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Posted: 10/16/2009 5:06:33 PM EDT
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Hello all
I am setting up a 650 that I purchased second hand. It is an older unit, the battery in the powder sensor expired in 1995. It came with the case feeder but it did not have the case feeder mounting post. I ordered one from Dillon and got it today. When I got the post I noticed it was shorter than the one on the cover of the 650 manual. I also noticed that it seems to mount the case feeder in a different location. The long post looks like it mounts the case feeder to the left side, but the short (new) post looks like it will mount the case feeder in the rear, and center. I called Dillon about the shorter post and they said they changed it a few years back. He said just to shorten the clear tube that feeds the shells from the case feeder to the die. Anyway, what is the proper location for the case feeder? Does the location depend solely on which mounting pole is used? Thanks in advance jonblack |
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I don't have a 650, but here is a 650 thread.
COSteve and AssaultRifler are the go to guys on the 650. If they see this thread, they will help you out. 
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| Mine would only go on one way. When installing the pole it appears the case feeder would be to the back of the press but by the time you get the case feeder mounted on the pole you should see that it is not. Once the feeder is on the mounting pole it is a straight shot down from where the cases are dropped to where the cases are staked on the loader through the clear feed tube. If the clear feed tube does not run straight up and down you do not have it mounted correctly. Wait until the feeder is properly installed before cutting the clear feed tube. |
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Dillon originally started with the long post but shortened it a number of years ago because customers requested a lower bowl so that they could reach inside. I wanted an even lower post so I shortened it as well as did a bunch of other things. Dillon is correct, you only need to shorten the casefeed tube, however, make sure you cut the tube only on the bottom as the top has a beveled opening to ensure the cases drop correctly. As was said above, check out This Post where I posted pictures and explanations of the casefeed post and many other things. |
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