Question for Dillon XL750 Owners (dimensions)

[dwhite]

I'm looking to upgrade my Hornady LNL to a better press and I'm strongly interested in the Dillon XL750. BUT I'm concerned whether I have enough space for it.

Can someone who owns the XL750 with the Case Feeder attachment please measure and tell me:

#1 How tall from the top of the bench to the top of the case feeder? Let me know if you're using a Strong Mount as that affects the height a lot.

#2 How deep from the front edge of the bench to the back edge of the press/case feeder?

I've tried searching and only found vague answers. Also I've been unable to find anyone locally who has a XL750 with the case feeder that I can measure.

Thanks for you help...

[lewmed]

 I have my xl750 mounted on a sturdy work bench that is 39" high  my press is mounted to a 16" X 16" 5/16" steel plate that is bolted to the bench top. The top of the case feeder and Mr Bullet feeders are 35" above the top of the bench. The bench top is 24" wide there is about 19" from the back of the press to the wall and 11 1/2" from back of the case feeder to the wall my basement ceiling is about 7'7" that leaves about 18" above the case feeder.
 When mounting your press make it solid any movement when running can cause primer feed and bullet feed problems my bench is bolted to the floor and the wall studs behind it. With 10 primer tubes pre loaded I can run an easy 950/1000 rounds per hour with no issues or powder spillage.

Good luck Lew

[Wobbly]

I have the last model of the XL650 before they converted. I would give you the information this way...

• You need 48" min above the work bench surface. This allows room to load the case feeder.
• That number includes 8.5" for the Strong Mount, which is almost required.
• Allow a 20" width on the benchtop for Bullet Tray and finished cartridge drop box.
• Allow a 14" depth on the benchtop for press, with first SM mounting holes 1.5" back.

[dwhite]

Thanks guys. That's exactly the info I was looking for. Looks like I'll have the space; but just barely.

I currently have my LNL press on a solid bench; but I had to move the bench away from the wall a bit due to some interfering duct work. I'm hoping to find a solution for the 750 that will let me move the bench back against the wall and fasten the bench to the wall.

[lewmed]

 My 20 + year old 650 was mounted with a strong mount and worked well but when I got older I found I had fewer issues if I loaded while standing. So when I built my new reloading room I went with a higher bench that put the xl 650 and xl 750 shell plates at eye level.  I had a couple 5/16" steel plates left over from a car project that I mounted the machines on then bolted the plates to the work bench my new set up is much stronger than the old strong mount. 
 

[Wobbly]

Looks like I'll have the space; but just barely. I currently have my LNL press on a solid bench; but I had to move the bench away from the wall a bit due to some interfering duct work.

You're thinking correctly. The issues are not on the bench, but the "air space" above the bench. In the position my 550 occupied, there was a cabinet above. I had to move the 650 to the other end of the bench due to clearance issues.




And you most definitely want that bench bolted to the wall !

 

[dwhite]

And you most definitely want that bench bolted to the wall !

Agreed that will be my goal. Unfortunately that MAY force me into not being able to use a mount of any height. Which in turn MAY force me to reload sitting down (which I've never even tried before). I'm HOPING I can get enough height to (a) bolt the bench to the wall and (b) be able to comfortably stand while reloading.

I very much appreciate the guidance. Thanks!

[JBruns]

I always set my reloaders up so I can sit while pulling the handle. Why not, I figure. I just setup my Dillon 1100, and the handle is a bit taller than my 650 is, but still doable sitting.