Finally got to use my 650

[AzShooter1]

I've been loading on a Dillon 550 for years. Recently had an accident with a double charge. One in over 200,000 rounds. But it destroyed my gun and scared me!

I bought a 650 because it has the auto indexing feature and should eliminate any chance of a double charge.

Today I went into the garage and loaded 500 rounds at a nice even pace. I know I can go faster but sitting in a wheel chair does not make for the best technique. I ordered a new stool today.

I'm loading Bayou Bullets. 135 grains with VhitaVhouri N320. After testing with my chronograph I came to find 3.2 grains will make minor (out of my gun).

I love the consistency from the press. Powder is withing +- .02 grains and OAL is about the same which translates into very accurate loads.

I wish I would have switched to the 650 years agol:banghead:

 

[BYJO4]

Congrats on your 650. It's a great press and the auto index along with 5 stations is nice to have.

 

[joem1945]

I would recomend you get the safety powder check and low powder sensor. If any thing goes slightly wrong you'll pick it up right away.

 

[wlkjr]

I would recomend you get the safety powder check and low powder sensor. If any thing goes slightly wrong you'll pick it up right away.

I have neither and don't see the need for them. Just watch the powder hopper.

 

[loose noose]

I definitely believe in the powder checker, as I find myself pretty much fixed on it when loading progressive.

 

[X-Ring]

I have 4 powder checks, wouldn’t run without them. Especially with .223Rem, the powder level is tough to see inside such a small neck. The low powder sensor is totally unnecessary, just look at the powder measure.

 

[LiveLife]

I love the consistency from the press. Powder is withing +- .02 grains

Dang, I wish my 650 dropped powder charges with .02 grain variance!

Perhaps you meant +/- .2 grains?