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illon

recision

Products, Inc.

Manufacturers of

The World's Finest

Loading Equipment

XL 650

Instruction Manual

Version 6.1

Dillon Precision Products, Inc.

8009 E. Dillon’s Way

Scottsdale, AZ 85260

(480) 948-8009

FAX (480) 998-2786

Web Site: www.dillonprecision.com

E-mail: dillon@dillonprecision.com

Technical Support & Customer Service

(800) 223-4570

On the cover…

The XL 650 is pictured with optional accessories:

Strong Mount (550/650) #22051

Strong Mount (650 only) #22052

Aluminum Roller Handle #17950

Low Powder Sensor #16306

Bullet Tray #22214

Powdercheck System #21044

Electric Casefeeder (four sizes available)

Other accessories available for the XL 650 include:

Video Instruction Manual #15064

Machine Cover #10443

Maintenance Kit & Spare Parts Kit #97017

The Blue Press, Dillon’s monthly catalog, has a complete listing

of accessories available for all machines.

Part #13524 Spot Manuals XL 650 Folder XL 650 Man. 6.1 9/01 WJC

Page #

Mandatory Safety Measures 5

Getting Started 6

1. Unboxing your machine 6

2. Mounting your XL 650 7

3. Initial Set-Up 7

A. Installation of Handle 7

B. Installation of the Spent Primer Cup and Cartridge Bin 8

C. Installation of the Casefeed Post 8

D. Installation of the Casefeed Tube Bracket 8

E. Installation of the Optional Casefeeder 9

4. Toolhead Overview 11

Lubricating Brass 11

Pistol Section – Toolhead Set Up 12

A. Station One – Installation of the Sizing/Decapping Die 12

B. Station One – The Decapping assembly 12

C. Station Two – Installation of the Powder Measure Assembly 12

D. Station Two – About Powder Bars 13

E. Station Two – Adjustment of the Powder Die/Powder Funnel 14

F. Station Two – Installation of the Failsafe Rod Assembly 15

G. Station Three – Installation of the Powder Check System 16

H. Station Four – General Information on Bullet Seating 17

I. Station Four – Seating Stems 18

J. Station Four – Installation and Adjustment of the Seating Die 18

K. Station Five – Installation and Adjustment of the Crimp Die 18

Rifle Section – Toolhead Set Up 20

A. Station One – About the Case Gage 20

B. How to Use the Case Gage 20

C. Station One – Installation of the Sizing/Decapping Die 21

D. Station One – The Decapping assembly 22

E. Station Two – Installation of the Powder Measure Assembly 22

F. Station Two – About Powder Bars 23

G. Station Two – Adjustment of the Powder Die/Powder Funnel 23

H. Station Two – Installation of the Failsafe Rod Assembly 25

I. Station Three – Installation of the Powder Check System 25

J. Station Four – How to Determine the Proper Seating Depth 26

K. Station Four – Seating Stems 27

L. Station Four – Installation and Adjustment of the Seating Die 27

M. Station Five – Installation and Adjustment of the Crimp Die 28

Final Assembly 29

1. The Primer Magazine 29

2. Installation of the Primer Early Warning System 29

3. Installation of the Locator Buttons 30

Loading Components Section

1. Primer System Overview (how it works) 30

2. Powder Bar Adjustment 30

3. Powder Check System Adjustment 31

A. Installation and Adjustment of the Powder Check Rods 31

B. Powder Check System demonstration 32

4. Filling the Primer System 32

Station Orientation and Loading Funtions 34

Caliber Conversion Section 35-42

Trouble Shooting 43-45

Caliber Conversion Chart 46-48

Schematics 49-58

Table of Contents

Reloading small arms ammuni-

tion involves the use of highly

explosive primers and powder.

Handling these materials is inher-

ently dangerous. You should rec-

ognize this danger and take certain

minimum precautions to lessen

your exposure to injury.

Never operate the machine

without ear and eye protection on.

Call our customer service depart-

ment at (800) 223-4570 for informa-

tion on the wide variety of shoot-

ing/safety glasses and hearing

protection that Dillon has to offer.

• PAY ATTENTION: Load only

when you can give your com-

plete attention to the loading

process. Don’t watch television

or try to carry on a conversation

and load at the same time. Watch

the automatic systems operate

and make sure they are function-

ing properly. If you are interrupt-

ed or must leave and come back

to your loading, always inspect

the cases at every station to

insure that the proper operations

have been accomplished.

• SMOKING: Do not smoke

while reloading or allow anyone

else to smoke in your reloading

area. Do not allow open flames

in reloading area.

• SAFETY DEVICES: Do not

remove any safety devices from

your machine or modify your

machine in any way.

• LEAD WARNING: Be sure to

have proper ventilation while han-

dling lead components or when

shooting lead bullets. Lead is

known to cause birth defects, other

reproductive harm and cancer.

Wash your hands thoroughly after

handling anything made of lead.

• LOADS AND LENGTHS:

Avoid maximum loads and pres-

sures at all times. Use only rec-

ommended loads from manuals

and information supplied by reli-

able component manufacturers

and suppliers. Since Dillon

Precision has no control over the

components which may be used

on their equipment, no responsi-

bility is implied or assumed for

results obtained through the use

of any such components.

Seat bullets as close to maxi-

mum cartridge length as possible.

Under some conditions, seating

bullets excessively deep can raise

pressures to unsafe levels. Refer to

a reliable loading manual for over-

all length (OAL).

• QUALITY CHECKS: Every 50-

100 rounds, perform periodic qual-

ity control checks on the ammuni-

tion being produced. Check the

amount of powder being dropped

and primer supply.

• RELOADING AREA: Keep your

components safely stored. Clear

your work area of loose powder,

primers and other flammables

before loading.

• COMPONENTS: Never have

more than one type of powder in

your reloading area at a time. The

risk of a mix-up is too great. Keep

powder containers closed.

Be sure to inspect brass prior to

reloading for flaws, cracks, splits

or defects. Throw these cases away.

Keep components and ammuni-

tion out of reach of children.

• BLACK POWDER: Do not use

black powder or black powder

substitutes in any Dillon powder

measure. Loading black powder

cartridges requires specialized

loading equipment and tech-

niques. Failure to do so can result

in severe injury or death.

• PRIMERS: Never force primers.

If they get stuck in the operation of

the machine, disassemble it and

gently remove the obstruction.

Never attempt to clear primers

that are stuck in either the primer

pickup tube or the primer maga-

zine tube. Never, under any cir-

cumstances, insert any type of rod

to attempt to force stuck primers

out of these tubes. Trying to force

primers out of the tube will cause

the primers to explode causing

serious injury or even death.

If primers get stuck in a primer

magazine or pickup tube flood the

tube with a penetrating oil (WD-

40), throw the tube in the garbage

and call us for a free replacement.

Never attempt to deprime live

primers – eventually one will go

off. When it does it will detonate

the others in the spent primer cup.

Depriming live primers is the sin-

gle most dangerous thing you can

do in reloading and can cause

grave injury or death.

• LOADED AMMUNITION:

Properly label all of your loaded

ammunition (Date, Type of

Bullet, Primer, Powder, Powder

Charge, etc.).

• BE PATIENT: Our loading

equipment is conservatively rated

and you should have no trouble

achieving the published rates with

a smooth, steady hand. If some-

thing doesn’t seem right, stop,

look and listen. If the problem or

the solution isn’t obvious, call us.

The reloading bench is no place

to get into a hurry.

We have done everything we

know how to make your machine

as safe as possible. We cannot,

however, guarantee your complete

safety. To minimize your risk, use

common sense when reloading

and follow these basic rules.

• REMEMBER: If your machine

does not perform to your expecta-

tions, or if you are having technical

difficulties, give us a call.

Technical Support (800) 223-4570

ALL ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC COM-

PONENTS IN DILLON EQUIPMENT ARE

COVERED BY A ONE-YEAR WARRANTY.

MANDATORY SAFETY MEASURES

GETTING STARTED

1.Unboxing Your

Machine:

After opening the box, check the con-

tents against the list below. If any items are

missing or damaged, call us right away so

we can send out a replacement at no

charge.

You should have the following:

1. Machine with toolhead and toolhead

retaining pins installed

2. Operating handle assembly with washer

and lock nut

3. Casefeed mounting post

4. Casefeed tube

5. Casefeed support bracket

6. Primer Early Warning System bag

containing:

a. Primer Early Warning System (with

AAA battery included)

b. Primer follower rod (16” black plastic

rod)

7. Primer system parts bag containing:

a. Powder Measure Failsafe assem-

bly (10” black metal rod w/ hardware)

b. One small and one large primer pickup

tube – 12” aluminum tube each with

plastic tip - green tip (large), yellow tip

(small)

c. One large and one small plastic tip,

(spares)

d. Primer feed disk (2” diameter metal

disk w/16 small holes)

e. Primer magazine (15” aluminum tube

w/ brass tip)

f. Primer punch assembly. (metal

w/spring, approximately 2 x 1/2”)

g. Two steel hitchpins

8. Conversion kit box (empty)

9. Conversion kit includes caliber specific:

a. Powder funnel

b. Casefeed adapter

c. Three locator buttons

d. Shellplate (installed)

e. Station 1 locator (installed)

f. Casefeed arm bushing (installed)

g. Body bushing (installed)

10. Powder system with powder die

11. Accessory box containing:

a. Cartridge bin (blue plastic,

approximately 3 x 4 x7”)

b. Ejected cartridge chute (black

metal, wrapped in bubble pack)

c. Two 1/4” x 20 x 3”: hex bolts and two

1/4” x 20 nuts

d. Two Aluminum tube clamps

e. Spent primer cup (blue plastic)

f. Extra powder bar

g. Three die lockrings (7/8 x 14” thread)

h. Seven Allen wrenches (1/4”, 3/16”,

5/32”, 9/64”, 1/8”, 3/32”, 5/64”)

12. Casefeed assembly (optional)

13. Casefeed accessory bag containing:

a. Casefeed funnel adapter (white)

b. Spacer washer

c. Casefeed mounting post set screw

14. Mounting hardware kit (optional)

15. Three die set (optional)

16. Powder check system (optional)

14 15

2.Mounting your XL 650:

A. Locate a sturdy bench at least

24” wide and 14” deep, with 44” of

overhead clearance. We suggest a

minimum of 1” plywood or equivalent,

secured to the back wall. The work-

bench should be tall enough to place

your eye level about 18” above the

bench.

Note:It is important that the leading edge

of the bench has an overhang of at

least 3/4”. If the overhang is less

than 3/4”, the crank will interfere

with the front of the bench when the

operating handle is lowered. Unless

you have Strong Mounts, then none

of this is necessary.

B. Tools Needed:

You will need the following to mount and

set up your machine:

1. Electric drill

2. 17/64” drill bit preferred, 1/4” – 9/32” OK

3. Mounting Hardware Kit (#14355) or

four 1/4” through bolts with nuts and

washers

Note: The bolts should be at least 1 1/2”

longer than the thickness of the

mounting surface.

4. Two 7/16” wrenches if using kit

FIG 1

C. Drill the mounting holes FIG 1:

1. Using the machine as a template, mark

the four holes.

2. Using a 1/4” bit, drill the holes.

FIG 2

D. Bolting the machine to the

bench FIG 2:

Note: If you do not have a Mounting Hard-

ware Kit, ensure that you use 1/4”

or equivalent through bolts (with

large area washers if mounting to

wood). Do not use lag bolts or wood

screws!

FIG 3

1. Mount the left side of the machine with

the small washers on top and the large

washers on the bottom FIG 3. Run

the two left side nuts down finger tight.

2. Place the chute/bin bracket FIG 2 on

the right side of the machine. As

before, place the small washer on top

and the large washers on the bottom

and thread the nuts.

Note: The chute/bin mount goes under

the two right hand mounting bolts so

it must be installed as you are

mounting the machine FIG 2.

Check the fit of the chute/bin

mount. The chute/bin mount

should rest snugly against the

frame. Also, make sure that the

walls of the chute are parallel and

have not been bent during ship-

ping or installation.

3. Using two 7/16” wrenches, tighten all

four bolts down.

3.Initial Set Up

If you ordered your XL 650 for a specific

caliber, it comes factory adjusted for that

caliber (minus dies) with the appropriate

“caliber specific” parts included. In fact, a

Dillon technician runs casings and primers

through the machine to check its function.

Note: As you assemble your machine,

we recommend that you cross

check caliber specific parts, includ-

ed with your machine, with those

specified in the caliber conversion

chart (pages 42-44). The

point being – if we sent you the

wrong part, you’ll want to know it

before getting started. Reference

page 35 for instructions on how to

use the caliber conversion chart.

FIG 4

A. Installation of the handle FIG 4:

1. Hold the washer (see arrow FIG 4)

over the hole on the right side of the

crank and insert the handle.

2. Place a 5/32” Allen wrench or screw

driver through the hole in the handle to

help your grip.

3. Tighten the nut using a 7/8” wrench.

FIG 5

Operate the handle slowly to ensure that

the machine operates smoothly. Make sure

that the handle and the crank completely

clear the bench. Contact with the bench may

hinder its range of movement. Observe the

movement of the shellplate platform and veri-

fy that there is no interference or contact of

the case insert slide and the chute/bin mount

FIG 5.

FIG 6

B. Installation of the Spent

Primer Cup FIG 7 and

Cartridge Bin FIG 6:

1. Raise the platform (i.e., lower the

handle all the way).

FIG 7

2. Slide the spent primer cup onto the

rails as shown. Make sure when

installing the cup that it is on both

rails.

FIG 8

3. Place the cartridge bin on the

chute/bin bracket. Push the handle aft

FIG 8 while sliding the bin toward

the handle as shown. With the handle

pushed to its full aft position, there

should be a space between the han-

dle and bin.

FIG 9

C. Installation of the Casefeed

Post

1. Remove the bolts, nuts and clamp

from the spacer kit and assemble

them as shown in FIG 9.

FIG 10

FIG 11

2. Install the casefeed post as shown in

FIG 10. Make sure the bend in the

post is facing away from you FIG 11.

3. Using two 7/16” wrenches, tighten

the bolts.

D. Installation of the Casefeed

Tube Bracket FIG 11.

Install as shown in FIG11.

Note: If you ordered your machine with

the optional casefeed assembly,

you won’t need to use the casefeed

tube bracket. This is because the

upper end of the casefeed tube is

supported by the casefeed bowl.

E. Installation of the Optional

Casefeeder FIG 12:

FIG 12

1. Remove the casefeed parts bag

from the casefeed bowl and remove

the casefeed assembly from the box

FIG 12.

FIG 13

a. Spacer Washer FIG 13:(see casefeed-

er schematic page 57)

Some calibers call for a spacer washer to

be used under the casefeed plate.

Installation of this washer raises the plate up

a bit to make the feeder function properly

with longer pistol cases (such as .357

Magnum, .44 Magnum and .30 M1 – this

listing of calibers requiring the spacer is

repeated in the caliber conversion chart on

pages 46-48 of this manual).

