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They need to use a longer bolt to grab more of the casting and use the bolt to strengthen the connection. I bet if you look at the original specs it used a longer bolt and some worker got a bonus for pointing out they could use a shorter bolt and save 2 cents per machine.Comment
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^^ Oh, the red and blue lines formed years ago. :-) There were plenty of times in past years that I got accused of bashing Dillon (I wasn't), simply because I happen to use primarily Lee gear. I was simply suggesting that a newbie to reloading first learn single stage and suggested the least expensive press (the $35 Lee Reloader Press) to get started, *then* after a thousand rounds or so, sure, go progressive. Ah, well...fortunately, that got straightened out in the end.
All the presses on my bench are currently Lee. However, recently I did also purchase a Dillon XL650 from a friend who was just getting into reloading. An XL650, RL550B, or any other progressive press (including my beloved Lee Pro 1000's and *DEFINITELY* a Loadmaster) is, in my view, not the best choice for the newbie. Learn what to look for as far as mistakes go, first. That means learn each stage individually. That has saved my hide twice now. Once you learn what you're doing, *then* absolutely consider progressive reloading.
All of the reloading companies make good gear. All of them generally stand by their products. Though I am myself a little surprised that OP had to pay shipping back to Dillon for that cracked frame. I wonder if OP sent pictures to them to show them the crack? Their warranty and customer service is supposed to be among the best in the business, and that's clearly a faulty casting."San Francisco Liberal With A Gun"
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This thread is lost on us green guys.Comment
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Well I'll tell you what the red ones done brake because 1) they only make 1/100th the ammo or 2) LNL AP.. they get tired of trying to make it work right and end up not reloading anymore
JK they are all good and all can and will break. I've Lee's, Hornadys, RCBS, and Dillons they all have their quirksNRA Endowment Life Member
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Definitely looks like that should be a longer bolt. I just set up my 750 I might swap it out for peace of mind. Interesting that it broke though as there are two other bolts holding the case feed assembly to the frame and looks like a fairly low stress partBrian Kelly
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Just talked to Dillon
They pay return shipping ONLY. I had to pay shipping and buy a box.
FYI FedEx now will only except packages to be shipped in NEW boxes. I packed it in an old lamp box and they said it had to be shipped in a new box. I was informed it was a "new" policy
They will replace it ONLY with another 650, If I want a 750 I have to pay full price from them.
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