Dillon RL 450, Should I? Pictures Added

[Skip Sackett]

DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It is the only way to guarantee a full stroke on the measure. Just a little binding of the bar because of using a fine ball powder and you will be glad you did!

FWIW

 

[03Fatboy]

Will do, thanks again

 

[03Fatboy]

Update here:

I took it apart this weekend and cleaned it up, working very very smoothly now. I noticed the powder die for the auto measure doesn't have a set screw for the powder funnel. It's not even drilled and tapped for it. Any idea what this means? Is it the wrong powder die or an older one? Does it function differently, powder die with set screw vs. one without? Do I need a new one with the set screw from Dillon? Thanks

 

[Skip Sackett]

The "set screw" type of powder die is the oldest system out there. No, you do not need one. On your powder measure, where the Allen bolt fastens the pivoting arm on, is where the fail safe system will go on. You will replace that arm with a new one and the rod will attach to it. Make sure when you order it, you ask if it will work with your measure. There might need to be some modifications done to make it work. Just ask Dillon, they will know.

 

[FTG-05]

I'm missing the manual for the 450. I have been searching for one, but to no avail yet. Does anyone know where I can get one or does someone have it in .pdf format for email?

Apparently, it's not available electronically, but you can call and they'll send you a hard copy: RL 450 Manual Needed

Good luck.

 

[03Fatboy]

The "set screw" type of powder die is the oldest system out there. No, you do not need one. On your powder measure, where the Allen bolt fastens the pivoting arm on, is where the fail safe system will go on. You will replace that arm with a new one and the rod will attach to it. Make sure when you order it, you ask if it will work with your measure. There might need to be some modifications done to make it work. Just ask Dillon, they will know.

Thank you again! I called Dillon and the case activated powder drops do not use the set screw for the powder funnel and this in fact was for the older manual powder drops.

 

[Skip Sackett]

Okay! Glad you figured that out!

Have you made any rounds yet? You know that will require pictures, right?

 

[03Fatboy]

No rounds made yet, just got my second book today, Lymans 49th and I just completed reading the ABC's. I plan to order a few things from Dillon first after the new year. After that pending funds, I'll be in position to make a list and order some powder, bullets, primers and cases and start.

I will post pictures of the updated machine and my first projectile then.

 

[03Fatboy]

I may need to start a new thread but I'll ask a question here. My local indoor ranges requires the use of plated bullets like X-treme or berry's due to lead issues. I would like to purchase a small amount of .38/.357 and .44 of the plated flat points which have a cannelure. Can the copper plated bullet be roll crimped without damage or is a taper crimp required so they aren't damaged? These will be used in my revolvers as well. How do I manage this? Thanks

 

[Jebus35745]

Can't answer the question on the bullets. I can get a 450 with a lot of accessories for 150.00. The primer part needs attention, maybe a cleaning. Good post when I needed it. Think I'll buy it and sort through it and keep only what I'll need. This way I'll leave my 550 with small primers and the 450 with large primers. Not sure how much comes with it, he mentioned a lot of shell plates I won't need for rifle calibers. Larry