Check my logic on my Dillon toolhead layout V2.0

[TheGerman]

On a 650 doing 223/5.56 whatever.

Prep Toolhead

S1- Universal decapper
S2- Empty (overhang from trimmer)
S3- Dillon Trimmer with trim die set to bump the shoulder
S4- Empty (overhang from trimmer)
S5- Redding instant indicator die with guage to check shoulder dimension

Loading Toolhead

S1- Lyman M Die
S2- Powder
S3- Mr Bulletfeeder bullet drop
S4- Bullet seat
S5- Crimp


Am I overlooking anything? I changed a few things around mainly as I got rid of a Redding neck die to set neck tension after the FL die and instead went to the M die for tension via the expander mandrel plus the flare for the bullet to not rock itself out during index.

Also, it seems I never crimp ANYTHING outside of when I load 223 on the Dillon. For all my 223/5.56 for my Mk12's I never crimp. Is this still necessary or have we changed our mind about it? Seems it used to be something that was done because, well...we had a crimp die that came with the sets we used on the Dillon.

 

[Kadams1563]

On my .223 loading tool head I like to have a powder check installed since you cannot see in the case.

I have the RT1200 and it’s a PITA to get low enough where it actually trims. I’m sure it’s resizing way too much.

 

[TheGerman]

On my .223 loading tool head I like to have a powder check installed since you cannot see in the case.

I have the RT1200 and it’s a PITA to get low enough where it actually trims. I’m sure it’s resizing way too much.

From my understanding the trim die isn't set up for the trim length but rather the shoulder bump/FL sizing of the case. The trim length is set via how far in you screw the trimmer and lock it in place; but I agree, its a total pain in the ass to set up.