Dillon Precision SL 900 User Manual

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Manufacturers of The World's Finest Loading Equipment

Dillon SL 900

Instruction Manual

May 2007

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Table of Contents

Parts List, Schematics and Diagrams 3 - 15

SL 900 Machine Mounting Assembly 4 Upper Machine Assembly 5 Shot Container Assembly 6 Casefeeder Assembly & Parts List 7 Casefeeder Bowl Mount & Casefeed Assembly to Frame 8 Lower Machine Assembly 9 Toolhead Assembly 10 Platform Assembly 11 Primer Feed System Assembly 12 Automatic Powder Measure Assembly 13 Shot Dispenser Assembly 14 Wad Swing Arm Assembly 15 Finished Shotshell Dimensions 15

General Machine Information 16 - 17 Step-by-Step Preliminary Assembly 17 - 21 Factory Settings 22 - 23 Filling the Machine with Components – What’s First? 24 - 29 Changes and Adjustments 29 - 35

Adjusting the Collet Sizer

29 Powder Die/Funnel Adjustments 30 Adjusting the Automatic Powder System, Powder Charge Weight 30 Adjusting the Wad and Shot Station 30 Adjusting the Starter Crimp Die 31 Removing the Shot From the Machine 31 Removing the Toolhead 32 Shellplate Removal 33 Switching to Another Powder 34 The Primer System 35 Gauge Conversion - 28 ga. 36 - 40 Gauge Conversion - 20 ga. 41 - 45

Troubleshooting Section 46 - 47

Primer System 46 Casefeeder

47 General 47

Lube Points 48 Suggested Settings 49

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SL 900 Parts List

art # Description

10641 Body Collar Adjustment Screw 1

0716 Primer Spring Cap 12000 Final Crimp Die 12577 1/2-20 Jam Nut 1

3311 Spring Pin 13418 Shellplate Bolt 13485 Mainshaft 13613 Clamp 13667 Index Pawl 1

3677 Ring Indexer 13700 Link Arm Shoulder Pin 13701 3/32x3/8 Dowel Pin 1

3738 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 13901 3/8x24 Cam Pin Jam Nut 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 13997 Index Ball Spring 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 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

6668 Toolhead Die Lockplate 16670 SL Crank 1

6671 Indexing Block 16672 Shotshell Chute 16675 Shellplate, 12 ga. 1

6676 Ejector Wire 16677 Wad Swing Arm 16678 Wad Guide Sleeve 16679 Sleeve Compression Spring 16680 1/16 x 1/2 Roll Pin 1

6681 Wad Guide 16682 Swing Arm Torsion Spring 16683 Case Insert Slide 1

6684 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 16707 Phish Compression Spring 16708 Casefeed Phish 16709 Camming Pin 16711 Primer Feedplate 16714 Slide/Bellcrank Spring 16717 Primer Feed Cam 16721 Tray Mounting Bracket 16723 Primer Feed Body 16724 Shot Dispenser 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 16735

Shot Body Collar

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 10640 Starter Crimp Die 16748

Dillon Starter Crimp Insert-1 16753 Locator Buttons 16904 1 1/2-10/32 SHCS 17123 SL 900 Casefeed Post 17124 Shot Post 17125

Dillon Bin 17126

Locator Button Spring 17130 Casefeed Sleeve, 12 Ga.

7131 Casefeed Body 17132 Primer Drop Tube 1

7134 Primer Bellcrank 17138 Clear Dispenser Lid 17139 Shot Dispenser Fitting 1

7140 Pin (Bellcrank Assembly) 17141 1/4 Hardened Washer 17142 Dispenser Top 17143 Dispenser Top Clear Lens 17146 Rubber Insert 1

7147 Powder Die E-Clip 17148 1 1/4 Die Lock Ring 17149 1.0 Die Lock Ring 1

7153 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 17815 Clear Primer Tray Cover 17816 SL Primer Slide Upper 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

