I'm in deep now

[MrG5122]

I see that the Essentials package does not include the case feeder. IMO the case feeder is what makes a 650/750 an efficiency machine.

I load 223 on my 650 in three stages:
1. Load up the case feeder and size/deprime. I have a separate tool head with only the sizing die installed.
2. Tumble cases and trim to length.
3. Install the tool head with the powder drop, bullet seater, and crimp die if you decide to use one. Fill the case feeder with polished and trimmed cases, and finish the reloading process.

The case feeder makes all this a breeze!

FWIW H335 meters like water in the 650.

 

[Glenn54]

Thanks. Good suggestion. I went to their website and notice the case feeder are for different size shells.
Is there some type of conversion to go from .357 to 9mm, for example?

I see that the Essentials package does not include the case feeder. IMO the case feeder is what makes a 650/750 an efficiency machine.

I load 223 on my 650 in three stages:
1. Load up the case feeder and size/deprime. I have a separate tool head with only the sizing die installed.
2. Tumble cases and trim to length.
3. Install the tool head with the powder drop, bullet seater, and crimp die if you decide to use one. Fill the case feeder with polished and trimmed cases, and finish the reloading process.

The case feeder makes all this a breeze!

FWIW H335 meters like water in the 650.

 

[MrG5122]

Thanks. Good suggestion. I went to their website and notice the case feeder are for different size shells.
Is there some type of conversion to go from .357 to 9mm, for example?

The case feeder has a rotating plate to drop the cases in the tube. There are five different plates.

Small pistol
Large pistol
Small rifle
Large rifle
Magnum rifle

For your calibers (9mm, 357, 223) you would need the first three plates.

They all work in the same case feeder and are just a drop-in installation. No tools needed. If I recall they run about $40 each.

 

[Erocksmash]

Its a black hole of fun and learning excitement... just as I think I have the hang of pistol, I decide to go jump into rifle.

 

[reddog81]

I have a bunch of lead that I have used for fishing weights and jigs. I also have a Lee melting pot so I guess I'd just need to get the right molds?

It sounds like you're half way there. Lee has 2 cavity molds for $20 and they're great for testing out casting. You'll need to lube or powder coat the bullets to prevent leading and sizing is also recommended. Lee has sizing dies for $20, but I think you'll need something other than your Dillon press to for that operation.