Can someone please explain how the powder measure is adjusted? Is it difficult to get the right charge?

Very simple,

 

the nut on the rearward of the bar ( on the right in this picture ) is the adjustment, tighten it up to drop in less powder, loosen it to drop in more.

adjusting the nut increases or decreases the " hole " that the powder drops through into your case.

Thank you Alec. Seems simple enough.

Sig, where are you located? Might see if someone in your area who is familiar with the 650 would be able to come do a little mentoring for ya. On the iPad so I don't see what I see on my PC, but I'm in Sayreville and if your close I'd come show you a few things or try and answer any questions you might have.

 

 

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http://www.dillonhelp.com/manuals/english/Dillon-XL650-Manual-May-2007.pdf

 

page 21 if you want to read more.

 

you'll need yourself a digital scale to weigh out the powder to get your desired amount.

 

adjust the nut, test it out a few times, measure the charge on your scale, adjust as nessasary, and repeat.

By the way, to answer you other question, very easy to adjust and very very accurate with the n320 I like to use.

 

 

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Harry makes a good point, it's much easier seeing how everything works in person, rather then reading about it and looking at pictures.

 

If not harry, if you are close to woodbridge I can give you a quick run down on how the press works.

http://www.dillonhelp.com/manuals/english/Dillon-XL650-Manual-May-2007.pdf

 

page 21 if you want to read more.

 

you'll need yourself a digital scale to weigh out the powder to get your desired amount.

 

adjust the nut, test it out a few times, measure the charge on your scale, adjust as nessasary, and repeat.

 

I like to take at least an average of 10 charges and see how that matches to my individual loads.

 

 

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Sig, where are you located? Might see if someone in your area who is familiar with the 650 would be able to come do a little mentoring for ya. On the iPad so I don't see what I see on my PC, but I'm in Sayreville and if your close I'd come show you a few things or try and answer any questions you might have.

 

 

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http://www.dillonhel...al-May-2007.pdf

 

page 21 if you want to read more.

 

you'll need yourself a digital scale to weigh out the powder to get your desired amount.

 

adjust the nut, test it out a few times, measure the charge on your scale, adjust as nessasary, and repeat.

Harry makes a good point, it's much easier seeing how everything works in person, rather then reading about it and looking at pictures.

 

If not harry, if you are close to woodbridge I can give you a quick run down on how the press works.

 

I already have a RCBS digital scale and dispenser. For those you offered to show me a rundown, I will send you a pm. Thanks in advance for the generosity you guys are showing. I ordered the 650 today and I'm in the middle of putting up sheet rock and then floors are being put in. (Damage from storm)

 

I will send you two gentlemen a pm just to touch base, but it'll be about a month until I get everything set up.

No probs, PM away.

 

 

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How reliable is the powder check system on the 650? I ordered mine with it. Will it let you know if you have too less AND too much powder? Or just if you have too much OR too little?

I found the powder check system to be useful at 1st, but then not necessary.

Once everything is dialed in, you will be able to see what is going on.

Removed powder check die and now run a 2nd crimp die.

I use the power check but not the one from Dillon, I can't think of the make right now (CRS) but for anyone who has some sort of power check system, I have heard nothing but praise for the Lock out Die, but happy with what I have for now and it works for me.

 

Either way, depending on what powder you wind up using, it can be more important with some than others, but no matter what, never rely on a mechanical devise as your only line of prevention. Get into a habit and work it into you rhythm as you use the Dillon (or any progressive) to make looking at the powder in each and every case as you're loading.

I use the power check but not the one from Dillon, I can't think of the make right now (CRS) but for anyone who has some sort of power check system, I have heard nothing but praise for the Lock out Die, but happy with what I have for now and it works for me.

 

Either way, depending on what powder you wind up using, it can be more important with some than others, but no matter what, never rely on a mechanical devise as your only line of prevention. Get into a habit and work it into you rhythm as you use the Dillon (or any progressive) to make looking at the powder in each and every case as you're loading.

 

One of the issues I came across when loading with my RCBS single stage, I'd load my loads as low as possible while reliably cycling my pistol. But the low powder measure forced me to have to look down into the casing to see the powder line. But I'll try to get in the habit of looking anyway, even with powder check system.