Source for Dillion 650 plastic shell drop tubes

[oliversasha]

Don't have the $ for the case feeder----looking for a source other than Dillon for plastic shell tubes---original measures 18 inch ---approx 3/4 OD----by 1/2 ID---wall approx 1/8----would like to have approx 30 long----I can then pre-load shells in them and just insert new tube when needed-----like a primer tube system-----Thanks

[freebullet]

I've seen where guys used white pvc. It's cheap! They put a slot in the side or drill holes along the tube to monitor, like a little view window.

[oliversasha]

I will go to the orange store and blue home improvement stores tomorrow and see what they have----good idea about the visual slot down the side----Thanks

[altheating]

I got mine at McMaster Carr. I used it to make tubes for my Star Bullet feeder.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-plastic-hollow-tubing/=w0xbzu

[oliversasha]

Thanks for the info----will look into there website

[freebullet]

I will go to the orange store and blue home improvement stores tomorrow and see what they have----good idea about the visual slot down the side----Thanks

No problem, happy to help when I can. Another consideration if you can't find the perfect size pvc you can try the fittings to adapt it. I seen one for a bullet feeder and they used a fitting over the outside end to make it sit right on the outside of the die. He used a dremel to hone the inside of the tube so it just slid on, looked purty slick for a cheap local resolution.

Please do share what you come up with.

[dudel]

How about using a Lee Case Collator and some tubes. Put a cotter pin at the bottom of the tubes while you load cases. Then move the tube to your casefeeder and pull the pin (like you load primers on the Dillon)
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/244455/lee-pro-1000-load-master-progressive-press-case-collator

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/691169/lee-pro-1000-load-master-progressive-press-case-feeder-tubes-package-of-7?cm_vc=ProductFinding

[jmorris]

I used PVC tubes before I bought a collator. I extended the factory tube to hold 25 with PVC too.

[Ken G]

They don't list ID but here is a source for clear tubes: http://www.petmountain.com/product/aquarium-water-tubing/11442-504991/lees-thinwall-rigid-tubing-clear.html