Dillon 650 Survey

[OpelBlitz]

Wow, ok then. I really don't know how much of a PITA caliber changes are as I've only loaded .45ACP on the XL 650 and never needed to do one. I'm also not sure who said anything about hurrying. Saving time and hurrying isn't exactly the same thing.

I've noticed there are people who have dedicated XL 650's for a single caliber; are they in a hurry and being unsafe because they spend less time getting started reloading on their presses? Edumacate me.

 

[snuffy]

Edumacate me.

Not possible,,--it seems.

I think I know what it is. Some people have ten thumbs. They aren't gear heads, like me. I don't mind assembling things. Especially a nicely made machine like the Dillon XL-650. That suit ya Opel?

 

[OpelBlitz]

It does actually; well said sir.

I'm reasonably mechanically inclined and I don't mind the tweaks that caliber changes seem to require. But one of my favorite aspects of reloading is the importance of devising and following a solid procedure -- and probably one of my favorite things in the world is improving processes and making a process more efficient. It's just what I do I guess; at home and at work.

(And it pisses my wife off to no end!)

 

[rightside]

1) How long have you had your 650.
Five years

2) How many rounds per week/month do you load with it.
Around 1500 a month

3) How often do you change calibers.
Once a month

4) Do you find it a headache to change calibers and how long does it take.
No, 15 - 20 min

 

[EddieNFL]

Well then call it "not wanting to bother". As I said, it takes all of 5 minutes start to finish. If you're in such a hurry you can't spend 5 minutes to save the money for another primer feed assy., then you should NOT be reloading in the first place. Hurrying is the #1 reason mistake.

May want to lay off the hypocritical sandwiches for a while.

 

[john wall]

I like to have toolheads set up for the different calibers.



I use the 1050 for high volume loading, the 650 for low volume.



I have one measure used on the 650 and one for the 1050. Extra powder bars, pre set for different loads also help me use my limited time more efficiently.

 

[OpelBlitz]

Very nice, I like how you have the extra powder bars. And nice plaques.

 

[Rollis R. Karvellis]

The change over is easy, and fast once you get use to it. I, like doing large batches so I, only change when needed. But I, have done it as many as three time's in a day. I, have had mine for about 12 years now. I, would advise you to get the UniqueTek, primer system, it is much better then the Dillon bucket. A little pricey but the saved aggravation is well worth it.

 

[Rollis R. Karvellis]

I, should of said spent primer system. For some people like me the use of the machine is as much fun as shooting a nice gun. I, may never be able to drive a Porsh like a profession, but that doesn't mean I, can't use, and enjoy the experience.