18086

Rod Bushing 17817 SL900 Powder Measure Assy 19201

Primer Feed System Assembly 20536 SL Casefeed Tube - white label 22134 Shot Dispenser Assy - 12 ga. 22140 1/2-1 oz. Shot Bar Assembly 22183 Roller Handle Assembly 22292 Magnetic Pick-Up Wand 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

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16065 (2)

16672

17125

16222 (4)

13856 (4)

13988 (4)

13911 (4)

13856 (4)

16221 (4)

13988(4)

Part # Description

13856 1/4 Washer SAE 13911 1/4-20 x 2 3/4 Bolts 13988 1/4-20 Nuts 16065 650 Machine Mounts 16221 1/4 Fender Washer 16222 1/4-20 x 11/2 Hex Bolts 16672 Shotshell Chute 17125 Dillon Bin

SL 900 Mounting Assembly

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Upper Machine Assembly

16676

17123

13418

*16675

13966

13667

13791

13938

13677

16699

13856

17637

13989

17637

13856

13613

13988

13613

13988

17124

* indicates a gauge specific part

Part # Description

3418 Shellplate Bolt 13613 Clamp 13667 Index Pawl 13677 Ring Indexer 13791 Indexer Return Spring 13856 1/4 Washer SAE 13938 Pawl Spring 13966 1/4-28 x 3/4 SHCS 13988 1/4-20 Nuts 13989 10-24 x 5/8 SHCS 16675 Shellplate, 12 ga. 16676 Ejector Wire 16699 Spent Primer Cup 17123 SL 900 Casefeed Post 17124 Shot Post 17637 1/4-20 x 4 1/2

Hex Head Screw

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Shot Container Assembly

16724

17202

17139

17837

17479

17202

17139

17837

Part # Description

16724 Shot Hopper 17139 Shot Dispenser Fitting 17202 Shot Fitting E-Clip 17479 Clear Industrial Vinyl Tubing 17837 Tyton Clamp

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Casefeeder Assembly

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 13813 Lockwashers 13833 1/4 Terminal Connector 13903 1/4-20 Heli Coil 13912 8-32 Flat Head Screw 14025 1/8x3/4 Roll Pin 14026 Bowl/Motor Screws 14137 8x1 Cover Screw Zn. 16314 Butt. Connector 16336 Red 1/4 female Insulated Connector 16337 Blue 1/4 female Insulated Connector 17133 Shotshell Disc 17585 Zener Diode 1N5361B 17587 8x1/4 PHL. PN. Screws 17808 Casefeed Bowl Insert 97037 12 ga. Casefeed Assembly – 110v

97108 Shotshell Funnel Assembly

13779 Micro Switch 13954 4-40 Screws 14038 40-40 Nuts 16334 Lighted Rocker Switch 16704 Shotshell Funnel 17586 8x1 1/4 Funnel Screw

13813

13632

17133

13400

13736

17587

(3)

13779

14038

13954

17586

13539

13540

13912

13473

14137

16334

17808

17587

14026 (5)

13732 (4)

13738 (2)

12 Ga Plate A

ssy. 17811

16704

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to Frame

13685

17124

17123

20536

6707

17353

6708

16680

17130

16680

17131

17472

14013

16709

13989 (3)

14026

Part # Description

13685 1/4x20x5/8 Screw 17123 SL 900 Casefeed Post 17124 Shot Post 20536 SL 900 Casefeed Tube - white label

Part # Description

13989 10-24 x 5/8 SHCS 14013 8-32x3/8 SHCS 14026 8-32 x 1/2 BHCS 16680 1/16 x 1/2 Roll Pin 16707 Phish Compression Spring 16708 Casefeed Phish 16709 Camming Pin 17130 Casefeed Sleeve, 12 Ga. 17131 Casefeed Body 17353 Phish Spring Socket 17472 #8 Washer .032 Thick

