TacticalJanitor
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I shall...and for every quick change set too (in the future).
Also, I recommend buying either Hornady or RCBS carbide dies. They are a high quality and less expensive alternative to Dillon dies.
you are going to build a monster machine! how much do you shoot?I shall...and for every quick change set too (in the future).
you are going to build a monster machine! how much do you shoot?
My kids first rifle was a .22 but they were 7 and 10 respectively.
There’s no rational reason to suggest that everyone’s first press should be a single stage or their first firearm be .22
It’s borderline condescending
Definitely standing up. I bought one of these as my bench: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-Kobalt-72-in-Work-Table/5000045517 it's 6' long...plenty of room. A tad pricey but I was too lazy at the time to build...I wanted to reload! lol...have fun buddy.
I disagree. I started with a 650, it continues to be the only press I need and I’ve had no regrets.
As a matter of fact, I’ve heard many reloaders who started with a single stage and later got a progressive lament that they didn’t start with one to begin with.
I checked out that bench and it looks good.
How tall is the Dillon strong mount? If one were to build a very heavy bench, I might save a foot (or so) of height without the strong mount?
Is there any other advantage to the strong mount other than raising the press? I have no idea of one needs to get underneath that press easily for any reason...such as cleaning or adjusting.
Nonsense. Recoil is one of the biggest impediments in learning how to shoot, and removing it makes the task much easier. Similarly, there are multiple details to be mastered when learning to reload, and additional complications make it that much tougher. It is much better to fully understand the basic process before adding Goldbergian contraptions into the mix.
Yes, one can learn to reload with a progressive, or to shoot with a .44 Magnum. One doubtless can learn how to drive in an F1 car, or to fly in a 747, or to climb on Mt. Everest. Ego drives us to all manner of foolishness, and I will continue to recommend against all of it.
Pistol calibers come with three dies so you can expand and crimp in separate stations which I find useful.
It isn't so much that you need to get underneath the press, it is that it is easier to load when everything is more at eye level. Having the press higher also means you won't be bending over as much on the downstroke. It is also easier to make adjustments with the press raised off the bench. The Dillon isn't a plug-n-play machine, there is a bit of adjustment involvedIs there any other advantage to the strong mount other than raising the press? I have no idea of one needs to get underneath that press easily for any reason...such as cleaning or adjusting.
It isn't so much that you need to get underneath the press, it is that it is easier to load when everything is more at eye level. Having the press higher also means you won't be bending over as much on the downstroke. It is also easier to make adjustments with the press raised off the bench. The Dillon isn't a plug-n-play machine, there is a bit of adjustment involved
Since you're building a new table anyway, I'd highly recommend that you take a look at the press stands from Inline Fabrication Ultramount instead of just going with the Dillon Strong Mount. The Ultramount is more stable and higher quality than the Strong Mount...plus it has a lower tray. While you're looking at Inline Fabrication, take a look at their Ergo Handle...a much better roller handle than that offered by Dillon.
You'll want a lighting system for your press. The best available is the UFO system from KMS (squared)
https://www.dillonprecision.com/s000089Not trying to be difficult, but I have to ask for clarification on this statement.
chris
Is there any other advantage to the strong mount other than raising the press?
https://www.dillonprecision.com/s000089
I’m not sure what needs clarification - they are three die sets: sizer, seat, crimp. My RCBS dies are two die sets: size, seat and crimp. PM me if this isn’t what you were asking.
I am guessing because they expect the reloader to use a powder through expander die
I greatly appreciate the efforts that everyone has put into advising me in this thread. A member here hooked me up with a really great price for a SDB, but alas, that company will not even entertain a conversation about shipping it to me in another state.
After all the valuable info and insights here, I've decided to order a 750 today with most of the extras. However, there is one last important question that I could use a hand with.
How tall is an XL-750 with the case feeder installed? I have eight-foot ceilings in my hobby shop and 42-inch worktables. It might be wise to find out if I have enough room...or if I will need to build a lower bench to accommodate the 750 (which is not a deal-breaker). In a previous life, I built cabinets for a living.
My loading bench top is somehwere in the 40-42" height range. My 650s are mounted directly to the bench top, no stands, with a ceiling height of 83". I cut a few inches out of the mounting arm and feed tubes of the case feeder to fit and still be able to fill the hopper. Easier than building a new bench imo.
Good choice on the 750, more versatility down the road.
ETA- Even with the powder checks, I still watch down in the cases for a potential over charge.
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I think I understand now. The Dillon die set doesn't have an expander, I am guessing because they expect the reloader to use a powder through expander die.
Your list looks good. I've personally never liked vibratory cleaners...I use a tumbler with steel pin media. Works great. YMMV.
But regardless, you should be very happy with your new toy. Enjoy it safely and congrats.
You are going All In!!!By chance, my LGS is putting in a bit Dillon order tonight. I sent him a list. We will see if it comes in below retail (and hopefully has no shipping charges).
I thought this would be a good start kit:
Final Order list for 750
SKU# S000022 Base XL-750 press $739
21098 Conv. Kit .38/.375 $120
14400 .38/.357 carbide dies
21044 Powder Check $99
16306 Low Powder Sensor $55
22214 Bullet Tray $64
62510 Casefeeder assembly $300
10443 Machine Cover $40
13606 Primer flip tray $30
21073 Casefeeder Plate- Small
10483 D-Terminator scale $150
17171 Caliper $40
20493 CV2001 vib cleaner $290
20675 CM2000 media seperator $125
13287 walnut media $26.50
15159 .38 case gage
17999 bullet puller $29.99
20049 primer pickup tubes-small (Qu.=2) $80
15364 .38 reloading manual $14.99
75111 spare parts kit $49.00
Cart total was $2400
You are going All In!!!
1st Press???
we normally start with a single stage or a cheapo lee turret! But DANG man!!!