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Any plans in the works for a XL650 caliber conversion kit for 5.7x28? (FN PS90, etc.)
I know some of the "other guys" already have dies available, but it's hard to give up the speed of the XL650 once you're used to it. ;-)
Thanks!
-Clay
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Posted by: dillon
Posted on: 2007-08-14 at 09:54:41 AM
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The 5.7x28FN cartridge has too small of a rim diameter to work on any Dillon progressive loaders. It is essentially the same as 25ACP, and we gave up on that years ago, for the same reasons.
The 5.7x28FN cartridge is fired in straight blowback firearms. As a consequence, the shoulder moves forward about .100" upon firing. Case life is limited typically to one or two firings, and reliability decreases with each loading.
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Posted by: lcb
Posted on: 2007-09-04 at 05:36:27 PM
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Clay, I have purchased Redding FN 5.7x28 reloading dies. I had a master machinist, and I mean master, make me a XL650 shell plate. The prototype is made of aluminum. The plate lasted for 3 shells in setting up the loader. The 4th case pulled through the shell plate. These were lubed cases to reduce stress, etc. This is the hardest shell case I have ever attempted to load.
I have a steel shell plate being made and expect it to last longer. I am reconsidering even trying to load these cases. There is just too much stress on the cases and loader. I have borrowed a single stage reloader that I plan to use for full length resizing (a required step to get good case feed) and depriming the cases. This 'might' allow me to use the XL650 in a semi-progressive way. That means after each hand pull the cases will have to be touched to make sure they are seated in the shell plate. I am only expecting to get two and maybe three reloads of the cases and then toss them.
I load over 50,000 shotgun shells and at least that many pistol each year.
I would rather be safe than sorry. regards, /larry
I have a steel shell plate being made and expect it to last longer. I am reconsidering even trying to load these cases. There is just too much stress on the cases and loader. I have borrowed a single stage reloader that I plan to use for full length resizing (a required step to get good case feed) and depriming the cases. This 'might' allow me to use the XL650 in a semi-progressive way. That means after each hand pull the cases will have to be touched to make sure they are seated in the shell plate. I am only expecting to get two and maybe three reloads of the cases and then toss them.
I load over 50,000 shotgun shells and at least that many pistol each year.
I would rather be safe than sorry. regards, /larry
