Almost ready to buy my Dillon.....

[StraightShooter]

I am almost ready to put my order in with Dillon but I want to make sure that I have everything I need to get the 650 up and running. I hate to ask but if you wouldnt mind, could you guys go on the Dillon website and at the bottom of the page where it says wish list search, type in my wish list name (straightshooter) and tell me if i have everything I need to load 9mm and .223. Sorry to ask but I really dont want to forget something. Thanks a million.

[mike100]

maybe this if you can spring for it (assuming you load for any caliber with a lg primer):
Lg prining system

This isn't a bad thing to have (lifetime warranty still doesn't mean it won't take two days to get small parts). :
extra junk kit

do you already reload?
mistake fixer

ON Edit: looks like the order has the basic stuff covered- I don't think you forgot a critical part or assy.

[StraightShooter]

Doesnt it come with the large priming system?

"One prime system with large and small priming parts(appropriate size installed)."

I currently reload .243 and .300wsm on a single stage so i have all kinda of other reloading stuff. Bullet pullers... etc to fix any mistakes, if any.

Is the priming system alot more complicated than the one on the 550?

Oh, does the plastic tube that the brass falls into from the case feeder included with the case feeder... it isnt pictured.

[mike100]

the clear tube for the case feed comes with the press (so does the vertical rod for the case feed). the press also comes with the plastic rod and low primer alarm buzzer standard. Your press should have the primer setup for the claiber your order it with. At a minimum, you can order the other primer wheel, lg or small tube insert, and punch pusher deal. you have to take apart the primer tube and turret which takes about 10 minutes minimum. If you just buy the $77 assy, you can change it with two screws and the primer punch rod after you have it out.

This alone motivated my purchase of a whole 'nother press. I may have a primer feeder assy for sale soon though.

[ar15barrels]

Doesnt it come with the large priming system?
Is the priming system alot more complicated than the one on the 550?

Oh, does the plastic tube that the brass falls into from the case feeder included with the case feeder... it isnt pictured.

It comes with one "complete" priming system and the parts to convert it over to the other primer size.
It's considerably different and slower to change than a 550, that's why people buy extra priming systems.
I would not worry about it now though as you are only loading small primers to start.

The casefeed tube comes with the press, not the casefeeder.

[StraightShooter]

Thanks for your time guys. I think im set.

[anyracoon]

You might what to think about the roller handle, and don't get the plastic one. Also bullet tray and the press mounted allen wrenches and wrench set. And think about a couple of sets of 1" locking nuts and a extra tool head.

[masterkwan]

Definitely recommend the roller handle as anyracoon mentioned and I thought the VHS instruction manual was well worth the $5.95. Just a thought, might add the Dillon lube. I personally ahve not tried it but hear it is pretty good. Tied with Hornady One Shot which is what I use and works great. You will definitely like the 650, just setup mine and reloading 223 as well.

[mike100]

I almost forgot (maybe it's too late now-sorry). get one of those 1" bench wrenches. Regular tools are to wide to sneak in between the dies.

oh yeah, the bullet tray is needed if you use the strong mount, but not at all if you table mount directly.

[StraightShooter]

Im ordering it probably on monday so keep the suggestions coming. The bench wrench definitely sounds like a good idea so ill pick one up. I think i might wait on the roller handle and just see how it goes for now. The bullet tray would definitely be nice but I know a machinist who makes nifty stuff for me for free so im gonna see if he will make me a bracket and a tray for free and possibly even a roller handle out of aluminum.

[ChessRatz]

I would suggest not getting the Dillon lube. The Hornaday One Shot is by far a better lube. I've tried both and could easily tell the difference.

Also, I would suggest getting more than one primer tube as it makes it easier for me to load up a few and not have to stop after 100 rounds... if you just showed only one for reference, then disregard

Enjoy the 650!

[jandmtv]

what do you like about the one shot? i use the dillon lube and like it just fine.

i just want to know whats better about it, maybe ill switch.

thanx

[ar15barrels]

what do you like about the one shot? i use the dillon lube and like it just fine.

i just want to know whats better about it, maybe ill switch.

People use one-shot because it dries on the case and they don't want to clean the cases after sizing.

[StraightShooter]

Ive already got One-Shot and some Lee lube as well as some of that dry powder stuff for neck sizing. I like the one shot because it dries too, kinda in the same way that the Lee does but the one shot is easier to use. Once my funds get transfered from my paypal account to my bank account let the ordering begin!

[ChessRatz]

what do you like about the one shot? i use the dillon lube and like it just fine.

i just want to know whats better about it, maybe ill switch.

thanx

The press is noticeably smoother and seems like a "lighter stroke". When I started loading, I used the Dillon lube and only tried the One Shot because it was recommended by more than one person. Once I tried it, I never went back to the Dillon. It is also cleaner than the Dillon as someone stated but I use it because of the way it lubes. It only $7 for an aerosol can, best $7 you could spend on reloading IMHO