dillon sl900 User Guide
SL 900
Instruction Manual
Version 2.9
illon
recision
Products, Inc.
Manufacturers of
The World’s Finest
Loading Equipment
Dillon Precision Products, Inc.
8009 E. Dillon’s Way
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 948-8009
FAX (480) 998-2786
Web Site: www.dillonprecision.com
E-mail: dillon@dillonprecision.com
Technical Support & Customer Service
(800) 223-4570
On the cover…
The SL 900 is pictured with optional accessories:
Low Powder Sensor #16306
Aluminum Roller Handle #17950
Other accessories available for the SL 900 include:
20 gauge conversion #22138
28 gauge conversion #22139
20/28 casefeed plate #97045
Machine Cover #13329
The Blue Press, Dillon’s monthly catalog, has a complete listing
of accessories available for all machines.
Part #17153 Spot Manuals SL 900 Manual Folder SL 900 Manual.V2.9 10/01 WJC
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Parts List, Schematics and Diagrams 5 - 17
SL 900 Machine Mounting Assembly 6
Upper Machine Assembly 7
Shot Container Assembly 8
Casefeeder Assembly & Parts List 9
Casefeeder Bowl Mount & Casefeed Assembly to Frame 10
Lower Machine Assembly 11
Toolhead Assembly 12
Platform Assembly 13
Primerfeed Assembly & Installation 14
Automatic Powder Measure Assembly 15
Shot Dispenser Assembly 16
Wad Swing Arm Assembly 17
Finished Shotshell Dimensions 17
General Machine Information 18 - 19
Step-by-Step Preliminary Assembly 19 - 23
Factory Settings 24 - 25
Filling the Machine with Components – What’s First? 26 - 29
Let’s Begin Making a Few Rounds 29 - 31
Changes and Adjustments 31 - 37
Adjusting the Collet Sizer 31
Powder Die/Funnel Adjustments 32
Adjusting the Automatic Powder System, Powder Charge Weight 32
Adjusting the Wad and Shot Station 32 - 33
Adjusting the Starter Crimp Die 33
Removing the Shot From the Machine 33 - 34
Removing the Toolhead 34 - 35
Shellplate Removal 35 - 36
Switching to Another Powder 36
The Primer System 37
Gauge Conversion - 28 ga. 38 - 42
Gauge Conversion - 20 ga. 43 - 47
Troubleshooting Section 48 - 49
Primer System 48
Casefeeder 48 - 49
General 49
Lube Points 50
Suggested Settings 51
5
SL 900 Parts List
Part # Description
10716 Primer Spring Cap
12577 1/2-20 Jam Nut
13311 Spring Pin
13418 Shellplate Bolt
13485 Mainshaft
13613 Clamp
13667 Index Pawl
13677 Ring Indexer
13700 Link Arm Shoulder Pin
13701 3/32x3/8 Dowel Pin
13738 10 Stainless Washers
13742 1/2 E-Clip
13773 8-32 Nut
13789 1/4-28 Set Screw
13791 Indexer Return Spring
13793 Collar Roller
13799 Blue Wing Nut
13801 Tinnerman Nut
13830 Mainshaft Pivot Pin
13837 1/4 E-Clip
13840 Hitch Pin Clip
13841 Nylock Nuts
13848 Bellcrank Bushing
13856 1/4 Washer SAE
13858 Rod Compression Spring
13871 Bellcrank Cube
13891 3/8 Index Ball
13895 10-24x3/8 BHCS
13896 1/4-20 x 3/8 BHCS
13911 1/4-20 x 2 3/4 Bolts
13923 1/4-28 Brass Tip Set Screw
13937 Slide Return Spring
13938 Pawl Spring
13943 1/4-28 Adjustment Bolt
13958 1/4 Washer
13966 1/4-28 x 3/4 SHCS