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Lower Machine Assembly

22183

Handle

Assembly

14922

13841

17069

17918

17068

13841

13704 (2)

13789

13485

17637

13830

13700

16670

13841

14922

16671

13989

art # Description

13485 Mainshaft 13700 Link Arm Shoulder Pin 13789 1/4-28 Set Screw 1

3830 Mainshaft Pivot Pin 13841 Nylock Nuts 13989 10-24 x 5/8 SHCS 14922 Link Arms 16670 SL 900 Crank 16671 Indexing Block 17182 SL 900 Frame 17637 1/4-20 x 4 1/2

Hex Head Screw

22183 Roller Handle Assembly

13704 Washer (2) 13841

Nylock Nuts 17068 Handle Bar 17069 Clip 17918 Molded Handle

17182

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*16741

*16743

16742

17351

*16748

13896

17141

16667

10640

12577

13989

13901

10185

10184

*11109

*11110

16668

17149

17148

17149

13742

17817

assembly

17147

16744

*16746

17477

17899

*17909

13895

* indicates a gauge specific part

Part # Description

10184 Crimp Die Spring 10185 Crimp Die Sleeve 11109 12 ga. Crimp Die 1

1110 12 ga. Seat Plug 12577 1/2-20 Jam Nut 13742 1/2 E-Clip 13895 10-24x3/8 BHCS 1

3896 1/4-20 x 3/8 BHCS 1

3901 3/8x24 Cam Pin Jam Nut 13989

10-24 x 5/8 SHCS 14008 Toolhead Pins 16667 Toolhead 16668 Toolhead Die Lockplate 16741 Depriming Pin 16742 SL Sizer Collet Sleeve 16743 Collet Sizer Die, 12 Ga. 16744 SL Powder Die 16746 Expander Powder Funnel 10640 Starter Crimp Die 16748 Dillon Starter Crimp Insert-1 17141 1/4 Hardened Washer 17147 Powder Die E-Clip 17148 1 1/4 Die Lock Ring 17149 1.0 Die Lock Ring 17351 Die Lock Bolt 17477 Collet Sizer Spring 17817 Powder Measure Assembly 17899

Stem Screw 17909 Eight Star Crimp 18140

Six Star Crimp

14008

Gauge Conversion Chart

part description 12 Ga. 20 Ga. 28 Ga.

Crimp Die 11109 10604 10615 Seat Plug 11110 10611 10621 Collet Sizer 16743 10606 10618 Decap Pin 16741 10607 10613 Powder Funnel 16746 10608 10619 Star Crimp Insert 16748 n/a n/a Starter Crimp, 8-star 17909 18141 n/a Starter Crimp, 6-star 18140 n/a 18142 Threaded Screw 17899 18143 18143 Shot Drop Tube 16726 10609 10616 Shot Bar Insert 16739 10187 10187 Shellplate 16675 10612 10625 Locator Button 16753 10602 10602 Locator Insert n/a 10603 10624

(yellow) (green) Casefeed Sleeve 17130 10605 10617 Wad Guide 16681 10610 10620

(red)

(yellow)

(green)

This chart does not detail ALL the parts needed to convert to another gauge. See the gauge conversion sections of this manual.

Toolhead Assembly

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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

13997

16699

16209

14689

16692

16691

16693

17472

Part # Description

13311 Spring Pin 13738 10 Stainless Washers 13789 1/4-28 Set Screw 13891 3/8 Index Ball 13937 Slide Return Spring 13997 Index Ball Spring 14037 10-24 x 3/4 SHCS 14574 Case Insert Slide Spring Cap 14689

8-32 x 1/4 BHCS 16209 Spent Primer Cup Bracket 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 16699 Spent Primer Cup 16753

Locator Buttons 17126 Locator Button Spring 17472

#8 Washer .032 Thick 17639 .175 dia. x 1/4-20 Post 17812 Primer Seater Assembly

10716

Primer Spring Cap 13837 1/4 E-Clip 16700 Primer Seater Pin 16701 Bushing 16702 Primer Seater Spring

17944

SL 900 Platform

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14026

16717

17816

16721

16723

17601

16714

14023

17134

17354

13856

17603 (3)

17474 (3)

16340

14026

17815

17472

13773

16711

14808

13923

13793

17132

14026

17472

Dillon provides a Magnetic

Pick-Up Wand (#22292) for

picking primers out of the

primer tray, or other hard to

reach places.

