Got a new Reloading machine...or two

[Skeet 028]

I ordered a new Frankford Arsenal X-10 Progressive reloading press from a store to be delivered at the store in Billings. Picked it up last Saturday. Nice looking machine...Now the UPS man just left. Delivered the FA X-10 to my house...Ummmm ok. I think I am going to have to return one. I wonder if they know I received 2? Not that it matters but it just has to go back......or... I could have one Large primer setup and one small primer. Has anyone else on the site bought one of these presses? I just checked...they only charged me once. Nope...gotta go back...That would be about like a fellow I know that married a twin...

 

[Mobuck]

Based on my experience with Frankford Arsenal stuff, your initial purchase price was 2X what it's worth.

 

[Skeet 028]

HUH? I've had pretty good luck with their products. Not so much with Lee or Hornady... But I guess I'll see how this one works out

 

[Mobuck]

Maybe quality has improved recently? My experiences with FA haven't been stellar. Good Luck

 

[GasGuzzler]

I have their prep station and it's great. Not sure I'd pay their price for a progressive press I never knew they made. Let us know how it goes.

 

[dannyd]

These two links maybe able to answer any questions you may have.

Frankford Arsenal FX-10 progressive press

I just got an email from FA announcing their new 10 station progressive press. It looks very interesting. I would have loved the dual de-capping station on my Mark 7 Evolution. Designed by reloaders for reloaders, the Frankford Arsenal FX-10 is a 10 station automatic indexing reloading press purp...

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Servicing my Apex 10

While replacing (warranty) the Primer Housing on my Apex 10, I decided to go ahead and hit all the lubrication points on the press. Used the mini pistol grease gun with a needle nozzle; then decided to use a large syringe (as recommended) to do the Center Pin on the Crank Assembly and the Main Sh...

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[Elfego Baca]

I've had a Dillon 550B since the late 80s. The weak part is the priming system. I am happy with it.

 

[Hvymax]

I thought my 5 station was busy. Looks like a great setup especially if you use a lot of military brass. I prefer the plate system on my load master. I can leave the dies and powder measure set up and swap calibers in minutes. Using an extra sizing die with the decapping pin removed stabilizes the cases for the priming station.

 

[loaded round]

I've had a Dillon 550B since the late 80s. The weak part is the priming system. I am happy with it.

Been running a Dillon 550B for over 20 years and never had a problem with my priming system. What's happening with yours? Have you talked with Dillon about it?

 

[watashie00]

I've had a Dillon 550B since the late 80s. The weak part is the priming system. I am happy with it.

But,,, the strongest part of the Dillon,,, is the warranty

 

[Actnbill]

I've had a Dillon 550B since the late 80s. The weak part is the priming system. I am happy with it.

I bought an aftermarket bearing plate upgrade for the Dillon 550B primer system........ made my primer system work 100%.... best option ever for the Dillon !!!

 

[watashie00]

I bought an aftermarket bearing plate upgrade for the Dillon 550B primer system........ made my primer system work 100%.... best option ever for the Dillon !!!

Is that from dillon?

 

[contender]

Re-read his post;

"I bought an aftermarket bearing plate"

Key word here; "AFTERMARKET"

Not a Dillon part.

 

[watashie00]

Re-read his post;

"I bought an aftermarket bearing plate"

Key word here; "AFTERMARKET"

Not a Dillon part.

Re-look at the picture,, it says "Dillon Accessory",, if you dont know the answer thats ok,, spare me your snark,,,, I was asking him not you anyway

 

[watashie00]

I bought an aftermarket bearing plate upgrade for the Dillon 550B primer system........ made my primer system work 100%.... best option ever for the Dillon !!!

I found it!! Thanks,,, my Dillon does the same,,,

 

[Actnbill]

Here is the guy's link on eBay that makes the part.....

Dillon RL 550B/C Primer Track Bearing Plate Kit W/Ball Bearing 95056442041 | eBay

The tighter tolerances allows better fit over a wider range of Dillon 450, 550 and 550B than previous generations but still very adjustable for all generations of Dillon RL450, RL550, RL 550B and RL550C.

www.ebay.com

It is excellent quality and 'Magically' has fixed All of my Dillon primer issues slowing me down......

( best Dillon add-on Ever !!! )

He has the $30 kit and the $26 blem kit.... ( being a cheapass I got the blem kit and it works perfectly )

Here's Jeff's installation video too...

 

[contender]

watashie00.
I was not being snarky. I was pointing out the wording, which I thought you may have missed. It's clearly written by a red marker over the picture "Dillon Accessory," but the part does not have a Dillon marking, and his wording said aftermarket.

You are new here,, and being disrespectful isn't appreciated.

I was just pointing out his wording and answering your question. MANY of us here answer questions that aren't directed at us. We do try to help people all the time.
And yes,,, I knew the answer, and knew he likely got it off ebay.

I'm glad you found the part, and I see others use it as well. I own a few Dillon presses, and this may be something I look into for my own Dillon 550.

 

[watashie00]

"YOUR" disrepect isnt appreciated either, I was at work on a 15 minute break, and youtube cannot be accessed,,,,
but my apologies, anyway, sometimes things just hit you wrong

 

[Ka6otm]

But,,, the strongest part of the Dillon,,, is the warranty

And for those who are unaware, Lee Precision has the exact same warranty that actually works a little better than Dillon's.

I've got Lee and Dillon reloaders, so I'm speaking from experience.

 

[contender]

"YOUR" disrepect isnt appreciated either, I was at work on a 15 minute break, and youtube cannot be accessed,,,,
but my apologies, anyway, sometimes things just hit you wrong"

My apologies as well. I wasn't trying to come across as snarky or anything,, I just figured you missed the wording.
And internet typing can't show expressions or feelings or such. My posting wasn't meant in ANY way to be disrespectful,, but I can see how it could have been taken that way.

We're all good here,, and always try & help folks as best we can.

Let us know how the accessory works for you. I'm interested,, as I have a 550,,, & haven't had issues,, but I admit I mostly use my 650. This is an interesting "thread drift" for sure.

And since we've drifted away from the OP,,,,, discussing Dillon accessories,, I'll throw in one I've found to be excellent.
KMS Squared lights.
Veteran owned & operated,, & the lights mount to the underside of the press, and give excellent lighting.