Cases getting under casefeeder plate.
Hi Guys,
I came across this forum while trying to find a solution to my XL650 problem that is driving me to distraction. I rarely use my Dillon XL650 but hope to remedy that over the coming months but I’m hoping someone has came across my particular problem before and can point me in the right direction.
I’ve previously used the Dillon for reloading pistol ammunition in the main, but started to load .223 and have started to experience jams in the casefeeder taking the form of cases getting under the plate. I’m at the point now where I virtually load 10 or so empties into the case feeder to try and minimise the occurrence, whereas previously when loading pistol ammo I could put sizeable quantities of brass into the feeder without incident.
The problem usually occurs when the neck of the case manages to get under the plate.
I’ve noticed that the plate is touching or is very close to the feeder on the from the 12 o clock to 6 o clock position, but has a gap at 7, which peaks at 8 o clock (approx 1/8”) before closing back down at 12 (the release point).
I’ve tried removing screws etc around the medal edge of the feeder and can’t see an obvious cause of distortion in the feeder body.
I’ve included some pictures, although they’re not the best to try and help illustrate the problem.
Has anyone experienced this before?
Hi Guys,
Managed to get the Dillon off the bench today and have a closer look at the problem. I placed a straight edge using a steel rule across the feeder, and it is clearly lower at the 7, 8, 9, 10 o clock position showing a warp on the R/H side which appears to be the cause of my problem. I further dismantled the assembly to make sure it wasn’t being drawn, but it appears to be the moulding itself. I was unable to flex it at all in the opposite direction, so I assume that a new moulding is the only answer.
Again, I attach some pictures to help illustrate the problem. 1) Shows the straight edge on the casefeeder base, 2) Shows the plate in position at 8 o clock, 3) Shows the plate at 3 o clock.
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Managed to contact Dillon and explained the problem in more detail.
I explained that the R/H side of the caseplate was sitting high from the bowl and the left was very close or touching. When the plate rotates, the gap on the R/H side is constant, so it can’t be the plate itself. I repeated the excercise with another plate and the issue was identical leading me to the conclusion that the bowl isn’t square or warped. Light pressure on the plate brings it down to touch but springs back when released.
I’ve removed the metal plate that connects to the bowl so it’s not being biased.
I dismantled the clutch assembly from the plate and tried it in position, but the plate is still high on the R/H side.
Everything seems to point to the bowl being slightly warped on the R/H side but I cannot bend or flex the bowl at all.
I was informed that excessive heat was the only cause for a warp, that something else was amiss, and that I needed to research it.
Initially, I found it quite funny that excessive heat is being blamed as I live in the U.K., well known for its excessive heat problems, but to be honest i’m a bit underwhelmed at the level of customer service from Dillon.
I’ve attached two more photos from a better angle showing the bowl warp with two different plates in position just in case someone has come across the problem before.
If all else fails I’ll make a tapered half moon shim to fit in the bowl or even use gaffer tape!
