Dillon xl750 Powder Measure, Mr. Bullet Feeder & Powder check

[HGHayes10]

Very new to reloading...

I have a Dillon xl750. For both .233 and 9mm, I am interested in running a Mr Bulletfeeder + Powder check, which I realize would require a 2-in-1 seating a crimp dye.

For 9mm, I think it can all be solved with the DAA short powder bar & a 2-in-1 seat & crimp dye. However, for .223, I dont believe there's a solution to run bulletfeeder & powder check.

This all got me thinking...Is the powder check really necessary... for any caliber on the 750?

Rationale: Wouldn't the auto-indexing design of the xl750 along with the design of the Dillon powder measure really reduce the chance of an overcharge? That is, wouldn't it be almost impossible for that to happen? If so, you're only dealing with an undercharge... wouldn't that be almost impossible to achieve as well on this setup, especially if you had a low powder alert on the powder measure?

Thanks in advance for your thoughts and opinions

 

[Hoser]

I dont care for the Dillon powder checks. And I am a total Dillon fanboy.

Fore sure I would crimp and seat in separate steps.

 

[HGHayes10]

I dont care for the Dillon powder checks. And I am a total Dillon fanboy.

Fore sure I would crimp and seat in separate steps.

Thanks. I wouldn’t necessarily use the Dillon powder check. Could be the DAA magnetic or the hornady powder cop

 

[atblis]

Just use a powder that fills the case. Unique comes to mind for 9x19.

 

[venatic]

I have not loaded 223 on my 650 just 9mm. I use a powder that fills the case about half full so I agree really all you need to be concerned about are no charge in a case. I have loaded many thousands and it’s happened once.
I am sure it happened when there is a malfunction somewhere and I forgot to clear ALL the cases before restarting. Also with pistol it’s easy to see into the case as it comes by to get bullet dropped.
With 223 I have a DAA magnetic powder check but I have the new Apex 10 for loading 223 ammo so I have 10 stations to work with

 

[Wooly]

I dont care for the Dillon powder checks. And I am a total Dillon fanboy.

Fore sure I would crimp and seat in separate steps.

Same here. I Recently got a XL750 to complement my old RL550B. I thought I would try Dillon's powder check die. The problem is, the thing drags powder out of the case and disperses it all over the shell plate. It is also finicky to keep adjusted properly.

Next thing you know, the primer slide is all gummed up and won't feed and I get a big time crash with powder everywhere. I took it off and put a good aftermarket light in the center hole of the press. I can see right down inside the case clearly and check every single one for powder, just like I have done for over a decade on the 550.

I have kept my seating and crimping in separate stations. Also, just added a Mr. Bullet Feeder. Still able to see the powder charge before pulling the handle.

If you load and shoot a lot, eventually you will get a squib. It is a good idea to have a brass squib removal tool on hand.