Note: The spacer washer does not come

factory installed.

FIG 14

To Install the Spacer Washer:

a.1. FIG 14 Remove the casefeed plate.

a.2. With the casefeed plate removed, dis-

assemble the clutch drive. To do so

unscrew the two clutch screws.

a.3. Install the spacer washer as illustrated

in the casefeed schematic (page 57).

IMPORTANT: The spacer washer goes

between the lower clutch and the case-

feed plate.

a.4. Reassemble the clutch drive and rein-

stall the casefeed plate. (Note how the

clutch drive engages the drive pin).

FIG 15

b. Clutch Adjustment FIG 15:

Note: The clutch comes factory adjusted

(if you don’t have to install the

spacer washer you shouldn’t have

to adjust the clutch drive).

The two socket-head machine screws (pt#

13732) should be just tight enough for the

clutch to drive the casefeed plate under a

normal load of brass. To check this, place

the casefeed assembly in front of you on the

bench. With the switch off, plug the case-

feeder in. Turn the switch to the down (low)

position and observe the movement of the

plate. You should be able to cause the

clutch to slip, using moderate finger pres-

sure, without stalling the motor. Alternately

tighten and loosen the two machine screws

evenly, observing the effect on the holding

power of the clutch. The correct setting

will stall the plate before stalling the motor,

yet not slip when the casefeed bowl is

about half full of brass.

Note: The casefeed bowl is not designed

to be completely filled with brass. If

it is fully loaded it will not function

reliably. The rated capacity of the

casefeeder is about 1/2 of the

bowl’s physical capacity.

FIG 16

c. Casefeed Funnel Adapter FIG 16:

Some calibers call for the white plastic

funnel adapter to be used, located in the

casefeed accessory bag FIG 16. It is used

for feeding 9mm, .38 Super, .32 H&R, and

.380 ACP. (This listing of calibers is repeat-

ed in the caliber conversion chart on pages

46-48). Without this funnel adapter these

calibers will occasionally hang up in the

clear plastic funnel FIG 17 at the top of the

casefeed tube.

FIG 17

Note: The casefeed funnel adapter does

not come factory installed.

To Install the casefeed funnel adapter

FIG 18:

FIG 18

Remove the screws that attach the clear

casefeed funnel. Slide the front cover down

a bit, and slip the white plastic funnel

adapter into the funnel FIG 18. Reassemble.

Note: Do not loosen the two screws that

are holding the microswitch (pt#

13779).

Note: Occasional jams will occur. To

keep them to a minimum, be sure

to use the spacer washer FIG 13

or white casefeed funnel adapter

FIG 16 when called for. Use the

low setting if it will keep up with

your loading pace, and do not over-

load the casefeed bowl. The rated

capacity of the casefeeder is about

1/2 of the bowl’s physical capacity.

Before placing the casefeed bowl on the

casefeed post, take a moment to look over

and understand the casefeed assembly and

how it works. If you like, you can run the

casefeeder before placing it on top of the

casefeed post. This will allow you to get a

better idea of how it works. To do so, plug

in the casefeeder and fill it with about 50

cases. Hold the casefeeder FIG 19 so the

funnel is vertical. Place the cartridge bin

under the funnel and turn it on. Experi-ment

using both the high and low settings.

FIG 19

FIG 20

2. Remove the set screw from the acces-

sory bag and thread it into the case-

feed assembly FIG 20.

FIG 21

3. Place the casefeed bowl onto the

casefeed post FIG 21.

FIG 22

4. Place the casefeed adapter on the case-

feed body FIG 22. Note how the key

fits into the notch on the casefeed

body.

Note: Casefeed adapters are caliber spe-

cific. Crosscheck your casefeed

adapter with the one listed in the

caliber conversion chart (for the cal-

iber you’re loading) to ensure that

you have the correct one installed in

your machine.

FIG 23

5. Align the casefeed bowl so the spring

clamp is directly over the casefeed

adapter. Place the casefeed tube into

the casefeed adapter then snap the

tube into the clamp FIG 23.

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

PISTOL SECTION –

Toolhead Set Up

To set up the toolhead you’ll need to have

empty brass, bullets, primers and powder

on hand. (For your convenience Dillon

Precision offers a wide variety of new

primed and unprimed brass, bullets, primers

and powder.) For easy access, place your

brass in an open container. Dillon Precision

also offers a variety of blue bin boxes which

come in handy for this purpose.

A. Station 1 – To install the

size/decap die FIG 25:

Warning: Never attempt to de-prime live

primers, an explosion may result in

serious injury or even death.

1. Raise the platform, by lowering the

handle all the way down.

2. Screw the sizing die into Station 1.

Continue to screw the die down until

it just touches the shellplate. Tighten

the die lockring finger tight Now

lower the platform by raising the han-

dle to its upright position.

3. Place a case in the casefeed funnel.

Here, the case drops to the casefeed

arm bushing.

4. Raise the platform. The inserter cam

pushes the feed arm bushing over the

body, dropping the case onto the

Station 1 locator.

5. Lower the platform. The case is insert-

ed into Station 1.

FIG 28

Note: After raising the handle, insure that

you push the handle against its full aft

stop FIG 28. This will insure

that the case is fully inserted into

Station 1.

Note: Also, when priming, pushing the

handle against its full aft stop, FIG

28, will insure that the primer is

fully seated.

6. Again, raise the platform. The case is

now sized. If the case has a spent

primer, it will be deprimed. Leave

the platform in the raised position

with the case fully inserted in the

die. This will ensure that the die

remains in alignment when tighten-

ing the lockring.

FIG 29

7. Using a 1-1/8” wrench to turn the

lockring and a 7/8” wrench to hold

the die body, tighten the lockring

FIG 29.

FIG 30

B. Station 1 – The decap-

ping assembly FIG 30:

Dillon decapping assemblies are made

with replaceable decap pins. One extra pin

is included with each sizing die. To replace

a bent or broken pin, simply:

1. Unscrew the decapping assembly

from the top of the die FIG 30.

FIG 31

2. Unscrew the knurled retaining nut,

see “A” FIG 31, remove the old pin

and replace it with a new one, see

“B” FIG 31.

3. Screw the decapping assembly back

into the sizing die.

Note: The decapping assembly can be

removed from the sizing die without

affecting the adjustment of the siz-

ing die or sizing operation.

Note: The decapping assembly must be

removed when loading primed

cases. (Tip: Check prices of

components. You can often pur-

chase primed cases for the price

of the primers and new empty

cases. Obviously, this is a good

deal since you pay the same price

and save time.)

FIG 32

C. Station 2 – Installation of

powder measure assembly

FIG 32:

FIG 33

FIG 34

1. Use a 5/32” Allen wrench to loosen

the two collar clamp screws and

remove the powder die FIG 33 & 34.

FIG 35

2. Screw the powder die into Station 2.

Stop when the die is flush with the

bottom of the toolhead FIG 35.

FIG 36

3. Remove the powder funnel FIG 36

from the bag containing the locator

buttons.

FIG 37

FIG 38

About Powder Funnels:

In FIG 37 are two examples of the many

powder funnels available for the XL 650.

On the left is a typical pistol caliber fun-

nel. On the right, a rifle or bottle-necked

type. The bottom of the rifle-style funnel

fits snugly over the neck of the case,

allowing powder to drop in without

spilling (the rifle-style powder funnel does

not bell the mouth of the case). The bot-

tom of the pistol funnel, on the other hand,

fits inside and actually expands and bells

as it guides the powder into the case.

Powder funnels are caliber specific, so be

sure you have the correct funnel by refer-

ring to the caliber conversion chart.

4. Insert the funnel into the die FIG 38.

Make sure that you insert the funnel

into the die with the grooved end up.

The funnel should move up and

down freely.

FIG 39

5. Remove the lid and the protective

cardboard tube from the powder

measure and place it onto the pow-

der die FIG 39. Turn down the two

clamp screws until they are snug.

Then loosen them slightly. The mea-

sure should move freely atop the die.

D. Station 2: About Powder

Bars

Dillon Precision manufactures four types

of powder bars for the XL 650:

1. Extra Small – use for dropping less

than 3 grains of powder.

2. Small – use for dropping 3 to 20

grains of powder.

3. Large – use for dropping 20 to approx.

45-50 grains of powder.

4. Magnum – use for dropping more

than approx. 45-50 grains of powder.

The extra small powder bar is used when

loading .32 Auto, .32 S&W and .32 SWL.

Both the extra small powder bar and the

magnum powder bar are non-standard

items and are ordered separately. The large

and small powder bar, on the other hand,

are standard equipment and are included

with every XL 650. If you ordered your

machine set up for a specific caliber, the

proper size powder bar should already be

installed. If you need to change the pow-

der bar – refer to “Powder Bar Adjust-

ment” in the Caliber Conversion Section

on page 30.

E. Station 2 – Adjustment

of Powder Die & Powder

Funnel:

Note: Adjusting the powder die for a

straight wall case is not the same

as adjusting a powder die for a

bottle-necked case. This is

because straight wall cases are

given a bell and bottle-necked

cases are not given a bell.

Adjusting the powder die for a

bottle-necked case is covered in

the rifle section.

FIG 40

For the powder bar to properly dispense a

measured powder charge the powder bar

must travel its full distance. To travel its full

distance, the white cube must contact the

powder measure body (see arrow FIG 40).

FIG 41

Also the belling process does not begin until

after the powder bar has traveled its full dis-

tance. The angled portion on the bottom of

the powder funnel (see arrow FIG 41) is

what bells the cartridge. Once the white

cube has contacted the powder measure

body the case is forced upward against the

tapered portion of the powder funnel pro-

ducing a bell. The more the powder die is

adjusted down (clockwise) the more the

case will be belled.

Note: If the powder die is not adjusted

down far enough to cause the

powder bar to travel its full dis-

tance the powder charge will be

erratic and the case will not

receive enough bell.

To adjust the powder die/powder

funnel:

1. Drop a case into the casefeed funnel

and cycle the handle. The case

should now be in the shellplate at

Station 1.

2. Raise the platform. Notice the resis-

tance at the end of the downstroke.

This is the resistance of the case in

the sizing die. Lower the platform.

The case will index to Station 2.

3. Raise the platform. Check to see

how far the powder bar has traveled

FIG 40.

FIG 42

4. If the white cube has not traveled its

full distance, lower the platform just

enough to pull the case off of the

powder funnel (this will prevent the

shellplate from indexing while you

adjust the powder die). While holding

the powder measure, turn the die

down 1/8 of a turn FIG 42. Again

raise the platform and observe the

travel of the powder bar.

5. Repeat step four until the powder bar

travels its full distance FIG 40.

FIG 43

Once the powder bar travels fully across

you should continue to adjust the powder

die for the desired amount of bell (turn the

powder die 1/8 of a turn at a time). The

desired amount bell is just enough to allow

the bullet to sit on the case mouth without

falling off and to keep the case from shaving

lead during the seating process (see “A”

FIG 43).

Note: If you screw the die down too far,

the case will look like example “C”

FIG 43. You must then discard

this case, back the powder die off,

by turning it counter-clockwise, and

continue with a new sized case.

You’ll soon learn to judge the correct

amount of bell by simply looking at it. In

the meantime, you might want to use your

dial calipers to check it. Twenty thou-

sandths of an inch greater (at the mouth of

the case) than its original diameter, should

about do it.

Correct amount of

bell.

Not enough bell.

Too much bell.

FIG 44

6. Once you’ve achieved the desired

amount of bell – with the case in

Station 2, raise the platform. Run the

lockring down hand tight FIG 44.

FIG 45

FIG 46

7. Insure the bellcrank and the failsafe

bracket FIG 45 are aligned. Using a

5/32” Allen wrench, snug the collar

clamp screws FIG 46.

FIG 47

8. While holding the powder mea-

sure, snug the lockring using a 1

1/8 wrench FIG 47. Now lower the

platform.

FIG 48

F. Station 2 – Installation of

the failsafe rod assembly

FIG 48:

The purpose of the powder measure fail-

safe rod is to return the powder bar to its re-

charge position.

FIG 49

1. Using your forefinger, move the lock-

link (#17838) down to align the hole

with the slot on the Powder Measure

bellcrank (#97034) FIG 49.

FIG 50

2. Insert the rod (#13629) through the

holes FIG 50.

3. Loosen the blue plastic wing nut

(#13799).

FIG 51

4. Slide the failsafe rod into the failsafe

return bracket. Push the shoulder

washer up into place (see arrow FIG

51) and tighten the blue plastic wing

nut until the spring just touches the

underside of the bracket.

Note: Do not fill the powder measure or

adjust the powder bar until the rest

of the dies are installed and adjusted.

FIG 52

G. Station 3 – Installation of

the Powder Check System

FIG 52:

Note: The powder check system does not

guarantee the accuracy of the pow-

der charge. It is designed to warn

you if the powder charge is grossly

out of tolerance, i.e., no powder or a

double charge.

Warning: A double-charged round (a

loaded round with twice as much

powder as it should have) can dam-

age your gun as well as cause bodi-

ly injury.

Warning: A round loaded without powder

can also damage your gun as well

as cause bodily injury. If a round

without powder is fired in your gun,

the detonation of the primer will

push the bullet part way down the

barrel. If the lodged bullet is not

removed before another round is

fired, the gun will be damaged

and bodily injury may occur.

FIG 53

1. Loosen the die clamp screw FIG 53

and remove the die.

FIG 54

2. Raise the platform and screw the pow-

der check die into Station 3. There

should be a 1/8 to 1/4 inch space

between the shellplate and the bottom

of the die FIG 54.

FIG 55

3. Run the lockring down. Using a

1 1/8” wrench snug the lockring

FIG 55.

FIG 56

FIG 57

4. Remove the 10-24 screw and nut

from the black push rod FIG 56 and

place the powder check system on

the powder check die FIG 57.

Center the black push rod (see arrow

FIG 57) in the hole that is to the left

of the die.

FIG 58

5. Reinstall and snug the die clamp screw

FIG 58.

FIG 59

FIG 60

6. FIG 59 Screw the 10-24 screw and

nut fully into the rod. Raise the plat-

form. Unscrew the 10-24 screw until

it contacts the edge of the platform

FIG 59. Lower the platform part way

and unscrew the screw (counter-

clockwise) until raising the platform

causes the buzzer housing to gently

rock into the side of the die collar

FIG 60.

FIG 61

7. Secure the jam nut by holding the

black push rod while tightening it

using a 3/8” wrench FIG 61.

Note: Once you’ve adjusted the powder

bar for the desired powder charge,

adjustment of the powder check

system can be completed.

H. Station 4 – General

Information on Bullet

Seating

FIG 62

FIG 63

FIG 64

The purpose of the seating die FIG 62 is

to insert the bullet into the case and to push

it down into the case the proper amount.

How far the bullet is pushed into the case

will determine the overall length (OAL).

