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  • MrElectric03
    Senior Member
    • Jul 2010
    • 1590

    What's needed to start loading on an XL650? Ordering my press and don't wanna forget

    Alright guys I know there is post after post about this but I want to be completely sure I have everything. I'm going to be ordering my XL650 today from Brian Enos. I'm ordering it for loading .40 s&w right now and will soon get the stuff for loading 30-30.

    Here's my list:
    Dillon xl650 for .40s&w
    Case feed assembly for small pistol(next 2 guns will be 9mm and .308 so I can use this for 9mm and .40)
    .40 stainless case gauge
    650 tool holder and wrench set
    Brian Enos digital scale and rcbs powder pan
    Dillon .40 carbide 3 die set
    As it should be upgrade(aluminum handle, strong mount, bullet tray)
    Spare parts kit
    Primer flip tray
    4 pack small primer pickup tubes
    Powder check system
    Bullet puller

    I know I need digital calipers but I have quite a few already so no need for new ones.

    Anything else you guys can recommend and why? I'm a beginner and have read the Lyman book and learned a lot on here but I want to be sure I order what I need now rather than wait 2-3 months for the press to arrive only to find I need to order something else.

    Thanks!
    Last edited by MrElectric03; 03-10-2013, 9:53 PM.
    Originally posted by ar15barrels
    So you are throwing out 95% of reality to select the 5% of reality where you are actually right?
    We must be on calguns...
  • #2
    patrickstarfish
    Member
    • Nov 2009
    • 335

    For .40, redding GRX debuldging die. If you use glocked brass. Good luck, dillon spray lube works best.

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    • #3
      Rwnielsen
      Senior Member
      • Oct 2009
      • 639

      I bought the cover from Dillon. Keeps the dust off and looks nice too.
      Congratulations Have fun feeding it
      NRA Lifer/Endowment/Patron Member

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      • #4
        finsfan21
        Senior Member
        • Oct 2012
        • 614

        Need lots of good luck finding bullets

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        • #5
          MrElectric03
          Senior Member
          • Jul 2010
          • 1590

          Originally posted by patrickstarfish
          For .40, redding GRX debuldging die. If you use glocked brass. Good luck, dillon spray lube works best.
          Glocked brass? I've never heard that term. I shoot an XD40 though so I should be fine
          Originally posted by ar15barrels
          So you are throwing out 95% of reality to select the 5% of reality where you are actually right?
          We must be on calguns...

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          • #6
            MrElectric03
            Senior Member
            • Jul 2010
            • 1590

            Originally posted by Rwnielsen
            I bought the cover from Dillon. Keeps the dust off and looks nice too.
            Congratulations Have fun feeding it
            I was considering that, maybe ill add that to the list.

            Originally posted by finsfan21
            Need lots of good luck finding bullets
            Yea no kidding. In my area it's just as hard to find ammo as it is components. I had to buy 1k rounds of .40 for an outing we are planning next weekend. So far I can't find any 30-30 or WWB 12 ga.
            Originally posted by ar15barrels
            So you are throwing out 95% of reality to select the 5% of reality where you are actually right?
            We must be on calguns...

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            • #7
              tiller
              Senior Member
              • Jun 2011
              • 794

              Originally posted by MrElectric03
              Glocked brass? I've never heard that term. I shoot an XD40 though so I should be fine
              Research it!
              .223 & .308 brass processing

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              • #8
                MrElectric03
                Senior Member
                • Jul 2010
                • 1590

                Originally posted by tiller
                Research it!
                Just did! I've never noticed that on my fired brass but never really looked either. I was planning on buying a rock chucker as well for rifle case prep, looks like ill be buying one sooner and set it up with that die to run .40 through.
                Originally posted by ar15barrels
                So you are throwing out 95% of reality to select the 5% of reality where you are actually right?
                We must be on calguns...

