Thanks! It fixed the issue! I probably tweaked the rod when I was switching from the small to the large primer bar and didn't realize it. Looked at other things before I remembered to check RUclips and sure enough your video was there to help me. Thanks again. NS.
So glad I searched & searched videos until I found yours! Exactly the same problem you were having, I've been experiencing & trying to fix, Well, knowing the sweet spot to bend the rod makes it work perfectly (every stroke). Thanks for taking time to inform the rest of us! :)
Thankyou for the most excellent explanation of how you fixed this very problem I was having myself. I did your fix and my primer seating problem went away. Most excellent for a first time RUclips video. You nailed it.
I have been fighting this issue for months. I too thought the fix was in the lower bend. I too was wrong. First thing in the morning, I'm heading to the reloading room and work on the upper bend. Thank you for the video.
Thank you for the tip. It worked like a charm. I too had tried a couple of the other options and was just dealing with it until I finally googled it and came across your video after bending the lower part of the rod and causing the tray to not go far enough the other way. My other co-hosts had not had this problem with theirs, so they couldn't help. Mike from the Reloading Podcast.
Thanks for taking the time to make this helpful video! I just fixed the same issue. Used a wire wheel on a grinder to smooth it out then bent the rod a bit. Smooth as glass now.
thank you for the great tip. this has never been a problem for me in 25 years but I did just fracture a shell plate last week. being as this is my first mechanical failure in 25 years I was mad as hell. yeah right. I mailed the broken plate to dillon Monday. today Thursday they email me saying the warranty piece was mailed today. I'm here to tell you YOU are going to love this product .
I had my press about 2yrs and added several conversion kits. Everything been flawless at the beginning till after changing out the primer pocket several times. I tried several things and seems to help but really didn't. Finally after the frustration I got my caliper and measured my clearance inside the housing where the bar slide back and forth. I discovered the bulge where the 2 screws goes to tighten on the base. I took a small file and shaved the aluminum down a little, didn't do it till it was flat but measured the clearance till I felt it should work and has worked perfect since then. Want to say after fixing this I found out the two screws should be finger tight not hand tighten in the owners manual. It works like a dream and hasn't been acting up since then. This appears to be a critical situation if you're not carful. I love my Dillon press.
This is the solution I was looking for. I've heard others say bending the bar fixes the problem but I didn't know where to bend it until I saw this video......thanks
@Pickaneeny I love mine!! I go to the garage...and I am at one with this machine!! I forget about all the worries and BS of the day..and just work away on the press. LOVE IT!!
Thanks you very much. No matter how close you watch, one will slip by without the primer then you have a ring of powder till it falls off the machine. I will fix as soon as I can get back on it.. Thanks again.
One of the best things about dillon is that all their phone line guys are reloaders,I have never had a problem that they were not able to help me wit, and if you need a new piece they send it to you for free!
: : PRIMER PROBLEMS / READ THIS : : I ordered the 550 with the 9mm conversion kit and 9mm die set. I set everything up and had majer issued with the primers seating properly... it drove me crazy. Turns out the 550 comes with the large pistol primer bar installed on the machine. There is a very small 5in X 4in paper that comes with the 550 that informs the user of this. Once I swapped the primer bar the machine works absolutely flawlessly. I hope this helps someone out there.
@jnjoblon I betcha THAT would cause a problem! I actually bought the instructional video that Dillon puts out and it guided me through the entire process effortlessly. Of course..primer bars were mentioned in the video, so I didn't have that problem...but since I had been working off of an RCBS single stage and bench primer machine..I knew what to look for in the way of primer bars. I'm sure there are others that did the same thing you did!! Thanks!!
@TexasWahoo Ya know...the only problem that I've had with this machine is the primer feed...and now that I have it straightened out..it is a dream! Flawless operation! Dillon is the best!! Heck..I like it so much...I ordered a t-shirt from them!
Going to try this tomorrow, would only feed every other primer tonight. Just set the machine up today so I figure I would have some kinks to work out. Thanks for the tip!
Get a primer bar bearing kit. It installs easily and has a bearing to keep the primer pickup bar aligned. It also comes with a stainless steel slide. Makes primer misfeed a thing of the past.
