Dillon XL650 Upgrades

A few more upgrades to the Dillon XL650. A link to each item that I bought off of Ebay is below. The parts are all very well made and appear to really smooth out the function of the press!
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[@JimHavlinek]

You just keep giving!!! Bought the upgrades for my 650 XL. Yeah, I'm impressed because I've had the powder go everywhere. Keep these videos coming for those of us that just want to get better performance from a damn great press.

[@bravo1xray522]

Thank you for the kind words.... I'm happy that I'm helping my fellow reloaders!!

[@niels-martinnielsen6262]

I Just bought these upgrades and found your video. Very informative and easy to follow. Thank you so much for the video!

[@kevinclark877]

Fred just installed these upgrades as you stated what a difference in the operation.. So Smooth. and another bonus is that it corrected the little difference I was having with cartridge Overall Length as now the plate doesn't push down and my seating of the bullet has become more consistent in the COL. Thank Again. Kevin

[@JimHavlinek]

OAL has been my biggest problem also. I have all of the upgrades ordered. The shell plate deflection upon setting the sizer/decapping die or the 1500 case sizer has my OAL way off wack.

[@richlovin2173]

Bought the parts. Well worth the investment. Smoothed things out quite a bit. Very easy install thanks to you. 1/30/2017

[@bravo1xray522]

RICH LOVIN wont regret it!

[@harveygussow7913]

Thank you Fred (B1X) This is formerly (KA7TYN) Harvey in Tucson Arizona. Thank you for the information on what you did to your Dillion 650XL. I couldn’t”t afford a new one so I bought a demonstrator sill working on the bench that will used for it. I will tell you about it once I get it together, lots of improvements so the workbench can be more versatile.

[@johnnylesley5450]

Just ordered a 650 XL. Now get to order some worthwhile extras. Thanks for the video and good info.

[@bravo1xray522]

johnny lesley I know youll enjoy it!

[@cavemanballistics6338]

I ordered these upgrades last week. After watching your video I ordered them from the same guy. Got everything today. Installed it tonight. Very happy with the results. Good advice. Thanks✌️

[@bravo1xray522]

Caveman Ballistics awesome news! I'm glad that I could help you out!!

[@adnrlyn]

Thanks for putting up the Video, just bought the Cam follower, very nice additional upgrade for my machine,

[@bravo1xray522]

adnrlyn Thanks for leaving a comment. glad that I could help. It does make a difference. Just take a note of where the factory one is before removing it. The timing will be off if you don't adjust it properly.

[@ghost7393]

Thanks for the vid, my 650 is on its way and i already ordered these upgrades. Would have never known about them if i didn't catch your video.

[@bravo1xray522]

ghost7393 glad I could help out Ghost! let me know how much you love the 650!!

[@pr3pared]

Love it! So cool seeing your hobbies! Very informative as well! :D

[@raybates3119]

Thanks for the vid. Just ordered the kit for my 650. Semper Fi, Bro!

[@bravo1xray522]

Right on! Semper Fi!!

[@mwills802]

Awesome video! Bought mine today!

[@bravo1xray522]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@Pintony1]

Love your videos!!!! Great Job!

[@bravo1xray522]

Thank you for the kind words!!

[@granthmeek]

Thanks for the recommendation! Just bought these parts. 11/3/2020

[@donv2600]

We’re can I get those upgrades

[@granthmeek]

@@donv2600 Check out uniquetek.com/ I talked to their Sales team and they resell from a guy in Alaska. He sells the exact same products on eBay. Search for the seller "snowshooze"

[@courtneyrisser3671]

I have these upgrades as well quality items. I do still get some powder spill but not nearly as much as I did before.

[@bravo1xray522]

AGREED Courtney. All very good parts!

[@MrJeeper77]

Hello I am a shooter in France, your ideas are very good I will apply them on my press amicably

[@bravo1xray522]

MrJeeper77 thanks for checking out my video!! I'm happy you liked my ideas. Happy Reloading from accross the pond!!

[@jolebole-yt]

Nice watch :). Im waiting for my parts to arrive.. Alaska is far

[@Bjones675]

No, I was asking about yours. If your bearing was larger as well. It looks like it is the same size as the rod.

[@bentleyrainwater7734]

Love the Newie Jacket, Semper Fi Brother.

[@bravo1xray522]

bentley rainwater haha!! Are you talking about the one on the chair?? That's too funny! Semper Fi!

[@bentleyrainwater7734]

Yes, Not seen one of those since A School in Memphis.

[@robthewaywardwoodworker9956]

Nice touches.

[@CigarilloFiend808]

Just bought the Upgrade kit and the rotocam. It didn't come with any instructions on the rotocam, so how do I know that it is properly adjusted?

[@againstmywill23]

Great videos, you’re very meticulous. I learned a lot.

[@bravo1xray522]

Thank you for the kind words!!

[@MrJeeper77]

hello, what is the diameter of the 2 ball bearings that you use? thank you for your videos

[@tgnylu]

Great video, thanks

[@bravo1xray522]

Thank you. Glad you found it informative.

