Bought a couple new reloading items

[Mark 1911]

Just ordered a couple of items from Scheel's today.

For getting the crimps out of 5.56×45mm and some commercial .223 Rem brands, 7.62×63mm (30-06), and 7.62×51mm (.308 win), I've read some good things about the Dillon Super Swage 600. A friend of mine has one a really likes it. I have a bunch of brass saved up and looking forward to trying this little tool out:

I have an old Lyman vibratory tumbler that's 25 years old, still works but has seen its better days. Thought I'd try moving up. The Dillons are supposed to be a cut above the other brands.

 

[Fullmag]

Hmmm...You'll have to give us product review on that tumbler.

 

[Mark 1911]

Hmmm...You'll have to give us product review on that tumbler.

Will do. Should have it sometime next week. Hopefully will get to use it next weekend.

 

[red_zr24x4]

Look around on the net, there's a mod using a rubber band on the swager. It makes the part you put the shell on spring loaded, suposed to speed up the process.

 

[bstewrat3]

The rubber band mod does speed things up. If you are only doing a small batch it doesn't really matter, but if you are knocking out a couple thousand it is a big time saver.

 

[Leadeye]

Good equipment.

 

[OHOIAN]

 

[17 squirrel]

I have owned both for years and years.. You will find you bought great reloading equipment.. Money well spent..

 

[oldpink]

I haven't yet drunk the blue Kool-Aid, but everything I've ever heard about Dillon is that they don't make junk.
You may pay a bit more for their equipment than their competitors charge, but their products exude quality, they proudly stand behind them, and their customer service consistently gets raves.

 

[Thegeek]

I have the RCBS swage kit. How is that Dillon for getting the swage pin out of the primer pocket? It takes a bit of force for the RCBS, and the dedicated tool seems like it's just going to rob you of bench space.

 

[red_zr24x4]

I have the RCBS swage kit. How is that Dillon for getting the swage pin out of the primer pocket? It takes a bit of force for the RCBS, and the dedicated tool seems like it's just going to rob you of bench space.

I've used both, I think the Dillon is easier to use.
As for loosing dedicated bench space, why does it need to stay mounted when not in use? Mount it when you have a bucket of brass to do.

 

[padawan]

Lots of 'blue love' around here. I feel like an outcast with 'H-red'. Keeping an eye open for a case feeder system.

My tumbler routine is load a batch before I leave for work and let it run all day on the back porch. 10 hours later, nice and shiny.

 

[Lee S. Forsberg]

I've used the RCBS swaging tool for years also used a CH4-d tool. Both work well. Never used used a Dillon tool maybe it's time I made a change. Did have one problem with the RCBS tool and unsorted brass. Got a case with a very thick web put an "S" curve in the stem assembly. Had a problem with the CH-4D system bending rims. Those of you who use the Dillon have you had any problems like these?

 

[Mark 1911]

I have the RCBS swage kit. How is that Dillon for getting the swage pin out of the primer pocket? It takes a bit of force for the RCBS, and the dedicated tool seems like it's just going to rob you of bench space.

I've heard of guys having some issues with the RCBS rods if not adjusted just right. Also takes a little occasional coaxing / elbow grease on the RCBS equipment to free the case from the swager. The Dillon tool is specifically designed just for the swaging operation and is supposed to be smoother. I will use it for the first time in the next week or so and will let you know how it goes.

 

[grunt soldier]

the dillon super swage is hand down better than the rcbs. imo not even in the same league and this is coming from someone who has no loyalty to any color machine.

 

[Mark 1911]

I just used the Super Swage for the first time over the weekend. I had 200 rounds of .223 that took less than 15 minutes to swage once I got it adjusted right. It's fast and easy to use. There was very little adjustment required, and the minor adjustments needed were easy to make.

I have a bunch of 7.62 x 51 and 7.62 x 63 to do next. Have to de-cap and re-size them first, and will probably run them through the swager next weekend. Will require changing out the swaging rod for the large size primer pockets. I anticipate that will be easy.

So far very impressed. Well worth the c-note.

 

[oldpink]

Yep, no surprise at all.
It seems that it's worth the modest premium to get the blue swager if you load military brass.