Just got a dillon 650xl precision reloader

[Tonywaite]

I just received a Dillon 650xl. I was wondering if anyone had any extra conversation kits laying around not being used. Looking for 9mm, 45 acp, 37/357, 556/223, 308 win, 6,5 creedmoor, .380 auto

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[P7M13]

If you come up with no offers, here's what I did:

When I bought my 650, it came with five conversion sets.
I put together a spreadhseet based off their "caliber conversion chart" which compared the conversion individual parts, the against the ones I had. It showed me, to add a lot more calibers, I needed only a few more parts. Now I just buy the individual parts and store them that way.
For example, the #1 shell plate is used for 45ACP, 308 and 6.5 Manbun. You'll probably find the 6.5 and 308 should use all the same parts except the powder die. I cannot tell the difference between my 204 Ruger powder die and the 223 one. etc, etc. I made my own case feed bushing for a few cartrides, and they work well.
Considering I reload for 9 pistol cartridges, and I already had the dies for each, it made having a conversion for each one much cheaper.

 

[MikeInOr]

I have done the same as P7M13 over the 30 years I have owned my 650XL. I just add the pieces I need for a new caliber instead of the whole conversion kit.

Great choice by the way. My 650XL is pretty much the only press that I use and I use it for everything!

P.S. I have never really found any deals on conversion kits I have needed. Everyone tries to get 80%-90% of retail for the conversion kits from what I have seen.

 

[Twodogs]

I have a conversion kit for .357 mag just the changeover kit no dies.

 

[Tonywaite]

I have a conversion kit for .357 mag just the changeover kit no dies.

Selling? Or giving? I'd pay shipping

 

[Tonywaite]

If you come up with no offers, here's what I did:

When I bought my 650, it came with five conversion sets.
I put together a spreadhseet based off their "caliber conversion chart" which compared the conversion individual parts, the against the ones I had. It showed me, to add a lot more calibers, I needed only a few more parts. Now I just buy the individual parts and store them that way.
For example, the #1 shell plate is used for 45ACP, 308 and 6.5 Manbun. You'll probably find the 6.5 and 308 should use all the same parts except the powder die. I cannot tell the difference between my 204 Ruger powder die and the 223 one. etc, etc. I made my own case feed bushing for a few cartrides, and they work well.
Considering I reload for 9 pistol cartridges, and I already had the dies for each, it made having a conversion for each one much cheaper.

Thanks ill look int this ad im trying to save$$$

 

[Twodogs]

Selling? Or giving? I'd pay shipping

Sell $80.00 shipped

 

[Tonywaite]

Thanks ill look int this ad im trying to save$$$

 

[MikeInOr]

$80 shipped is the cheapest you are going to find. At that price I would try to hijack the offer if I had any interest in .38/.357. $130 shipped is as cheap as I have been able to find new (Amazon of all places) and used is usually about $100+ once shipping is included.

 

[Newberg]

....
I put together a spreadhseet based off their "caliber conversion chart" which compared the conversion individual parts, the against the ones I had. .....

Used to be a website that did that for you, it's come and gone over the years, and last I checked was down again. But here is a screenshot I took when it was last functioning.

 

[Tonywaite]

Used to be a website that did that for you, it's come and gone over the years, and last I checked was down again. But here is a screenshot I took when it was last functioning.

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That's really cool

 

[Tonywaite]

That's really cool

Sell $80.00 shipped

I would but it now if i had $80. Kinda tight now though

 

[TommyFun]

Be patient, slow and methodical.
4 years later I now have complete setups for my 750 (powder drops included), quick disconnects for the powder hopper etc. Entirely Crimson makes a quality QD for those so you can transfer your powder hopper quickly and easily with only one die left in each tool head.

With the conversion kits I have, I can load a lot more calibers than what's listed. There are some cheaper head bases on eBay from some guy in Florida that made it more economical than buying the ugly Dillon ones.