Dillon Strong Mount - worth it? and other questions

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I'm a few accessories away from getting started with my XL650.

I'm thinking of upgrading to the roller bar too but I think it's around $50. Is that worth it too?

I think the biggest issue now is small pistol primers. Arrgh!

As for primer pick up tubes. I read that users think they need more than 4 at at time. I plan to reload 1000rds at at time. How many primers can the Dillon hold?

I don't know the difference buying more vs just having whatever that came with my unit. Is this due to breaking a good rythm?
 
The alumimum roller is great assuming you had is big enough.. Small hands will find it a little too big..

The strong mount does 3 things;
1- lifts the press up if you have a low bench and allows to you move the press back
2- spreads the load out so you don't need as strong a bench
3- and possibly most important it give you a place to mount the bullet tray...


I think it holds 103 fully loaded to primer alarm.. I think there are 108 total
 
Alright... I'll pass on the strong mount. My DIY bench will be super sturdy.

I think I'll go for the roller bar. The ball feels arlight now but not sure after 300 pulls. Since I'm so far from Epps, I have to buy in bulk whenever I go there.

Hmm... Breaking rythm 9x might not be too cool... Maybe I will buy more pickup tubes.
 
I went for the strong mount (needed to raise the press).

Didn't buy the roller handle (ball seems ok for me).

I just pick the bullets out of the box, so don't need a bullet tray.

Rhythm.... I find that stoping every so often to reload prmers & brass is not such a bad thing (IMHO). I'm sure others will disagree. I'm not in a race to set the "Reloading Speed Record". I'd rather go a bit slower to ensure quality reloads. 300 - 400 rds per hour is my current rate.

Again....what works for me, may not for you.

Also, you might want to purchase a "Chamber Gauge" for the calibre your loading. My Shadow is very fussy on what you try to feed it. The Dillon Chamber Gauge takes care of that. It adds another step to the whole loading process, but it will save time & frustration in a match.
 
That's right. I should be doing some QC after 100rds anyway.

And chamber gauges is something I forgot to buy too and I realized that after I got home.

I told myself to write up a check list for items I want but I thought I was able to retain it all in my head until... well, you get the picture...
 
Devious said:
I recently started reloading and I found both the strong mount and roller to be worth it.
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Paulinski said:
The strong mount and roller handle are a must.
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:agree:

I like my strong mount. It provides extra stability and I can mount my press closer to the center of my bench. The roller handle is a must. I sold my Dillon Square Deal B because I couldn't upgrade the handle. After 500 rounds in a row, the palm of hour hand turns red and sensitive.
 
So far, I dropped $1250 into the Dillon 650. I still need dies and a roller handle. By the time I'm finished (9mm, 44mag and 223 dies) I'll be breaking $1600... LOL!

I looked at the RF100 auto primer feeder. Nice feature until i realized it costs $300USD... X that...
 
Every 650 should be equipped with a roller handle, strong mount, bullet tray, powder check, tool holder and case feeder. All these accessories are well worth the money but you don’t have to buy them all at once. When I first bought my 650 I used it without any of these accessories and slowly upgraded as I had extra cash around.

Primmer tubes are cheap but you don't really need more than the large and small one that come with the machine
 
easyrider604 said:
20 years with a 550B. Works just fine without both the strong mount and roller handle.

My chair has an adjustable seat height and it is at its lowest setting.
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Close to 20 years also and I agree completely. My bench is fine and plenty high enough. Also, I have 4 primer pickup tubes, seems like I only use 2 most of the time.

Nothing wrong with "bling" as long as you are not passing up necessities to get it.:)
 
The strong mount is optional I guess, I have it and like it. But the roller handle is a must if you plan on any high volume reloading sessions. I couldn't believe the difference it made, way more comfortable.
 
I like the strong mount for the sake of the bullet tray, and I also like the roller handle. As far as primer tubes, I usually fill one, dump it in the press, then fill it again. That way I can do 200 rounds before stopping. With a 550, that gives me a break about every half an hour. Seems to work for me.
 
I have a roller handle, tried it and didn't care for it, seems to slightly twist everything to the right. I have 4 tubes, fill the tube on the press and the 4 tubes, seems to be about right for me, can have a little break after loading 500 rounds. I can load 5-600 rnds. per hour without much effort.
 
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