Several factors go into determining the

proper OAL – such as, the maximum rec-

ommended OAL, listed in the reloading

manual, and the type of bullet being

loaded. The type of bullet can determine

the OAL in one of two ways. If the bullet

has what is called a cannelure, or crimping

groove (items A&B in FIG 63), this will

determine the proper OAL. If the bullet

you’re using doesn’t have a cannelure or a

crimping groove (item C in FIG 63), then

you’ll need to refer to your reloading manu-

al for the suggested OAL. The purpose of

the cannelure and crimping groove is to

secure the bullet by giving the mouth of the

case a place to go (without deforming the

bullet) when being crimped. When the bul-

let is properly seated, the mouth of the car-

tridge case should be near the top of the

cannelure/crimping groove FIG 64.

Refer to your reloading manual. Under

the section specified for the caliber you’re

loading, you’ll find a schematic of the car-

tridge. For example, .38 Special lists a max-

imum OAL of 1.55” (Lyman Reloading

Handbook). If you’re seating the bullet to

the cannelure/crimping groove, the OAL

should be well within the maximum OAL

listed, however, use a set of dial calipers to

check it. (Dial calipers are available from

Dillon Precision). If the bullet you’re using

doesn’t have a cannelure/crimping groove,

refer to the specific type of bullet you’re

using in the reloading manual. For example

– if you’re loading a 158gr 38sp JHP and it

doesn’t have a cannelure/ crimping groove,

use the suggested OAL of 1.480 (Lyman

Reloading Handbook).

Sizing/Decapping Die

Seating Die Crimp Die

FIG 65

I. Station 4 – Seating Stems

for pistol FIG 65

All pistol seating dies come with inter-

changeable seating stems. The seating stem

you should use will depend on the shape of

the bullet you’re loading. Three different

types of seating stems may be available –

wadcutter, semi-wadcutter and round nose.

Check to make sure that the seating stem

installed in your seating die matches the

bullet you are loading.

Dillon seating dies, which are being used

in this manual, are easily disassembled.

Simply remove the hitch pin from the top

and slide the seating stem out FIG 65.

Replace the seating stem and reassemble

the die.

FIG 66

J. Station 4 – Installation and

Adjustment of the

Seating Die:

1. Take the seating die from the die box

and screw it into Station 4. Screw

the die down until the bottom of the

die is flush with the bottom of the

toolhead FIG 66. Note: At this point

the die will not be screwed down far

enough to begin seating the bullet,

but it will give you a place to start.

2. Place a case (with a belled case

mouth) into Station 4.

3. Place a bullet on the belled case

mouth and raise the platform. Then,

lower the platform just enough to

inspect the bullet without indexing the

shellplate. If the bullet is not seated

deep enough, screw the seating die

down 1/2 turn at a time. As a guide,

one full turn moves the die down

about 70 thousandths of an inch,

about the thickness of a nickel.

Again, cycle the machine and inspect

the seating depth. Repeat these steps

as necessary until the correct overall

length is achieved. Use a dial caliper

or equivalent to measure the overall

length of the cartridge. Check the

overall length of the round against the

information in your reloading manual.

FIG 67

4. Once you have obtained the proper

OAL, replace the cartridge into

Station 4 and raise the platform.

Using a 1-1/8” wrench to turn the

lockring and a 7/8” wrench to hold

the die body, snug the lockring

FIG 67.

Note: If you should happen to seat the

bullet too deep, you can use a

Dillon bullet puller to reclaim your

components.

FIG 68

K. Station 5 – Installation and

adjustment of the Crimp

Die FIG 68:

1. Screw the crimp die into Station 5.

Screw it down until it is flush with the

bottom of the toolhead. This is a good

starting point for the crimp adjust-

ment.

2. Place a cartridge with a properly seat-

ed bullet into Station 5.

FIG 69

3. Raise the platform and continue to

screw the die down until it touches

the cartridge FIG 69.

4. Lower the platform and give the die

an 1/8 turn down, again raise the

platform.

5. Lower the platform halfway and

inspect the cartridge. If the bell is still

present, or the desired amount of

crimp has not been achieved, give

the die a 1/8 turn down and try again.

Continue making small adjustments

to your crimp die until the desired

amount of crimp has been achieved.

6. Once the adjustment is complete,

place the case back into Station 5 and

raise the platform. Using a 1-1/8”

wrench to turn the lockring and a

7/8” wrench to hold the die body,

snug the lockring.

Sizing/Decapping Die

Seating Die Crimp Die

FIG 70

Note: FIG 70 When adjusting the crimp

die it is important to know what to

look for. Check that the crimp: Looks

OK, allows your firearm to function

consistently and the bullet feels tight

in the case.

The drawing of case #3 FIG 70 is a

depiction of a case that has been over

crimped by adjusting the crimp die down

(clockwise) too far. Note the defined line

below the mouth of the case and the bulge

below the line. This is not a proper crimp.

This line is the direct result of the cartridge

being over crimped. A line like this will

only appear if the crimp die is adjusted

down too far. Warning: Over crimping

.45ACP, .38 Super, 9mm, etc., can actually

cause the bullet to be loose in the case.

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123

RIFLE SECTION –

Toolhead Set Up

To set up the toolhead you’ll need to

have your empty brass on hand. For your

convenience Dillon Precision offers a wide

variety of new primed and unprimed brass.

For easy access, place your brass in an

open container. Dillon Precision also offers

a variety of blue bin boxes which come in

handy for things like this.

FIG 71

A. Station 1 – About the Case

Gage FIG 71:

To install and adjust a sizing/decapping

die you must have a case gage and know

how to use it. The sizing die shapes the

case. If the case doesn’t have the proper

shape it won’t fit properly in the chamber of

the rifle. The purpose of the case gage is to

determine whether or not the case has the

proper shape, which in turn will tell you if

your sizing die is properly adjusted.

Note: Case gages are caliber specific.

B. Station 1 – How to use the

Case Gage:

The way the case gage works is this:

Once you’ve made a preliminary adjust-

ment to your sizing die drop the sized case

all the way into the case gage FIG 72. Look

at the base of the case.

FIG 72

FIG 73

FIG 74

FIG 75

If the base of the case is below the high step

(see “B” FIG 73) and above the low step

(see “A” FIG 73) then the sizing die is prop-

erly adjusted. If the base of the case is

above the high step FIG 74 then you will

need to adjust the sizing die down by turn-

ing it clockwise.

FIG 76

FIG 77

If the base at the case is below low step

FIG 75 then the sizing die is adjusted

down too far and needs to be backed out

by turning it counter-clockwise (Note: this

case should be thrown away). Once the

sizing die is properly adjusted, drop the

properly sized case back into the case

gage and look at the mouth of the case FIG

76. If the case mouth is below the high

step (see “C” FIG 76) and above the low

step (see “D” FIG 76) then the case is the

proper length and will not need to be

trimmed. If the case mouth is above the

high step FIG 77 then the case mouth

needs to be trimmed in order to reduce the

overall length of the case. If you find that

your cases need to be trimmed, Dillon

Precision offers two types of case trimmers.

Figs 72 &

Low Step

High Step

Low Step

High Step

FIG 78

FIG 79

C. Station 1 – Installation

and adjustment of the siz-

ing/decapping die FIG 78:

Warning: Never attempt to de-prime a live

primer, an explosion may result

causing serious injury or even

death.

Note: Whenever sizing a bottle-necked

case you must lubricate the case

first, otherwise you will stick the

case inside the sizing die. For

more information refer to the section

“Lubricating Your Brass” (page 11).

1. Raise the platform, by lowering the

handle all the way.

2. Install the sizing die by screwing it

into Station 1 FIG 79. Continue to

screw the die down until the mouth

of the die is about the thickness of a

dime away from the shellplate. Lower

the platform by raising the handle to

its upright position.

FIG 80

3. Drop a lubricated case into the case-

feed funnel FIG 80. Here the case

drops to the casefeed arm bushing.

4. Raise the platform. The inserter cam

pushes the feed arm bushing over the

body, dropping the case onto the

Station 1 locator.

5. Lower the platform. The case is

inserted into Station 1.

FIG 81

Note: After raising the handle, insure that

you push the handle against its full

aft stop FIG 81. This will insure

that the case is fully inserted into

Station 1.

Note: When priming, pushing the handle

against its full aft stop will insure

that the primer is fully seated.

6. Again raise the platform. The case is

now sized. If the case has a spent

primer, it will be deprimed. Notice

the resistance at the end of the

downstroke. This is the resistance of

the case in the sizing die. Lower the

platform. The case will index to

Station 2.

7. Remove the case from Station 2 and

place it in the case gage. From this

point – follow the instructions provid-

ed under “Rifle Section B. Station 1 –

How to use the Case Gage.”

8. Once the sizing die is properly

adjusted, replace the case into Station

1 and raise the platform. Leave the

platform in the raised position with

the case fully inserted in the die. This

will ensure that the die remains in

position when tightening the lockring.

FIG 82

9. Run the lockring down until it con-

tacts the toolhead. Using a 1 1/8”

wrench to turn the lockring and a

3/4” wrench to hold the die body,

snug the lockring FIG 82.

Sizing/Decapping Die

Seating Die Crimp Die

D. Station 1 – The decapping

assembly FIG 78:

Dillon decapping assemblies are made

with replaceable decap pins. One extra pin

is included with each sizing die. To replace

a bent or broken pin, simply:

FIG 83

1. Unscrew the decapping assembly

from the top of the die FIG 83.

FIG 84

2. Unscrew the decapping pin (see

arrow FIG 84), and replace it with a

new one.

3. Screw the decapping assembly back

into the sizing die.

Note: The decapping assembly can be

removed from the sizing die without

affecting the adjustment of the siz-

ing die or sizing operation.

Note: The decapping assembly must be

removed when loading primed

cases.

FIG 85

FIG 86

FIG 87

E. Station 2 – Installation

of powder measure assem-

bly FIG 85:

1. Using a 5/32” Allen wrench, loosen

the two collar clamp screws and

remove the powder die FIG 86 & 87.

FIG 88

2. Thread the powder die into Station 2.

Screw it down about halfway FIG 88.

FIG 89

3. Remove the powder funnel from the

bag containing the brass locator but-

tons FIG 89.

FIG 90

In FIG 90 are two examples of the many

powder funnels available for the XL 650.

On the left is a typical pistol caliber fun-

nel. On the right, a rifle or bottle-necked

type. The bottom of the rifle style funnel

fits snugly over the neck of the case allow-

ing powder to drop in without spilling (the

rifle style powder funnel does not bell the

mouth of the case). The bottom of the pis-

tol funnel, on the other hand, fits inside

and actually expands the case mouth as it

guides the powder into the case (the

expansion of the case mouth is where the

mouth of the case gets its bell). Powder

funnels are caliber specific so be sure you

have the correct funnel by referring to the

caliber conversion chart.

FIG 91

4. Insert the funnel into the die FIG 91.

Regardless of whether you’re using a

rifle or pistol powder funnel, make

sure that you insert the funnel into the

die with the grooved end up. It

should move up and down freely.

FIG 92

5. Remove the lid and the protective

cardboard tube from the powder mea-

sure and place it onto the powder die

FIG 92. Turn down the two clamp

screws until they are snug. Then

loosen them slightly. The measure

should move freely atop the die.

F. Station 2 – About powder

bars:

Dillon Precision manufactures four types

of powder bars for the XL 650:

1. Extra Small – use for dropping less

than 3 grains of powder.

2. Small – use for dropping 3 to 10

grains of powder.

3. Large – use for dropping 10 to

approx. 45-50 grains of powder.

4. Magnum – use for dropping more

than approx. 45-50 grains of powder.

The extra small powder bar is used when

loading .32 Auto, .32 S&W and .32 SWL.

Both the extra small powder bar and the

magnum powder bar are non-standard

items and are ordered separately. The large

and small powder bar, on the other hand,

are standard equipment and are included

with every XL 650. If you ordered your

machine set up for a specific caliber, the

proper size powder bar should already be

installed. If you need to change out the

powder bar – refer to “Powder Bar

Adjustment” in the Caliber Conversion

Section on page 30.

G. Station 2 – Adjustment

of Powder Die/Powder

Funnel

Important: Adjusting the powder die for a

bottle-necked case is not the same

as adjusting the powder die for

straight-walled cases. This is

because bottle-necked cartridges

are not given a bell – straight-

walled cases are given a bell. For

straight-walled cartridges refer to

the pistol section.

FIG 93

For the powder bar to properly dispense a

measured powder charge, the powder bar

must travel its full distance. To travel its full

distance, the white cube must contact the

powder measure body (see arrow FIG 93).

When adjusting the powder die for a

bottle-necked cartridge, the objective is to

adjust the powder die so that the powder

bar just travels the full distance and no

further (see arrow FIG 93). If you try to

apply the procedures used for belling a

straight walled case, as when loading pis-

tol cartridges, you will crush the bottle-

necked case and possibly damage the

powder measure.

Note: If the powder die is not adjusted

down far enough to cause the pow-

der bar to travel its full distance the

powder charge will be erratic.

Note: Whenever sizing a bottle-necked

case you must lubricate the case

first, otherwise you will stick the

case inside the sizing die. For

more information refer to the section

“Lubricating Your Brass” (page 11).

FIG 94

To adjust the powder die/powder

funnel:

1. Drop a lubricated case into the case-

feed funnel and cycle the handle. The

case should now be in the shellplate

at Station 1.

2. Raise the platform. Notice the resis-

tance at the end of the downstroke.

This is the resistance of the case in

the sizing die. Lower the platform.

The case will index to Station 2.

3. Raise the platform. Check to see

how far the powder bar has traveled

FIG 94.

FIG 95

4. If the white cube has not traveled its

full distance, lower the platform just

enough to pull the case off of the

powder funnel (this will prevent the

shellplate from indexing while you

adjust the powder die). While holding

the powder measure, turn the die

down 1/8 of a turn FIG 95. Again

raise the platform and observe the

travel of the powder bar.

5. Repeat step four until the powder bar

travels its full distance FIG 94.

Note: If you screw the powder die down

too far, the powder bar will travel its

full distance before the handle is all

the way down. If this happens – DO

NOT FORCE THE HANDLE

DOWN. Instead lower the platform

and back the powder die out by

turning it counter-clockwise. If you

force the handle, you will crush the

case and possibly damage the pow-

der measure.

FIG 96

6. Once the powder bar is traveling its

full distance – with the case in Station

2 – raise the platform. Run the lock-

ring down hand tight FIG 96.

FIG 97

FIG 98

7. Insure the bellcrank and the failsafe

bracket are aligned, FIG 97. Using a

5/32” Allen wrench snug the collar

clamp screws, FIG 98.

FIG 99

8. While holding the powder measure,

snug the lockring using a 1 1/8”

wrench FIG 99. Now lower the plat-

form.

FIG 100

H. Station 2 – Installation of

the failsafe rod assembly

FIG 100:

The purpose of the powder measure fail-

safe rod is to return the powder bar to its re-

charge position.