[@danmetz8468]

Great informative video.

[@bravo1xray522]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@samp1394]

I wonder what's the advantage of the weaker lighter spring and ball ?

[@CHEECHMUN]

Semper Fi Brother !!!

[@Pintony1]

Hello, Are the billet tool heads better than the factory tool head for the Xl650?

[@donv2600]

We’re can I get the upgrade that you installed on this video

[@jeffrichardson500]

Thank you for being one of the III%

[@viper1sniper769]

Hey thx for the info. Also looks like the slider for the shell loader is set up for pistol. The short side is for 223 and longer. It has a tendency to jam with the case feeder if it's not set right.

[@bravo1xray522]

Viper1 Sniper thanks for the tip! I'll check it out and get back to you.....

[@bravo1xray522]

Thanks Viper! I just had the chance to check it out.... You were correct. I had it backwards, came like that from the factory. I have it correct now. Great catch!! Thank you!!

[@Bjones675]

Is the bearing on the came rod the same size as the rod? I purchased a kit from hitfactor and the bearing is a little larger. It creates a sideways motion going up and down which isnt smooth. The stock cam rod is smoother.

[@bravo1xray522]

Brady Jones I'm not familiar with that kit so I really can't comment. Sorry.

[@patmuscat8389]

hey, do you still get a little jolt with these? as mine I see a little jolt if let go and not stopping with a bullet placement in mid transfer .... this is on 45 acp I can make a video if you want to let me know as cartridges still want to ping into position a little

[@bravo1xray522]

Hello Pat. I do still get the "jolt" you are talking about. I have a video coming up shortly that I will try and show. I don't think that it full fixes the issue but it is a improvment.

[@jamessherrill3454]

Well, I know this video was done years ago but could someone give me the link for these parts? It isn't showing up for me to use. Thanks

[@tomweigel8412]

Just to throw out there, it is easier to not remove the entire case feeding mech. Just unscrew the on rod and screw in the new one and you wont have to worry about the hinge and spring coming a part.

[@kw4jm699]

Great videos. Just bought 2 of snowshoozes products because of your videos. Question: are you a radio Ham ? QRZ ? Thx, Scott kw4jm

[@bongdudugenio9947]

Upgrades gives "adds life " to Dillon

[@bravo1xray522]

Bongdu Dugenio I really enjoy mine.

[@bongdudugenio9947]

Bravo1Xray I read some comments that reload is recommended for not carry load. What say you?

[@rodyoakum1194]

Thanks For The Video

[@bravo1xray522]

You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it...

[@jerryw691]

Good info. Thank's

[@bravo1xray522]

Glad you enjoyed it!! Pleaese like and subscribe!!

[@JoseMfly]

Where on ebay can I get the first piece of the video ?? Thank You.

[@bravo1xray522]

Here it is Jose: Works very nicely, just take note of where you take the old one. The timing will be off if you don't. www.ebay.com/itm/Dillon-XL-650-SL-900-Rotocam-Actuator/222412345759?_trksid=p2045573.c100508.m3226&_trkparms=aid%3D555014%26algo%3DPL.DEFAULT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D41451%26meid%3D8822ca239a304203924476d771348304%26pid%3D100508%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26

[@specops56]

Howdy from an old Squid! Just subbed you brother.

[@bravo1xray522]

Thanks Brother! Semper Fi

[@terrywalker7127]

This is great information. I am looking at replacing my Hornady AP press with a Dillon. Not sure if I can afford it. I want to reload .223, 9MM, .40 S&W and .45 ACP. Any suggestions?

[@bravo1xray522]

Terry Walker I load 223, 9mm, 45 and 308. It's great. The nice thing about the dillons is that you can piece it together as the wallet allows....

[@terrywalker7127]

Would you go with the Dillon 1020 or go with the XL650? If you had your druthers.

[@bravo1xray522]

The 1050 is a bit of over kill for most. The 650 will make any reloader, a very happy camper!!

[@terrywalker7127]

Thanks for the advice.

[@mossynut]

Dillon has gift cards. I'm just picking them up as I can.

[@jolebole-yt]

Can you unscrew the rod from the top instead of taking that whole case drop assembly ?

[@anthonyz.4560]

I installed it with out taking the whole assembly off.

[@jeffdavis291]

Yes

[@cavemanballistics6338]

Question from one reloader to another? Why do yo think we are getting screwed so much for brass. Even once fired brass.. like 22/250 add .18 cents to the price and you can buy loaded ammo. It is crazy!

[@bravo1xray522]

Caveman Ballistics I haven't done a lot of reloading outside of NATO rounds (556,308,9mm,45). So I'm unsure of the cost. I do have another video up on "where do you get your brass" and some ideas have popped up for places to get brass...

[@1975riggs]

where can i buy this parts??

