Dillon Precision XL 650 Instruction Manual

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...

FIG 90
In FIG 90are 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...

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...

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...

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 107and
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
screwFIG 109.
FIG 110
FIG 111
6. FIG 110Screw the 10-24 screw and
nut fully into the rod. Raise the plat-
form. Unscrew the 10-24 screw
until it contacts the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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...