Dillon Strong Mount

[FL Trainer]

Hi guys,

After many years I'm bringing my Dillon 450B out of mothballs and getting back
into reloading.

Question: Has anyone used the Dillon Strong Mount? Any pros or cons?

My intentions are to fabricate one if I can get the dimensions.

Can anyone help?

Your input would be greatly appreciated....

Stay safe.....Carl

 

[loadedround]

Carl:
I just ordered a new Dillon press with a strong mount and should have within a week if you want to contact me for the dimensions I would be glad to supply them. However if you would call Dillon, they might have a n instruction sheet available for the strong mount.

 

[rfwobbly]

Carl -
The Strong Mount is really used to get the machine in the correct relationship to the person. That is to say, when the machine needs to be 8.5" higher. If your bench is too low, then the SM can really help prevent back aches. If your bench is already high to moderately high, then sometimes you can do the same thing with a lower chair.

The second biggest reason to get the SM is the optional bullet tray. Even more than lifting the machine up, I've enjoyed the follow-on bullet tray even more than the strong mount, but the tray requires the SM.

PS. I work in a metal shop and considered making my own. When I studied the costs, the $40 wasn't way off base, especially since it also comes with all the fasteners.

 

[Rembrandt]

The Dillon strong mount is a solution to a design flaw unique wilth Dillon loaders. The swing arm pivot geometry requires one to either notch out their bench to make full stroke or raise the loader to clear, thus the strong mount. The other problem with the strong mount is for those with a case feeder option, ceiling clearance can be an issue. Had to cantilever mine to clear the bench edge. If you have the ceiling height, strong mount will be fine.

 

[highlander 5]

I find that the strong mount spreads the torque out over a wider area decreesing the likely hood of snapping the bench top.

 

[orionengnr]

The Strong Mount is a bargain, as is the Roller Handle. Both of my 550s are so equipped.

 

[Kevin Rohrer]

I just got my Strong Mount today after ordering it to get rid of the 'Dillon Dip' I was experiencing. It got rid of it, but the roller handle is too long and I am not happy w/ the 120-degree travel arc of the handle. My next step will be to have the top 4" of the handle bent forward 90-degrees to shorten the perceived arc. If I am still not satisfied, I will move on to the Dillon's predecessor: a Star.

 

[Bush Pilot]

I use Strong Mounts on both my 550s and all the Square Deals. I load standing and I find it helps with the few extra inches of height they offer.

 

[FL Trainer]

Guys, I appeciate the pros and cons on the SM, great info. Rembrandt I like your setup. The tracks and the plate your press is mounted to look great; what kind of tracking is that and where is it sold? Is the bench top butcher block? I like the idea of being able to move the press anywhere on the bench.

I built my work benches (2) several years ago. I used 4x4's for legs; 3/4" plywood for my lower shelf, and 3/4" on the benchtop, plus a solid core door on top of the 3/4 ply with 2 1/2" frontal overlap. (I would suspect the overlap will remedy notching out the bench frame).

The bench measures 83x38x36 and is all carriage bolts on the main frame and wood screws holding the rest. My other bench is 6" shorter and no overlap.

God help me if I have too move them, because they don't move easily. I'd have to number the pieces, it'll be like an erector set.

Loadedround, I'll check the Dillon site for any info. I'll reach out for you in a week or so just to play safe, and I'll also keep an eye on this thread for your post.

Again guys thanks for all the info....

Stay safe......Carl