[@bravo1xray522]

Ebay store snoshooze

[@davidbranson869]

I bought a caming pin with roller bearing from Snowshooze and it came made wrong. The thread diameter varied by .020 from the ends to a larger diameter in the middle. what was worse was the part the case feeder pivits on was half on the threads, because he threaded it too far down, which would cause the soft aluminum part to be turning on steal threads . It was a mess. I contacted him and send many pictures. He said he did not have a 650 to test, but was getting one and would send me a new part. Weeks went buy and I contacted him (all through ebay) and he had another reason for a delay. 6 months went by and I sent a total of 17 messages through ebay, and he finaly quit replying with excuses, he just quit replying. I filed a claim with ebay and they said "Sorry, your time to file a claim has now expired. they said contact PayPal, I did and they said the 6 months to dispute it expired "yesterday". So, I am SOL. I do not know how to email him directly. I was always very nice to him and do not understand why after "17" ebay messages to him and him saying he would send it, he just stalled and never sent it. I gave him all they tine he needed, and I lost out because of being nice. So if showshooze reeds this email me.. kcØll at hotmail dot com

[@jawsmod]

I was considering buying one till I saw all the negative reviews and his lack of responsivness. Sounds like HIS No BS policy is just BS. Too bad.

[@jjgag601]

Thanks for sharing. There is a new idea being sold for the 650 on ebay and it is called spill stop. It replaces the pin in the shell plate just before the case is raised up to have powder dropped. It looks like a rubber washer that squeezes or hold the casing tight against the shell plate so it wont wiggle. Has anyone tried this yet. Seems like a really good idea.

[@bravo1xray522]

JJ Smith send me a link and I'll will check it out!

[@Martyz-TV]

These mods have been around a while. Why do you think Dillon isn't upgrading their machines or offering these mods as accessories?

[@bravo1xray522]

Martin Van Luyn good question. I do think that some of these updates are protected by copyright.

[@Martyz-TV]

Hmmm...... I assume the powder spill issue wouldn't be a copyright issue, yet so easily fixed but they don't change the detent ball or spring power or offer them as an accessory for the handgun reloader! The extra shipping that you need to pay to eBay "inventors" to upgrade the Dillon machines is just so unnecessary. As a soon to be Dillon XL650 owner, it just doesn't instil me with confidence. (I just wrote a letter to Dillon to ask them why they aren't upgrading the machines or offering accessories to fix these issue. I'll let you know what they say. :-)

[@bravo1xray522]

Martin Van Luyn yes please let me know what they say. But to be honest I have more of an issue with powder with rifle cases vs pistol. If you check out the eBay seller Snowshooze all of his stuff is free shipping and I'm sure his prices are not what dillon would charge for the same piece.

[@Martyz-TV]

+Bravo1Xray I got a reply back from Dillon about the powder spill issue. They said, "If the shell plate bolt tension is set correctly and the handle is operated smoothly, then powder won’t spill. Plastic detent balls quickly wear and become eccentric and if you lightly grease the top of the shell plate where the bolt head contacts it. You don’t need a bearing" I guess if you use a thick grease it might work? Obviously, they don't consider it a design issue. I wonder if the customers would agree? Might be a video to see if grease will fix the issue. What you think?

[@conexn]

What is sad is, Dillon should have used these upgrades when they designed the press in the first place. Why they used things that had direct friction instead of a nice smooth roller bearing is a mystery.

[@xXDeadSkullXx]

👍

[@ronaldlicari1777]

Well I just went to buy them and its unavailable now.

[@markromeo746]

There is a new version available. Same price. The guys has lots of options now. Just click on his name on his Ebay page and it will show the new stuff.

[@ndirish1114]

How did you label your toolhead...

[@bravo1xray522]

Tom- I use a label maker like this one: www.amazon.com/DYMO-LabelManager-Handheld-Label-1790415/dp/B005X9VZ70/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495423899&sr=8-1&keywords=label+maker

[@ndirish1114]

Thx

[@robingibson7503]

Semper Fi~~~~~

[@bravo1xray522]

robin gibson Semper Fi!

[@robingibson7503]

72 MCRD. San Diego . Very good lesson and explanation. Helped me out fine.

[@bravo1xray522]

I'm glad it helped you out Brother. Bravo Tracks 90-94

[@markrichardson239]

Snowshooze here... Drop a line! Thanks

[@m1a191]

Mark Richardson return my emails from eBay, and send the stuff that I ordered. I don’t want my money back I want your upgrades for my press!!!

[@forrestc731]

Mark Richardson looking for you on eBay where do you sell your kits these days?

[@mylink2u7]

Hi Mark, received the Grand Slam kit in todays mail. Should be going on my press tomorrow! FYI, I found out about you from watching Bravo1Xray's vids a couple weeks ago. Thanks to you both!

[@larsguldbrandsen8285]

Ordered and payd for 2 pcs Roto-Cam actuators and 2 pcs Premium Improvements kit from this Snowshooze, when i got the package i only got 1pcs Roto-Cam....

[@nonetheless01]

How do you know it's a high quality bearing ?