Any damage to any part of the machine that results from the use of any non-Dillon parts on the machine will not be covered under warranty. This includes the primer pocket swaging tools, but does not specifically exclude any non-Dillon product. Most aftermarket products are rather benign, and won't result in damage to the machine
https://www.dillonprecision.com/voiding-warranty_350_10_3156.htm
The have presses that will swage, they all have back up rods to support the inside of the case as it is being swaged, so the load is NOT on the shell plate. The aftermarket ones that replace the priming seating system just shove the case against the shell plate. They don't do a very good job and yes, they void the warranty.
Just wondering outloud, what if you had a die with a rod that provided a stop for the case? Would these bolt on swager be any better?
I have and have used a number of different methods for crimp removal. The 1050 and others with built in swager are fastest and least extra work, The Dillon SS is likely #2. The RCBS die and shell holder inserts don't work on all SS presses just right because the cup needs to sit somewhat flat as it is what pops the case off but it does switch from large to small quickly. Reamers and cutters also are quick for just a few. They can be hand held or powered by 1/4" drive tools.
Once properly set, the depth of the swage is controlled by die position in the press, not force on the handle. That's why sorting by headstamp os important; head thickness varies between manufacturers.Is the rcbs depth and crimp controlled by your die adjustment or how hard you pull?
Once properly set, the depth of the swage is controlled by die position in the press, not force on the handle. That's why sorting by headstamp os important; head thickness varies between manufacturers.
If you're reaming, probably not.Do you need to sort out brass no matter the swaging process?
If you're reaming, probably not.
If you're swaging against a shell holder (bad idea) probably not but again, bad idea.
If you're swaging against the interior case head, you really do need to sort. They vary enough in thickness that some will be ruined, and other untouched by the swage button.
Only once per case, so there's that.I am not sure yet how frequently I’ll need to swage so
How many different head stamps do you have with crimped pockets?
I have the Dillon Super Swage, do the rubber band modification and its super fast. I also dont sort by headstamps, you can get a feel for the crimp.
Is the de crimping level controlled by the handle?
I have the Dillon Super Swage, do the rubber band modification and its super fast. I also dont sort by headstamps, you can get a feel for the crimp.