FIG 101

1. Using your forefinger, move the lock-

link down to align the hole with the

slot on the Powder Measure bellcrank

FIG 101.

FIG 102

2. Insert the rod (#13629) through the

holes FIG 102.

3. Loosen the blue plastic wing nut

(#13799) FIG 102.

FIG 103

4. Slide the failsafe rod into the failsafe

return bracket. Push the shoulder

washer up into place (see arrow FIG

103) and tighten the blue plastic wing

nut until the spring just touches the

underside of the bracket.

Note: The powder measure is filled and

the powder bar is adjusted after

installing and adjusting the rest of

the dies.

FIG 104

I. Station 3 – Installation of

the Powder Check System

FIG 104:

Note: The powder check system does not

guarantee the accuracy of the pow-

der charge. It is designed to warn

you if the powder charge is grossly

out of tolerance, i.e., no powder or a

double charge.

Warning: A double-charged round (a

loaded round with twice as much

powder as it should have) can dam-

age your gun as well as cause bodi-

ly injury.

Warning: A round loaded without powder

can also damage your gun as well

as cause bodily injury. If a round

without powder is fired in your gun,

the detonation of the primer will

push the bullet part way down the

barrel. If the lodged bullet is not

removed before another round is

fired, the gun will be damaged.

FIG 105

1. Loosen the die clamp screw FIG 105

and remove the die.

FIG 106

2. Raise the platform and screw the

powder check die into Station 3 and

raise the platform. There should be a

1/8 to 1/4 inch space between the

shellplate and the bottom of the die

FIG 106.

3. Run the lockring down. Using a 1-

1/8” wrench snug the lockring.

FIG 107

FIG 108

4. Remove the 10-24 screw and nut

from the black push rod FIG 107 and

place the powder check system on

the powder check die FIG 108.

Center the black push rod (see arrow

FIG 108) in the hole that is to the left

of the die.

FIG 109

5. Reinstall and snug the die clamp

screw FIG 109.

FIG 110

FIG 111

6. FIG 110 Screw the 10-24 screw and

nut fully into the rod. Raise the plat-

form. Unscrew the 10-24 screw

until it contacts the edge of the plat-

form FIG 110. Lower the platform

part way and unscrew the screw

(counter-clockwise) until raising the

platform causes the buzzer housing

to rock into the side of the die collar

FIG 111.

FIG 112

7. Secure the jam nut by holding the

black push rod while tightening it

using a 3/8” wrench FIG 112.

Note: Once you’ve adjusted the powder

bar for the desired powder charge –

installation and adjustment of the

powder check system can be com-

pleted.

J. Station 4 – How to deter-

mine the proper seating

depth:

Before installing and adjusting the seating

die you’ll need to know how to determine

the proper seating depth. How far the bullet

is seated into the case will determine the

overall length (OAL). Several factors go into

determining the proper OAL – such as, the

maximum recommended OAL, listed in the

reloading manual, and the type of bullet

being loaded. The type of bullet can deter-

mine the OAL by one of two ways. If the

bullet has what is called a cannelure, FIG

113, this will determine the proper OAL.

FIG 113

FIG 114

If the bullet you’re using doesn’t have a

cannelure, then you’ll need to refer to

your reloading manual for the suggested

OAL. The purpose of the cannelure is to

secure the bullet by giving the mouth of

the case something to dig into when being

crimped. When the bullet is properly

seated, the mouth of the cartridge case

should be in the middle of the cannelure,

see arrow FIG 114.

Refer to your reloading manual. Under

the section specified for the caliber you’re

loading, you’ll find a schematic of the car-

tridge. For example, .30-06 lists a maximum

OAL of 3.340” (Lyman Reloading

Handbook). If you’re seating the bullet to

the cannelure, the OAL should be well

within the maximum OAL listed, however,

use a set of dial calipers to check it. (Dial

calipers are available from Dillon

Precision). If the bullet you’re using doesn’t

have a cannelure, refer to its specific type in

the reloading manual. For example – if

you’re loading a .30-06 180 gr. JHPBT, and

it doesn’t have a cannelure, use the suggest-

ed OAL of 3.280 (Lyman Reloading

Handbook).

FIG 115

K. Station 4 – Seating Stem

for rifle FIG 115:

Unlike pistol seating dies, rifle seating dies

come with only one type of seating stem.

Dillon seating dies, which are being

used in this manual, are easily disassem-

bled. Should you need to disassemble the

rifle seating die – simply unscrew the seat-

ing stem from the top of the seating die

FIG 115.

L. Station 4 – Installation and

Adjustment of the

Seating Die

1. Place a lubricated sized case into

Station 4 and raise the platform.

FIG 116

2. Thread the seating die into Station 4.

Continue to screw it down until it

contacts the case FIG 116. Once the

die is in contact with the case back

the die off (counter-clockwise) 1/4 of

a turn. Using a 1 1/8” wrench snug

the lockring on the seating die.

FIG 117

FIG 118

3. Lower the platform.

4. FIG 117 Back the seating stem all the

way out of the seating die. Now

screw the seating stem back into the

seating die two full turns FIG 118.

5. Place a bullet on the case mouth and

raise the platform – then lower the

platform just enough to inspect the

bullet without indexing the shellplate.

a. If the bullet is not pushed down far

enough – go to step 6.

b. If the bullet is pushed down too far:

b.1. Pull the bullet from the case

using a Dillon bullet puller.

b.2. Back the seating stem out by

turning it counter clockwise and try

again.

6. Screw the seating stem down 1/2 turn

at a time FIG 118.

FIG 119

7. Repeat as necessary until the correct

overall length is achieved. Use a dial

caliper or equivalent to measure the

overall length of the cartridge FIG

119. Check the overall length of the

round against the information in your

reloading manual.

FIG 120

8. Once you have obtained the proper

OAL, replace the cartridge into

Station 4, raise the platform and

snug the lockring on the seating stem

FIG 120.

FIG 121

M.Station 5 – Installation and

adjustment of the Crimp

Die FIG 121:

1. Screw the crimp die into Station 5.

Screw it down until it is flush with the

bottom of the toolhead. This is a good

starting point for the crimp adjust-

ment.

2. Place a lubricated cartridge with a

properly seated bullet into Station 5.

3. Raise the platform and continue to

screw the die down until it stops.

4. Lower the platform and give the die a

half turn down; again, raise the plat-

form.

5. Lower the platform halfway and

inspect the cartridge. If the desired

amount of crimp has not been

achieved, give the die a 1/4 turn

down and try again. Continue making

small adjustments to your crimp die

until the desired amount of crimp has

been achieved.

6. Once the adjustment is complete,

place the case back into Station 5 and

raise the platform. Using a 1 1/8”

wrench to turn the lockring and a

7/8” wrench to hold the die body,

snug the lockring.

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Sizing/Decapping Die

Seating Die Crimp Die

Final Assembly

FIG 122

FIG 123

1. The Primer Magazine

The XL 650 comes equipped with an

automatic primer system.The XL 650’s auto-

matic primer system is protected by a steel

shield which is permanently secured to the

primer feed body and must never be

removed. The primer magazine is located

inside of a steel shield FIG 122. Primer

magazines come in two different sizes –

large and small FIG 123. Your machine

comes with both. One comes installed in

the machine, the other is located in the

primer accessory package. If you ordered

your machine set up in a particular caliber,

the magazine installed should be the proper

one for the caliber you selected. However,

you should check to make sure. By compar-

ing the two magazines FIG 123 you will be

able to determine which is large and which

is small.

FIG 124

To change the primer magazine:

1. Remove the primer shield cap FIG

124.

2. Remove the primer magazine by

pulling it straight up FIG 122.

3. Insert the new primer magazine FIG

125 and replace the primer shield

cap.

FIG 125

FIG 126

2. Installation of the Primer

Early Warning System:

FIG 126 The purpose of the Primer Early

Warning system is to warn you when the

primer magazine is low on primers. When

you hear the buzzer, it’s time to reload the

primer magazine tube.

FIG 127

1. Insert the battery into its receptacle

FIG 127 and push the black switch

lever to insure the device is working

properly.

2. Install the Primer Early Warning sys-

tem on top of the primer magazine

shield FIG 126. Lightly tighten the

clamp screw with a 3/32” Allen

wrench.

FIG 128

3. Installation of the Locator

Buttons FIG 128:

Install the three brass locator pins in the

shell platform at stations 3, 4 and 5. These

pins retain the cases during loading while

providing an easy way to remove a case

from the shellplate at any stage without dis-

turbing the other rounds. Note: The locator

buttons are caliber specific and can be

properly identified by referencing the cal-

iber conversion chart on pages 42-44.

LOADING COMPONENTS

SECTION

1. The Rotary Primer System

(how it works):

Warning: Wear safety glasses whenever

working with live primers. Safety

glasses are available from Dillon

Precision Products.

Observe how the rotary primer system

works, how to charge it and how to seat a

primer. To do so:

1. Put on your safety glasses.

FIG 129

2. Place five or six primers into the

primer magazine shiny side down

FIG 129.

3. Cycle the machine until a primer

appears in Station 2.

FIG 130

FIG 131

When you cycle the machine, the rotary

primer disc rotates one notch, advancing

another primer into position. When the

handle is pushed to its full aft stop FIG 131,

the primer seating punch pushes the primer

up through the rotary primer disc FIG 130,

fully inserting it onto the primer pocket of

the case. If there is no case in Station 2 to

receive the primer, the primer will return to

the rotary disc and continue around until

being dropped down a chute FIG 132

where it can be retrieved.

FIG 132

4. Drop an unprimed case into the case-

feed funnel and cycle the machine

twice. As the case is rotated into

Station 2, complete the downstroke of

the platform by firmly pushing the

handle to its full aft stop FIG 131 –

this will ensure that the primer is fully

seated.

5. Set aside the primed case, it will be

used later for adjusting the powder

measure.

FIG 133

2. Powder Bar Adjustment

FIG 133:

FIG 134

Note: Although a scale is not included with

the machine, you’ll need one to

properly adjust the powder bar.

Dillon Precision Products offers two

types of scales FIG 134. On the

right, and electronic scale, and on

the left, a balance beam scale.

FIG 135

You are now ready to fill the powder

measure FIG 135, but first you’ll need to

refer to your reloading handbook. Under

the section specified for the caliber you’re

loading you’ll see a number of suitable

powders. Also given are “suggested starting

loads” and “maximum loads” (Lyman

Reloading Handbook).

Note: We do not recommend using IMR

stick powders (looks like pencil

lead) when loading a caliber size

less than 25 caliber. We do not

recommend using maximum loads

of powder.

Warning: Wear safety glasses whenever

working with live primers. Safety

glasses are available from Dillon

Precision Products.

Note: Insure that you have the proper

powder bar installed. To do so refer

to “About Powder Bars” on page 13.

For instructions on how to change

the powder bar, refer to Step 19 in

the Caliber Conversion Section,

page 41.

1. Put on your safety glasses.

FIG 136

2. Fill the powder measure and replace

the cap on both the powder measure

and the powder container FIG 136.

3. Place a primed case into Station 2.

Note: Using a case with a primer in it will

keep the powder from leaking out

through the primer flash hole.

FIG 137

4. Cycle the machine to charge the

case. Using your powder scale, weigh

the powder charge FIG 137. (From

this initial measurement, you will be

able to determine whether you’ll

need to increase or decrease the

powder charge.)

FIG 138

5. Using a 7/16” wrench, give the pow-

der bar bolt a quarter of a turn clock-

wise or counter-clockwise as neces-

sary to adjust the powder charge FIG

138. Clockwise will increase the

powder charge and vice versa.

Warning: As always, be sure to replace

the lid on the powder measure.

6. IMPORTANT! Before measuring the

next load, charge the case then empty

the powder back into the powder

measure. This will allow the powder

in the newly adjusted powder bar to

settle and give an accurate reading.

7. Replace the cartridge into Station 2

and charge the case. Continue this

process until the charge is reading

correctly. Once you have achieved

the desired powder charge weigh two

more charges to insure the powder

bar is throwing a consistent charge.

3. Powder Check System

Adjustment:

Once the powder bar is throwing the

desired charge, the powder check rod can

be installed and adjusted.

Warning: A double-charged round (a

loaded round with twice as much

powder as it should have) can dam-

age your gun as well as cause bodi-

ly injury.

Warning: A round loaded without powder

can also damage your gun as well

as cause bodily injury. If a round

without powder is fired in your gun,

the detonation of the primer will

push the bullet part way down the

barrel. If the lodged bullet is not

removed before another round is

fired, the gun will be damaged.

FIG 139

A. Installation and adjustment of

the powder check rods

FIG 139:

1. Remove the powder check rods from

the bag FIG 139. The three rods fit

different calibers. On the left .44-.45

caliber, center .30-.41 caliber and on

the right .22-.29 caliber.

FIG 140

2. Choose the correct rod for the caliber

you’re loading. For example – if

you’re loading .38 Spl. you would

use the .30-.41 caliber rod. If the rod

you’re using doesn’t have the

grooved sleeve on it, remove the

grooved sleeve from the one you’re

not using and thread it onto the cor-

rect rod FIG 140.

FIG 141

3. Insert the rod into the powder check

die FIG 141.

4. Put on your safety glasses.

5. Place a case with the proper powder

charge into Station 3 and raise the

platform. Leave the platform in the

raised position.

FIG 142

6. Thread the grooved sleeve down so

that the contact pin fits inside the

groove as seen in FIG 142.

FIG 143

7. Snug the lock nut with a 3/8” wrench

FIG 143.

FIG 144

B. Powder Check System

Demonstration:

1. Place a primed but empty case (case

with no powder) into Station 3 and

raise the platform. The contact pin is

above the groove FIG 144 (the alarm

sounds) indicating that the case has a

low or no charge.

2. Lower the platform. Remove the

empty case from Station 4 and place

it in Station 2.

3. With the empty case in Station 2 give

it a double charge.

To do so:

a. Raise the platform all the way to

charge the case.

b. Lower the platform halfway (enough

for the powder bar to return to its start-

ing point without indexing the case to

Station 3 and releasing the locklink).

c. Again, raise the platform to give the

case a second charge of powder.

d. Index the case to Station 3 by lower-

ing the platform all the way. (The case

is now double charged and ready to be

checked by the Powder Check System.)

FIG 145

4. Raise the platform FIG 145. The con-

tact pin is below the groove (the

alarm sounds) indicating that the

powder charge is double or more.

Note: If the buzzer to the powder check

system goes off, stop loading and

check the powders weight with the

scale. The primer warning buzzer

and the powder check system have

different pitch buzzers to distinguish

the two. The primer system is a

deep buzz and the powder check is

a high pitched tone.

4. Filling the Primer System:

Warning: Wear safety glasses whenever

working with live primers. Safety

glasses are available from Dillon

Precision Products.