Thanks so much. I'd gone through the cleaning and tightening of the screws routine without issue. I was totally perplexed. Watched your video and kazaam, did a little bending now it's poppin' out primers like it's nobody's business.
it sure helped me figuring out where is the problem, now i go bending that sucker and see if it works.... curious thing though it never happened before and I have it at least for two years now, maybe more and it's been trough a lot of ammo... it might be that in time that rod get "lazy" and need a bend to give it some new life...
I won't say ALL Dillons are like that, but the fact remains... The machines need adjusted and tweaked at times to accomplish all the functions. It's not like a piece of electronics that just works flawlessly right out of the box. These machines need to be set up properly at first and slightly adjusted and maintained throughout the time you own it. This rod adjustment is just a fix that worked for me in getting the primers to load without hanging up or misfeeding! I hope it helped!!
My dad bought a used Dillon 550RL from a fri6of mine that no longer had the room in his house or time to reload. We set it up this past Friday an vs that's one of the problems we are having with it and we'll try that. Also the screws that come in through the bottom under the primer bar keep coming loose, I tightened them up but then it's too tight and the primer bar doesn't move. I back them off a hair and within 3 or 4 strokes they're so loose the whole assembly is sloppy. Another issue we are ha6is sometimes a primer feeds upside down or sideways. We know we got them fed into the tube correctly however.
congrats on new 550 , i got a 550 and a 650 with casefeeder , the 550 loads about 100 rd in 5 min ( takes longer to set up than load) . 650 is faster ( with the rf-100 primer filler, which i have). if it dont come in blue i dont have , i love dillon had both presses since 2000 , and combined i load 15,000 shells ( could not go back to old rcbs now, dillon is too fast).
Okay the silver thing the rod goes in has that lip take the top of primer load and un screw that silver piece the rod goes in flip it around so that lip is on the other side boom all fixed works perfectly for me
Yep, the primer cup can be another issue that leads to problems. The adjustment displayed here is assuming that you have all other adjustments done properly.
my 550b is on the way and if I have that problem I know now what to do. Thanks for the video. I hear Dillon Customer Service is exceptional. Do you agree?
Actually...I had my car broken into the night before...and that was the Sheriffs business card. Never thought of it as a stage....but thanks for being attentive!
52oggie - It's amazing how a lot of the cures of the little glitches on the 550B are pretty much common sense. It's a fun machine and does a great job! Best investment I've ever made.
Thanks! It fixed the issue! I probably tweaked the rod when I was switching from the small to the large primer bar and didn't realize it. Looked at other things before I remembered to check RUclips and sure enough your video was there to help me. Thanks again. NS.
So glad I searched & searched videos until I found yours! Exactly the same problem you were having, I've been experiencing & trying to fix, Well, knowing the sweet spot to bend the rod makes it work perfectly (every stroke). Thanks for taking time to inform the rest of us! :)
I've been searching for the answer to the same problem with my new XL750. I'm going to try your fix. Thank you so much.
Thankyou for the most excellent explanation of how you fixed this very problem I was having myself. I did your fix and my primer seating problem went away. Most excellent for a first time RUclips video. You nailed it.
I have been fighting this issue for months. I too thought the fix was in the lower bend. I too was wrong. First thing in the morning, I'm heading to the reloading room and work on the upper bend. Thank you for the video.
Thanks! This fix was PRECISELY what I needed. I'm lucky you posted this!!!
Thank you for the tip. It worked like a charm. I too had tried a couple of the other options and was just dealing with it until I finally googled it and came across your video after bending the lower part of the rod and causing the tray to not go far enough the other way. My other co-hosts had not had this problem with theirs, so they couldn't help. Mike from the Reloading Podcast.
Thanks for taking the time to make this helpful video! I just fixed the same issue. Used a wire wheel on a grinder to smooth it out then bent the rod a bit. Smooth as glass now.
thank you for the great tip. this has never been a problem for me in 25 years but I did just fracture a shell plate last week. being as this is my first mechanical failure in 25 years I was mad as hell.
yeah right. I mailed the broken plate to dillon Monday. today Thursday they email me saying the warranty piece was mailed today.
I'm here to tell you YOU are going to love this product .
Was having this problem quite bit.
