split case feed insert slide
Quote from Reloader on September 13, 2010, 12:08 am
Subject: Hardware Dillion XL 650 - Shell case insert slide, item 2 in the PDF slit in half.I submitted the above to tech support on the 5th but never did get a response back.
So here is my try to get more info here
I just had scored 4k of once used brass and 4k of 200 grain SWC so I figured happy days, time to start reloading again. . .I was in my basement de-priming some brass (45 ACP - cleaned & Lubed) when the case insert slide split in half length wise.When I converted from 357 mag to 45 ACP I re-cleaned and adjusted the travel for the slide to better push the case so it would go all the way into the shell plate to be de-primed. I never was able to adjust the travel perfect - I was still getting jams every 10th case for both 45 and 35/357 mag brass.My use of the press has been somewhat limited - I think I have only reloaded 500 38spl/357 mag - and de-primed / sized 1k of 357 / 1k of 45 acp.I have always had issues getting the brass to sit all the way back into the shell plate for the de-priming process.When reloading I1) clean brass / buy new brass2) use dilion lube3) de-prime all brass that is available4) hand primeFollow the normal progressive reloading setup.
Is there anything in the adjustment process that I need to be careful? I did use your DVD and followed the adjustment process when converting from 357 to 45 acp.Brad in Colorado
I submitted the above to tech support on the 5th but never did get a response back.
So here is my try to get more info here
Brad in Colorado
Quote from Reloader on September 13, 2010, 2:18 pmUsually when this part breaks it is either due to being cleaned with petroleum-based solvents, or it binds and is forced. E-mail us your name and address and request a replacement be sent under warranty. It normally takes us a day or two at minimum to respond to emails, due to the volume of mail.
Usually when this part breaks it is either due to being cleaned with petroleum-based solvents, or it binds and is forced. E-mail us your name and address and request a replacement be sent under warranty. It normally takes us a day or two at minimum to respond to emails, due to the volume of mail.
Quote from Reloader on September 13, 2010, 10:57 pmWith less that 4k of brass - I really only cleaned it with my fingers and the only lube I have used was the Dillon's for the cases....and no just applied to the cases for resizing / de-priming process.
Because I don't prime with the Dillon, I don't have to bang it hard on the down stroke for proper seat depth for the primer. Because the device is spring loaded I would not expect too much stress even if the case got hung up.
Do you have any other ideas on how to get a more consistent feed into station one for the de-priming process? I wonder if I put a small foam tape in the slide area to better seat the 45 acp brass would work....
Oh - I did wait more than a few days for tech support to process my request before posting here. I was able to order and receive a few additional do-dads for reloading with out any response from tech support.
What e-mail address do I use for warranty support to send them the necessary information?
Brad Moravek -
With less that 4k of brass - I really only cleaned it with my fingers and the only lube I have used was the Dillon's for the cases....and no just applied to the cases for resizing / de-priming process.
Because I don't prime with the Dillon, I don't have to bang it hard on the down stroke for proper seat depth for the primer. Because the device is spring loaded I would not expect too much stress even if the case got hung up.
Do you have any other ideas on how to get a more consistent feed into station one for the de-priming process? I wonder if I put a small foam tape in the slide area to better seat the 45 acp brass would work....
Oh - I did wait more than a few days for tech support to process my request before posting here. I was able to order and receive a few additional do-dads for reloading with out any response from tech support.
What e-mail address do I use for warranty support to send them the necessary information?
Brad Moravek -
Quote from Reloader on September 14, 2010, 4:04 pmBe sure the chute/bracket that loaded cartridges slide down is not bent and getting caught on the edge of the case feed plunger. e-mail us through the website, or to sales@dillonprecision.com
Be sure the chute/bracket that loaded cartridges slide down is not bent and getting caught on the edge of the case feed plunger. e-mail us through the website, or to @dillonprecision.com">sales@dillonprecision.com
Quote from Reloader on September 25, 2010, 3:02 amNot sure what is going on - it's been more than a few weeks when I e-mailed both tech & sales about the problem with my Dillon 650 part breaking.
No feed back - are the those two e-mail accounts working?
Brad in Colorado
Not sure what is going on - it's been more than a few weeks when I e-mailed both tech & sales about the problem with my Dillon 650 part breaking.
No feed back - are the those two e-mail accounts working?
Brad in Colorado
Quote from Reloader on September 25, 2010, 3:11 pmNo problems at our end. E-mail me directly at garyk@dillonprecision.com
No problems at our end. E-mail me directly at @dillonprecision.com">garyk@dillonprecision.com
Quote from Reloader on September 29, 2010, 5:07 pmI did not receive your e-mail at my persoanl e-mail address. Please try again to garyk@dillonprecision.com
I did not receive your e-mail at my persoanl e-mail address. Please try again to @dillonprecision.com">garyk@dillonprecision.com
Quote from Reloader on September 29, 2010, 8:42 pmI will use my g-mail account to see if your spam filter has been removing my e-mail messages.
Too bad there is no place within my profile to include the necessary information to get the 650 xl item replaced.
Brad Moravek
I will use my g-mail account to see if your spam filter has been removing my e-mail messages.
Too bad there is no place within my profile to include the necessary information to get the 650 xl item replaced.
Brad Moravek
Quote from Reloader on September 30, 2010, 12:42 pmBrad, Time to pick up the phone call Dillon directly and talk to a tech (you started this on the 12th and it is now the 30th). They have skilled tech's on the phone. You can get a replacement part started your way and get some solutions to your problem.
I expect a slight adjustment to the case insert slide (part 1) and slide cam (part #2) is required. I dab of grease where the case insert slide is touched with the rod from the loading makes for a smoother movement. Correct lube of these two touching parts (1&2) where they slide makes a HUGE difference. Moving from 45s to 38/357 (either way) two parts might need a slight adjustment. I tune this part when switching cases.
Slow down your up stroke near the end when the seating of primer takes place. This is where the last push of the next case into the shell plate is completed. A smooth steady slower speed at this time prevents a lot of jams. I find going a bit slower at the start of the down stroke or at the end of the up stroke actually speeds up the loading process. Start slow and your speed will overtime increase.
Hope this returns you to happy reloading so you can get some quality stuff down the range.
Brad, Time to pick up the phone call Dillon directly and talk to a tech (you started this on the 12th and it is now the 30th). They have skilled tech's on the phone. You can get a replacement part started your way and get some solutions to your problem.
I expect a slight adjustment to the case insert slide (part 1) and slide cam (part #2) is required. I dab of grease where the case insert slide is touched with the rod from the loading makes for a smoother movement. Correct lube of these two touching parts (1&2) where they slide makes a HUGE difference. Moving from 45s to 38/357 (either way) two parts might need a slight adjustment. I tune this part when switching cases.
Slow down your up stroke near the end when the seating of primer takes place. This is where the last push of the next case into the shell plate is completed. A smooth steady slower speed at this time prevents a lot of jams. I find going a bit slower at the start of the down stroke or at the end of the up stroke actually speeds up the loading process. Start slow and your speed will overtime increase.
Hope this returns you to happy reloading so you can get some quality stuff down the range.