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                • #9
                  Chief-7700
                  Veteran Member
                  • May 2008
                  • 3382

                  Bullets, Primers, Powder and more primer pick up tubes..

                  XL-650 to feed the: .45ACP's Les Baer Concept V, Ruger SR 1911, Ruger Nightwatchman,custom built Colt M1911, Springfield .45ACP Loaded.. 9MM SA Range Officer,Ruger P-85, Springfield Stainless 9MM loaded, SA 9MM 5.25" XDM, Springfield 9mm Stainless Range Officer, STI double stack .45ACP.
                  IDPA A41750 Safety Officer
                  NRA Certified RSO
                  "Stay out of the deep end of the pool; correct the problem with your credit card, not your dremel!"

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                  • #10
                    MrElectric03
                    Senior Member
                    • Jul 2010
                    • 1590

                    Originally posted by Chief-7700
                    Bullets, Primers, Powder and more primer pick up tubes..
                    Really, more than 5 pickup tubes?
                    Originally posted by ar15barrels
                    So you are throwing out 95% of reality to select the 5% of reality where you are actually right?
                    We must be on calguns...

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                    • #11
                      Chief-7700
                      Veteran Member
                      • May 2008
                      • 3382

                      Originally posted by MrElectric03
                      Really, more than 5 pickup tubes?
                      I fill all 10 of mine! I load for production 1K of .45ACP at a time.

                      XL-650 to feed the: .45ACP's Les Baer Concept V, Ruger SR 1911, Ruger Nightwatchman,custom built Colt M1911, Springfield .45ACP Loaded.. 9MM SA Range Officer,Ruger P-85, Springfield Stainless 9MM loaded, SA 9MM 5.25" XDM, Springfield 9mm Stainless Range Officer, STI double stack .45ACP.
                      IDPA A41750 Safety Officer
                      NRA Certified RSO
                      "Stay out of the deep end of the pool; correct the problem with your credit card, not your dremel!"

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                      • #12
                        Intimid8tor
                        Calguns Addict
                        • Apr 2007
                        • 6607

                        I was told the tool holder wasn't worth the money. I have no experience with it, but I was told that from a shop where I was spending money so it would have been in their best interest to help me spend some more. Now, that is also assuming the reloading bench is in the garage near where the other tools are.

                        Congrats.
                        Starve the beast, move to a free state.

                        Bwiese: "You are making the assumption the law is reasonable/has rationale."

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                        • #13
                          Chief-7700
                          Veteran Member
                          • May 2008
                          • 3382

                          Originally posted by Intimid8tor
                          I was told the tool holder wasn't worth the money. I have no experience with it, but I was told that from a shop where I was spending money so it would have been in their best interest to help me spend some more. Now, that is also assuming the reloading bench is in the garage near where the other tools are.

                          Congrats.
                          I have found the allen wrench holder very useful, the 1" die wrench not so much.

                          XL-650 to feed the: .45ACP's Les Baer Concept V, Ruger SR 1911, Ruger Nightwatchman,custom built Colt M1911, Springfield .45ACP Loaded.. 9MM SA Range Officer,Ruger P-85, Springfield Stainless 9MM loaded, SA 9MM 5.25" XDM, Springfield 9mm Stainless Range Officer, STI double stack .45ACP.
                          IDPA A41750 Safety Officer
                          NRA Certified RSO
                          "Stay out of the deep end of the pool; correct the problem with your credit card, not your dremel!"

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                          • #14
                            GW
                            I need a LIFE!!
                            • May 2004
                            • 16078

                            Originally posted by MrElectric03
                            Really, more than 5 pickup tubes?
                            Yep. Keeping primers flowing is probably the biggest hindrance to your ammo production on the 650
                            sigpicNRA Benefactor Member

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                            • #15
                              Eargasm
                              Senior Member
                              • Jul 2009
                              • 611

                              Brian Enos digital scale and rcbs powder pan
                              You can find this scale online for half the price.

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