FIG 146

Now it’s time to fill the primer maga-

zine. To begin, you’ll need the proper size

primer pickup tube. Primer pickup tubes

come in either large or small. In FIG 146

are the two primer pickup tubes included

with your XL 650.

FIG 147

FIG 148

On the left is the large pickup tube (with

a green tip), on the right is the small pickup

tube (with a yellow tip). Make sure the

retaining clip FIG 147 is always in place

before using either tube. You’ll need the

proper size primers and we suggest using this

optional Dillon Primer Flip Tray FIG 148. It

will make this task quite a bit easier.

1. Put on your safety glasses.

2. Separate the two halves of the primer

flip tray.

3. Place the primers onto the grooved

surface of the primer flip tray.

FIG 149

4. Slowly shake the flip tray until all

the primers rest shiny side down

FIG 149.

FIG 150

5. Place the smooth lid on top, and

flip the entire tray. Remove the

grooved lid.

Now all the primers should be shiny side

up on the smooth side of the primer flip

tray. FIG 150.

FIG 151

6. FIG 151 Collect the primers using the

plastic tip end of the primer pickup

tube. Make sure all primers are shiny

side up, and fill the tube.

FIG 152

7. When the primer pickup tube is full,

pivot the black switch lever away

from the primer magazine shield.

Rotate the tube upside down over the

primer magazine shield and remove

the retaining clip FIG 152. After fill-

ing the primer magazine return the

switch lever to its normal position.

FIG 153

8. Slide the follower rod through the

hole in the switch lever until it touch-

es the primers FIG 153. When the

machine is nearly out of primers the

rod will activate the buzzer.

Add some empty cases to your casefeeder

and turn the unit “on”. The motor will run

until the clear casefeed tube fills and then it

will automatically shut off.

The reloading process on an XL 650

begins with one complete stroke or cycle of

the handle, which causes the first case to be

cycled through the casefeed system and fed

into the shellplate.

Station One

The first case is at station one of the

machine and a new primer is ready at sta-

tion 2. Move the handle down, the sizing

die reforms and also deprimes the first case.

Return the handle to its rest position. Using

a smooth, fluid motion, move the handle up

to its full aft stop to seat the new primer into

the case and release the handle. At the

same time, another case has been fed into

the shellplate.

Station Two

Again, cycle the handle completely. The

first case now gets a charge of powder, the

second case is resized and deprimed, then

they both advance to the next stations.

Using a smooth, fluid motion, move the

handle up to its full aft stop to seat the

new primer into the case. Return the han-

dle to its rest position. Now three cases

are in the shellplate.

Station Three

Cycle the handle. The first case enters the

powder checker, the second case is charged

with powder and the third case is resized

and deprimed. Again, return the handle to

its rest position and all the cases advance to

their next stations and the fourth case is

inserted into the shellplate.

Station Four

It is now time to begin placing a bullet on

the case at station four. Cycle the handle

down and then back up to its rest position.

The first case now has a bullet seated into it

and has advanced to station five. At this

point the shellplate is full.

Seat a primer into a case at the full aft

stroke of the handle and a case is inserted

into the shellplate automatically.

Station Five

Using your left hand, place a bullet on the

case at station four. Cycle the handle and

the first case is crimped at station five and

then ejected out at the right rear of the

machine into the collection bin. Repeat the

process by placing a bullet into the case at

station four and seating the primer into the

case at station two.

At this point a completed round is ejected

from the machine with every complete

stroke of the handle.

When operating the handle, pay close

attention to the cases, noting the changes

that take place as they go through the

machine.

Pace yourself when operating the

machine. Do not crash the handle down

against its stop and do not snatch the han-

dle upward. It should take two or more

seconds to move the handle from its rest

position, down and then back up to its

rest position.

Station/Toolhead Orientation

Now its Time to Start Loading

Station Orientation and Loading Functions

Sta. 4

Seat Die

Sta. 5

Crimp Die

Sta. 1

Sizing Die

Sta. 2

Powder

Measure

Toolhead

Pin (2)

Sta. 3

Powder Check

System (optional)

1. How to use the Caliber

Conversion Chart:

To explain the Caliber Conversion

Chart we are going to compare the pistol

caliber of .38 Spl. to the rifle caliber of

.30-06 FIG 154.

By comparing the two columns, you can

see which parts need to be changed. In this

comparison, .38 Spl. vs. .30-06, you can

see that none of the part numbers match up,

therefore, all of the those parts would need

to be changed. This, however, is not always

the case. If you compare .30-06 to

.308/7.62 Nato, you’ll find that they are

exactly the same. Another example would

be .38 Spl. vs. .357 Magnum. As you can

see, they too are identical. Some caliber

comparisons will show that only a couple

of parts are different – in this case, instead

of ordering an entirely new caliber conver-

sion kit, you have the option of ordering

only those parts needed to complete your

caliber conversion.

2. Conducting the Caliber

Conversion

(The following steps are in the sequential

order in which the caliber conversion is to

be conducted):

Note: Included in the following is a com-

plete list of all the items that need to

be considered when conducting a

caliber conversion. This is not a list

of all the items that will need to

changed or readjusted – this is a

complete list of all the items that

may need to be changed or re-

adjusted. The items that need to be

changed or readjusted will depend

on the caliber your XL 650 is cur-

rently set up to load and the caliber

you’re changing to.

Step 1)Remove the cases from the

machine:

1. Turn off the casefeed system

2. Remove the remaining cases from the

casefeed tube and the casefeed bowl.

Step 2)Remove the powder from the

powder measure:

Depending on the caliber change, you

may have to change powders and/or the

powder bar. If so, you’ll need to empty the

powder from the powder measure.

FIG 155

1. Disconnect the failsafe rod FIG 155.

FIG 156

2. Loosen the two powder measure

clamp screws FIG 156.

3. Remove the powder measure and

empty the powder back into the pow-

der can.

4. Manually cycle the powder bar to

ensure the powder measure is empty.

5. If you need to change powder bars

refer to Step 19.

FIG 157

Step 3)Remove the toolhead FIG 157:

1. Disconnect the failsafe rod FIG 155.

2. Remove the toolhead pins and slide

the toolhead out.

Step 4) Remove the shellplate:

Remove the shellplate only if you need

to either, change the shellplate for a differ-

ent caliber shellplate, or if you need to

remove the primer system (such as when

emptying the primers from the primer sys-

tem).

FIG 158

1. Using a 1/8” Allen wrench loosen the

shellplate set screw FIG 158. The

shellplate set screw is located on the

left side of the mainshaft just below

the shellplate platform. Do not

remove the screw, just loosen it about

a half turn.

Caliber Conversion Section

FIG 154 – Caliber Conversion Chart Sample

Caliber Complete Shellplate Locator Funnel Station 1 Casefeed Arm Body Casefeed Primer Powder

Conversion Number Button Locator Adapter Bushing Bushing Disc System Check Rod

38 Spl 21098 (2) 13430 (2) 14062 (D) 13599 13563 (Orange) 13386 (Red) 13403 (Sm38) 13384 (LP) 21072 Sm Med

.30-06 21094 (1) 13204 (1) 13930 (B) 13587 (1) 13595 (Black) 13541 (White) 13661 (Med) 13604 (LR) 21075 Lg Med

FIG 159

2. Using a 1/4” Allen wrench remove

the shellplate bolt FIG 159.

FIG 160

3. Swing the ejector wire out of the way

and remove the shellplate. Be sure

that index ball and index pawl

remain in place FIG 160.

FIG 161

4. Remove the locator buttons FIG 161.

FIG 162

Step 5)Remove the primers:

Remove the primers only if you need to

change to a different size or type of primer.

1. Remove the shellplate (ref. Step 4).

2. Loosen and remove the two primer

system bolts FIG 162.

FIG 163

3. Carefully lift the primer assembly

away from the machine FIG 163.

FIG 164

4. FIG 164 Empty the remaining

primers by placing a finger over the

primer shield cap, inverting the

magazine and carefully pouring the

primers onto the primer flip tray. Put

the primers back into their original

box.

5. If any primers remain in the primer

area (on the machine) carefully

remove them.

6. If you need to change the rotary

primer disc go to Step 6. If you only

to need empty the primer magazine,

reinstall the primer system at this

time.

Note: About Steps 6, 7 and 8. If you’re

changing from a large rifle/pistol

primer to a small rifle/pistol primer

or vice versa, the rotary primer disc,

primer magazine, and primer punch

will have to be changed. This is

because each of these three items

are designed specifically for either

large rifle/pistol primers or small

rifle/pistol primers.

Step 6)Change the rotary primer disc

(see note above):

Note: The two different size rotary primer

discs are labeled L (large) and S

(small).

1. Remove the shellplate (ref. Step 4).

2. Remove the primer system and empty

the primer magazine (ref. Step 5).

FIG 165

3. Rotate the primer system upside

down. Using an 1/8” Allen wrench

unscrew the primer support shim

screw and remove the primer support

shim FIG 165.

FIG 166

4. Remove the rotary primer disc FIG

166. Make sure the detent ball

remains in place.

5. Place the other rotary primer disc

onto the disc pin.

6. Slip the primer support shim back

into place and snug the screw.

7. Reinstall the primer system.

FIG 167

Step 7)Change the primer magazine

(see note just above Step 6):

1. Remove the Primer Early Warning

System FIG 167.

FIG 168

2. Remove the primer shield cap FIG

168.

FIG 169

3. Remove the primer magazine by

pulling it straight up FIG 169.

4. Insert the new primer magazine.

5. Replace the primer shield cap and

Primer Early Warning System.

FIG 170

Step 8)Change the primer punch (see

note just above Step 6):

The primer punch is attached to the

underside of the platform on the right side

FIG 170.

FIG 171

1. Raise the platform.

2. Using a 9/16” wrench loosen and

remove the primer punch FIG 171.

3. Remove the other size primer punch

from the primer accessory package.

Screw it in and snug it down.

4. Lower the platform.

Step 9)Install the new shellplate:

This is located in your caliber conver-

sion kit.

1. Remove the shellplate (ref. Step 4).

2. Place the new shellplate onto the

shellplate platform. The number side

of the shellplate should be face up.

Rotate the shellplate until it seats

itself on the index ball.

FIG 172

3. Swing the ejector wire back to its

original position over the shell-

plate and insert the shellplate bolt

FIG 172.

4. Using a 1/4” Allen wrench run the

shellplate bolt down until it stops

then loosen it slightly. Loosen it just

enough to allow the shellplate to

index freely.

FIG 173

5. Snug the shellplate set screw FIG

173.

FIG 174

Step 10)Install new locator pins FIG 174:

The new locator pins are located in your

caliber conversion kit.

1. Install as depicted

FIG 175

Step 11)Install the new Station 1 loca-

tor FIG 175:

The Station 1 locator is located in your

caliber conversion kit.

FIG 176

Step 12)Change the Body Bushing FIG

176:

The new body bushing is located in the

caliber conversion kit.

FIG 177

1. The body bushing is located on the

right side just above Station 1 FIG

177. Remove the body bushing by

slipping an Allen wrench through the

cross hole and twisting it counter-

clockwise.

2. Install the new body bushing.

FIG 178

Step 13)Replace the casefeed arm

bushing and casefeed

adapter FIG 178:

The new casefeed adapter and casefeed

arm bushing are located in your caliber

conversion kit.

FIG 179

1. Remove the casefeed tube FIG 179.

FIG 180

2. Remove the casefeed adapter FIG

180.

FIG 181

3. To replace the casefeed arm bushing

first raise the platform. Remove the

casefeed arm bushing (currently

installed in your machine) and

replace it with the new one FIG 181.

4. After installing the new casefeed arm

bushing, install the new casefeed

adapter.

FIG 182

5. Reinstall the casefeed tube by placing

the casefeed tube into the casefeed

adapter and snapping it into the metal

clamp FIG 182.

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 183

Step 14)Case insert slide cam – turn

around FIG 183:

The case insert slide is reversible. The

long side of the cam (see arrow “A” FIG

184) is for pistol and the short side of the

cam (see arrow “B” FIG 184) is for rifle. As

a reference, any case as long or longer than

.223 Rem. will require that the short (rifle)

side of the cam be used. Reverse the case

insert slide cam only if your caliber conver-

sion requires it.

FIG 184

FIG 185

1. Using a 5/32” Allen wrench, remove

the cam screw FIG 185 and reverse

the case insert slide.

FIG 186

2. FIG 186 Insure that the back side of

the cam is flush with the cam slide.

3. Replace the cam screw and snug it.

FIG 187

Step 15)Change out the casefeed disc

FIG 187:

Change the casefeed disc only if your cal-

iber conversion requires it.

1. Grip the casefeed plate clutch drive

FIG 187 and pull upward. The case-

feed disc will slip off the motor drive

shaft.

2. To install the new casefeed plate –

place the casefeed plate clutch drive

on the motor driveshaft. Slowly rotate

the disc until the groove on the drive

shaft aligns with the notch in the

plate. The casefeed plate will then

slip down onto the motor shaft and

into place.

Note: About Steps 16 and 17. Both the

camming pin and Station 2 locator

tab do not require removal or

replacement. Instead, depending

on the caliber change, they may

need to be readjusted. Whether or

not these two items need to be

adjusted depends on the diameter

of the base of the case and noth

ing else. If, for example, you are

converting from 9mm to .45 ACP,

because the diameter of the two

cases are different, both the cam

ming pin and Station 2 locator

will need to be read justed. If, on

the other hand, you are converting

from, say, .45 ACP to .30-06 or

.308, you will not have to readjust

these two items – the diameters at

the base of these cases are the

same.

FIG 188

Step 16)Adjusting the camming pin FIG

188 (see previous note):

1. Place a case in both Station 1 and

Station 2. The case in Station 2 must

have a primer – the primer can be

spent or new.

FIG 189

2. Using a 9/16” wrench, loosen the lock

nut FIG 189 on the camming pin.

FIG 190

FIG 191

FIG 192

3.Using a 1/8” Allen wrench, turn the

camming pin clockwise FIG 190 four

or five turns – or enough so that when

you push the handle to the full aft

stop FIG 191, the case insert slide

(see arrow FIG 192) does not push

the case fully into Station 1 FIG 192 –

this will give you a place to start the

adjustment.

4. With the handle pushed against its

full aft stop, start backing the cam-

ming pin out by turning it counter

clockwise FIG 190. Continue to back

the camming out until the case stops

its forward movement into the

shellplate. Once the case becomes

fully inserted into Station 1, stop turn-

ing the camming pin.

FIG 193

Note: The objective here is that – at the

point the case becomes fully insert-

ed into shellplate (with the handle

against its full aft stop) – the cam-

ming pin is still in contact with the

case insert slide cam – or at least

within a 1/16” of the case insert

slide cam (see arrow FIG 193).

5. Once properly adjusted, tighten the

lock nut.

Step 17)Adjusting the Station 2

Locator Tab (see note just

above Step 16):

The adjustment of the Station 2 locator

tab is best accomplished with the toolhead

removed.