13988 1/4-20 Nuts
13989 10-24 x 5/8 SHCS
13996 10-32 Set Screw
14008 Toolhead Pins
14013 8-32x3/8 SHCS
14023 8-32 x 3/4 BHCS
14026 8-32 x 1/2 BHCS
14037 10-24 x 3/4 SHCS
14041 1/4 Wave Washer
14118 Index Ball Spring
14574 Case Insert Slide Spring Cap
14689 8-32 x 1/4 BHCS
14808 Collar Roller Bushing
14922 Link Arms
16065 650 Machine Mounts
16209 Spent Primer Cup Bracket
16221 1/4 Fender Washer
16222 1/4-20 x 11/2 Hex Bolts
16340 10-32 Nylock Nut
16667 Toolhead
16668 Toolhead Die Lockplate
16670 SL Crank
16671 Indexing Block
16672 Shotshell Chute
Part # Description
16675 Shellplate, 12 ga.
16676 Ejector Wire
16677 Wad Swing Arm
16678 Wad Guide Sleeve
16679 Sleeve Compression Spring
16680 1/16 x 1/2 Roll Pin
16681 Wad Guide
16682 Swing Arm Torsion Spring
16683 Case Insert Slide
16684 Slide Block
16691 Primer Transfer Arm
16692 Arm Pivot Pin
16693 Transfer Arm Spring
16694 Station Two Locator
16695 Locator Pivot Screw
16696 Locator Torsion Spring
16697 Case Insert Ramp
16698 SL Platform
16699 Spent Primer Cup
16700 Primer Seater Pin
16701 Bushing
16702 Primer Seater Spring
16705 SL Casefeed Tube
16707 Phish Compression Spring
16708 Casefeed Phish
16709 Camming Pin
16710 Clear Primer Tray Cover
16711 Primer Feedplate
16713 SL Primer Slide Upper
16714 Slide/Bellcrank Spring
16717 Primer Feed Cam
16721 Tray Mounting Bracket
16723 Primer Feed Body
16724 Shot Hopper
16725 Shot Dispenser Body
16726 Shot Drop Tube, 12 ga.
16727 Shot Dispenser Bellcrank
16731 Spring (Bellcrank Assembly)
16732 Pivot Pin
16733 Shot Bar Return Rod
16734 Rod Bushing
16735 Shot Body Collar
16736 Body Collar Adjustment Screw
16737 Collar Guide/Clamp
16738 Shot Bar
16739 Shot Bar Insert
16740 3/8-16 Half Dog Set Screw
16741 Depriming Pin
16742 SL Sizer Collet Sleeve
16743 Collet Sizer Die, 12 Ga.
16744 SL Powder Die
16746 Expander Powder Funnel
16747 Starter Crimp Die
16748 Dillon Starter Crimp Insert-1
16750 Final Taper Crimp Die, 12 Ga.
16751 Final Seat Plug, Rem. 12 Ga.
16752 5/8-18 Jam Nut
16753 Locator Buttons
16904 1 1/2-10/32 SHCS
17123 SL 900 Casefeed Post
Part # Description
17124 Shot Post
17125 Dillon Bin
17126 Locator Button Spring
17130 Casefeed Sleeve, 12 Ga.
17131 Casefeed Body
17132 Primer Drop Tube
17134 Primer Bellcrank
17138 Clear Hopper Lid
17139 Shot Dispenser Fitting
17140 Pin (Bellcrank Assembly)
17141 1/4 Hardened Washer
17142 Dispenser Top
17143 Dispenser Top Clear Lens
17146 Rubber Insert
17147 Powder Die E-Clip
17148 1 1/4 Die Lock Ring
17149 1.0 Die Lock Ring
17153 Manual
17182 SL Frame Machined
17202 Shot Fitting E-Clip
17350 Powder Bar Return Rod
17351 Die Lock Bolt
17352 Spring Button
17353 Phish Spring Socket
17354 Gate 3
17472 #8 Washer .032 Thick
17474 10-32 x 5/8 Tray Cover Screw
17476 Shot Drain
17477 Collet Sizer Spring
17479 Clear Industrial Vinyl Tubing
17509 Box
17573 Shot Drain Ext. Spring
17601 Washer .100 Thick
17603 Black Knob
17604 Clevis Pin
17637 1/4-20 x 4 1/2 Hex Head Screw
17639 .175 dia. x 1/4-20 Post
