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Since our reloading machines are designed to flare the case at the powder measure, you can use an RL …In: Belling with Dillon Dies
17 years ago
I really like the Dillon dies and use them on my 1050. However, sometimes I would like to do s …In: Belling with Dillon Dies
17 years ago
During my first reloading session, I let a little powder build up in the primer cup. The powder gran …In: Primer-Explosion
5 years ago
And, the amazing guys at Dillon are sending me a replacement. The suggestion they suggested to try t …In: Primer-Explosion
5 years ago
I just had an explosion tonight. Reloading 223. Around 500 rounds loaded then BOOM! The primer in th …In: Primer-Explosion
5 years ago
650 small primer system explosion. New one on the way under warranty. Thanks Dillon! My shorts and f …In: Primer-Explosion
8 years ago
We had a Primer exposion that wracked the primer Tube inside the Shild. Bent the Primer support shim …In: Primer-Explosion
8 years ago
also, thats weird bc the feeder-tube and the place that the primers get seated in the case are in di …In: Primer-Explosion
8 years ago
I load .45 ACP but do not use Federal primers. When I am loading
if I notice any additional force i …In: Primer-Explosion
8 years ago
I had a single primer have an unplanned ignition ... damn thing went off I fell off my chair hit the …In: Primer-Explosion
8 years ago
I know this is old, but just had a primer explosion on my 650 and thank you Dillon for the shield.
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8 years ago
I know this is an older thread but I wanted to throw in my two cents.
This same thing happened to m …In: Primer-Explosion
10 years ago
On the comment about the primer that went off not being the one under the shell -- it probably was t …In: Primer-Explosion
10 years ago
I am more careful when using Federal primers but then I'm never in a hurry. If something doesn …In: Primer-Explosion
10 years ago
Suffice to say that I read a long time back that Federal primers were softer and more sensitive than …In: Primer-Explosion
10 years ago
The Lee Modern Reloading guide states that Federal primers are more sensitive and explosive than oth …In: Primer-Explosion
14 years ago
I too have had aDillon XL 650 Priming system Blow Up! not one piece was reuseable ! It blew the tube …In: Primer-Explosion
15 years ago
Had an explosion as well, in the 650, about two and a half years ago.
I live in Phoenix about a hal …In: Primer-Explosion
16 years ago
I agree with LCB. I have only loaded a little over 100,000 rounds on my 650 but it should be s …In: Primer-Explosion
16 years ago
I concur this is a strange failure. The primer must have caught on indexing and not at primer …In: Primer-Explosion
17 years ago
This accident puzzles me. I thought the Dillon primer feed tubes and the primer seating statio …In: Primer-Explosion
17 years ago
Hello I thank Dillon for the super warranty and fast delivery of the replacement parts. I am from …In: Primer-Explosion
17 years ago
In: Primer-Explosion
17 years ago
Phone or e-mail us with your name and address, the machine and caliber info, and we'll send a r …In: Primer-Explosion
17 years ago
You will have to call Dillon for the replacement parts. You will have to replace the entire pr …In: Primer-Explosion
17 years ago
Hello I had some kind of primer explosion. Today i reloaded some 9mm Para rounds with Federal 100 …In: Primer-Explosion
17 years ago
I change calibers a half dozen times a day with no worry about bending the rod. I just remove it fro …In: Tool head change out
17 years ago
Pull the handle down on the machine first. Then pull the failsafe bushing down and out of the bracke …In: Tool head change out
17 years ago
We just set up our second 550B. We run one with small pistol primers and one with large. We al …In: Tool head change out
17 years ago
16 years ago
Easiest thing to do is use a taper crimp die. Since the case headspaces on the mouth of the ca …In: Bullet Crimp
17 years ago
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17 years ago
How do i know if I have too much crimp or not enough. I loaded 1,000 rds for my .45acp , they shoot …In: Bullet Crimp
17 years ago
I just got mine. Had it setup for 40cal from the factory. I opened the box and was a bit …In: Opening the box....
16 years ago
If this is your first time with a progressive loader, allow most of an evening to go through th …In: Opening the box....
17 years ago
You attach the powder measure, loaded cartridge chute-bracket, spent primer bracket and cup, install …In: Opening the box....
17 years ago
having previous exp with a SDB, it took me 45 min to set up. I'd say that with reading th …In: Opening the box....
17 years ago
When you opened the box with the SD in it.....how much assembly did you have to do before you were u …In: Opening the box....
17 years ago
I would keep powder in an insulated, dry container without a latch, such as a camping cooler. Primer …In: Heat and humidity effects?
17 years ago
I have moved into a new house where my wife has said that a reloader no longer goes with the decor. …In: Heat and humidity effects?
17 years ago
I think you'd find the 550 to be better suited for you; unless you plan on doing LARGE quantiti …In: Preassembled 650?
17 years ago
The 650 is shipped as preassembled as it can be. Some parts, such as the handle, case feed mounting …In: Preassembled 650?
17 years ago
I tried to send this earlier but it didnt go through. My question was, for a nominal fee for p …In: Preassembled 650?
17 years ago
13 years ago
You asked for this......it is "blue"....LOL Sorry I just couldn't help myself. …In: What color is Dillon Blue Paint?
13 years ago
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