Taking a dive off the deep end of the reloading pool

erslll · Dec 15, 2017

I really like the ERGO roller handles. I don't have the risers on my Dillons. I like to be able to sit while I load and, without the riser, I can see the powder in the brass before I place the bullet.

The sky lights are nice also. Another product from Inline Fabrication.

Fishjager · Dec 15, 2017

Gene Rojas said:
How do you think the 650 will do with Hodgdon H335 for .223 and CFE 223 for .308?

Geno

I have used both with no problems. I prefer it the other way around though. H335 for 308 and the CFE 223 for .223. If I remember right the CFE can be used in both cases with good results. Check out the burn rates at the front of your reloading manual. They are pretty close to each other.

DizzyJ · Dec 15, 2017

Gene Rojas said:
I'm looking at upgrades for this 650 XL already- the Ultramount riser system and ERGO roller handle seem to be the best choices for this reloader. Made in Oregon too (correct me if I'm wrong)?

Geno

If your talking about inline fab, yes. Made in Oregon. Dan is a great guy to deal with too.

ron · Dec 15, 2017

UFO lighting a must have.https://www.amazon.com/UFO-Reloadin...513391671&sr=8-2&keywords=dillon+650+lighting

Gene Rojas · Dec 17, 2017

After working 6 days straight, I finally got a chance to assemble my 650 XL- I temporarily mounted it on my shooting table with a C-clamp. It's going upstairs in the office- better than next to an open flame (water heater) in the garage. I still need to order dies, a powder checker, and of course the electric case feeder.

Geno

orygun · Dec 17, 2017

HB of CJ said:
Just how accurate is that Dillion throwing the smaller rifle powder weights? I am specifically thinking here of about 15.0 grains of either H110 or 298 for a possible .30 Carbine reloading dream. Or hobby. Or lots of fun. Whatever.

I've loaded .357, .41 and 500 magnums with 110 (WW296 would be the same) and it meters well through the Dillon powder measure that came with my 550.
Extruded powders that I use in the 30-06 can be a bit finicky. If I am loading practice ammo it's ok and I don't worry about the variance. For hunting ammo I throw a light charge and trickle up to weight.
@ron Those lights are a fantastic idea! Thanks for sharing.

Crohnos01 · Dec 17, 2017

I don't know.... maybe its me and my two left thumbs, but I have had a hard time getting consistent throws out of the Dillon vs. the Hornady LNL.... at least with Unique powder. 231 seemed to give me better results, but Unique would throw +/- .2 grains when I had it in the hopper.

DizzyJ · Dec 17, 2017

Gene Rojas said:
After working 6 days straight, I finally got a chance to assemble my 650 XL- I temporarily mounted it on my shooting table with a C-clamp. It's going upstairs in the office- better than next to an open flame (water heater) in the garage. I still need to order dies, a powder checker, and of course the electric case feeder.

Geno
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orygun · Dec 17, 2017

Crohnos01 said:
I don't know.... maybe its me and my two left thumbs, but I have had a hard time getting consistent throws out of the Dillon vs. the Hornady LNL.... at least with Unique powder. 231 seemed to give me better results, but Unique would throw +/- .2 grains when I had it in the hopper.

Can't compare to the Hornady because I've never used one, but the Dillon isn't as smooth as my old Lyman #55. The Lyman might balk with extruded powder, but will cut through the kernels and still throw consistent charges.

Gene Rojas · Dec 18, 2017

Got the 650 XL mounted in it's new home- in the office. I'll be coming back from Oregon after Christmas with bullets, primers, and powder. Looking forward to making some bullets with it.

Geno