So glad I found this video... I tried everything you did except for bending that second spot.
Problem OVER.
Have exactly the same problem with my 550. Now I know how to fix it thanks to you. Excellent first video btw.
I had my press about 2yrs and added several conversion kits. Everything been flawless at the beginning till after changing out the primer pocket several times. I tried several things and seems to help but really didn't. Finally after the frustration I got my caliper and measured my clearance inside the housing where the bar slide back and forth. I discovered the bulge where the 2 screws goes to tighten on the base. I took a small file and shaved the aluminum down a little, didn't do it till it was flat but measured the clearance till I felt it should work and has worked perfect since then.
Want to say after fixing this I found out the two screws should be finger tight not hand tighten in the owners manual. It works like a dream and hasn't been acting up since then. This appears to be a critical situation if you're not carful. I love my Dillon press.
Started having the same problem, thanks for the idea I'll check in to bending the other offset of the rod!
FML video from 2011 and still helping people. ty!
This is the solution I was looking for. I've heard others say bending the bar fixes the problem but I didn't know where to bend it until I saw this video......thanks
Thanks, I’m going to try this. Having trouble with my large pistol primers feeding. Small pistol feeds fine.
Thank you. Solved my feeding problem. New to Dillion, just picked this up last weekend
Thanks a lot from one new 550 owner to another. Please make more videos of any other tips or tricks you come across.
Thanks for the tip. I'll check mine tomorrow. To see if it's going all the way back.
I'm glad that it worked for you! I was pretty happy myself when the problem was solved!
Good advice. That was one of the problems I incurred years ago. Nice video.
@Pickaneeny I love mine!! I go to the garage...and I am at one with this machine!! I forget about all the worries and BS of the day..and just work away on the press. LOVE IT!!
Thanks you very much. No matter how close you watch, one will slip by without the primer then you have a ring of powder till it falls off the machine. I will fix as soon as I can get back on it.. Thanks again.
One of the best things about dillon is that all their phone line guys are reloaders,I have never had a problem that they were not able to help me wit, and if you need a new piece they send it to you for free!
Thanks for putting this up. Was having the same problem and rending the wire arm solved it!
Thanks a bunch. That issue was driving me nuts. The fix was quick and effective.
I have the same problem so I really appreciated this video! Gonna try it tomorrow!
Great video I have been struggling with this issue for over a week now thanks
: : PRIMER PROBLEMS / READ THIS : :
I ordered the 550 with the 9mm conversion kit and 9mm die set.
I set everything up and had majer issued with the primers seating properly... it drove me crazy.
Turns out the 550 comes with the large pistol primer bar installed on the machine.
There is a very small 5in X 4in paper that comes with the 550 that informs the user of this.
Once I swapped the primer bar the machine works absolutely flawlessly.
I hope this helps someone out there.
i bought my RL550 last 2 wks and i have the same problem. i did your advised and i guess it works thank you very much...
Great video. Direct and to the point. Solved my problem.
@jnjoblon I betcha THAT would cause a problem! I actually bought the instructional video that Dillon puts out and it guided me through the entire process effortlessly. Of course..primer bars were mentioned in the video, so I didn't have that problem...but since I had been working off of an RCBS single stage and bench primer machine..I knew what to look for in the way of primer bars. I'm sure there are others that did the same thing you did!! Thanks!!
I was having the same problem! Thank you so much for the help.
About to set mine up, need to learn as much as I can thanks
thanks, i bought my first machine and had this problem. I will try your solution.
@TexasWahoo Ya know...the only problem that I've had with this machine is the primer feed...and now that I have it straightened out..it is a dream! Flawless operation! Dillon is the best!! Heck..I like it so much...I ordered a t-shirt from them!
Thanks so much for your video. Made my Dillion run like a top
Solved my problem, I was bending the wrong area. Thanks a million.
thanks for the advice, I bent my bar also but at the lower point as you did first, doing the "upper" bend aslo, thnmxxx again. semper fi
It surely works!! Good luck...I hope it works perfectly!
Thank you, I'm getting this press, so I'll watch for this issue
Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you
Thank you for this video. I’m having the same problem I’m gonna try it. I’ll let you know how it works
Going to try this tomorrow, would only feed every other primer tonight. Just set the machine up today so I figure I would have some kinks to work out. Thanks for the tip!
