Dillon Precision XL 650 - Manual (Page 10)

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Note: One end of the casefeed tube is
beveled and one end is squared off.
Insert the squared end of the tube
(down) into the top of the casefeed
adapter.
FIG 24
6. Using A 5/32” Allen wrench, snug
the machine screw against the case-
feed mounting post FIG 24 to pre-
vent the casefeed bowl from rotat-
ing.
4.Toolhead Overview
You’re now ready to install the toolhead
and adjust the dies. But first, we’ll give a
brief overview of the location and function
of each station, we’ll then follow up with a
detailed illustration.
FIG 25
Station 1 - Sizing/Decapping
The stations on the toolhead are num-
bered 1-5. Station 1 is for the sizing/decap-
ping die FIG 25. This die can be easily
identified by the decapping pin sticking out
the bottom as well as by its label. This die
removes or “decaps” the old primer and
resizes the case.
Warning: Never decap live primers! (See
mandatory safety procedures.)
Station 2 - Powder Measure
FIG 26
Station 2 is for the powder die, which
comes attached to the powder measure
FIG 26. Here several operations are con-
ducted. The case is primed, straightwalled
pistol cases are belled, and powder is
dropped. The purpose of the bell at the
mouth of the case is simply to help align
the bullet and to keep the case from shav-
ing lead during the seating process. Note:
Only straight-walled cases receive a bell,
bottle-necked cases (rifle cartridges) are
not belled.
FIG 27
Station 3 - Powder Check
Station 3 is used for the optional powder
check system FIG 27. This system is located
in a separate package and can be identified
by the blue warning buzzer attached to a
die. This system is designed to detect gross
deviations in the powder charge, i.e. a dou-
ble charge of powder or no powder at all.
Station 4 - Bullet Seating
Station 4 is for the seating die FIG 25.
This is where the bullet is pushed into the
case.
Station 5 - Crimp
Station 5 is for the crimp die FIG 25. This
die not only removes the bell created at
Station 2, but rolls the mouth of the case
inward to insure proper feeding and to
secure the bullet.
LUBRICATING BRASS
To lubricate brass, use “Dillon Case
Lubricant” (item# 13733).
Pistol – If you’re using a carbide sizing
die, you will not need to lubricate your
cases (before sizing) when loading straight-
walled cases. If you’re not using a carbide
sizing die, you must lube the brass before
sizing. We do, however, recommend lubri-
cating all brass.
Rifle – Lubricate all bottle-necked cases,
even if you’re using a carbide sizing die.
To lubricate your cases, start by ensur-
ing that they are clean. Place your clean
brass in a shallow box so the cases are lay-
ing on their side. Pump a couple of sprays
of Dillon Case Lubricant over the cases.
Shake the box so the cases will tumble and
roll. Repeat this process again making sure
that the lubricant is well distributed over the
cases.
Note: When loading rifle cartridges, if your
sizing die doesn’t have a carbide
case mouth expander, you may
want to allow a little bit of lube to get
inside the case mouth.
Note: When loading bottle-necked
cartridges, if you get an excessive
amount of lube on the shoulder of
the case, it will leave oil dents.
Regardless of whether you’re lubri-
cating pistol or rifle cases – do not
drench the cases in lubricant. A light
film of lubricant is sufficient.
Toolhead Head Setup:
Pistol – go to page 12
Rifle – go to page 20