Mogollon Munk,SASS#303

This deformation is caused by the case mouth not being lined up with the powder funnel. On the 650, there is a spring-loaded finger at station 2. It prevents inertia from flinging the case out of the shellplate as the shellplate turns. You can adjust how close this finger is to the case via a set screw that is horizontally mounted the the base of the primer feed. This metal finger should almost touch the side of the case. A gap of .002-.004" is preferred. Next, push down on the edge of the shellplate at station 4. If it feels springy, then the shellplate bolt needs to be a bit tighter.

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The Dillon vibratory case cleaners have a 5 year warranty on the motor; lifetime on the other components. The digital scale, the D-terminator, has a one year warranty from the manufacturer, Competitive Edge Dynamics (CED). Beyond the warranty, we will replace a non-functioning scale for $90 plus the old scale in exchange. Sadly, there is no small motor manufacturing left in America. After NAFTA, it all moved to Mexico. Our experience was their QC was too spotty. Our current tumbler motor is made in Japan, engineered specifically for the task.

Snakebite, Also check the primer seating assembly and make sure it is threaded tight up into the underside of the platform. If the seating assembly has backed out much, then as the primer disc rotates and drops a primer, the leading edge of the primer drops below flush, and the disc flips it onto its side.

One of my last conversations with John was about how he has twice as many bones in his right hand as most humans. From shooting so much magnum revolver over the years, he had broken them all permanently. Via con Dios, Amigo!

I will miss Reggie. I hope his recipe for "Apple Pie" didn't leave with him. Lots of happy memories with him, Art Crofutt, at the early EOTs at Coto De Casa. Via con Dios, compadre

I have seen a prototype bullet tray bracket that provides clearance for the bullet feeder mounting post. An anvil should be included in all R&D shops! The case feed mount is adjustable in height by several inches where it mounts onto the post. No reason to cut any springs. No plans to offer a shortened powder bar. We still recommend seating and crimping in two separate steps. Feel free to bend the soft metal arm in the blue switch housing.

Condolences to her family and many friends. Her efforts helped make Bordertown the shining event it has become.

For you few OG SASS shooters, word has reached me the Reggie Byrum, AKA The Apache Kid has passed away. He was a staple at the Coto and Norco EOTs until he moved to Washington. He and his one-time pal Art Crofutt used to grace many of the annual "wanted posters" Art made for each EOT. I will miss his particular recipe for "apple pie", a formula that probably accompanied him to the grave. Via con dios, compadre. You helped put a lot of fun into our sport.

Burning some Sage for an old friend. Hope this time is a charm!

At work we have always recommended tumbling loaded ammo for 10-15 minutes in plain corncob with a couple of tablespoons of alcohol added. This will remove most case lubes.

The .480" dimension you are referencing is for a loaded cartridge, NOT a sized, empty case. When reloading, the case is always sized smaller, so that the bullet is a press-fit into the case. THe neck tension of the case on the bullet is what retains the bullet in the case, not any crimp you apply afterward.