My DIY Case Feeder Project
My new Dillon XL650 is on the way, and I'll be constructing my own case feeder for it. I've gathered some parts and ordered others based on info I've gathered here and elsewhere. I hope to post pictures as I go and get input from you all.
I have a question to get the ball rolling: I'll be making plates for 9mm and .45 ACP. I see Dillon offers a Small Pistol plate and a Large Pistol plate, and my question involves the dimensions of the holes. Someday I might end up shooting .40 S&W, and I'm not sure which plate would best accommodate that. If I'm making only two plates for these three calibers, what sizes should the holes be? And how far in from the edge of the plate should I drill them so that I can end up with the right amount of the straight part that I will cut to the edge of the plate? I hope that makes sense.
Thanks!
John
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Status Update (with pics)
My new Dillon XL650 arrived today! I was home sick with a fever of 101, but that didn't stop me from assembling it on my kitchen table before carrying it out to the garage:
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My Lee Classic Turret Press looks pretty pathetic next to Big Blue, like it might need counseling to deal with feelings of inadequacy. It will be moved to the corner of a smaller bench where it will continue to be used for small batches when I don't feel like changing calibers.
Here are some pics of my case feeder bucket and plate:
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That's as far as I've gotten. It's been a good day in spite of feeling like ****, but I'm going to go lie down now....