[ARCHIVED THREAD] - autodrive

Posted: 8/30/2013 7:44:48 AM EDT

My back is seriously FUBAR, I think due to a 1,000 round reloading session. I think I should avoid pulling and pushing the lever on my Dillon XL650 and look into an autodrive.

Didn't I read here that the P-W unit has problems? Like what, specifically? I saw the custom 1050 chain drive but at this point I don't have the room or the finances to get multiple 1050s. Is there anything available for the 650 besides the P-W?

Does an autodrive ever have problems seating primers? High primers? Detonation?

Posted: 8/30/2013 9:31:44 AM EDT

[#1]

Off topic a little... but what are your output/production requirements?

Posted: 8/30/2013 10:26:17 AM EDT

[#2]

My main requirement is to not cause or exacerbate repetitve strain injuries.

Ammo output can be as slow as manual, 600 rounds per hour.

I see the P-W has two models, 900 rph for rifle, 1200 rph for pistol. No reason I couldn't get the 900 to load 9, 40, 223?

Posted: 8/30/2013 3:05:48 PM EDT

[#3]

If I had to automatic the stroke for R.S.S. I would get the heavy duty cast iron 1050. You're just asking for the Aluminum 650 to break, imo.

I have not heard of another product that is offered for sale to do what you want.

jmorris built one that works perfect.....computer controlled no less.

http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=497337

This company makes them for customers. Would be great except for one tiny detail....their nearly $1000 price tag doesn't include the Dillon.

http://czcustom.com/ponsness-warren-auto-drive.aspx

Posted: 8/30/2013 6:03:07 PM EDT

[#4]

You will have to get a 1050.

You will never get proper setup cause all operations are not done

On the same stroke.

650 is top and button stroke.

1050 is all on the down stroke. .

Forcth Machine is the KING of autos.

Posted: 8/30/2013 6:11:02 PM EDT

[#5]

Try a Inlinefabrication.com

650 Ergo Roller Arm before you drop some dimez

Posted: 8/30/2013 11:05:14 PM EDT

[#6]

had a 650 auto drive for like a week.... sold it. not worth the effort. like the other guy said get a different roller handle or mount it in a better way if your back hurts.

Posted: 8/31/2013 6:25:20 AM EDT

[#7]

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650 Ergo Roller Arm before you drop some dimez

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I have one of these on my Hornaday LNL.... It's by far a tremendous upgrade and make the world of difference in comfort during long sessions.

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