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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Modifying XL650 Case Feeding (start/stop feeding)

Posted: 8/11/2017 6:01:21 PM EDT

I remember seeing and reading about a modification to the Dillon case feeder for the XL650 (and I assume the 550) where you could stop the flow of cases to the press. It was like a pin or something that you could insert to keep the cases from being fed to the shellplate.

I also think there was something to stop the primers from feeding as well, but that is less important to me.

Anyone know where I can find this info? I think I remember somebody selling them on eBay, but then stopped.

Thanks.

Posted: 8/11/2017 6:29:20 PM EDT

[#1]

Googled "mod to stop case feed on dillon" . . . Lo and Behold:

How to stop Case Feeding on a Dillon

Posted: 8/11/2017 7:03:28 PM EDT

[#2]

To stop the primers from feeding remove the primer cam, 13670.

Posted: 8/11/2017 8:54:56 PM EDT

[#3]

Since I have the Dillon allen wrenches mounted right next to the case feed, I grab the second largest allen and put the short end in the case feed bushing hole which prevents cases from feeding into the press.

Posted: 8/12/2017 9:22:37 AM EDT

[#4]

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Googled "mod to stop case feed on dillon" . . . Lo and Behold:

How to stop Case Feeding on a Dillon

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Awesome, that is perfect. Thank you.

Same guy has another video on stopping the primer feed:

How to stop primer feed on a Dillon XL650

Posted: 8/13/2017 5:43:01 PM EDT

[#5]

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Since I have the Dillon allen wrenches mounted right next to the case feed, I grab the second largest allen and put the short end in the case feed bushing hole which prevents cases from feeding into the press.

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I do the same thing. Works well enough.

Posted: 8/13/2017 5:47:34 PM EDT

[#6]

I made an "n" shaped thing from a coathanger

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to stop primers frm advancing remove this...

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Posted: 8/13/2017 8:29:40 PM EDT

[#7]

This is what I did

Steel shim, keeps primers from advancing.

Posted: 8/14/2017 8:32:19 AM EDT

[#8]

Thanks everyone. You guys are awesome!

Posted: 8/14/2017 8:40:36 PM EDT

[#9]

The approach for a Hornady press is slightly different, since the case feeder advances cases differently.

I put a sheet of card stock (or one of those "this is not an actual credit cards" I have received a gross of from credit card companies) on the case feed pivot, underneath the lowest case in the feed tube. It works well, though I have to watch the card to ensure it doesn't move too much.

The primer feed system is also different, and it doesn't need to be restricted to keep it from feeding primers.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Modifying XL650 Case Feeding (start/stop feeding)

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