17812 Primer Seater Assembly
17836 Final Seat Plug, A-A 12 Ga.
17837 Tyton Clamp
17838 P/M Lock Link
17839 P/M Slotted Bellcrank
17843 SL 900 Foam Insert Set
17899 Stem Screw
17909 Eight Star Crimp
20782 Dillon Powder Measure
22134 Shot Dispenser Assy - 12 ga.
22183 Roller Handle Assembly
97037 12 Ga. Casefeeder – 110v
97120 Red Flag
N/A Lock Link
N/A Lock Link Torsion Spring
N/A Pivot Pin
N/A Return Spring Pin
N/A Shot Bellcrank Rivet
N/A SL Bellcrank Stud
N/A Spare Parts Bag
6
SL 900 Mounting Assembly
16065 (2)
16672
17125
16222 (4)
13856 (4)
13988 (4)
13911 (4)
13856 (4)
16221 (4)
13988(4)
7
Upper Machine Assembly
16676
17123
13418
16675
13966
13667
13791
13938
13677
16699
13856
17637
13989
13989
17637
13856
13613
13988
13613
13613
13988
17124
8
Shot Container Assembly
16724
17202
17139
17478
17479
17202
17139
17478
9
Casefeeder Assembly Casefeeder Assembly
Parts List
Part # Description
13400 Casefeed Bowl
13473 Casefeed Motor - 4 RPM
13539 Casefeed Cord Set
13540 Casefeed Motor Cover
13632 Casefeed Upper Disc Clutch
13685 1/4-20x5/8 BHCS
13732 10-32x1.00 SHCS
13736 Clutch
13738 SS Washers
13779 Micro Switch
13813 Lockwashers
13833 1/4 Terminal Connector
13903 1/4-20 Heli Coil
13912 8-32 Flat Head Screw
13954 4-40 Screws
14025 1/8x3/4 Roll Pin
14026 Bowl/Motor Screws
14038 40-40 Nuts
14137 8x1 Cover Screw Zn.
16314 Butt. Connector
16334 Lighted Rocker Switch
16336 Red 1/4 female Insulated Connector
16337 Blue 1/4 female Insulated Connector
16704 Shotshell Funnel
17133 Shotshell Disc
17585 Zener Diode 1N5361B
17586 8x1 1/4 Funnel Screw
17587 8x1/4 PHL. PN. Screws
17808 Casefeed Bowl Insert
97037 12 ga. Casefeed Assembly – 110v
13813
13632
17133
13400
13736
17587
(3)
16704
13779
14038
13954
17586
13539
13540
13912
13473
14137
16334
17507
17587
14026 (5)
13732 (4)
13738 (2)
10
Casefeeder Bowl Mount Casefeed Assembly
to Frame
13685
17124
17123
16705
16707
17353
16708
16680
17130
16680
17131
17472
14689
16709
13989 (3)
14026
11
Lower Machine Assembly
17182
22183
Handle
Assembly
14922
13841
13841
13789
13485
17637
13830
13700
16670
13841
14922
16671
13989
12
Toolhead Assembly
16741
16743
16742
17351
16748
13896
17141
16667
16747
12577
13989
17836
A-A
16668
17149
17148
17149
13742
16750
16752
20782
17147
16744
16746
17477
16751
Remington
14008
17899
17909
13895
Seat Plug Guide
16751 (black) Remington only
17836 (silver) A-A and Federal
13
Platform Assembly
16684
16683
13937
13738
14037
16697
17944
13789
16700
16701
16702
17812
assembly
10716
13837
17639
14574
13311
16695
16696
16694
16753 (3)
17126 (3)
13891
14118
16699
16209
14689
14689
16692
16691
16693
17472
14
Primer Feed System Assembly & Installation
;
;
;
;
;
;
14026
16717
16713
16721
16723
17601
16714
14023
17134
17354
13856
17603 (3)
17474 (3)
16340
14026
16710
17472
17472
17472
13773
13773
16711
14808
13923
13793
17132
14026
17472
15
Automatic Powder Measure Assembly
13882
Part # Description
13652 Powder Bar Part, Large
13691 Powder Measure Tube Only
