XL 650 upgrades

[GRUMPA]

Since I bought 1 of these recently I was curious about upgrades for a smoother functioning machine. Although never having 1 before I have no way to compare a factory stock machine with a machine that has upgrades. So far I've seen the bearing kit for the bolt that holds down the shell plate. A roller bearing unit for the rod that rides on the case feeder mechanism. Case feeder (which I really want). And spent primer upgrade which seems nicer than the factory supplied little bin. And last a roller handle that will be the first thing to get.

Am I missing anything else?

[Sgtonory]

Spring and ball that holds the shell plate in place. If you take the shell plate off you see a little metal ball and spring. Get the one from ebay that is plastic and has a lower pressure spring.

[dnotarianni]

Since I bought 1 of these recently I was curious about upgrades for a smoother functioning machine. Although never having 1 before I have no way to compare a factory stock machine with a machine that has upgrades. So far I've seen the bearing kit for the bolt that holds down the shell plate. A roller bearing unit for the rod that rides on the case feeder mechanism. Case feeder (which I really want). And spent primer upgrade which seems nicer than the factory supplied little bin. And last a roller handle that will be the first thing to get.

Am I missing anything else?

Read this http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_42/338019_.html

[DCM]

I strongly recommend the spent primer tube upgrade, roller handle and a casefeeder. I have all on mine and wouldn't go back.
http://www.uniquetek.com/site/696296 sells the primer tube thing and some other stuff, plus they have a bunch of tips there.
As sg said a softer spring for the ball detent is a good upgrade too, this helps to keep powder in the cases. You can just carefully take some tension out of the existing one.

The other mods sound good but I have not tried them.

[jmorris]

A thrust bearing and washers smooth out the index with out changing springs and such.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o213/jmorrismetal/reloading/650bearing.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o213/jmorrismetal/reloading/bearing.jpg

[too many things]

you know I bought one about 10 yrs ago found out that the cost and the cost of change dies . It is set up with all the "stuff" that has been posted . Bet I have $2000 in it .
I use the Lee loadmaster more .
I told dillon to stop sending their blue book .
they are way over priced and like Harley get your bank account ready

[M-Tecs]

Reaming and Polishing the powder funnels is the biggest improvement
http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/7421299/Re_Dillon_650_improvement_Modi

I recommend the bearing kits. Reduces powder spillage.
http://hitfactorshooting.com/products/products.html

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Timken-Torrington-NTA-815-Bearing-Thrust-NEW-NTA815-/300608727791

Knobs are OK but the Uniquetek are way nicer. Just record your mic settings for your powder weights. Very repeatable.
http://www.uniquetek.com/site/696296/product/T1231

more ideas
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_42/338019_Cheap_Tips_and_Tricks_For_Dillon_550B_and_X L650s___Updated_1_25_2012.html

http://www.levergunscommunity.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=25420

http://whiddengunworks.net/dilloncnctoolhead.html

[6bg6ga]

Spring and ball that holds the shell plate in place. If you take the shell plate off you see a little metal ball and spring. Get the one from ebay that is plastic and has a lower pressure spring.

No need to do that. Cut a coil off the spring and try it and repeat the process if needed.

[6bg6ga]

I haven't tried the bearing and thrust washer but Jmorris has never been wrong.

[gunoil]

http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k511/putt2012/null_zpsde535737.jpg

l been wanting to counter sink bolt and machine this primer cam so that long part folds/hinges over flat. Then it want activate primer arm for when you doing other things and dont wanta fill up steve doll bottle mod from ebay with new primers.

Also: rock solid "lund" cargo bar and shake brake from mikesreloadingbench.com

http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k511/putt2012/null_zps8caa6fa1.jpg

[AbitNutz]

M-Tecs, thanks for the list. I just ordered a few enhancements for my 550B

[coleman]

don't forget the light, I love this one it lights up the inside very nice.

http://inlinefabrication.com/collections/dillon/products/skylighttm-led-lighting-kit-for-the-dillon-650

[AbitNutz]

just ordered one of those widgets as well...