Case feed of .223 cases
Quote from Reloader on May 23, 2012, 12:42 amHi,
I am getting an upside down case every once in a while. This is just slightly annoying and would like some tips on preventing this.Thanks, Vance
Hi,
I am getting an upside down case every once in a while. This is just slightly annoying and would like some tips on preventing this.
Thanks, Vance
Quote from Reloader on May 23, 2012, 2:33 pmHow old is the machine? Is there a sheet-metal cuff pressed over the left edge of the opening in the bowl where cases fall out?
How old is the machine? Is there a sheet-metal cuff pressed over the left edge of the opening in the bowl where cases fall out?
Quote from Reloader on May 23, 2012, 11:44 pmI ordered it on 5/11/12 and received it 5/17/12. Yes, it does have a metal sleeve on the left edge of the case drop opening.
I ordered it on 5/11/12 and received it 5/17/12. Yes, it does have a metal sleeve on the left edge of the case drop opening.
Quote from Reloader on May 24, 2012, 2:35 pmHow much brass do you put into the hopper? a one pound coffee can is a good volume of brass measure. Besides overloading the bowl, the other common casue for flipped cases is a bench that isn't sturdy enough. If the case feeder sways during the loading process, then flipped cases will occur.
How much brass do you put into the hopper? a one pound coffee can is a good volume of brass measure. Besides overloading the bowl, the other common casue for flipped cases is a bench that isn't sturdy enough. If the case feeder sways during the loading process, then flipped cases will occur.
Quote from Reloader on May 24, 2012, 11:07 pm200 is the most I've put in, but it does it whether I put 200 in or 10 in. The bench is a solid bench built for wood working and it is fastened to the wall. No swaying there.
Vance
200 is the most I've put in, but it does it whether I put 200 in or 10 in. The bench is a solid bench built for wood working and it is fastened to the wall. No swaying there.
Vance
Quote from Reloader on May 25, 2012, 9:50 amAre you using part number 13703 washer between the 21074 small rifle plate and the 13736 lower clutch?
You need that washer for .357's, but not .223.
Are you using part number 13703 washer between the 21074 small rifle plate and the 13736 lower clutch?
You need that washer for .357's, but not .223.
Quote from Reloader on May 25, 2012, 3:06 pmNo, I wasn't using the washer under the small rifle feed plate. I put it under the large pistol plate. It's easy enough to put the case in the shell plate right side up after it comes out upside down. Just wish it wouldn't happen.
No, I wasn't using the washer under the small rifle feed plate. I put it under the large pistol plate. It's easy enough to put the case in the shell plate right side up after it comes out upside down. Just wish it wouldn't happen.
Quote from Reloader on May 31, 2012, 8:38 pmI spent some time this afternoon, up on a ladder, watching .223 cases fall into the funnel, and for the life of me, I cannot see how this can happen if your machine is set up properly.
I'd like to suggest that you check two things.
One, that the case feeder plate is all the way down and fully engaged with the lugs on the motor. Their should be very little space between the rotating plate and the plastic bowl at the hole.
Two, the opening in the bowl, about midway in the opening and between the metal tab on the left and the plastic on the right measures just a tad over 1 and 1/4". If you have calipers, you should see 1.28 or pretty close to that.
Here are a couple of photos of what my 650 looks like.
[IMG]http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s41/mjrodney/Dillon/Dilloncasefeeder002.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s41/mjrodney/Dillon/Dilloncasefeeder001.jpg[/IMG]
I spent some time this afternoon, up on a ladder, watching .223 cases fall into the funnel, and for the life of me, I cannot see how this can happen if your machine is set up properly.
I'd like to suggest that you check two things.
One, that the case feeder plate is all the way down and fully engaged with the lugs on the motor. Their should be very little space between the rotating plate and the plastic bowl at the hole.
Two, the opening in the bowl, about midway in the opening and between the metal tab on the left and the plastic on the right measures just a tad over 1 and 1/4". If you have calipers, you should see 1.28 or pretty close to that.
Here are a couple of photos of what my 650 looks like.
[IMG]http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s41/mjrodney/Dillon/Dilloncasefeeder002.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s41/mjrodney/Dillon/Dilloncasefeeder001.jpg[/IMG]