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Posted: 3/2/2011 12:54:29 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 3/2/2011 3:46:07 PM EDT
[#1]
Sir, by comparison I'm somewhat a novice with my XL650 but as you may remember I've had my 550 for a long time.  I always enjoy your posts with pics of your arrangement.  Let me be the first to say thank you, I appreciate the time it took for you to do it.  7zero1 out.
Link Posted: 3/2/2011 10:46:38 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 3/2/2011 11:05:59 PM EDT
[#3]
Thanks!
Link Posted: 3/3/2011 7:03:25 AM EDT
[#4]
Nice write up COSteve.  I'm glad to see it's back!
Link Posted: 3/3/2011 8:55:44 AM EDT
[#5]
Nice post. Great info Thanks
Link Posted: 3/5/2011 1:46:02 AM EDT
[#6]
Nice post I am just starting to go back to the reloading bench after about a 3 yr absence.. It has been a bit of a learning curve but you guys have eased the stress. Nice reloading area..
Link Posted: 3/5/2011 11:40:13 AM EDT
[#7]
Thanks for reposting this!
Link Posted: 3/5/2011 1:12:10 PM EDT
[#8]
I wish I was that organized.  My immediate loading area is pretty well clean and clear of clutter but the surrounding area looks like the primer stash went off.

Thanks for sharing your ideas.
Link Posted: 9/20/2011 11:27:32 PM EDT
[#9]
Free BTT
Link Posted: 9/21/2011 12:10:40 AM EDT
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Link Posted: 9/21/2011 6:09:37 PM EDT
[#11]
Quoted:
I'd give you an A, but you don't have a Dillon calendar, so you'll have to settle for an A-.



Dillon Precision or Dillon Aero?
Link Posted: 9/21/2011 7:40:44 PM EDT
[#12]
COSteve,  That is awesome.  Thanks for taking the time to show us these things.  I just wish I had your organizational skills!
Link Posted: 9/21/2011 8:47:18 PM EDT
[#13]
Thanks for taking the time to post all this valuable info !!!!
Link Posted: 9/21/2011 9:58:37 PM EDT
[#14]
if only beer came in those pretzel/brass storage jugs! i use cardboard boxes to store brass. suks. great thread!
Link Posted: 9/21/2011 10:31:52 PM EDT
[#15]
Some very good ideas there.  Thanks for sharing them.
May I add one-The button handle, made for guys like me with big paws.  Just empty the milk jug and carve away.

Link Posted: 9/21/2011 11:41:34 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 1/3/2012 6:41:45 PM EDT
[#17]
tagscribe
Link Posted: 1/3/2012 10:07:31 PM EDT
[#18]
Awesome thread thanks again Steve!!!!!!!!!!!
Link Posted: 1/3/2012 11:47:44 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 1/4/2012 12:07:36 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 1/6/2012 11:19:25 PM EDT
[#21]
great thread
Link Posted: 1/11/2012 9:19:48 PM EDT
[#22]
Years ago I was having issues with my spent primer chute catching and sticking in the open position, dumping primers anywhere but the receptacle; I did my best to straighten the cotter pin from time to time, but the best fix for me was the add a small magnet to the side of the spent primer chute to serve as a weight on the rear so it tends to want to remain closed now...


Link Posted: 1/12/2012 12:01:50 AM EDT
[#23]
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Years ago I was having issues with my spent primer chute catching and sticking in the open position, dumping primers anywhere but the receptacle; I did my best to straighten the cotter pin from time to time, but the best fix for me was the add a small magnet to the side of the spent primer chute to serve as a weight on the rear so it tends to want to remain closed now...
http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz344/hrt4me/Dillon550Bmagnetonspentprimerchute.jpg


Now I like that idea!  I also had issues with the cotter pin getting bent and hanging up.  When I asked Dillon about it, the rep I spoke to said just swap the cotter pin out with a heavy straight pin (bent at the end) from my wife's sewing kit.  The pin works fine, but I've had to replace that a few times over the years.  I'm gonna have to try the magnet!

Thanks
Link Posted: 1/12/2012 3:07:56 PM EDT
[#24]
Done
Link Posted: 1/12/2012 3:44:53 PM EDT
[#25]
one could also replace the cotter pin with a safety pin, which is smoother than the cotter pin anyway
Link Posted: 1/13/2012 3:05:56 AM EDT
[#26]
I use a spare decapping pin to replace the cotter pin, have to keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn't walk it's way out, it rarely does
Link Posted: 1/26/2012 5:53:14 PM EDT
[#27]
Thanks and tag for the 650 mods... Especially the spilled powder shellplate snap.

Link Posted: 2/5/2012 5:55:04 PM EDT
[#28]
You know........

While the straight pin/safety pine/finishing nail work great instead of the cotter pin, my biggest problem is all the primers that never get to the chute (even when its operating properly).

