interested in reloading question about dillon 650

[geist]

ive been looking into reloading and right now im considering the dillon 650.
as far as calibers im interested in for pistol just 9mm and .45cp and rifle .223, 6.8rem spc, 338 lapua magnum, and 50bmg

considering just the pistol calibers right now. ive read that you can setup different toolheads and just swap them out to move to another caliber. however does the casefeeder change as well? will i have to have 2 of these, one for 9mm and one for 45? or 3 if i wanted to do rifle as well?

 

[cgs500]

The 650 won't do 50 BMG, here's a good link on reloading the BMG:
http://www.hevanet.com/temple/50reloading.html

 

[dmftoy1]

The casefeeder doesn't change, just the "shellplate" inside of it . .(bit plastic disk that snaps on/off) You'll also change out a couple of small parts on the top of the press that feeds the empties into the press. (casefeeder is actually pretty simple . . . .and my favorite part of the 650! )

Have a good one,
Dave

 

[stubbicatt]

Great press.

 

[layusn1]

Yup. caliber changes are pretty quick, especially if you have a separate toolhead for each die set. Even faster if you have dedicated powder dispensers, etc.

 

[geist]

thanks so i will just need two shell plates? also, can you load 50ae on the 650?

 

[geist]

is this right about price wise for everything i need?


BE650 650 - As it should BE - Upgrade @ $ 110.19
$ 110.19

97017 650 Maintenance & Spare Parts Kit @ $ 31.95
$ 31.95

21079 Casefeed Assembly - Small Pistol (650/1050) @ $ 199.95
$ 199.95

21044 Powder Check System - 650/1050 only @ $ 65.95
$ 65.95

11555 650 Toolholder with Wrench Set @ $ 25.95
$ 25.95

20049 4-Pack Small Primer Pickup Tubes @ $ 18.95
$ 18.95

16944 Dillon XL 650 in 38 Super/9mm @ $ 504.95
$ 504.95

15161 Dillon 9mm Stainless Case Gage @ $ 11.50
$ 11.50

15064 650 Video Manual @ $ 5.95
$ 5.95

14406 Dillon 9mm Carbide 3-Die Set @ $ 58.95
$ 58.95

13606 Primer Flip Tray @ $ 16.95
$ 16.95
.
Total: $ 1,051.24

 

[RustyFN]

I don't own a Dillon but got to load on a friends 550 and thought it was a very nice press. From what I have heard a good place to buy and check out the options for Dillon presses is www.brianenos.com. Also check out www.freakshowbullets.com, Adam is a great guy and has some of the best prices. Hope that helps.
Rusty

 

[xring44]

I have two XL650s, one dedicated to calibers with small primers, one for large primers, this speeds the caliber change dramaticly, I have arthritis and its hard for me to change the primer seater, so I never have too with 2 machines. The Dillons are beautiful pieces of workmanship, well designed and trouble free. All my calibers have the tool head, dies and powder measures ready to slip into place, the electric case feed is great ( I only have one case feed with the power cord plugging in on top, unplug the unit, transfer to the other press change ) It works for me.

I don't think you can go wrong with BIG BLUE