Processing 223 w/Dillon 750

[DanK3Pos]

Okay, guys. Any recommendations on a 750 configuration for processing 223 brass? Is it possible to set it up to resize, deprime, swag, trim and, crazy idea, chamfer and deburr all in one pass? How much is possible?

I could possibly forego the chamfer and deburr step if the cut is clean.

I am tired of processing by hand, whether that is swaging on a single stage, or trimming with a hand drill. Not really interested in a processing station, like the FA Case Prep Center. I'm tired of my hands being sore for days after a trimming session.

 

[CMB]

Sounds like going that route consistency would be out the window. Are you just try for mass production? Not concerned with accuracy? There is a recent thread very similar to this. Many members broke down the steps and their importance.

Anything is possible but you probably won't find many doing it this way. Each single step completes multiple important stages required for quality and SAFE reloads. Trying to combine to many at once will make it near impossible to pay attention to the required details.

I'll try to find a link to that thread for ya.

Good luck/ be safe.

 

[lordpaxman]

It does get a bit tedious handling a lot of brass. I have two toolheads, one setup for trimming, one for loading. I don’t know how you’ll get a swage step for the 750, that’s why I went the 1100 route. I wet process without depriming. Head one does FL resize, swage, RT1500 trim, Lyman .22 M style neck die. I don’t chamfer and rely on the M die. Head two stuffs the cases. Good luck.

 

[derek45]

spray with lanolin & alchol mix - google "case lube for cheap bastards"

1. LEE decapper
2. "SWAGE-IT"
3. RT1200 sizer/electric trimmer
4. redding neck sizer.

each pull of the handle produces a fully processed case...



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now dry tumble for 20-40mins in tiny 20/40grit corncob to remove case lube. ( 20/40grit is too small to clog primer holes )

swap toolhead with LYMAN M-DIE, powder measure, seater, and load just like pistol

 

[CMB]

Good info here:



https://www.thehighroad.org/index.p...tion-from-single-stage-to-progressive.889003/

 

[jmorris]

I size/deprime and trim, then expand on a 650 but load on a 1050. The aftermarket swagers for the Dillons void the no BS warranty and because they lack a backup rod inside the case don’t do a great job.

The Dillon trimmer cuts clean enough, I don’t have to chamfer/debur.

 

[DanK3Pos]

Good info here:



https://www.thehighroad.org/index.p...tion-from-single-stage-to-progressive.889003/

Thank you, CMB. I'll check it out.

 

[DanK3Pos]

I size/deprime and trim, then expand on a 650 but load on a 1050. The aftermarket swagers for the Dillons void the no BS warranty and because they lack a backup rod inside the case don’t do a great job.

The Dillon trimmer cuts clean enough, I don’t have to chamfer/debur.

Very helpful info. I've actually got a Swage It for the 550, but upgraded to 750 before I ever used it. I have a Lee APP, but it feeds 223 inconsistently (sometimes shooting a case across the room, sometimes dropping 2-3 at a time). I can swage on that, push come to shove (no pun intended). Other than the feeding issue, it does swage well enough. As good as any other solution I've used.

Looks like the 223 trim die for the Dillon is back ordered. Wonder what the ship time is for that.

 

[CMB]

I should apologize for my ignorance......

I didn't realize there are so many automation options for the Dillion.

That's impressive!

 

[Kaldor]

spray with lanolin & alchol mix - google "case lube for cheap bastards"

1. LEE decapper
2. "SWAGE-IT"
3. RT1200 sizer/electric trimmer
4. redding neck sizer.

each pull of the handle produces a fully processed case...



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.
.
now dry tumble for 20-40mins in tiny 20/40grit corncob to remove case lube. ( 20/40grit is too small to clog primer holes )

swap toolhead with LYMAN M-DIE, powder measure, seater, and load just like pistol

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What this guy said! I cut my crimps with a cutter, and use SSTL media to clean and deburr.

 

[SnowBlaZeR2]

What derek45 said.

As for voiding the warranty, I don't see how you could damage anything but the shell plate. Just buy an extra for $40 and dedicate it to processing cases.

Swage It has also said their product has never damaged a 750, and I've never heard anyone say they've had it damage anything.