Upgrading from pro1000 to 650

[SARC_Mike]

So I may have gotten the green light from the house boss to get me a 650. Now mind you I do not have any problems at all with my pro1000. It's been a workhorse for about 20k rounds and still works great. I will be keeping it most likely and have no I'll words for it.
BUT hey when you get the chance to get the big boy you take it right. I mainly load .40 and 9mm pistol rounds (rifle down the road but nothing now) an some .380.
My questions are, apart from the press what are the must haves when getting the 650. I have all the case prep gear, calipers, scales etc. like I said I've done about 20k rounds so not a vet but not a rookie either. I doubt I'll get the case feeder for now but what should be on my shopping list...knowing I have all the gear from my lee (that probably won't work).

[Finish it]

I like the quick change system for the caliber conversions and the strong mount is cool so its not at the edge of the bench.

[MIAMIbaseballer]

1. Definitely the "quick change" system for the different calibers with "caliber conversion" kits.
2. Strong mount
3. Extra primer pick up tubes
4. Aluminum roller handle
5. Spare parts kit

[Finish it]

I had to get the case feeder to complete the system, i think it's a must have!

[SARC_Mike]

I can still use my lee carbide dies right? At least to get started. Will I need a different powder through/flare die?

[Bill Steele]

I can still use my lee carbide dies right? At least to get started. Will I need a different powder through/flare die?

If you want, along with your Lee dies, you can use the Lee belling/powder through die and the AD Pro for your powder drop. You will need to use the spring return (instead of the chain return),


If you get the XL650, you will want to get the case feeder right away. The 650 makes no sense without the case feeder. If no case feeder, just get the 550B.

If it were my dime, I would go all the way with Dillon dies and use the Dillon powder drop. The dillon dies are worth the extra money.

[bruce381]

Unlike the others I have has a 65o for ?? 10-15 years or so went from a pro 1000 and did not get the case feeder, saved the $300 for primers and powder.

it will still load fast just fill the tube anyway from a rattle trap pro 1000 like a (old VW bug) the 650 will feel like a solid mercedes