That was one of the problems that I was having and this process corrected that.
Great video! I learned so much from this video
This did the trick for me, thanks!
@TeddyBallGame01 I'm glad you did!! Makes it worthwhile!
was having the same issue today, I'm halfway there also
Great advise ....and your talk was short and to the point........Super
Being short and sweet is hard for me too!! LOL
Great tip, and advice.
Get a primer bar bearing kit. It installs easily and has a bearing to keep the primer pickup bar aligned. It also comes with a stainless steel slide. Makes primer misfeed a thing of the past.
Thanks so much. I'd gone through the cleaning and tightening of the screws routine without issue. I was totally perplexed. Watched your video and kazaam, did a little bending now it's poppin' out primers like it's nobody's business.
I'm glad that it helped!! You gotta love you tube!!
it sure helped me figuring out where is the problem, now i go bending that sucker and see if it works.... curious thing though it never happened before and I have it at least for two years now, maybe more and it's been trough a lot of ammo... it might be that in time that rod get "lazy" and need a bend to give it some new life...
thank you. It's just the information iv been looking for.
Thanks for the help!
Just got my press today n that was the issue I had thanks for the video
Glad that the info helped you! Happy shooting!
I won't say ALL Dillons are like that, but the fact remains... The machines need adjusted and tweaked at times to accomplish all the functions. It's not like a piece of electronics that just works flawlessly right out of the box. These machines need to be set up properly at first and slightly adjusted and maintained throughout the time you own it. This rod adjustment is just a fix that worked for me in getting the primers to load without hanging up or misfeeding! I hope it helped!!
Great tip - thanks!
Good job!
Thanks for the tip!!
had the same problem.... this fixed it!!
My dad bought a used Dillon 550RL from a fri6of mine that no longer had the room in his house or time to reload. We set it up this past Friday an vs that's one of the problems we are having with it and we'll try that. Also the screws that come in through the bottom under the primer bar keep coming loose, I tightened them up but then it's too tight and the primer bar doesn't move. I back them off a hair and within 3 or 4 strokes they're so loose the whole assembly is sloppy. Another issue we are ha6is sometimes a primer feeds upside down or sideways. We know we got them fed into the tube correctly however.
Thank you!
It fixed mine. Thx
congrats on new 550 , i got a 550 and a 650 with casefeeder , the 550 loads about 100 rd in 5 min ( takes longer to set up than load) . 650 is faster ( with the rf-100 primer filler, which i have). if it dont come in blue i dont have , i love dillon had both presses since 2000 , and combined i load 15,000 shells ( could not go back to old rcbs now, dillon is too fast).
Excellent!
Okay the silver thing the rod goes in has that lip take the top of primer load and un screw that silver piece the rod goes in flip it around so that lip is on the other side boom all fixed works perfectly for me
Excellent…. tyvm
luv1911
I had same problem a year ago, it took about 5 bend to get it to feed (had to figure it out)
Yep, the primer cup can be another issue that leads to problems. The adjustment displayed here is assuming that you have all other adjustments done properly.
Ok, mine comes out, but then sticks out and will not return. Any ideas?
Hi I saw on the video that the star above the spring. the star must sit under the spring .. I think that is the problem is. sorry for my english
Probably has been said, but I don't have time to read them all... your primer seating pin wasn't set at the correct depth in the bar.
@jeffm1000 What part did you use the wire wheel on?
my 550b is on the way and if I have that problem I know now what to do. Thanks for the video. I hear Dillon Customer Service is exceptional. Do you agree?
Everytime I have made a call to them with an issue, they have just sent the offending part and with no hesitation. Great company!
@POL2811 I'll forgive you!!
Sorry i,m wrong the star is oké sorry
Cute staging of the LEO card.....not.
Actually...I had my car broken into the night before...and that was the Sheriffs business card. Never thought of it as a stage....but thanks for being attentive!
52oggie - It's amazing how a lot of the cures of the little glitches on the 550B are pretty much common sense. It's a fun machine and does a great job! Best investment I've ever made.
I see you have a gun handy in case this doesn't work
Ya never know when I'll have to rough the Dillon up! It's been almost perfect since I got it.