13793 Roller
13799 Blue Wing Nut
13801 Tinnerman Nut
13845 Collar Sleeve
13848 Bellcrank Bushing
13853 Powder Bar Insert, Large
13858 Rod Compression Spring
13871 Bellcrank Cube
13882 Powder Measure Lid
13893 Powder Bar Post, Large
13921 Powder Measure Plug
13939 Body Collar Clamp
13940 Connector Body Collar
13943 Powder Bar Bolt
13958 Powder Bar Bolt Washer
14023 8-32 x 3/4 BHCS
14037 10-24 x 3/4 SHCS (2)
14041 Bowed Washer
14202 Powder Measure Tube Screws
14808 Collar Roller Bushing
16340 Nylon Lock Nut
16731 Spring
16732 Pivot Pin
16734 Rod Bushing
16904 10-32x1 1/2 SHCS
17140 Pin
17350 Powder Bar Return Rod
17838 P/M Lock Link
17839 P/M Slotted Bellcrank
20063 Powder Bar Assembly, Large
22273 Powder Dispenser Body
22273
13691
13793
14808
13940
13845
16734
13858
13801
13799
13871
13958
13652
14041
13943
13893
13853
17839
14041
17350
16904
13939
14037
14023
16340
14202
14202
13921
13848
16732
17839
17838
17140
16731
16
Shot Dispenser Assembly - # 22134, 12 gauge shown
17143
17142
14026
17146
13996
13817
16739
16740
13958
16738
16726
16735
16736
16737
16740
14023
13738
14808
16904
13793
14041
13848
16727
13871
16733
13989
13801
13799
13858
16734
14041
13943
16725
17476
14013
13701
17573
17139
17202
17138
17
Finished Shotshell Dimensions
Wad Swing Arm Assembly
12 gauge shown
Here are some dimensions of a typical 12ga. shotshell.
Always use a quality dial caliper when measuring your
shotshells. Length may vary dependent upon shotshell
manufacturer. Dimensions shown are for maximum,
uncrimped overall length. If you find it necessary to adjust
the collet size die, try to shoot for a middle of the road
measure of the brass base.
Wad Seated Depth
When developing loads for
shotshells be aware of your “wad
seated depth.” Here’s a reference
guide for the popular wad and
shot weight used presently.
Example, if your loads
currently use a wad for 1 1/8 oz.
of shot and you decide to reduce
your shot weight and switch to
7/8 of an ounce wads, readjust
the shot dispenser tube via the
body collar adjustment screw.
Clockwise rotation raises the
shot dispenser tube and
decreases the depth the wad is
seated into the shotshell.
Counterclockwise rotation
lowers the shot dispenser tube
and the wad will get seated
deeper into the shotshell.
Finished Round Information
Your loaded round length will
vary due to loads used, type of
wads, and brand of shotshells.
We found that a majority of
the Winchester ammo loaded fell
toward 2.30 - 2.325 length.
The Remington and Federal
ammo loaded measured 2.33 -
2.350 overall length.
Always use a reputable
loading manual when reloading
shotshells.
.800-.809 Dia.
typical base
diameter
2.76 -.100
seated depth
.065
2.30 -
2.350
overall
length
16681
16678
NOTE: Periodically
lube this sleeve with
light oil.
16677
16680
13840
16682
17604
17352
16679
Wad & Shot Approx. Depth
7/8 - 1 oz. 1.12 - 1.20
1 1/8 oz. 1.30 - 1.35
1 1/4 oz. 1.45 - 1.50
13789
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