I have talked to Dillon about primers. Every time it is, ok we have been having problems with that kind lately. Give me a fking break. I am going to use CCI BR2 primers because Federal 210M s are not available due to the war. I suspect the result would be the same with most primers. Besides, when you buy a 650 they don't say, we suggest, or require that you use brand X primers, of this specific lot, to work. I have tried Winchester LR, and WRLM, Federal 210, CCI, CCI BR2, and even Model Perfect Mag. No. 500. All have similar results so far. Consequently I am going with a very middle of the road, high quality primer, the CCI BR2 LR.
As a curiosity, just why are some of you all defending the 650 with such zeal? Do you work for Dillon? Or is it you don't have a fking clue and just want to seem important? I would think an honest person would want to know the bottom line and THEN analyze whats going on and form an opinion. Many of you seem to have a pre determined opinion based on nothing than your own fantasy. The only honest remark I have seen so far admits to primer issues, although they did not say how big the issue was with them or with what size shell. I suspect that with 45ACP or similar the machine works just fine. In fact thats the only size I have seen them demoed at the local gun stores. I am using large rifle, 45-70 and 0.308. Compare apples to apples when you do compare. Everything makes a difference.
I do not expect an inexpensive machine, like the 650 is, to perform flawlessly. However I do not expect it to blow holes in my ceiling or break my ear drums. Good re loaders cost 10's of thousands of dollars, less expensive ones should be expected to have "issues", just not big bang issues. I do not need a
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