counter dillon 650/750

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1st attempt at a counter on my dillon 650 pros: this one is super inexpensive and simple Cons: it counts arm pulls not rounds
here is the counter from amazon no other hardware needed Amazon.com: DIGITEN LCD Digital 0-99999 Counter 5 Digit Plus UP Gauge + Proximity Switch Sensor with Magnetic: Industrial & Scientific
I mounted the sensor using included mounting bar attached to bullet tray bolt. then bent mounting bar to vertical. attached magnet to dillon press arm using auto body molding tape pic counter 3 and counter 2
I could realign the magnet but it would be on the raised lettering and may not stick as well. The counter actuates with no missed or false signals so I will not bother to change it I then zip tied wiring and counter just below the case feeder I am waiting on parts to try and make it work counting rounds as they go down the ramp (completed)
 

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It would be nice to count loaded rounds as they exit the press. Maybe some kind of photo-sensor mounted on the chute to the ammo bin...

This is a cool idea, but it counts handle pulls, which doesn't always equate to loaded rounds due to errors, malfunctions, etc.

I'm surprised Dillon never offered a digital gadget like this for their presses. They used to have the old analog counter back in the day, but it's been discontinued for years.

I'm still probably going to buy one anyway and paint it Dillon blue! :cool:
 
How did you get that fancy Zerk fitting? 30-years ago, Dillon did not have Zerk fittings in the 650 or at least mine did not come with them.
 
GaryS said:
How did you get that fancy Zerk fitting? 30-years ago, Dillon did not have Zerk fittings in the 650 or at least mine did not come with them.
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a while back dillon added them (at least 5-6 years ago )
 
I wonder why use a counter on a press when you can possibly have to operate it and it NOT process a loaded round. I prefer to use my primer count, AND hand counting of completed ammo using 50 round count trays.
 
About 25 to 30-years ago, I started using a counter with 45 ACP rounds. I quickly quit using it because of reasons listed above. (jams, missed loads, etc.). Primers became the count and check against completed rounds. Years ago, all completed rounds went into 50-round boxes so 100 primers should have two 50 round boxes or 100 rounds total. Now I typically do 100 primers and that should equal 100 rounds. Round count is checked during inspection and now go into 100 round zip lock sandwich bags.

There are many different ways just as there are many different people. I suggest use what works best for you. IF you are new to reloading, borrow (or steal) someone else's method and adopt the one (or modified version) that works best for you.
 
contender said:
I wonder why use a counter on a press when you can possibly have to operate it and it NOT process a loaded round. I prefer to use my primer count, AND hand counting of completed ammo using 50 round count trays.
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it is nice to know total machine cycles for the maintaince schedule . a lot of my cycles are depriming brass prior to wet tumbling
 
I've seen systems that monitor not only the handle pulls, but shell plate rotation, primer stroke performed, etc. It will alarm when something did not cycle completely.

I'm toying with the idea of adding an Arduino and sensors to my 550 that monitors such things. Not because I need it, but just because I can.
 
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