Bullet feeders for Dillon

**556** · 11-19-07, 00:02

Just got done reloading 2k of 45acp ammo. I have a GSI International bullet feeder on one of my 650's for about 8 months now. What prompted this thread is the fact that I am not burned out after this loading session. I have a bit of arthritis and the bullet feeder is a finger saver.

I have loaded over 10K of ammo though the bullet feeder (my sons like to shoot) the past 6 months. It is a bit finicky and loves the flat points or RN in 230 gr. Seems the shorter bullets get jammed up a bit much.

Anyway, I am waiting for my cash stash to build back up and would like to put one on my 1050 for 22 cal bullets. These little bugger bullets give my fingers a work out.

What I was curious about is; Do any of you use a bullet feed for your dillon? How do you like it?

**rob_s** · 11-19-07, 03:52

Do you have a link to this device?

I'm about to pull the trigger on a 650, but I'm going to wait on the casefeed. Now you tell me there's a bullet feed too? I absolutely hate to reload and between these two feeders it sounds like it will take some of the tedium out of the chore.

**David Thomas** · 11-19-07, 06:51

rob_s,

the case feeder is well worth the money and quite simply a must have item. I would also suggest an extra five or six primer pick up tubes and the roller handle. Your life will be much happier if you do.

556,

thanks for the report on the bullet feeder. I have been considering purchasing one lately, but hadn't read any reviews until now. Hopefully other will chime in. If not I may have to step up to the plate and buy one so that I can give my 2 cents worth.

**Submariner** · 11-19-07, 06:54

Originally Posted by rob_s

I absolutely hate to reload and between these two feeders it sounds like it will take some of the tedium out of the chore.

So will you be a like a $5/hour or $15/hour "illegal immigrant factory worker" when you stand in front of the press with these labor-saving devices?

Inquiring minds want to know.

**markm** · 11-19-07, 07:59

Originally Posted by rob_s

Do you have a link to this device?

I'm about to pull the trigger on a 650, but I'm going to wait on the casefeed. Now you tell me there's a bullet feed too? I absolutely hate to reload and between these two feeders it sounds like it will take some of the tedium out of the chore.

I don't want to see you range chickening, Pal!

On the other hand. A pic of you pecking brass would make a hell of an Avatar!

**markm** · 11-19-07, 08:04

To me... all these case feeders, and bullet feeders are too over the top.

I've gone back to slowing down when I reload, and ensuring quality. I used to get hung up on all of the THIS many rounds per hour, and THAT many rounds per hour.

Actuall touching the components by hand really isn't all that rigorous. PLUS, you actually get to add another level of QC in your process by picking up the components with your lazy little hand.

**rob_s** · 11-19-07, 08:26

Originally Posted by Submariner

So will you be a like a $5/hour or $15/hour "illegal immigrant factory worker" when you stand in front of the press with these labor-saving devices?

Inquiring minds want to know.

If I can dumb it down enough, I'll pay the 10 year old the $5/hr while I sit on the porch and drink beer like I should be.

**rob_s** · 11-19-07, 08:27

Originally Posted by demigod

I don't want to see you range chickening, Pal!

On the other hand. A pic of you pecking brass would make a hell of an Avatar!

I buy brass, I don't range chicken. When I first started reloading I range chickened for about 3 matches before I realized that what was supposed to be fun (a day at the range) had turned into work.

**markm** · 11-19-07, 08:33

Originally Posted by rob_s

I buy brass, I don't range chicken.

I should have known you were one of those "brass buyers".

**Submariner** · 11-19-07, 08:35

Originally Posted by rob_s

I buy brass, I don't range chicken. When I first started reloading I range chickened for about 3 matches before I realized that what was supposed to be fun (a day at the range) had turned into work.

I think of every case I leave on the deck as a nickel, either to be picked up or donated to the Boone County Sheriff's Department. Oh, and nickels are worth more than 5 cents these days, just like the brass.

Will you be reloading Wolf steel cases to save money? Some folks do on TOS?

Originally Posted by demigod

I should have known you were one of those "brass buyers".

I shoot cheap UMC at home and pick up my brass, cutting out the brass seller.

Originally Posted by rob_s

If I can dumb it down enough, I'll pay the 10 year old the $5/hr while I sit on the porch and drink beer like I should be.

You buy beer?