I just loaded about 500 9mm's and I'd say about 10% to 15% of the spent primers get launched prior to entering the chute.  It  is reallly irritating.  Not only does it make a mess, some of the primers find their way to the primer slide area and foul the operation of the slide by getting in the way.  Talk about breaking your rythm!

Anyone else have this issue?  If I can adjust something to prevent this it'd be nice.  If this is just the way the 550 works, then Dillon should come up with a better design!  JMO.

-ppknut
Link Posted: 2/5/2012 6:32:08 PM EDT
[#29]
dillon should come here for idea's love those pic's
Link Posted: 2/7/2012 9:18:41 PM EDT
[#30]
Quoted:
You know........

While the straight pin/safety pine/finishing nail work great instead of the cotter pin, my biggest problem is all the primers that never get to the chute (even when its operating properly).

I just loaded about 500 9mm's and I'd say about 10% to 15% of the spent primers get launched prior to entering the chute.  It  is reallly irritating.  Not only does it make a mess, some of the primers find their way to the primer slide area and foul the operation of the slide by getting in the way.  Talk about breaking your rythm!

Anyone else have this issue?  If I can adjust something to prevent this it'd be nice.  If this is just the way the 550 works, then Dillon should come up with a better design!  JMO.

-ppknut


Link Posted: 2/7/2012 9:28:08 PM EDT
[#31]
You bench is really neat. I too have a dillon 550 but is about the oldest model. I have had problems using it to reload bottle neck cartridges. 223's jam up in powder feed causing a mess. I asume that case neck burs are the culprit. I have had incredible success with pistol ammo. Have you loaded supper accurate and RELIABL ammo for 308 autos, i.e M1As??? Since there is far more case prepping for bottle neck autos, I gave up on them. Most of my fellow shootiers use their single stage presses for bottle neck carts.
Link Posted: 2/8/2012 12:20:14 AM EDT
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Link Posted: 3/6/2012 9:42:28 AM EDT
[#33]
So I need to deprime and resize my .223s before they ever get into my 550?
Link Posted: 3/6/2012 11:04:07 AM EDT
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Done
Link Posted: 3/6/2012 11:08:40 AM EDT
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Done
Link Posted: 3/6/2012 11:14:49 AM EDT
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Done
Link Posted: 3/6/2012 11:27:30 AM EDT
[#37]
Thanks for the response...got my 550B on Saturday and have already loaded and shot about 150 rounds of 9mm...now just need to try the .223.
Link Posted: 5/26/2012 11:14:07 AM EDT
[#38]
Wow that is one very organized setup.  I need to go work on mine now.
Link Posted: 5/26/2012 11:19:22 AM EDT
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Link Posted: 12/8/2013 6:51:48 PM EDT
[#40]
COSteve,
I am looking to purchase the Dillon 550B.  I am disabled and in a wheelchair.  Do you think I would be able to use the 550B sitting in my wheelchair?  Any suggestions or comments would be appreciated!
357scott
Link Posted: 12/8/2013 7:58:30 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 2/11/2014 10:56:14 AM EDT
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You know........

While the straight pin/safety pine/finishing nail work great instead of the cotter pin, my biggest problem is all the primers that never get to the chute (even when its operating properly).

I just loaded about 500 9mm's and I'd say about 10% to 15% of the spent primers get launched prior to entering the chute.  It  is reallly irritating.  Not only does it make a mess, some of the primers find their way to the primer slide area and foul the operation of the slide by getting in the way.  Talk about breaking your rythm!

Anyone else have this issue?  If I can adjust something to prevent this it'd be nice.  If this is just the way the 550 works, then Dillon should come up with a better design!  JMO.

-ppknut




I too have this problem and am looking for a solution. Does anyone have any primer catcher tricks for the 550B?
Link Posted: 2/11/2014 2:26:44 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 2/11/2014 2:35:07 PM EDT
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The problem is the decapping pin in your die. Make it smoother and ensure the end is rounded.
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Thanks so much, it is a new pin as a matter of fact. I will round it off when I get home. You have no idea how tired I am of getting on my hands and knees and hunting around for spent primers.
Link Posted: 3/20/2014 8:19:19 PM EDT
[#45]
A lot of this stuff is on the youtube fyi.  You can stop the 650 case feeder with an inverted .223 case. No need to make anything.  I also found that if you make a tab with a hole, it can be used to stop the primer feeder when you are doing other operations on your 650 press.  It goes under the index arm on top of the round primer disc.  Video on youtube.  Here is my tab:


Link Posted: 8/12/2014 3:22:53 PM EDT
[#46]
Has anyone found a spraypaint that matches  Dillons Powdercoat Blue?
Link Posted: 8/12/2014 7:16:49 PM EDT
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Check out Ford Bahama Blue. You'll have to figure out what year, but there is one that's pretty much a match.
Link Posted: 10/4/2014 8:12:02 AM EDT
[#48]
Anybody has any new ideas for Dillon 550 press ?
Link Posted: 10/4/2014 5:46:59 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 10/4/2014 6:14:08 PM EDT
[#50]
Thanks, I'll look into it.
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