Need Help with my reloading order.

[tankerman]

Roller handle.

Strong mounts

Case feeder.

How to video

[ar15barrels]

RCBS decapping die to put in station 1 while loading rifle brass that's been previously sized, trimmed and tumbled clean to remove lube, but now has a piece of media in the flash hole.

Extra toolhead plate to mount just a sizing die.
2 extra powder dies to support the ram from tilting while sizing rifle brass.

[USN CHIEF]

Roller handle.

Strong mounts

Case feeder.

O.k, I will add what Randle said but what is the "Roller handle" and "Strong Mounts"

now, what do you mean by I am running a 45 set up Randall? I will primarily will be reloading .223 and 308, then later on down the road i will be doing .45 and then maybe some .40 caliber ammo. Sorry for asking too many question guys/gurls.

[tankerman]

O.k, I will add what Randle said but what is the "Roller handle" and "Strong Mounts"

now, what do you mean by I am running a 45 set up Randall? I will primarily will be reloading .223 and 308, then later on down the road i will be doing .45 and then maybe some .40 caliber ammo. Sorry for asking too many question guys/gurls.

[ar15barrels]

O.k, I will add what Randle said but what is the "Roller handle" and "Strong Mounts"

now, what do you mean by I am running a 45 set up Randall? I will primarily will be reloading .223 and 308, then later on down the road i will be doing .45 and then maybe some .40 caliber ammo. Sorry for asking too many question guys/gurls.

The press you have listed is pre-setup for 45.

You really should start with pistol cartridges.
Rifle cartridges are more complicated to load.

A roller handle is a nicety, makes it more comfortable to load for more than an hour at a time.
1050's come with them, but they are an upgrade on all other machines.
A strong mount is a riser that gets the press up off the workbench if your workbench is not high enough.
Best solution is a dedicated custom bench that's tied into the studs of the wall and made to the height that's most comfortable for you.
My bench is 51" tall and I am 6'3" tall.
Adjust bench height accordingly based on your height.
The strong mount raises the press about 6 or 7 inches and spreads out the load over a larger area of the bench.
This is helpful if your bench is too low.

[USN CHIEF]

Don't it come with it already? What are the advantages of the roller handle if the XL 650 don't come with it?

[tankerman]

Don't it come with it already? What are the advantages of the roller handle if the XL 650 don't come with it?

No roller = friction in the palm of your hand each time you stroke the press.

You'll want your bench higher than a normal workbench. Otherwise it will feel ackward lowering your arm when working the press.

If you end up needing/wanting a strong mount, let me know I've got a spare you can have, just pay the shipping cost.

[ar15barrels]

Don't it come with it already? What are the advantages of the roller handle if the XL 650 don't come with it?

It comes with a ball handle, sorta like an 8 ball shifter.
On extended loading sessions, say 3-4 hours, you will get a blister in your palm.
The roller handle moves in your grip while the ball slides in your palm.
Talcum powder or a glove would probably help with a ball.

I run my 550's and 650's with a ball with no problem.
Just don't load more than about an hour or so at a time.

[hung380]

Got a headache yet? LOL

[USN CHIEF]

No roller = friction in the palm of your hand each time you stroke the press.

You'll want your bench higher than a normal workbench. Otherwise it will feel ackward lowering your arm when working the press.

I was not really planning on cranking out 1k's of rounds at each reloading session, maybe like 200 or so.

I am also planning on building a reloading bench (Once my wrist gets better).

[tankerman]

I was not really planning on cranking out 1k's of rounds at each reloading session, maybe like 200 or so.

I am also planning on building a reloading bench (Once my wrist gets better).

For me 200 rounds is easier and faster to do a single stage press, unless the 650 is already set up for that particular caliber.

[sorensen440]

You obviously don't load rifle on a dillon...
You have to have a powder funnel for each caliber to activate the powder measure.
You can use the same funnel for 308, 30-06 etc though...

The powder funnel is part of the conversion kit, but since he's ordering a machine setup for 45, he only needs a powder funnel and casefeed parts to adapt it for 308 or 30-06 as they share the 45 shellplate and buttons.

My Fail
I was thinking about something else when I said that
(and I do use a dillon)

[ar15barrels]

I was not really planning on cranking out 1k's of rounds at each reloading session, maybe like 200 or so.

I am also planning on building a reloading bench (Once my wrist gets better).

That's only about 20 minutes a session then.
No problem with the ball.

Read my post above about bench height.
Get the press before you build the bench.
Setup the press and rest it on a counter (have someone help)
Put your hand on the handle.
Measure how tall it is from the back of your hand down to the ground.
Now measure how tall it is from the ground to your shoulder.
Ideally, you want the back of your hand even with your shoulder when you stand at the press.
Make the bench tall enough to accomodate this posture.

[USN CHIEF]

For me 200 rounds is easier and faster to do a single stage press, unless the 650 is already set up for that particular caliber.

Flack This is what I don't get, I will only probably be reloading maybe about 1k rounds of .223/.308 and .45 every 2 months or so. Am I doing the right thing by getting a progressive press. Should I be getting a single stage press?

[StraightShooter]

My 650 doesnt get used that often but when I do use it i pull that dang handle till components run out. It takes a while to switch stuff for different calibers and once I get the powder charge set and throwing consistent I crank out as many rounds as I can. Its more like stockpiling than reloading. One reloading session lasts me a while