets low, fill it up! I've owned a 550 for 15 years and have never run out of powder once, besides, any owner of a Dillon press knows that you get more consistant powder throws if you keep your powder hopper at least half full all the time. Keep it topped up and save your money.
 
the casefeeder is a must.

the powder warning system that goes in the measure as has been pointed out is not really that much value added. but the one that checks the powder in the case (right after the powder measure station) is a great item. Occasionally you have to clear a jam and may have cycled the measure twice, or progressed the shellplate without powder, and didn't notice. this will protect you...
 
If you buy the casefeeder and you load both small and large caliber.You will need two different casefeeder plates.One for small caliber and one for the large caliber.
 
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