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Feeding problems Dillon case feeder.
Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2020 12:00 pm
by MeGrunt
I have an older Dillon collator. The directions say to use the small pistol plate with the two washers under it.
I have it set up that way. The problem is it's not picking up cases. It can take more than 3 minutes to fill the tube.
I tried the small rifle plate but it was feeding brass in upside down.
Any ideas?
Re: Feeding problems Dillon case feeder.
Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2020 12:20 pm
by TRshootem
I would start with a call to Dillon for their input. Next, google your question for a any threads related to this particular unit and issues.
Re: Feeding problems Dillon case feeder.
Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2020 5:41 am
by strobro32
I use the small rifle plate and moved the metal clip at the top to 1/2 closed. Works well.
Re: Feeding problems Dillon case feeder.
Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2020 12:34 pm
by MeGrunt
My collator has the fixed metal part.
Re: Feeding problems Dillon case feeder.
Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2020 10:19 pm
by strobro32
Double check that. I have an older one and I thought it was fixed but it's a clip that can be slid back and forth.
Re: Feeding problems Dillon case feeder.
Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2020 11:03 am
by MeGrunt
I went to the large pistol plate with a drop-in spacer and it works like a champ now.
Re: Feeding problems Dillon case feeder.
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2020 5:49 am
by strobro32
Glad you got it working.
I checked mine out again and the best combination was small rifle plate, no spacer and moving the steel clip on the case feeder closed about a 1/2 inch. It did not drop a backward case for the 200 rounds I tested. The newer case feeders have an adjustable clip but the older style still works great.