Dillon 650 question

[Jackalope33B]

I have the 650 set up for 45acp. Im confused on what I need to get to convert it to 380acp.

I know I need DIES, new powder dispenser, and tool head.... I think? Is there anything else I need for a conversion?

Looking at Dillons website, I see that they sell a XL 650 Quick Change kit. It looks like everything I need minus the DIES.

Any input is appreciated.

 

[rrflyer]

Re: Dillon 650 question

Conversion kit
Case feed plate

So you need

Quick change
Dies
380 conversion
Case feed plate

 

[Conrad]

Re: Dillon 650 question

As RRFlyer noted you need the conversion kit.

Here is a valuable link thought that is particularly helpful when parts start to overlap and you don't need to order the whole conversion kit. Doesn't cover every cartridge out there, but still helpful.

http://gunwiki.net/apps/calconversion/index.asp

 

[Jackalope33B]

Re: Dillon 650 question

Gotcha! Just added everything up and im in the ball park of $300! DAMN, thats 1/2 half the price of the press itself lol..



<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rrflyer</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Conversion kit
Case feed plate

So you need

Quick change
Dies
380 conversion
Case feed plate </div></div>

 

[ShtrRdy]

Re: Dillon 650 question

You can use the same powder dispenser and powder check unit if you want to save some bucks.

 

[Boxerglocker]

Re: Dillon 650 question

Spending $300 for a auxiliary caliber on a 650 is IMHO a waste. I have mine already set up for 9mm and .223 and combining caliber conversions and adding an extra case feeder adapter tube and dedicated .380 tool head have gotten around the extra expense.

In the OPs case if your not loading more than a few hundred .380s a month you may consider just getting another press like perhaps a LCT. The LCT can handle rates up to 200 an hour and is a great option for other added secondary calibers at only the cost of a $10 turret head and dies.

 

[Deadshot2]

Re: Dillon 650 question

Give Brian Enos a call. He'll walk you through the exact items needed. Don't bother getting another Powder measure, just get a powder bar so you can leave the old on adjusted for your .45 ACP. Takes about a minute or so to switch the measure from one tool head to the other and another minute or so to swap the powder bars. By just having a powder die installed and adjusted on the tool head the change is matter of two screws and the the powder lockout lock out rod. Even when changing loads due to a bullet change, I just keep an extra powder bar on hand so it's a matter of swapping the bar. After the first settings are made, all you need to do is check your load by dropping a few loads into a primed case then weighing them.