Dillon XL650 Reloading Tutorial for 9mm Luger

[@djwillyb]

I've had a Dillon Square Deal for well over 20 years. I have load 1000s of rounds with that machine. In the very, very few times anything has gone wrong or broken, Dillon has stood by their warranty with NO questions asked. Dillon has even sent parts to update my old reloader to be compatible with the newer version at no charge. Dillon is a top notch Company with outstanding products.

[@jhonnylacksville6765]

This is way better then the casino. I win every pull

[@iMotoTactic00L]

i feel you bro!!

[@Kyle_Hutchinson]

jhonny lacksville don’t want to like as 69 likes u know

[@jhonnylacksville6765]

@deucedeuce22oz CHA CHING, CLANK! CHA CHING, CLANK! music to my leaden-ed ears.

[@jamesdewer]

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[@hendrixsergio5474]

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[@jungleno.]

Everytime my primer loading tool goes missing I know to look under my wife's side of the bed.

[@bretmcgough172]

Thank you very much for the video. My brother and nephews just ordered one of these machines and will be reloading primarily 9mm and 5.56. This is perfect for our needs. I appreciate your thorough tutorial.

[@brassmen7464]

No need to lube the pistol cases...but, I do find a difference while reloading, the action is much more smoother (as you would expect). I prefer it.

[@xxHydroponicxx]

When using a spray-on case lube, is there much risk of fowling the powder with any lube that may enter the cases?

[@brassmen7464]

xxHydroponicxx I've reloaded about 6000+ 9mm to date, and haven't had a problem with one single round. Again, I only use a very small amount of the case lube. (Maybe 1-2 squirts per 200 cases)

[@myomai]

I use a small drop of Frog Lube and once per 500 rounds I smear it a full circle around the middle of the brass. Much easier to size and once a 2000 rounds I do the same around the crimp before the crimp tool.

[@theElderberryFarmer]

I also lube pistol cases for easier reloading. I use a home-brew lube of liquid lanolin and alcohol. After loading, I tumble the rounds in untreated corn cob media to get rid of the lube.

[@xenonram]

Yes, Dillon says you don't need lube when using their carbide dies, but a tiny amount of case lube is good. Case lube is water based, and the tiny whisper you put on, won't foul the powder. Then you don't need to remove the lube at the end, like the guy above me does. (But he's probably not using carbide dies.)

[@k.w5804]

Cleanest the man cave I've ever seen. Hat off to you for that!

[@jmose1911]

Simple and straightforward, best introductory video to Dillon I have seen so far. Thank you

[@rgalletta58]

You came up in my feed as I'm looking into a Dillon press. Thank you for sharing.

[@mattbrincefield]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! Finally, a quality video to show the reloading process of the Dillon XL650! I'm so glad I came across this wonderful video. Well done!

[@yamagp12rz]

You have a knack for videos! Nice clean work space as well. A+

[@dorianfulton7168]

Thanks! I used this as a refresher. I have learned to use a notebook and keep notes on every reload session. There are so many things that can happen that I benefit by noting them and tracking if they are random or need to be fixed.

[@robertrutherford8874]

Wow! You and I started on a 650! Almost around the same time and I just found your video! I can't count how many people told me to start on a single stage. Take your time is the best advice!

[@saljhp137]

awesome work sir. I never considered reloading till I saw your setup, very impressive work area!

[@xxlCortez]

Nice, clean explanation, which is very useful as I'm a total beginner on how that process goes.

[@myhops]

Wow, what a well put together video. Very organized and super informative. Good work man!

[@mattlip1376]

Great video. Was looking for a no nonsense video on reloading on that type of press. Was exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for taking the time to film it. Great job!

[@Metalbladelawncare]

Thanks for the great video. I cannot wait to start reloading. My dad already has doubles of everything and is going to set me up nicely.

[@robertperez3219]

By far the best explanation of a reloading press yet. Well done.

[@rsteague1]

Nice video, You do have a knack for making videos, and now I have to clean up my work space.... Thanks for posting!

[@michaelclaugherty751]

I love your reloading room/Surveillance :)

[@rdsii64]

I have a pair of 650's. One set up for large primer rounds. One set up for small primer rounds.

[@eggmynog]

Great video! I can't believe no one has commented, "phrasing" yet on that bit around @10:28.

