Dillon 650 upgrade to Zerk Fittings

[ronsroom1]

This is just a FYI.
I do not have any ties to Dillon, or anyone selling Dillon’s products.
Just one reloader passing on info.

Called Dillon to order some parts.
Asked if my old 650 could be upgraded to Zerk fittings like the 750’s?

Part #-18276 @ $55.99

This is what came. Lon pin is alignment tool.

 

[Shooter13]

Good info, thanks!

 

[Shooting while seated]

Does that allow you to grease the main union

 

[Shooting while seated]

my 650 came with two zerks, does that add a third

 

[tominboise]

How often are you supposed to grease these things?

 

[RegionRat]

Let’s put it this way, I checked the grease in the press joints after about 20k rounds and it didn’t look like I would ever need to grease them again.

The ram tended to want a little attention much sooner with cleaning and some lube, but that is a lot more open exposed area than the capillary area inside the other joints.

I would say check them when you see the ram getting dirty or dry, but it is unlikely that they will starve for grease sooner than the ram.