powder check
Quote from Reloader on February 22, 2013, 7:18 pmS'up guys
Long story short, got a 650 and suffered some rusting from water problems associated with flooding (Issac)
Anywho.... was going to send it back to Dillon and have them go through it, didn't expect it to be done under any warranty, just needed it fixed. Realizing how swamped they are, just tackled it myself.
Got most of the parts in today..(Thanks Dillon :)) except the powder check alarm and the primer alert.
Now I can be fairly diligent on watching the primer level just not real comfortable without the powder check alarm.
Guess the first question is...any eta on the powder check system? Or does anyone here have an extra laying around they would like to sell. All I really need is the blue alarm thingy itself, the electronics apparently have an aversion to waterThanks for any help
Tom
S'up guys
Long story short, got a 650 and suffered some rusting from water problems associated with flooding (Issac)
Anywho.... was going to send it back to Dillon and have them go through it, didn't expect it to be done under any warranty, just needed it fixed. Realizing how swamped they are, just tackled it myself.
Got most of the parts in today..(Thanks Dillon :)) except the powder check alarm and the primer alert.
Now I can be fairly diligent on watching the primer level just not real comfortable without the powder check alarm.
Guess the first question is...any eta on the powder check system? Or does anyone here have an extra laying around they would like to sell. All I really need is the blue alarm thingy itself, the electronics apparently have an aversion to water
Thanks for any help
Tom
Quote from Reloader on February 23, 2013, 12:09 amUnless you are loading rifle type cartridges I'd not sweat it much.
In my case I load nothing but 45acp and 38 special and can see
the powder in the case as they go by, especially with the 45.I did eventually buy that powder check system a few years back but in hind sight I'd say it was a sort of silly expenditure for someone like me that just loads straight wall case ammo. It does help though I'll admit that in case I want to thumb thru gun porn on you tube while I load.
Or something like that.(actually I dont' take my eye off the press and activity. LOL. ).
I've seen some neat set ups that use LED's to help light up that area of the press.
Unless you are loading rifle type cartridges I'd not sweat it much.
In my case I load nothing but 45acp and 38 special and can see
the powder in the case as they go by, especially with the 45.
I did eventually buy that powder check system a few years back but in hind sight I'd say it was a sort of silly expenditure for someone like me that just loads straight wall case ammo. It does help though I'll admit that in case I want to thumb thru gun porn on you tube while I load.
Or something like that.
(actually I dont' take my eye off the press and activity. LOL. ).
I've seen some neat set ups that use LED's to help light up that area of the press.
Quote from Reloader on February 23, 2013, 3:45 pmI've been loading on my 650 for about 2 months. I Love it! I would not load on a progressive press without some kind of powder check. You could get a powder lockout from rcbs. I have one I'll sell you that I'm no longer using. I have the dillon powder check die and it works great!
I've been loading on my 650 for about 2 months. I Love it! I would not load on a progressive press without some kind of powder check. You could get a powder lockout from rcbs. I have one I'll sell you that I'm no longer using. I have the dillon powder check die and it works great!
Quote from Reloader on February 23, 2013, 11:19 pmJust for grins I took a spin on ebay just now.
Ferengi free marketeers are asking a mere double of what
one costs at Dillon, assuming in stock.Hey, that is how free markets work!
Someone could fill the vacume with alternate products but it will take time, or we just wait it out.
I'd try a bright light in the meantime.
Just for grins I took a spin on ebay just now.
Ferengi free marketeers are asking a mere double of what
one costs at Dillon, assuming in stock.
Hey, that is how free markets work!
Someone could fill the vacume with alternate products but it will take time, or we just wait it out.
I'd try a bright light in the meantime.
Quote from Reloader on February 24, 2013, 5:18 amthanks guys
yeah, to be honest loading 40 and 9mm with Unique, one would without a doubt spot a double charge
saw the prices on ebay, I'll just patiently wait for Dillon to ship mine
thanks guys
yeah, to be honest loading 40 and 9mm with Unique, one would without a doubt spot a double charge
saw the prices on ebay, I'll just patiently wait for Dillon to ship mine
Quote from Reloader on March 13, 2013, 4:39 amTom:
If your powder check alarm stopped working, don't be afraid to take it apart, it has about four allen screws. Mine stopped working today, found the workmanship inside was terrible, somebody didn't know how to solder. In my case, the wire soldered to the steel compression spring, the negative batter terminal had a cold solder joint. I was able to file the spring, apply some flux, and re-solder the joint. You don't want to use corrosive flux, if you do, be sure and wash it off. The piezo buzzer, if bad, should be available in a local electronic parts store, even Radio Shack may have one, you will have to solder it in. Look for corroded connectors inside. Mine died years ago and Dillon just sent a new one to me at no charge, just don't know what their response time is right now. Good luck - Jim
Tom:
If your powder check alarm stopped working, don't be afraid to take it apart, it has about four allen screws. Mine stopped working today, found the workmanship inside was terrible, somebody didn't know how to solder. In my case, the wire soldered to the steel compression spring, the negative batter terminal had a cold solder joint. I was able to file the spring, apply some flux, and re-solder the joint. You don't want to use corrosive flux, if you do, be sure and wash it off. The piezo buzzer, if bad, should be available in a local electronic parts store, even Radio Shack may have one, you will have to solder it in. Look for corroded connectors inside. Mine died years ago and Dillon just sent a new one to me at no charge, just don't know what their response time is right now. Good luck - Jim
Quote from Reloader on June 2, 2015, 6:16 pmHey, I would never run without a powder check. Odd things happen. The goal is to make safe ammo. Not quantities of rounds that could be questionable Not purchasing it due to cost is not a valid reason. Everything else gets purchased. Eighty bucks shipped for a layer of protection is worth it. If you are looking to save money you have the wrong hobby. I look at it and the top of the brass every pull of the handle. My safety is priceless. Yours should be to. Quality should trump quantity.
Hey, I would never run without a powder check. Odd things happen. The goal is to make safe ammo. Not quantities of rounds that could be questionable Not purchasing it due to cost is not a valid reason. Everything else gets purchased. Eighty bucks shipped for a layer of protection is worth it. If you are looking to save money you have the wrong hobby. I look at it and the top of the brass every pull of the handle. My safety is priceless. Yours should be to. Quality should trump quantity.