[@brimful-cookie5947]

Haha

[@markvaz1961]

Where did you get that nifty little device that loads the primer tube? Picking them up individually has been the bane of my existence for decades!! That's a great little tool, I need one!!!

[@KRN762]

Great pro tip on the zip lock bag to lube cases. I find I use a lot less lube doing it this way, rather than the cookie sheet method that dillon recommends.

[@anthonypeltier4039]

would you please do this on a loop for about 10 hours? I'd watch it from start to finish.

[@4LXK]

This is literally how long it will take to get ready for any competition

[@dentgent1]

Brassmen...excellent video and super nice, clean, and organized loading room. OCD in action. :) Thanks for the step by step. I think I found my next progressive.

[@stefanomalerba6345]

Thank you, video easy and clear!!! Really nice the XL650, really really nice!

[@truli68]

Thanks for the excellent demonstration, you really helped me !!! Many could take the lead, great.

[@sunrisesurfbum]

Very good explanation of this type of progressive press, thanks.

[@michaelprue9024]

That primer loader thing is pretty cool. Glad to know it exists, but I really like doing it the old way. Guess I’m just a fudd lol.

[@charlestravis9798]

You normally don’t lube pistol brass if your using carbide sizing dies, but to each his own I guess. I have a Dillon XL-650 and 10 caliber conversions. I like your light and primer tool.

[@joejeans7913]

just bought a xl750 still in the box. waiting together primers. might be another year.

[@mccoyisthebest]

i cant even own a gun, havent shot one prob never will but reloading ammo looks kinda relaxing ive been watching loads of videos on it lol

[@omaral-subhi8514]

Great quality work. Can I use the same system to reload rifle cartridge ( only changing dies)?

[@iamkikoman]

I know this is a little OCD but the end product is not a bullet. It is a round or a cartridge. A bullet is a projectile (those metal objects you put into your bullet tray), while a cartridge is the package consisting of the bullet, primer, and casing containing gunpowder (a round or a cartridge). Great video. I have been looking at maybe buying a Dillon.

[@wolfman_8808]

I'm from europe any i don't even own a gun but that was a very clean and informatial video. Thank you for sharing it with us!

[@mattthadd4663]

One of the best videos Ive come across. Thank you.

[@JR23z51]

Nice operation you have going. Thanks for sharing the helpful info. Good job.

[@HuxleyTheProf]

If I had the money I'd definitely buy one of these, I just dont have the patience to reload manually. I guess my wallet would thank me eventually but I just cant afford the initial investment not have the room for it.

[@timdake]

- it pays for itself, surprisingly quickly.

[@prebaned]

Tighten your wing nut to compress the spring about 1/2. Will give positive reset of powder measure belcrank. Nice video.

[@brassmen7464]

Thanks Joe, i had done this later after the video. cheers

[@munddo]

great video man thank you for sharing and taking the time to make it

[@jaymac5324]

Real great video, real professional set up you have there. Im curious as to the cost of that setup and how much reloading ine would have to do in order to make it cost effective.

[@Rickie53]

You lube pistol cases??????????? Lol I hit mine with a little Hornady one shot and go. It definitely does make sizing smoother. Probably more noticeable for me right now, as I use a ultra cheap Lee single stage press, like $25 on cheaper than dirt. Gotta love being a relatively broke college student. 3.8gr of titegroup was exactly what I was using when I got some 124gr bullets on the cheap. Normally I load 115gr for 9mm tho and if I recall right i'm using like 4.3gr of titegroup for that I think, maybe 4.5, but definitely no more than that. Cant wait for the day I pick up a Dillon.

[@xenonram]

So... You lube your cases too.

[@ejlococo6306]

Kudos on that video and your pristine reloading lab. Nice set up.

[@m.r.baldwin4002]

This setup is fancy AF 🔥

[@DimaProk]

Nice video. I used to crimp but than I found out 9mm head spaces off the edge so you only need to "crimp" to remove the flare. I would also reduce flaring, it seems excessive. What I ended up is getting NOE expander instead, it's so much better! Instead of creating a funnel that gets dragged on the die edges of your seating die (you can see inside it's all yellow) it partially expands the case top so you can seat the bullet with your fingers straight and that's another advantage is that your bullet will always go up in to the die straight more concentric, better accuracy.