1. Place a case in Station 2.

FIG 194

2. Using a 5/64” Allen wrench, insert it

into the side of the primer feed body

FIG 194. Turn the screw to adjust the

locator tab. A turn clockwise will

move the tab back away from the

shellplate and a turn counter clock-

wise will adjust it closer to the

shellplate.

FIG 195

3. Adjust the locator tab so that the tab

just clears the case FIG 195. The

objective here is, with the case fully

inserted into the shellplate, the loca-

tor tab should not come into contact

with the case. However, the tab

should be close enough so as to not

allow the case to lose its position in

the shellplate. The distance between

the locator tab and the case should

be about .010” or about the thickness

of a business card.

Step 18)Refer to the Rifle Section or

Pistol Section to set up the tool

head.

Step 19)Station 2 – Changing out the

powder bar:

Refer to “About Powder Bars” under the

Rifle or Pistol Section or refer to the Caliber

Conversion Chart (pages 46-48) to deter-

mine whether or not you’ll need to change

the powder bar.

To change the powder bar:

1. Remove the powder from the powder

measure (ref. Step 2).

2. Hold the powder measure over a

powder container and cycle the

powder bar with your thumb to

empty all remaining powder.

FIG 196

3. Using a 5/32” Allen wrench, loosen

the bellcrank screw just enough to

remove the white cube from the side

of the powder bar FIG 196.

FIG 197

4. Remove the white plastic retaining

plug. (FIG 197)

FIG 198

5. a) If the large powder bar is current-

ly installed – remove the large pow-

der bar.

b) If the small powder bar is currently

installed – remove both the small

powder bar and small powder bar

spacer FIG 198. Note: The purpose of

the spacer is simply to make up for

the room allowed for the large pow-

der bar.

6. a) Installation of the large powder

bar – slide the large powder bar into

the powder measure body.

b) Installation of the small powder

bar – slide both the small powder bar

and small powder bar spacer into the

powder measure body FIG 199.

Note: The groove along the edge of

the spacer (see arrow FIG 199) is to

be installed face down. The hole in

the spacer is to be aligned with the

hole in the top of the powder mea-

sure body FIG 199.

FIG 199

FIG 200

7. Seat the white bellcrank cube into the

notch on the side of the powder bar.

Using a 5/32” Allen wrench snug the

bellcrank screw FIG 200.

8. Re-install the white plastic retaining

plug FIG 201:

FIG 201

a) Large powder bar – FIG 201 The

retaining plug has a short end and a

long end. If the large powder bar is

installed, insert the short end of the

retaining plug into the hole in the top

of the powder measure body. Note:

The short end is used to hold the plug

for safe keeping.

FIG 202

b) Small powder bar – FIG 202 The

retaining plug has a short end and a

long end. If the small powder bar is

installed:

1) Align the hole in the powder bar

spacer with the hole in the top of

powder measure body.

2) Insert the long end of the retaining

plug into both the top of the powder

measure body and the powder bar

spacer. Note: The long end of the

retaining plug is designed to anchor

the spacer that accompanies the

small powder bar.

Step 20)Load the components.

Trouble Shooting

Dies Too Short

A. Need Dillon die lockrings (14067).

1. Three extra come with the machine.

2. Threadaphobia (fear of too few

threads) can strike anyone-anytime.

It is a common but curable disease.

You only need one thread showing

above the toolhead to hold the die

lockring.

Cartridge won’t feed into chamber

1. Overall length too long. See loading

manual for dimensions.

2. Improper headspace. See loading

manual for dimensions. Use head-

space case gage.

3. Too much bell left on case. (Not

enough crimp.)

4. Case buckled.

a. Too much crimp.

5. Using brass that you picked-up at the

range that has been fired in an over-

size chamber.

6. Gun operation problems.

Hard or Incomplete Indexing

A. Shellplate not indexing smoothly.

1. Shellplate bolt adjusted too tight.

Readjust 1/8 turn maximum.

2. Shellplate bolt tightens when

shellplate turns.

a. Brass tipped set screw loose or

missing.

3. Wrong size locator buttons.

4. Index pawl bent, worn or in back-

wards.

5. Dirt under shellplate.

a. Keep shellplate clean.

b. When replacing shellplate, bolt

(13418) must be lubed with a little

all purpose grease.

6. Bent or broken shellplate.

7. Index ball (13891) and/or spring

(14118) stuck, missing or broken.

Can also cause shellplate to turn

backwards after indexing.

8. Not taking full stroke on the handle.

9. Ring indexer (13677) worn or indexer

block (16671) needs adjusted. Return

spring damaged or missing.

10. Improper type of locator button for

caliber.

B. Handle movement difficult

1. Powder or other debris causing jam-

ming of moving parts.

2. Link arm pins (13700) galled.

3. Main shaft (13485) dirty or dry.

a. Clean and lubricate with 30 wt oil.

4. Camming pin on black casefeed slide

not lubed.

5. Primer cam worn causing primer

indexing arm to drag and stick.

6. Incorrect lubricant used. Do not use

solvent blended lubes.

Casefeeding

A. Casefeeder is on but will not rotate.

1. Brass caught under casefeed plate.

2. Casefeed is too full.

3. Bad micro-switch.

B. Cases are falling down tube upside

down jamming in the top tube, etc.

1. Using the wrong casefeed plate for

that caliber.

2. Casefeed baffle (13688) not in place

(see conversion chart for which cal.

require use of the casefeed baffle)

3. Casefeed is too full.

4. The machine is not secured to a stur-

dy enough bench.

C. Casefeed tube (13099 or 13101)

appears too short.

1. Casefeed is not pushed down all the

way on the casefeed mounting post

(17123).

D. Cases hanging up at micro-switch or

micro-switch inoperative.

1. Check the angle of the switch lever

and adjust as necessary.

a. Too sharp an angle will cause

cases to hang up.

b. Too shallow an angle will cause

incomplete shutoff.

E. Cases jamming at the casefeed arm

(13716).

1. Wrong size or loose body bushing for

caliber being loaded.

2. Operating machine too fast.

3. Short stroking the machine.

4. Dented or squashed cases.

Case Insertion

A. Case not getting to shellplate.

1. Wrong size Station 1 locator.

2. Wrong size casefeed adapter.

3. Shellplate bolt is too loose.

4. Dirt in shellplate pockets or damaged

shellplate.

5. Handle being moved too rapidly on

upstroke.

6. Dirt or media in casefeed track.

B. Case doesn’t drop onto platform.

1. Using the wrong arm or body bushing.

C. Cases not fitting in shellplate or staying

centered.

1. Locator buttons missing or wrong

size for that caliber.

2. Primer Station locator tab (13242)

needs to be readjusted.

3. Wrong shellplate caliber being

loaded.

4. Wrong cases for caliber being

loaded.

5. Debris in pockets of shellplate.

6. Rim of case damaged or shot in open

bolt gun. i.e. 9mm sub gun.

7. Cases out of spec.

8. Worn out brass from over use or hot

loads.

9. Shellplate damaged from decap pin.

Station 1 - Resizing and Decapping

A. Crushing cases.

1. Incomplete case insertion.

2. Not enough radius on die. Use Dillon

dies where available.

3. Unstable bench causes case to move

and hit edge of die.

B. Bending or breaking decapping pins.

1. Smaller caliber brass stuck inside of

case or on decapping stem.

2. Berdan primed cases.

3. Media and polish has formed a hard

mix in bottom of case.

4. Handle being moved too rapidly on

the down stroke.

5. Rocks or other foreign objects in

cases.

C. Cases are not being pushed all the way

into the shellplate by the case insert

slide (97082).

1. Not pushing forward enough (or at

all) on the handle.

2. Camming pin (13371) needs to be

adjusted.

3. Debris or media in shellplate or under

Station 1 locator.

4. Bent rail on Station 1 locator.

D. Case insert slide (97082) jams on sta-

tion 1 locator.

1. Be sure there is lubrication on the

case insert slide.

2. Debris under Station 1 locator.

E. Sizing die marking cases.

1. Wrong sizing die for that caliber.

2. Dirty brass.

3. Scratched die.

4. Case shot in large chamber and base

is excessively expanded.

5. Brass/nickel adhering to carbide

insert.

a. Lube cases properly to prevent

this.

b. Clean insert with 600 grit to

remove build up.

c. Use Sweets 7.62 Solvent to clean

insert.

6. New brass (Sharp edges at case

mouth.)

7. Die lockring not tightened with a

case in the die.

F. Oil dent in shoulder of case or neck

appears wrinkled.

1. Using too much case lubricant.

G. Case sticking in sizing die.

1. Insufficient case lube.

2. Alcohol not yet evaporated from

spray-on case lube.

a. Allow five minutes for alcohol to

evaporate before sizing cases.

H. Decap pin not decapping.

1. Sizing die not screwed down far

enough.

2. Decapping assembly not screwed

down all the way.

3. Decapping pin bent, broken or missing.

4. Point of decap pin is squared off not

rounded (pin gets stuck in anvil and

pulls primer back into primer pocket).

5. Berdan primed brass.

a. Berdan primed brass has two flash

holes and should not be reloaded.

I. Case not properly sized.

1. Size die not properly adjusted.

2. Handle not cycled all the way down

to stops.

3. Case was shot in an unsupported

chamber and base is excessively

expanded.

a. Hot loads.

b. Consult a gunsmith about chamber.

J. Spent primers dropping on floor.

1. Spent primer cup bracket (16209)

broken or missing.

2. Spent primer cup (16211) broken or

missing.

K. Spent primers bouncing out of empty

spent primer cup.

1. Place a piece of thin foam to the

bottom of the spent primer cup.

Station 2 - Priming

A. Primers not feeding properly.

1. Magazine tube is empty.

2. Stuck primer in tube.

a. Tube must be thrown away.

3. Damaged brass tip or tube.

a. Tube must be thrown away.

B. Crushed primers.

1. Dirt or debris in shellplate pockets.

2. Ringed primer. When a spent primer

has been pierced by the decapping

pin leaving a ring of metal from the

primer in the pocket.

3. Chipped or worn primer punch.

4. Hot loaded ammo that has been fired

several times and the base of the

case has been flattened. Such cases

being reloaded need primer pockets

swaged – i.e., radiused edges on the

primer pocket.

5. Be sure the loading bench is not

shaking or rocking. To keep the

bench from moving bolt it to the wall.

If the bench is not solid the primers

will tip and jam.

6. Be sure the primer Station locator tab

is adjusted correctly. It should be

adjusted so it is approximately 10

thousandths from the case rim (the

thickness of a business card).

7. Wrong size/type primer for that cal-

iber.

8. Pushing forward on the handle too

hard.

9. Cycle the machine using a smooth

continuous motion. Do not make

erratic movements.

C. High Primers.

1. Shellplate too loose. Be sure the

shellplate is tightened down correctly.

This is done by turning the shellplate

bolt down until it is tight, then backing

it off 1/8 of a turn. Don’t forget to

loosen the shellplate bolt set screw,

on the left side of the mainshaft,

before adjusting the shellplate bolt.

Tighten the set screw when finished.

2. Erratic handle motion.

3. Push handle forward fully to seat the

primer.

4. Handle crank broken or cracked.

a. Push forward on the handle and

look for hairline cracks.

D. Primer early warning system inoperative.

1. Battery dead, missing or backwards.

2. Follower rod (13707) not in or

warped.

3. Buzzer defective.

4. Primers stuck in magazine tube.

E. Rotary primer disc not indexing/jammed.

1. Check indexing lever and replace if

bent.

2. Inspect primer cam (13670).

a. Missing.

b. Worn camming surface.

3. Powder debris on platform.

4. Stuck primer catching on shim

(14117) and platform body.

F. Primers going in upside down.

1. Primer punch is not properly aligned

with the indexing shellplate.

a. Using old index cam (if purchased

machine prior to March 95).

Station 2 - Powder Charging and Case

Mouth Belling

A. Crushing cases.

1. Locator tab is misadjusted. Adjust tab

until there is a small amount of light

showing between the case and the

locator tab. Approximately 10 thou-

sandths of an inch.

B. Spilling powder.

1. Slamming or going too fast with the

operating handle. Common with .380

and 9mm cases which are filled to

the top of the case. Slow down and

pace yourself.

2. Stick or pencil lead type powders

bridging on the case mouth in the

powder funnel.

3. Check powder bar adjustment.

4. Machine not secured properly or

bench not stable.

5. Small powder bar spacer plug

(13921) missing.

6. No primer in case.

C. Erratic belling (too much or too little).

1. Variation in case length. Note: sepa-

rate cases by brand.

2. Handle not moving all the way down

on each cycle.

3. No funnel.

4. Wrong funnel for that caliber.

5. Improper powder die adjustment.

6. Powder measure loose on powder

die (screws not tightened down).

D. Erratic powder charges.

1. Powder bar not moving the full length

of its travel. Turn the powder die

down until it does.

2. Failsafe rod missing.

3. Powder not settled in hopper.

a. After a powder bar has been re-

adjusted – cycle five cases through

the machine dropping powder in

each one. Check the powder

weight of the fifth case.

4. Not cycling the handle through its full

travel.

5. Machine not secured properly or

bench not stable.

6. Wrong size bar for requirements.

a. Switch to the large bar over 7

grains.

7. Powder funnel or drop tube dirty or

clogged.

8. Crack in powder measure body.

a. Usually present where bellcrank

bolt (13904) enters powder mea-

sure body (21274).

9. Small powder bar spacer plug

(13921) missing.

10. Erratic handle movement.

11. Using pencil lead/stick type powder.

E. Powder bar sticking

1. Powder bar dirty.

a. Clean with acetone or finger nail

polish remover. Keep very clean.

Do not lubricate.

b. Do not use sandpaper, file or any-

thing abrasive.

2. Powder bar, powder bar spacer or

powder measure body galled.

Appearance of a long streak of metal

on the bar or spacer.

a. Wipe off with soft cloth soaked in

acetone, lighter fluid or rubbing

alcohol.

3. Failsafe assembly not installed or

broken.

4. Using fine-grained spherical powder.

a. Win 296, H110 and Accurate Arms

powder have been known to get

between the powder bar, spacer

and/or the powder measure body

and bind movement.

5. Powder bar insert/powder bar adjust-

ment bolt adjusted full open against

the stop.

a. This can bind the powder bar

insert causing the powder bar to

drag.

F. Case sticking to powder funnel.

1. New, extremely clean or liquid

cleaned brass.

a. Do not clean cases more than 1

1/2 hours.

b. Worn powder funnel. Streaks on

funnel tip. Repolish to high luster.

Station 3 - Powder Check

A. Powder check die inoperative.

1. Check battery.

2. Check adjustments.

Station 4 - Bullet Seating

A. Erratic seating depth of the bullet.

1. Variations of less than 20 thou-

sandths of an inch are due to varia-

tions in cases and bullets. This is not

a problem.

2. Build up of lead shavings and/or lube

in the seater or crimp dies.

