It depends on if the primer feed is intact and functioning or not. The only primer part that interchanges with the current 550 C is the primer cup. Without the primer feed consider it a turret loader...
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It depends on if the primer feed is intact and functioning or not. The only primer part that interchanges with the current 550 C is the primer cup. Without the primer feed consider it a turret loader...
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oley55,
Most of the handgun funnels were lengthened .250-.400". The automatic powder measure requires a longer stroke to activate than the shorter funnels could provide. The 22 funnels were...
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The dimensions are unchanged on the B funnel.
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We try to make it easy. It can all be done online. Cost is $140, which also covers shipping it back to you if you are in the lower 48 States.
https://www.dillonprecision.com/s000406
Current...
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Motor manufacturers do not keep supplying a motor forever. We change motors when either the manufacturer goes out of business, discontinues that specific motor, or moves the manufacture to a country...
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The guideline for shellplate bolt tightness I use is to push down on the edge of the shellplate at station 4. If it feels springy, then the shellplate bolt needs to be a bit tighter.
It helps to...
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The op-rod return rate is controlled by how fast you move the handle up and down. Remember, if you buy it from Dillon, you have 30 days from date of purchase to return it for refund if you're unhappy...
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jmorris,
When the Square Deal was initially being developed, one prototype incorporated a case feeder. A simple V-shaped plunger worked like the 550 primer feed system. It was decided that this...
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The carbon residue inside the fired cases acts as a lubricant on the powder funnel. All size dies will size the case neck portion tighter than necessary. This is because there is too much variation...
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Earlier 650 shellplate for 44 Mag/Spl. Earlier ones had the detent hole bored through, with a plastic plug in the top to keep debris out. Now this hole is blind.
Someone has really polished the area...
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Ebb, the $140 fee also covers shipping the repaired unit back to you (as long as you're in the lower 48 states). The warranty on the current sealed motor is five years. Just don't operate it on...
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To remove lanolin based case lube, you probably need a stronger alcohol. 90% alcohol should do it. Most grocery stores sell 60-70% alcohol, with a higher water content. A pharmacy should have it.
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Most gages check the case length on the front end of the gage for bottleneck cartridges. They are just checking at the back end is all. Just a different way of doing things.
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Will the bullet seating stem from the seat die thread into the top of the size die? If the thread is the same, this might push the case out of the die.
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All Dillon loaders are lubricated fully during the assembly process, motor oil on the shaft, grease everywhere else. If the loader has sat on a delaer's shelf for a few months before purchase, a bit...
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there is a bit of play where the two primer housing mounting studs come through the frame. Loosen the two thumbscrews, push the housing to the left, and hold it there while you retighten the...
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The warranty on vibratory case cleaners purchased after July 1, 1999, was one year from date of purchase. With the current motor, a sealed unit, the warranty is five years. Feel free to message me...
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No worries on XL650 parts. While the large majority of XL750 parts interchange with the XL650, the parts that are unique to the XL650 will remain in full production for warranty support.
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All Dillon straightwall handgun die sets have only been made with a carbide sizer. The only (almost) exception is on the Square Deal B, the 44-40 ( a bottleneck case) is steel.
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The Dillon powder funnel for 50 Action Express and 500 S&W also works for 500 Linebaugh. We don't offer one for 50 GI, as it would need a longer funnel and a different profile. Dillon handgun powder...
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223 is the tallest cartridge that the RL1050 will load out of the box. Several users have modified the index lever to delay indexing, so that 308 Winchester can be loaded on it.
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Dillon 30 Caliber Expander funnel, for 30-30/308 Win and longer cases, #62261
https://www.dillonprecision.com/powder-funnels_8_49_25279.html
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If you are experiencing inconsistent powder throws from you Dillon Powder Measure you can call us at 800-762-3845. For the best customer service please be in front of your machine when you call. ...
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There is a product called PB B'laster that is a miracle worker at penetrating, and removing rust. Have someone put the machines, dies in a plastic bag, liberally spray them down, then close up the...
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I've run lots of H322 through the Dillon automatic powder measure. If you operate the handle downstroke at a speed where it takes the powder bar about one full second to travel from one side of the...
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BR | Bench Rest | M | Magnum | RN | Round Nose |
BT | Boat Tail | PL | Power-Lokt | SP | Soft Point |
C | Compressed Charge | PR | Primer | SPCL | Soft Point "Core-Lokt" |
HP | Hollow Point | PSPCL | Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" | C.O.L. | Cartridge Overall Length |
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LRN | Lead Round Nose | LWC | Lead Wad Cutter | LSWC | Lead Semi Wad Cutter |
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