My buddy and I got a Dillon 650 , My question is I have about 2k of primed 40 S&W already that I want to use. Can I run it through the Dillon without the sizer die installed? Is there a chance the primmers will detonate in the forward stoke ? or is the same as for example if you have to go back and seat a primmer deeper in a RCBS universal primer tool.
Using primed brass in a Dillon 650
- Thread starter stefofthenorth
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On the 650 you need the forward stroke to seat the case from stationone locater into the shell plate . The forward stroke has those two functions , place shell In station one and seat the primer on station 2.
G-Man_Quagmire
CGN frequent flyer
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- North Delta B.C.
Remove the primer seater and the decapping stem. Problem solved.
Good idea I did not think of removing the primer seating system , is that the same part you swal out when you move from small to large primers ?
G-Man_Quagmire
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- North Delta B.C.
Yes it is. You can access it via the bottom of the press. Put the handle all the way down to make the job easier. You can leave the primer wheel in place for this.
FirearmsEnthusiast
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Kingston, ON
I use primed brass (9mm, 45 ACP, .223 and .308) and so long as decapping pin removed, no worries. Mine even drop from the casefeeder no problem, and if anything the upstroke of the press arm will ensure that any primers that are sitting proud (slightly high) are nicely seated.
I prefer to resize and prime my brass, and use my 650 as basically a powder thrower, seater and crimper...works great!
I prefer to resize and prime my brass, and use my 650 as basically a powder thrower, seater and crimper...works great!