[@Lastchance2030]

@ 5:02 I live in California and this part reminds of the major highways when an accident happens and we all have to get into one lane. The only difference is that, It takes 4 to 6 hours just to get to the single lane point! LOL!!!

[@Physics072]

I use H-6 w 9mm 6.4 gr. Hodgdon Titegroup only fills the case 49 percent at 3.8 gr. You must use to squeak more rounds per pound of powder. HS-6 its harder to over fill and reach dangerous levels. just 5gr of titegroup and you will be over 37000 psi and the Dillion alarm might not go off as its not close to double charge.

[@hardybirch3630]

Great video....love the primer filler thingy.

[@philspaces7213]

It reminds me of those contraptions at the plattsburgh mall where the ball is constantly going

[@jetlag410]

Great video! Thanks. Bad ass reloading room too. What light are you using?

[@Ian_Andre]

Is it just me or was that a lot of belling? Great video though. I like how you set up that lamp to make checking the powder load easier. I’m going to have to give that a shot.

[@jungleno.]

Agreed. Way too much belling. Those case-mouths will split in short order.

[@hoeybr1]

Great video and fantastic camera work!

[@Mark-pp2ty]

How long to do 100 rounds.Thank you for the video

[@dessertman1181]

Very patient person well done safe shooting👍👍👍👍👍

[@Blackhawk556.]

Do they sell an accessory that loads the Bullet by itself as well or do you have to put a bullet every time?

[@MrPILLS1957]

Nicely Done, keep up the great video's

[@truitons]

well done and awesome setup !

[@terrylegrand1950]

Quick question Do you de-prime your cases before reloading them on the 650 or de-prime then clean then reload them after checking the Primer pockets for cleanliness

[@brassmen7464]

Hey Terry, Actually for used Brass Cases, I just clean them first in the tumbler, and then they get de-primed during the first step of reloading, they have been fine. Cheers

[@joseRodriguez-pk9ld]

It comes already specific for 9mm? Or do you need to set it up like for lever of powder coming out ?

[@donaldduck4867]

That’s the best set up I’ve seen. How much does it cost? I’m sure it pays for itself with the ammo prices nowadays! Thanks for the video!

[@dominickdelfino7552]

Awesome video and setup!

[@michalknapek5697]

That is sick, I need that at my home. What is price of that Dillon? I suppose it's a lot

[@9102167j]

Would you recommend for a person new to reloading

[@glx2366]

Hey man nice set up you have their how much did you spend on your reloading tool you have?

[@greogesnote8507]

Thanks, nicely done.Looks like the cost of ammo is coming back down some. What's the savings on doing your own reloads for 9mm or even .556 ? And what have you got invested in your equipment all told?

[@jamesdewer]

Do you prep your brass before you spray them down in that plastic bag? I had imagined you'd use a ultrasonic cleaner before using the bag and spray techniquethose look more like 38spl

[@TomColontonio]

GREAT video!! Just got my 650 today!

[@Akrablak1]

Why i was born in Europe WHY.

[@furious_762]

Wich country ? Because you can shoot, reload or whater you want in Europe, at the exeption of enslaved countries.

[@Akrablak1]

In Poland to get a gun you need fill a contener of papers and wait 10 years,and you still dont get your 9mm pistol

[@furious_762]

Well that sucks, is it just really annoying or do they try to actually prevent you from getting guns ? If you're really passionate you could try to move to Czech Republic it's pretty close and it's the one EU country where you can carry !

[@Akrablak1]

I was in Army and have a gun in home its base thing i think,ur goverment dont want give us guns cuz we not ready i dont know..22 caliber that will be huge progres for Poland but i dont think they agree whit us.We trying press idea to hawe a gun we will see in future what hapend.

[@furious_762]

Okay, well hope for you it goes you're way, good luck!

[@b4ds33d]

Crinkling plastic sounds GREAT on a microphone.

[@Blackhawk556.]

Good video. Saving it for future reference.

[@MichaelMoore-od4jz]

Great video loved how much information you gave

[@alansimmons5368]

break down ninemill Lugar

[@henrycalhoun5809]

Great tutorial. I learned.

[@flyinhawaiian8398]

Great video... that looks so relaxing and therapeutic. I know what my next hobbie is gonna be. Do you have a link for the 9mm press?