3. Bullets having erratic dimension

(length and/or the ogive).

4. Use of improper seating plug for the

type of bullet being used.

5. Variations in case types and/or lots

(sort your brass).

6. Refer to loading manual for dimen-

sions.

B. Shaving brass when bullet is seated or

crescent shaped brass falling on

shellplate.

1. New brass.

2. Too much flare.

C. Shaving lead/lube when bullet is seated.

1. Case not belled enough with funnel.

2. Case was cleaned too long. Case

mouth must be deburred.

3. Wrong bullet diameter for caliber.

D. Bullet loose in brass.

1. Bullet is under sized.

a. Measure diameter of bullets.

2. Incorrect powder funnel, i.e., if the

funnel is too big it will make the

mouth of the case oversized.

E. Bullet tilted after seating.

1. Case not belled enough.

2. Wrong seating stem or die for bullet

style or caliber.

3. Missing or wrong locator buttons, i.e.,

case not centered below the die.

4. Uneven casemouth opening.

5. Using a nominally incorrect bullet.

i.e., .38/357 bullet in .38 Super.

6. Die and stem not square to shellplate.

a. Snug lockring with case and bul-

let in die.

F. Seating die deforming top of bullet.

1. Seating stem not matching that style

of bullet.

2. Soft lead.

3. Lead and/or wax build-up in die.

4. Case not belled enough.

Station 5 - Crimp

A. Erratic crimping.

1. Variation in case length. Probably

due to mixed brands of brass.

2. Dirty or worn out crimp die. Use

Dillon dies where available.

B. Loose bullet.

1. Too much taper crimp. This condition

can also affect accuracy.

2. Wrong expander.

3. Thin cases. (Use Dillon dies and this

won’t be a problem.)

4. Wrong crimp die.

C. Too much or too little crimp on complet-

ed round.

1. Crimp die adjusted too low or too

high. See manual for maximum crimp

dimensions. If not available, crimp to

20 thousandths below case diameter.

2. Using wrong crimp die for that case.

3. Not using full stroke of handle.

4. Over flared case.

5. Variations in case length.

Ejecting Finished Cartridges

A. Rounds not ejecting after Station 5.

1. Ejector wire (13298) bent, broken or

missing.

2. Wrong locator buttons.

3. Shellplate damaged from decap pin.

B. Finished cartridges do not make it into

the catch bin.

1. Operating handle too fast.

2. Chute/bin mount is bent.

3. Bin is missing or improperly located.

Maintenance

Lubrication: Operating circumstances will

dictate the frequency of required lubrica-

tion. It is highly recommended that the XL

650 be cleaned and lubed after every 3000

rounds of operation. Use oil or wheel bear-

ing grease. Never use penetrating lubri-

cants, aerosol sprays, or solvent type lubes,

such as WD-40 or Break Free.

Lubrication Points:

Shellplate bolt – Grease.

Main Shaft Lubrication –

Use only 30 wt. motor oil. Once again, do

not use penetrating lubricants, aerosol

sprays, or solvent type lubricants.

650 Caliber Conversion Chart - Pistol

To order a complete conversion use the 5 digit number to the right of the caliber listing.

To order individual parts use the 5 digit number below the description.

Casefeed discs arenot included in caliber conversion kits.

Caliber Complete Shellplate Locator Funnel Station 1 Casefeed Arm Body Casefeed Primer Powder

Conversion Number Button Locator Adapter Bushing Bushing Disc System Check Rod

7TCU 21103 (3) 13345 (3) 14060 (N) 13014 13614 (White) 13575 (Green) 13412 (Sm) 13513 (SR) 21074 Sm Sm

(1) .30 Luger 21107 (5) 13509 (3) 14060 (C) 13564 13546 (Green) 13450 (Green) 13412 (Sm) 13513 (SP) 21073 Sm Med

(1) .30 Mauser 21107 (5) 13509 (3) 14060 (C) 13564 13546 (Red) 13143 (Green) 13412 (Sm) 13513 (SP) 21073 Sm Med

(1) .32 ACP (7.65MM) 21114 (8) 12779 (8) 14048 (S) 12845 11936 (Green) 13450 (Green) 13412 (Sm) 13513 (SP) 21073 Sm Med

(1) .32 Colt Short 21114 (8) 12779 (8) 14048 (S) 12845 11936 (Green) 13450 (Green) 13412 (Sm) 13513 (SP) 21073 Sm Med

(1) .32 S&W Long 21122 (D) 12879 (3) 14060 (SW) 13171 11619 (Green) 13450 (Green) 13412 (Sm) 13513 (SP) 21073 Sm Med

(1) .32 H&R Mag 21122 (D) 12879 (3) 14060 (SW) 13171 11619 (Blue) 13075 (Green) 13412 (Sm) 13513 (SP) 21073 Sm Med

(1) 9MM/9 X 21 21109 (5) 13509 (3) 14060 (F) 13806 13546 (Green) 13450 (Green) 13412 (Sm) 13513 (SP) 21073 Sm Med

.38 Super

(1) 9 X 25 21527 (W) 13310 (2) 14062 (F) 13806 13267 (Red) 13143 (Red) 13403 (Med) 13604 (LP) 21072 Sm Med

(1) .380 Auto 21104 (3) 13345 (3) 14060 (F) 13806 13614 (Green) 13450 (Green) 13412 (Sm) 13513 (SP) 21073 Sm Med

.38 21098 (2) 13430 (2) 14062 (D) 13599 13563 (Orange) 13386 (Red) 13403 (Sm38) 13384 (LP) 21072 Sm Med

(2) .357 21098 (2) 13430 (2) 14062 (D) 13599 13563 (Orange) 13386 (Red) 13403 (Sm38) 13384 (LP) 21072 Sm Med

10MM 21120 (W) 13310 (2) 14062 (W) 13600 13267 (Red) 13143 (Red) 13403 (Med) 13604 (LP) 21072 Lg Med

.40 S&W 21120 (W) 13310 (2) 14062 (W) 13600 13267 (Purple) 18076 (Red) 13403 (Med) 13604 (LP) 21072 Sm Med

(2) .41 Mag 21111 (6) 13121 (1) 13930 (H) 13240 13118 (Yellow) 13442 (Red) 13403 (Med) 13604 (LP) 21072 Lg Med

(2) .44 Spl/Mag 21105 (4) 13185 (4) 14047 (G) 13427 13340 (Yellow) 13442 (Yellow) 13619 (Lg) 13639 (LP) 21072 Lg Lg

.45 ACP 21071 (1) 13204 (1) 13930 (E) 13782 13595 (Red) 13143 (Red) 13403 (Med) 13604 (LP) 21072 Lg Lg

.45 Auto Rim 21445 (H) 10297 (4) 14047 (E) 13782 16263 (Red) 13143 (Red) 13403 (Lg) 13639 (LP) 21072 Lg Lg

(2) .45 Long Colt 21118 (C) 12986 (4) 14047 (E) 13782 12817 (Yellow) 13442 (Yellow) 13619 (Lg) 13639 (LP) 21072 Lg Lg

.454 Casull 21118 (C) 12986 (4) 14047 (E) 13782 12817 (Yellow) 13442 (Yellow) 13619 (Lg) 13639 (LP) 21072 Sm Lg

.45 Win Mag 21423 (L) 10295 (1) 13930 (E) 13782 13595 (Yellow) 13442 (Yellow) 13619 (Lg) 13639 (LP) 21072 Lg Lg

9x18 Makarov 21657 (5) 13509 (3) 14060 (9) 14980 13614 (Green) 13450 (Green) 13412 (Sm) 13513 (SP) 21073 Sm Med

(1) Requires casefeed adapter funnel (#13688), see manual for installation instructions.

(2) Requires casefeed spacer washer, see manual for installation instructions.

About Powder Bars: Dillon Precision manufactures four types of powder bars for the XL 650:

1. Extra Small – use for dropping less than 3 grains of powder

2. Small – use for dropping 3 to 20 grains of powder

3. Large – use for dropping 20 to approximately 45 to 50 grains of powder

4. Magnum – use for dropping 50 or more grains of powder

The extra small powder bar is used when loading 32 Auto, 32 S&W and 32 SWL. Both the extra small powder bar and the magnum powder bar

are non-standard items and are ordered separately. The large and small powder bar, on the other hand, are standard equipment and are included

with every XL 650.

650 Caliber Conversion Chart - Rifle

To order a complete conversion use the 5 digit number to the right of the caliber listing.

To order individual parts use the 5 digit number below the description.

Casefeed discs arenot included in caliber conversion kits.

Caliber Complete Shellplate Locator Funnel Station 1 Casefeed Arm Body Casefeed Primer Powder

Conversion Number Button Locator Adapter Bushing Bushing Disc System Check Rod

.17 Rem 21099 (3) 13345 (3) 14060 (O) 12921 (3) 13614 (White) 13575 (Green) 13412 (Sm) 13513 (SR) 21074 Sm Sm

.22 Hornet 21697 (E) 10300 (8) 14048 (A) 13426 (E) 14859 (BlueMod) 15186 (Green) 13412 (Sm) 13513 (SP) 21073 Sm Sm

.22 Rem Jet 21096 (2) 13430 (2) 14062 (A) 13426 13563 (Orange) 13386 (Red) 13403 (Sm38) 13384(LP) 21072 Sm Sm

.218 Bee 21618 (O) 10294 (3) 14060 (A) 13426 (W) 13600 (White) 13575 (Green) 13412 (Sm) 13513 (SR) 21074 Sm Sm

.220 Swift 21429 (L) 10295 (1) 13930 (A) 13426 (6) 13118 (Orange220) 14851 (White) 13661 (Med) 13604 (LR) 21075 Lg Sm

.221 Rem Fire Ball 21102 (3) 13345 (3) 14060 (A) 13426 (3) 13614 (White) 13575 (Green) 13412 (Sm) 13513 (SR) 21074 Sm Sm

.222 Rem/Rem Mag 21101 (3) 13345 (3) 14060 (A) 13426 (3) 13614 (White) 13575 (Green) 13412 (Sm) 13513 (SR) 21074 Sm Sm

.223 (5.56MM) 21101 (3) 13345 (3) 14060 (A) 13426 (3) 13614 (White) 13575 (Green) 13412 (Sm) 13513 (SR) 21074 Sm Sm

.224 Wby Mag 21116 (A) 12529 (2) 14062 (A) 13426 (A) 12339 (Black) 13541 (White) 13661 (Med) 13604 (LR) 21075 Lg Sm

.22-250 21088 (1) 13204 (1) 13930 (A) 13426 (1) 13595 (OrangeMod) 14313 (White) 13661 (Lg) 13639 (LR) 21075 Lg Sm

.243 Win/6mm Rem 21089 (1) 13204 (1) 13930 (I) 13305 (1) 13595 (Black) 13541 (White) 13661 (Lg) 13639 (LR) 21075 Lg Sm

.25-20 21619 (O) 10294 (3) 14060 (R) 13243 (W) 13600 (Blue) 13075 (Green) 13412 (Sm) 13513 (SP) 21073 Sm Sm

.25-06 21090 (1) 13204 (1) 13930 (K) 13216 (1) 13595 (Black) 13541 (White) 13661 (Lg) 13639 (LR) 21075 Lg Sm

.256 Win Mag 21097 (2) 13430 (2) 14062 (R) 13243 13563 (Orange) 13386 (Red) 13403 (Sm38) 13384(LP) 21072 Sm Sm

.257 Roberts 21090 (1) 13204 (1) 13930 (K) 13216 (1) 13595 (Black) 13541 (White) 13661 (Lg) 13639 (LR) 21075 Lg Sm

.257 Ack Imp 21090 (1) 13204 (1) 13930 (K) 13216 (1) 13595 (Black) 13541 (White) 13661 (Lg) 13639 (LR) 21075 Lg Sm

.257 WBY Mag 21431 (B) 12903 (4) 14047 (K) 13216 (B) 13156 (BlackModS) 14395 (Yellow) 13619 (Lg) 13639 (LR) 21075 Lg Sm

6.5 Rem Mag 21437 (B) 12903 (4) 14047 (Y) 12870 (B) 13156 (BlackModS) 14395 (Yellow) 13619 (Lg) 13639 (LR) 21075 Lg Sm

6.5 x 55 Mauser 21476 16545 (1) 13930 (Y) 12870 (1) 13595 (Black) 13541 (White) 13661 (Lg) 13639 (LR) 21075 Lg Sm

.264 Win Mag 21437 (B) 12903 (4) 14047 (Y) 12870 (B) 13156 (BlackModS) 14395 (Yellow) 13619 (Lg) 13639 (LR) 21075 Lg Sm

.270 WBY Mag 21438 (B) 12903 (4) 14047 (J) 13456 (B) 13156 (BlackModS) 14395 (Yellow) 13619 (Lg) 13639 (LR) 21075 Lg Sm

.270 Win 21093 (1) 13204 (1) 13930 (J) 13456 (1) 13595 (Black) 13541 (White) 13661 (Lg) 13639 (LR) 21075 Lg Sm

7mm Rem Mag 21438 (B) 12903 (4) 14047 (J) 13456 (B) 13156 (BlackModS) 14395 (Yellow) 13619 (Lg) 13639 (LR) 21075 Lg Sm

7mm Wby Mag 21438 (B) 12903 (4) 14047 (J) 13456 (B) 13156 (BlackModS) 14395 (Yellow) 13619 (Lg) 13639 (LR) 21075 Lg Sm

(3) 7.62x54 21699 (G) 10298 (7) 13436 (B) 13587 (G) 14331 (BlackModS) 14395 (Nickel) 14397 (XL) 14396 (LR) 21075 Lg Med

.30-338 Win Mag 21439 (B) 12903 (4) 14047 (B) 13587 (B) 13156 (BlackModT) 14394 (Yellow) 13619 (Lg) 13639 (LR) 21075 Lg Med

.300 H&H Mag 21439 (B) 12903 (4) 14047 (B) 13587 (B) 13156 (BlackModT) 14394 (Yellow) 13619 (Lg) 13639 (LR) 21075 Lg Med

.300 Win Mag 21439 (B) 12903 (4) 14047 (B) 13587 (B) 13156 (BlackModT) 14394 (Yellow) 13619 (Lg) 13639 (LR) 21075 Lg Med

.300 WBY Mag 21439 (B) 12903 (4) 14047 (B) 13587 (B) 13156 (BlackModT) 14394 (Yellow) 13619 (Lg) 13639 (LR) 21075 Lg Med

(2) .30 M1 Carbine 21113 (8) 12779 (8) 14048 (C) 13564 (8) 11936 (Blue) 13075 (Green) 13412 (Sm) 13513 (SP) 21073 Sm Med

.308 Norma Mag 21439 (B) 12903 (4) 14047 (B) 13587 (B) 13156 (BlackModT) 14394 (Yellow) 13619 (Lg) 13639 (LR) 21075 Lg Med

.308 Win (7.62mm)

.30-06 21094 (1) 13204 (1) 13930 (B) 13587 (1) 13595 (Black) 13541 (White) 13661 (Med) 13604 (LR) 21075 Lg Med

.303 British 21106 (N) 10296 (4) 14047 (B) 13587 (N) 14237 (Black) 13541 (Yellow) 13619 (Lg) 13639 (LR) 21075 Lg Med

650 Caliber Conversion Chart - Rifle

To order a complete conversion use the 5 digit number to the right of the caliber listing.

