Dillon Precision XL 650 Instruction Manual

illon
recision
Products, Inc.Manufacturers of 
The Worlds Finest
Loading Equipment
XL 650
Instruction Manual
Version 6.1 

Dillon Precision Products, Inc.
8009 E. Dillon’s Way
Scottsdale, AZ  85260
(480) 948-8009
FAX (480) 998-2786
Web Site: www.dillonprecision.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Technical Support & Customer Service
(800) 223-4570
On the cover…
The XL 650 is pictured with optional accessories:
Strong Mount (550/650) #22051
Strong Mount (650 only) #22052
Aluminum Roller Handle #17950
Low Powder Sensor #16306
Bullet Tray #22214
Powdercheck System #21044
Electric Casefeeder...

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Mandatory Safety Measures 5
Getting Started 6
1. Unboxing your machine 6
2. Mounting your XL 650 7
3. Initial Set-Up 7
A.  Installation of Handle 7
B.  Installation of the Spent Primer Cup and Cartridge Bin 8
C.  Installation of the Casefeed Post 8
D.  Installation of the Casefeed Tube Bracket 8
E.  Installation of the Optional Casefeeder 9
4. Toolhead Overview 11
Lubricating Brass 11
Pistol Section – Toolhead Set Up 12
A. Station One – Installation of the Sizing/Decapping Die 12
B. Station One –...

Reloading small arms ammuni-
tion involves the use of highly
explosive primers and powder.
Handling these materials is inher-
ently dangerous. You should rec-
ognize this danger and take certain
minimum precautions to lessen
your exposure to injury.
Never operate the machine
without ear and eye protection on.
Call our customer service depart-
ment at (800) 223-4570 for informa-
tion on the wide variety of shoot-
ing/safety glasses and hearing
protection that Dillon has to offer.
• PAY ATTENTION: Load...

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GETTING STARTED
1. Unboxing Your 
Machine:
After opening the box, check the con-
tents against the list below. If any items are
missing or damaged, call us right away so
we can send out a replacement at no
charge.
You should have the following:
1.Machine with toolhead and toolhead 
retaining pins installed
2.Operating handle assembly with washer 
and lock nut
3.Casefeed mounting post
4.Casefeed tube
5.Casefeed support bracket
6.Primer Early Warning System bag 
containing:
a.Primer Early Warning System...

7
2. Mounting your XL 650:
A.Locate a sturdy bench at least 
24” wide and 14” deep, with 44” of 
overhead clearance. We suggest a 
minimum of 1” plywood or equivalent, 
secured to the back wall. The work-
bench should be tall enough to place 
your eye level about 18” above the 
bench.
Note:It is important that the leading edge
of the bench has an overhang of at
least 3/4”. If the overhang is less 
than 3/4”, the crank will interfere 
with the front of the bench when the 
operating handle is lowered....

FIG 5
Operate the handle slowly to ensure that
the machine operates smoothly. Make sure
that the handle and the crank completely
clear the bench. Contact with the bench may
hinder its range of movement.  Observe the
movement of the shellplate platform and veri-
fy that there is no interference or contact of
the case insert slide and the chute/bin mount
FIG 5.
FIG 6
B. Installation of the Spent 
Primer Cup FIG 7 and 
Cartridge Bin FIG 6:
1.Raise the platform (i.e., lower the
handle all the way).
FIG 7...

9
E. Installation of the Optional 
Casefeeder FIG 12:
FIG 12
1.Remove the casefeed parts bag
from the casefeed bowl and remove
the casefeed assembly from the box
FIG 12.
FIG 13
a. Spacer Washer  FIG 13:(see casefeed-
er schematic page 57)
Some calibers call for a spacer washer to
be used under the casefeed plate.
Installation of this washer raises the plate up
a bit to make the feeder function properly
with longer pistol cases (such as .357
Magnum, .44 Magnum and .30 M1 – this
listing of calibers...

10
To Install the casefeed funnel adapter
FIG 18:
FIG 18
Remove the screws that attach the clear
casefeed funnel. Slide the front cover down
a bit, and slip the white plastic funnel
adapter into the funnel FIG 18. Reassemble.
Note:Do not loosen the two screws that 
are holding the microswitch (pt# 
13779).
Note:Occasional jams will occur. To 
keep them to a minimum, be sure 
to use the spacer washerFIG 13
or white casefeed funnel adapter 
FIG 16when called for. Use the 
low setting if it will keep up...

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Note:One end of the casefeed tube is 
beveled and one end is squared off.
Insert the squared end of the tube 
(down) into the top of the casefeed 
adapter. 
FIG 24
6.Using A 5/32” Allen wrench, snug
the machine screw against the case-
feed mounting postFIG 24to pre-
vent the casefeed bowl from rotat-
ing.
4.Toolhead Overview
You’re now ready to install the toolhead
and adjust the dies. But first, we’ll give a
brief overview of the location and function
of each station, we’ll then follow up with a...