New Blue Reloader - Dillion XL 650

[Mac Attack]

Last weekend I was loading up some rounds on my well used RCBC Rockchucker with a RCBS Piggyback II progressive reloader when the powder arm sheared off and several parts went into a blackhole because I was not able to find them. I called RCBS and they said they would send me the missing parts but I needed to load some rounds for the coming weekend.

Well after nearly 20 years of using my Rockchucker/Piggyback combo I finally realized it was time to invest some money in a modern reloader. I picked this blue thing up this morning and I am excited because the last time I purchased a reloader I was a kid in college. Now I am an old man but still am broke but I have a new reloader . I plan to buy the Dillion case feeder and some conversion kits and accessories soon. Anyways, I look forward to a lifetime of reloading on my new press.

BTW, wouldn't you figure, I just received the replacement parts from RCBS in the mail. Looks like I have two working loaders now.

[Chief-7700]

Nice to see another XL-650. Two must have items the casefeeder and the spare parts kit.

[CSACANNONEER]

I called RCBS earlier this week too. I got some replacement parts for my RS5 in three days! They have great CS! Last year, they sent me some parts for my Ammo Master Progressive which they have not made in years.

That said, congrats on the 650! I've been procrastinating about mounting mine. I think it'll get set up in the garage, next to the 550 but, I may just set it up in my living room instead.

[Revoman]

It's still in the box?!?!?!?!?

Get a move on man!!!!!!!

We wanna see this set up and in action muey pronto!!!!

[RaymondMillbrae]

Oh my goodness...that picture gave me flashbacks of when I first received my own XL650!

Check out my video tutorial below. (Click on the RELOADING .223 VIDEO link below my signature).

Have a great time!!

In Christ: Raymond

[anyracoon]

Might as well order the Strong Mount, Roller Handle, Bullet Tray, Tool Holder, Powder Check System, Spare Parts Kit, and the list keeps going. I had a PiggyBack way back when and stepped up to a 650 with a the bells & whistles. Never looked back. Enjoy!!

[cdrxls]

Way to Go! you're hooked on the Blue KoolAid,

Dillon and RCBS Thumbs UP to excellent customer service!

[problemchild]

Might as well order the Strong Mount, Roller Handle, Bullet Tray, Tool Holder, Powder Check System, Spare Parts Kit, and the list keeps going. I had a PiggyBack way back when and stepped up to a 650 with a the bells & whistles. Never looked back. Enjoy!!

Add the power trimmer and swager if you want to save $$$$ and reload once fired military brass.

[CSACANNONEER]

Might as well order the Strong Mount, Roller Handle, Bullet Tray, Tool Holder, Powder Check System, Spare Parts Kit, and the list keeps going. I had a PiggyBack way back when and stepped up to a 650 with a the bells & whistles. Never looked back. Enjoy!!

I'd agree with everything but the roller handle. I like the stock one better.

[Mac Attack]

Thanks guys I am really excited to get this together. Darn this thing has a lot of parts to it! I need to install the rotating primer disk and then a bunch of adjustments before I tackle any significant reloading. I am setting it up for .45 ACP after which I plan to switch it all out and load some 30-06 and .223.

Pictures to follow once I get it all set up.

[anyracoon]

PS Lots of extra primer tubes!

[Spaceghost]

You could just buy another primer system making the switch from large primers to small primers a snap.

Thanks guys I am really excited to get this together. Darn this thing has a lot of parts to it! I need to install the rotating primer disk and then a bunch of adjustments before I tackle any significant reloading. I am setting it up for .45 ACP after which I plan to switch it all out and load some 30-06 and .223.

Pictures to follow once I get it all set up.

[RaymondMillbrae]

Thanks guys I am really excited to get this together. Darn this thing has a lot of parts to it! I need to install the rotating primer disk and then a bunch of adjustments before I tackle any significant reloading. I am setting it up for .45 ACP after which I plan to switch it all out and load some 30-06 and .223.

It just "looks" a bit overwhelming because it is all new to you.

Give it a little while, and everything will be second nature.

The fine tuning will take a little while, as there is always something that will need to tweeked down the road...but you will not know what that is until it actually needs tweeked.

Take your time, follow all the safety precautions, and all will be copacetic.

Have a good time, and reload safely.

Welcome to the Reloading Clan!

In Christ: Raymond

[Mac Attack]

Thanks guys for the congrats. I finally got everything dialed in and immediately realized something. I need the case feeder and more primer tubes!

[ar15barrels]

Thanks guys for the congrats. I finally got everything dialed in and immediately realized something. I need the case feeder and more primer tubes!

Yes.
If you can swing it, just get the primer machine though.
It's SO much nicer than having to fill primer tubes.