To order individual parts use the 5 digit number below the description.

Casefeed discs arenot included in caliber conversion kits.

Caliber Complete Shellplate Locator Funnel Station 1 Casefeed Arm Body Casefeed Primer Powder

Conversion Number Button Locator Adapter Bushing Bushing Disc System Check Rod

.30-30 Win 21112 (7) 13300 (4) 14047 (B) 13587 (7) 13176 (Orange220) 14851 (White) 13661 (Med) 13604 (LR) 21075 Lg Med

(4) 7.62 X 39 Russian 21117 (A) 12529 (2) 14062 (AK)13015 (A) 12339 (OrangeMod) 14313 (Red) 13403 (Med) 13604 (LP) 21072 ** Med

.32-20 21620 (O) 10294 (3) 14060 (S) 12845 (W) 13600 (Blue) 13075 (Green) 13412 (Sm) 13513 (SP) 21073 Sm Med

.338 Win Mag 21441 (B) 12903 (4) 14047 (Q) 13406 (B) 13156 (BlackModS) 14395 (Yellow) 13619 (Lg) 13639 (LR) 21075 Lg Med

.340 WBY Mag 21442 (B) 12903 (4) 14047 (P) 13187 (B) 13156 (BlackModT) 14394 (White) 13661 (Lg) 13639 (LR) 21075 Lg Med

.350 Rem Mag 21442 (B) 12903 (4) 14047 (P) 13187 (B) 13156 (BlackModS) 14395 (White) 13661 (Lg) 13639 (LR) 21075 Lg Med

.38-40 Win 21492 (N) 10296 (4) 14047 (W) 13600 (N) 14237 (Yellow) 13442 (Yellow) 13619 (Lg) 13639 (LP) 21072 Lg Med

.375 H&H Mag 21443 (B) 12903 (4) 14047 (R) 13531 (B) 13156 (BlackModT) 14394 (Yellow) 13619 (Lg) 13639 (LR) 21075 Lg Med

8MM REM MAG 21442 (B) 12903 (4) 14047 (P) 13187 (B) 13156 (BlackModT) 14394 (White) 13661 (Lg) 13639 (LR) 21075 Lg Med

.44-40 Win 21493 (N) 10296 (4) 14047 (4) 13474 (N) 14237 (Yellow) 13442 (Yellow) 13619 (Lg) 13639 (LP) 21072 Lg Lg

.444 Marlin 21491 (N) 10296 (4) 14047 (X) 12920 (N) 14237 (Black) 13541 (Yellow) 13619 (Lg)13639 (LR) 21075 Lg Lg

(3) .45-70 Gov't 21422 (G) 10298 (7) 13436 (T) 13407 (G) 14331 (BlackModS) 14395 (Nickel) 14397 (XL) 14396 (LR) 21075 Lg Lg

.458 Win Mag 21444 (B) 12903 (4) 14047 (T) 13407 (B) 13156 (BlackModS) 14395 (Yellow) 13619 (Lg) 13639 (LR) 21075 Lg Lg

(3) These caliber conversions come with an oversized casefeed tube, casefeed funnel, and complete casefeed body assembly.

(4) For 7.62x39 primer systems, Remington made brass requires the small primer system, all others require the large primer system.

About Powder Bars: Dillon Precision manufactures four types of powder bars for the XL 650:

1. Extra Small – use for dropping less than 3 grains of powder

2. Small – use for dropping 3 to 20 grains of powder

3. Large – use for dropping 20 to approximately 45 to 50 grains of powder

4. Magnum – use for dropping 50 or more grains of powder

The extra small powder bar is used when loading 32 Auto, 32 S&W and 32 SWL. Both the extra small powder bar and the magnum powder bar

are non-standard items and are ordered separately. The large and small powder bar, on the other hand, are standard equipment and are included

with every XL 650.

Complete

Powder Measure

Assembly

see page 56 for

more details

Toolhead

Assembly

see page 53

for more details

Platform Assembly

see page 54

for more details

Casefeed Body Assembly

see page 52 for more details

Machine Assembly

21326 No feed Mounting Kit includes

items 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5

113905 Cam Screw 10-24x1 1/2

213738 #10 Rod Washer

312831 No Feed Mount Tube

413859 Casefeed Tube Clip

513895 10-24x3/8 Bolt

617123 Casefeed Mount Post

713099 Casefeed Feed Tube

13101 Casefeed Feed Tube, Large

813911 1/4-20x2 3/4 Bolt

913613 Clamp

10 13988 Casefeed Post Nut

11 13830 Mainshaft Pivot Pin

12 13789 Mainshaft Set Screw 1/4-28

13 13674 Crank

14 13841 Nylock Nut

15 13850 Handle Knob

16 13855 Handle Shaft

20636 Complete Handle Assembly

(shaft, knob, washer and nut)

17 13989 10-24x5/8 SHCS

18 16671 Indexer Block

19 14922 650 Link Arm

20 13700 650 Link Arm Pin

21 13923 Brass Tip Set Screw

22 13485 Mainshaft

23 13488 Punch Support Bracket

24 13895 10-24x3/8 BH Screw

25 13670 Primer Cam

26 14037 Cam Screw

27 13738 Stainless Flat Washer

Lower Machine Assembly

113470 Chute/Bin Mount

213839 Blue Cartridge Bin

Items A, B, and C included in optional

Hardware Mounting Kit, #16600.

Frame

Bench

116652 Platform

214013 8-32x3/8 Cap Screw

316210 Primer Chute

4L 21380 Rev B Seater Assembly, Large

4S 21381 Rev B Seater Assembly, Small

Casefeed Body Assembly

Primer Punch

Assembly

3 (3 ea)

*1 13541 Casefeed Adapter (Black)

14394 Casefeed Adapter (BlackModT)

14395 Casefeed Adapter (BlackModS)

13450 Casefeed Adapter (Green)

13386 Casefeed Adapter (Orange)

14313 Casefeed Adapter (OrangeMod)

14851 Casefeed Adapter (Orange220)

13143 Casefeed Adapter (Red)

13575 Casefeed Adapter (White)

13442 Casefeed Adapter (Yellow)

13075 Casefeed Adapter (Blue)

15186 Casefeed Adapter (BlueMod)

214326 Casefeed Arm Stop Pin

313989 Casefeed Body Screws

413901 Cam Pin Jam Nut 3/8-24

*5 13412 Casefeed Arm Bushing (Green) Small Pistol

13403 Casefeed Arm Bushing (Red) Medium Pistol

13661 Casefeed Arm Bushing (White) Rifle

13619 Casefeed Arm Bushing (Yellow) Large Pistol

14397 Casefeed Arm Bushing (Nickel) Large

Magnum Calibers

613716 Casefeed Arm

713558 Casefeed Body (Standard)

14979 Casefeed Body (Extra Large/Magnum)

*8 13639 Casefeed Body Bushing, Large

13604 Casefeed Body Bushing, Medium

13513 Casefeed Body Bushing, Small

13384 Casefeed Body Bushing, 38

913371 Camming Pin

10 13936 Casefeed Arm Return Spring

* Indicates items included in caliber conversion kits.

Primer Early Warning

Buzzer Assembly

#20302

Toolhead Assembly &

Orientation

#13863 - XL650 Toolhead

113957 Magazine Shield Cap

2L 22033 Primer Magazine, Large

2S 22032 Primer Magazine, Small

321279 Primer Feed Body Housing

420302 Early Warning Buzzer

513857 Battery Cover

613864 Switch Lever

714023 Buzzer Housing Screw

813707 Follower Rod

Station 1 Sizing Die

Station 2 Powder Measure System

Station 3 Powder Check System

Station 4 Seat Die

Station 5 Crimp Die

1 - Sizing Die

2 - Powder Measure

Toolhead Pin (2)

4 - Seat Die

Sold as an

assembly

7 (4 ea)

5 - Crimp Die

3 - Powder Check

System(optional)

pistol

side

rifle

side

28 28

1, 2 97082 Case Insert Slide & Slide Cam (1)

313418 Shellplate Bolt

413298 Ejector Wire

513738 Stainless Flat Washer

6Shellplate - caliber specific

714050 Shellplate Cap

8Station 1 Locator - caliber specific

914037 Cam Screw

10 13966 Platform Mount Bolt

11 Locator Pins - caliber specific

12 13874 Station 1 Locator Tab Spring

13 13937 Case Insert Slide Spring

14 14574 Insert Slide Spring Cap

15 13311 Slide Spring Pin

16 13891 Index Ball

17 14118 Index Ball Spring

18 13667 Index Pawl

19 13938 Pawl Spring

20 13677 Ring Indexer

21 13790 Indexer Spring Pin

22 13791 Indexer Return Spring

23 13923 Brass Tip Set Screw

24 13485 Mainshaft

25 14138 Primer System Mounting Bolts

26 22060 Platform

27 21279 Primer Feedbody Housing

28 14689 Primer Cup Bracket Screw

29 16209 Spent Primer Cup Bracket

30 16211 Spent Primer Cup

Platform Assembly

Primer System Assembly

#20982 Large, #21065 Small

113957 Magazine Shield Cap

213964 10/24x1/4 BH Screw

313367 Failsafe Bracket

413862 Primer Disc Pin

513832 Index Arm Bowed Washer

613662 Primer Indexing Arm

713964 10/24x1/4 BH Screw

813242 Primer Station Locator Tab

913820 Primer Station Locator Tab Set Screw 8-32 Thd.

10 13624 Locator Tab Spring

11 13965 Indexing Arm Spring

12 21279 Primer Feedbody Housing

13 13844 Disc Detent Spring

14 13932 Disc Detent Ball

15L 13431 Rotary Primer Disc, Large

15S 13499 Rotary Primer Disc, Small

16 14117 Primer Support Shim

17 Magazine Shield (not sold separately)

18L 22033 Primer Magazine, Large

18S 22032 Primer Magazine, Small

19 15062 Station 2 Locator Tab Bushing

18L

18S

716

15L

15S

13882

22273

13691

13793

14808

13940

13845

13871

97034

14041

13904

13939

14037

14067

20064

*13782

16340

14202

13848

13893

20062

21353

20063

13426 * Powder Funnel, .22 cal rifle

13644 Powder Bar Spacer

13691 Powder Measure Tube Only

13782 * Powder Funnel, .45 cal pistol

13793 Roller

13845 Collar Sleeve

13848 Bellcrank Bushing

13871 Bellcrank Cube

13882 Powder Measure Lid

13893 Powder Bar Post, Large

13904 Bellcrank Screw

13921 Plastic Plug

13939 Body Collar Clamp

13940 Body Collar - Part

13943 Powder Bar Bolt

13951 Powder Bar Post, Small

13958 Powder Bar Bolt Washer

14023 8-32 x 3/4 BH Screw

14037 Clamp/Bracket Screw

14041 Bowed Washer

14067 Die Lock Ring

14202 Powder Measure Tube Screws

14808 Collar Roller Bushing

16340 10-32 Nylon Lock Nut

20062 Powder Bar Assembly, Small

20063 Powder Bar Assembly, Large

20064 Powder Die

20780 Powder Bar Assembly, Extra Small

21275 Connector Body Collar - Complete

21353 Powder Bar Assembly, Extra Large

22273 Powder Measure, Part

97034 Slotted Bellcrank

22172 Powder Measure Failsafe Kit

13629 Failsafe Rod

13799 Stripper Wing Nut

13801 Tinnerman Nut Insert

14033 Rod Spring

18086 Shoulder Washer

NOTE: * Indicates caliber specific parts –

see the caliber conversion chart for the

correct part number for the caliber you are

loading for.

WARNING

This powder measure drops a full charge of

powder each time the operating handle is

cycled. If, for any reason, you believe that

more than a single measure of powder was

dropped or you think that you may have

cycled the handle more than once on a sin-

gle case, you need to empty the case and

start over.

A double charged case can result in bodily

injury or a damaged firearm.

14202

13951 20780 13943

13958

13644

14023

Complete Powder Measure Assembly

#20785 13921

13629

18086

14033

13801

13799

*13426

HIGH

OFF

LOW

13400 Casefeed Bowl

13473 Motor

13494 Casefeed Funnel, Small

13539 Power Cord

13540 Motor Cover

13623 1/4-20x5/8 Casefeed

Post Set Screw

13632 Upper Clutch

13688 Adapter Funnel

13703 Washer

13732 Clutch Screws (2)

13736 Lower Clutch

13738 Flat Washer

(2 - #10 Stainless Washers)

13779 Micro Switch

13813 Lock Washer (4)

13859 Tube Spring Clamp

13602 Zener Diode (not shown)

13912 Cover Screw

13954 Micro Switch Screws (2)

14025 Drive Pin (1/8 Roll Pin)

Not Shown

14026 Motor Mount Screw (5)

14038 Micro Switch & Bracket Nut

14137 8 x 1 Cover Screw (4) (not shown)

14393 Casefeed Funnel, Large

15433 Casefeed Port Cuff (not shown)

13812 Lighted Rocker Switch

17808 Casefeed Bowl Insert

17586 8 x 1 1/4 Funnel Screw (2)

17587 8 x 1/4 Phl. Pn. Screw (4)

21072 Large Pistol Plate

21073 Small Pistol Plate

21074 Small Rifle Plate

21075 Large Rifle Plate

29 31 32 30

517

15 6

Casefeed Assembly

1513

AAA Battery

Included

12 11

Powder Check

System Assembly

#21044

114067 Die lockring

213990 Powder Die

321372 Powder Check Rod .22-.29 Cal.

421373 Powder Check Rod .30-.41 Cal.

521374 Powder Check Rod .44-.45 Cal.

610552 Die Collar

714025 Collar Roll Pin

812685 Check Rod Sleeve

913538 Buzzer Housing

10 13537 Buzzer Housing Cover

11 13986 Die Clamp

12 13895 Die Clamp Screw

13 13602 Contact Pin

14 13898 Jam Nut 10-24

15 13956 Spring

16 13603 Die Push Rod

17 13837 Die E Clip

18 14037 Push Rod Screw (10-24x3/4)

19 13983 Cover Screw (8/32x5/8)

20 14157 Washer

21 21382 Includes Housing (#13538), Buzzer,

Microswitch and Pin

Extra Powder Check Rods can be purchased

complete with sleeve (12685) and jam nut (13898).

21372 Powder Check Rod Assembly .22-.29 Cal.

21373 Powder Check Rod Assembly .30-.41 Cal.

21374 Powder Check Rod Assembly .44-.45 Cal.

NOTES:

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