[@aaronwayne2515]

What manufacturer makes the pistol primer tube loading tool. That one looks built better than others I have seen on the market.

[@wald01979]

When you use the caliper, you want to take the measurement at the tips when possible (where the tapered area is).

[@xenonram]

No, I don't know who told you that. The tapered area is for getting into tight places. When you use calipers, you want to measure it as far into the throat as you can. This reduces the moment that is applied to the calipers and gives you a more accurate reading. Further out on the caliper, like a seesaw, you can gain more leverage, and get a smaller reading more easily. Also, the bladed area of the calipers allows you to introduce rock into whatever you're measuring and you may come up with a larger than actual reading. It's harder to tell if the piece you're measuring is square/perpendicular to the faces of the caliper. I'm a machinist and have worked with calipers, micrometers, DTIs, and CMMs for quite a while. (Although not anymore.)

[@mbm887]

I really enjoyed your video. This is the second one I watched that one of your parts is being miss identified. There are 4 units needed to make 1 bullet only. Unit 1- primer 2- casing 3- powder 4- ball-- the ball that you refer to as bullet is nothing, it is just a ball. The complete assembly is a bullet. The press that you were using is amazing. I was special forces (Navy) 19 yrs Terminology must be used accordingly.

[@julieopp]

Really?

[@Elektra711]

The complete assembly is a "cartridge", the bullet is the projectile. Calling the whole assembly a bullet is a misnomer and often used as a colloquial reference to a cartridge. Bullet and ball are the same thing. Ball as you are using it is military terminology for "ball ammo." Bullet comes from the french "boulet" which means ...wait for it...."small ball." He is correct in his terminology.

[@gamalabdelhamid9717]

Wow I like it How much one set

[@johnarcher8530]

First thing I noticed, you are wearing safety glasses. I preach this every time I comment on you tube reloading video's. Can't stress enough you only have one set of eye's. Kudo's to you for wearing them! Second thing I noticed is how neat and clean your entire work area is, a place for everything and everything in it's place. Nice tip on adding only enough powder to do the number of rounds you intend to load. And your lighting set up is very zoot. I have one question about your system Sir. Do you wipe the loaded rounds off after you finish a loading session? I do agree that lubing cases, even with carbide dies is the best way to go, however I read a comment on another web page that dropping a lubed round in a case checker can leave residue inside eventually causing you to get false readings. Not sure if that is true or not, just something I read on another post. Above all, thank you for taking time to make and share your video. Everything about it is easy to understand and very professional.

[@brassmen7464]

Hey John, Safety First right. You lose your eyes and this great sport of ours won't mean anything if we can't see. Thanks John for your comments, very appreciated. Your right, thats the only thing i found is after about 200 rounds through by Case Gauge, they seem to get stuck a bit. My solution was just to clean it with a regular Q-tip. Then re-test the same round and 10 out of 10 times its fine. I guess just a bit of dirt gets built up inside the hole. But cleaning it does the trick. Cheers

[@amonarre]

I want your reload setup, it’s very nice 👍🏼

[@DT-he9jt]

Just wondering the powder sensor. Does that just sense low powder or can it be set to sense a maximum? Also can the powder sensor be set to a range with a minimum and maximum powder? Thank you.

[@williamdford1071]

do you ever sell your reloads and how much do you get for them by the box

[@randallpatrickc]

Excellent video and workflow. Can I ask which dies you are using (types and make?)

[@hoogze1682]

They look to me like Dillon dies... sold as a 3 die (carbide) set... Dillon part No. 14406 (9mm) :-)

[@brassmen7464]

9mm 3 die set yes! www.dillonprecision.com/#/content/p/9/pid/24445/catid/4/Dillon_Carbide_Pistol_Dies__Three_Die_Sets_

[@brassmen7464]

Brassmen74 Also the powder Check here:www.dillonprecision.com/#/content/p/9/pid/23805/catid/3/Dillon_Powder_Check And the Powder Measure unit: www.dillonprecision.com/#/content/p/9/pid/23806/catid/3/XL_650_Quick_Change

[@eroom2087]

Hickok 45 recommended if your gonna be shooting a lot of rounds to not invest in a single stage press, just take the money and put it in a progressive press and be done with it

[@michigunsanta8680]

How many different calibers can you load with that machine?

