Processing on the XL650 to having a Clean Case with new Primer. The T7 has three (3) stations set-up to: Load 6.2gr of Trail Boss, Set 200gr SWC then Crimp Case. 
Reloading and Shooting activity for Cha Bei, Family and friends. .. AKA Heavy Metal Recycling !
Monday 19 December 2022
Done: Loaded to go...
Sunday 18 December 2022
Saturday 26 November 2022
Time for a refill .. 45 Colt
Out of the vibratory cleaner, Full case sizing and deprime .. Clean Primer Pockets and ID-OD a light case rim clean-up..186 cases of 45 Colt. I added a brush to clean inside of case.
Thursday 24 November 2022
Sometimes It's the SIMPLE things:
No more searching for the designated Shell Plate, .. as used on Redding T-7.
45 Colt, 45 ACP, 357 Sig, 38 Special & 9mm Luger.
Monday 21 November 2022
Dillon XL650 Fixes and Upgrades ....
Repairs: Powder Volume Check and Low Primer Alert System.
Battery corrosion on Micro Switch contacts and Broken positive wires on Micro Switch. Micro Switch on Primer Indicator has faulty internal spring. Once Fixed they will be back-up spares. 
Contacted Dillon Warranty/Service (e-mail) GREAT Service.
New Upgrade: Roller Bearing Shell-Plate Indexer: NOTE my early 650 requires a rework to the location surface of the block to allow more bearing/Cam engagement. Rework .. remove 0.050"..
New Items:
Bullet Sizing Die, 0.451" and Cartridge Check Block.
Spare Micro Switches, as a back-up. UPDATE: Micro Switch Fits and Works .. Internal spring needs weight added to Primer Indicator Rod. Powder Volume Check... Original Switch OK just soldered wire. Warranty parts arrived, now installed and working.
Wednesday 12 October 2022
Saturday 10 September 2022
Custom Full Wadcutters:.....
25 lbs at: 222 grains each, (25 x 7,000 / 222) ... approx 785 bullets. Cast and Powder Coated, diameter; 0.452". Next step; run them through the 0.451" Sizing Die.
Thursday 25 August 2022
Range Box ... Re-Loaded
Primary setup for 4 specific pistols. Also capable of housing variations in the 3 front positions, position 1) is the Benelli MP 95E.
Friday 19 August 2022
Range Box: Reworking and making Custom 4 Gun Holders.
New set of Custom Holders for 4 Specific 22 LR Pistols. 1) Benelli MP 95E, 2) S&W22A, 3) Ruger MK II, 4) S&W SS Revolver. Fit Check looks good. Customs Grips and Red-Dot optics require non-standard solutions.
Thursday 18 August 2022
Trigger Rebuild .. Part 2 of 2
TOP: Side elevation of new housing fully assembled. Circled in RED: Damaged Housing with plastic base failure due to: Poor Design - Material unable to hold up to Spring Pressure.
Overall an easy Disassembly and Reassembly. Minimal small tools required and note some minor variations to internal parts over the years of production
Friday 12 August 2022
Benelli Trigger Group Rebuild.
Using a new Trigger Group Housing (Plastic), I'll use existing trigger parts; Springs, Screws, Metal Parts and Pins. Exploded Diagram for reference: Also picture of existing assembly.
Friday 29 July 2022
Thursday 21 July 2022
22LR Inventory Update:
22LR Ammo Inventory:
CCI Standard Velocity: 3,950 rounds.
Blazer Standard Velocity: 1,000 rounds.
Winchester 1,280 fps: 100 rounds. (use in Ruger 10/22)
Eley Tenex: 100 rounds. .. "Highest Quality Ammo"
Eley Practice: 100 rounds.
Total......................... 5,250 rounds.
Tuesday 12 July 2022
22LR Ammo Box .. Mark 1.5
Using material to hand (off-cuts etc.) I made a copy of my Parker Hale 22LR competition ammo box, purchased in 1967. Primarily used for rifle shooting, I also use it for pistol shooting. The new ammo holder inserts are interchangeable. Box(s) overall size; Length: 6 1/2" Width: 3" Height: 1 3/4" 
Thursday 7 July 2022
Thursday .. at the Range: Double check on Benelli 95E Strip / Re-Assembly and Check Red-Dot alignment
All 100% Function Ok, and Sight Alignment is On Target.
Wednesday 6 July 2022
Benelli MP 95E .. Firing Pin Ref. Photo and Drawing
Actual Pin in use now
My Drawing ... broken pin for reference: 
Tuesday 5 July 2022
Sunday 3 July 2022
Monday 27 June 2022
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