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<blockquote data-quote="Fyrtwuck" data-source="post: 942675" data-attributes="member: 23"><p>I use a Dillon XL650.</p><p></p><p>I first tumble clean and then lube all my brass.</p><p></p><p>I have three toolheads set up for reloading .223. The first toolhead has a Lee Universal decapping die. I have found that Dillon decapping pins break easily and they are NOT covered by their no BS warranty. Next on the same toolhead is the Dillon 1200 electric case trimmer. The size die in the trimmer sizes the case as the trimmer trims the case at the same time. Next on the same toolhead is the Dillon size die. The sizing die on the trimmer sizes the case down. The sizing die after the trimmer has an expander ball and expands the case neck to the proper size.</p><p></p><p>Next, I tumble the brass again to get the lube off the brass.</p><p></p><p>On the next toolhead, I have a Lee decapper die to knock any case media out of the primer pocket and flash hole.</p><p></p><p>Then, I check all the brass to see if the primer pockets are clear of tumble media and see if they need swaging.</p><p> </p><p>On the last toolhead is the powder die, then the bullet seater and finally the crimp die.</p><p></p><p>Sounds like a lot of work, but it produces some VERY GOOD quality reloads.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fyrtwuck, post: 942675, member: 23"] I use a Dillon XL650. I first tumble clean and then lube all my brass. I have three toolheads set up for reloading .223. The first toolhead has a Lee Universal decapping die. I have found that Dillon decapping pins break easily and they are NOT covered by their no BS warranty. Next on the same toolhead is the Dillon 1200 electric case trimmer. The size die in the trimmer sizes the case as the trimmer trims the case at the same time. Next on the same toolhead is the Dillon size die. The sizing die on the trimmer sizes the case down. The sizing die after the trimmer has an expander ball and expands the case neck to the proper size. Next, I tumble the brass again to get the lube off the brass. On the next toolhead, I have a Lee decapper die to knock any case media out of the primer pocket and flash hole. Then, I check all the brass to see if the primer pockets are clear of tumble media and see if they need swaging. On the last toolhead is the powder die, then the bullet seater and finally the crimp die. Sounds like a lot of work, but it produces some VERY GOOD quality reloads. [/QUOTE]
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