[@saig7552]

Can that machine reload any types of bullets or specifically for 9mm only?

[@africanelectron751]

This looks like so much fun... I'm not kidding

[@dannylee5588]

Wonder if I can get all the supplies in CA???

[@mikekorsak373]

Excellent tutorial - thank you. 🙏🏼

[@mouthbreather280]

And how long until the repay period is up. (Until the press has paid for itself, considering you’d buy bulk 115gr ammo)

[@Physics072]

NEVER. I have the same one and its a bottomless pit of add ons. Don't get into it to save money, just buy box ammo. You need quite a bit. - Dillon xl650/750 - two scales (over 100.00) - Lights - Bench - Dies - Powder - power strips - tumbers, u;tra sonic cleaner.... - case trimmers - new gadgets and add ons to make it easier - Weeks and weeks on reading reloading books - Reloading software (150.00) or more - primers - brass - bullet puller - etc etc etc Its a hobby not a big money saver. Its nice to know you can reload for hard to get ammo too.

[@mouthbreather280]

Bob thanks for the info. I’ve heard some negative things about buying these expensive Dillon presses before. I can see it making sense if I shoot a large quantity of some really expensive harder to get and find stuff, like .338 lapua or something.

[@Physics072]

@@mouthbreather280 I skipped the single stage press and went for the big blue. But It was just for kicks and have some hard to find calibers I can reload for if needed. The Dillon is very nice for 9mm crank out a ton fast. I don't regret getting the Dillon I can do anything a single press can do and much faster if need. But I think if I had to recommend maybe getting a press where it holds 4-5 dies and you can manually rotate, that might be better for just doing 10 rounds, less complex. But only if it was significantly cheaper than the Dillon. Dillon you can go as slow or fast as you want.

[@mouthbreather280]

Bob yeah I was debating on skipping right to the big blue press even though I’m new to this but I’ll see. It is nice to be able to pump out tons of rounds real fast with a super automated Dillon. It wouldn’t really be a hobby for me so I wouldn’t enjoy the tedious repetitive nature of self inserting every primer, weighing each powder load ect..

[@Physics072]

@@mouthbreather280 I will say its a bit tedious at first. Get a hold of a copy of Quick Load reloading software. Its pretty easy to use has a data base bullets and ammo and powders. You can see what load to use without ever shooting one bullet. Like take 40gr of powder in 450BM and then see what happens of you use a heavier bullet or seating it different. I look at the pressure numbers and the FPS. Its pretty close to real life. I actually like the software, easy to fool with what ifs on ammo without getting hands dirty. I found reloading books a bit dry boring but you need to read one just to get basic knowledge. One you get over that hump it starts to get fun. But never get too complacent. Have to check powder every so often and not assume its perfect. It usually is good but just good habits. Good to have a chronograph to see if real life is close to predictions in software or book recipes. (yes its like cooking) Im more of a shooter than cook but the Dillon makes it easier once you get the hang of it.

[@stevet5790]

for 124 grain bullet , do you have to put 6 grain powder ?

[@unclelar53]

How do you know whether your cases need trimming? Nine mm cases must be precise and consistent.

[@theoneyoucanttrust7316]

I wonder I there is a press that does it all on it's on and all u got to do I load it?

[@scar17s43]

Do u need to bell out the rim of the 9mm cartridge ?? Sorry I know it’s a stupid question

[@jmac3693]

So satisfying

[@SnailHouseProjects]

what case guage is that? im gathering parts for reloading, and this looks like a good product

[@CTcuttinUp]

Dude with a little bit of music I could do this alllll day!!!

[@kaceysquiemphen7259]

i have some money now and looking into getting into reloading. is there really any difference other than price on the 550 and 650, i like the one u are using in the video, and thats the 650 right. now ur whole set up did u have to buy everything urself or did the press come with most of the gadgets

[@castercyrus9076]

U made an excellent video..u just made me think about reloading my own ammo.how much did u pay for that machine?

[@tmax-cn3jt]

Nice Video. Where did you get that red tool that loads the primers into the tube? It sure saves a lot of time. Keep up the great work.

[@brassmen7464]

Bought it online here: www.pal-filler.com/Pal_Filler/Home.html Sells in USA, canada, and europe