Part # Description

13773 8-32 Nut 13793 Collar Roller 13856 1/4 Washer SAE 1

3923 1/4-28 Brass Tip Set Screw 14023 8-32 x 3/4 BHCS 14026 8-32 x 1/2 BHCS 14808 Collar Roller Bushing 16340 10-32 Nylock Nut 16714 Slide/Bellcrank Spring 16717 Primer Feed Cam 16721 Tray Mounting Bracket

Part # Description

16723 Primer Feed Body 17132 Primer Drop Tube 17134 Primer Bellcrank 1

7354 Gate 3 17472 #8 Washer .032 Thick 17474 10-32 x 5/8 Tray Cover Screw 17601 Washer .100 Thick 17603 Black Knob 17815 Clear Primer Tray Cover 17816 SL Primer Slide Upper 17911 Primer Stop Block (with flag)

Primer Feed System Assembly - #19201

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Automatic Powder Measure Assembly - #17817

13882

17817 SL900 Powder Measure Assy

art # Description

3691 Powder Measure Tube Only

3793 Roller

3845 Collar Sleeve 13882 Powder Measure Lid 13921 Powder Measure Plug 13939 Body Collar Clamp 13940 Connector Body Collar 14023 8-32 x 3/4 BHCS 14037 10-24 x 3/4 SHCS (2) 1

4202 Powder Measure Tube Screws 1

4808 Collar Roller Bushing 1

6340 Nylon Lock Nut 16731 Spring 16732 Pivot Pin 17140 Pin 22273 Powder Dispenser Body

20063 Powder Bar Assembly, Large

13652 Powder Bar Part, Large 13853

Powder Bar Insert, Large 13893 Powder Bar Post, Large 13943 Powder Bar Bolt 13958 Powder Bar Bolt Washer 14041 Bowed Washer

Return Rod Assembly

13799 Blue Wing Nut 13801 Tinnerman Nut 13848 Bellcrank Bushing 13858 Rod Compression Spring 13871 Bellcrank Cube 14041 Bowed Washer 16904 10-32x1 1/2 SHCS 17350 Powder Bar Return Rod 17838 P/M Lock Link 17839 P/M Slotted Bellcrank 18086 Rod Bushing

22273

13691

13793

14808

13940

13845

18086

13858

13801

13799

13871

13958

13652

14041

13943

13893

13853

17839

14041

17350

16904

13939

14037

14023

16340

14202

13921

13848

16732

17839

17838

17140

16731

Failsafe Rod Assy. 17821

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Shot Dispenser Assembly - #22134, 12 gauge shown

17143

17142

14026

17146

13996

13817

*16739

16740

13958

16738

*16726

16735

10641

17552

16737

16740

14023

13738

14808

16904

13793

14041

13848

16727

13871

16733

13989

13801

13799

13858

18086

14041

13943

16725

17476

14013

13701

17573

17139

7202

17138

* indicates a gauge specific part

Part #

Description

10641 Body Collar Adj. Screw 13701 3/32x3/8 Dowel Pin 13738 10 Stainless Washers 13793 Collar Roller 13799 Blue Wing Nut 13801

Tinnerman Nut 13817 10x32 Kep Nut 13848 Bellcrank Bushing 13858 Rod Compression Spring 13871

Bellcrank Cube 13943 1/4-28 Adjustment Bolt 13958 1/4 Washer 13989

10-24 x 5/8 SHCS 13996 10-32 Set Screw 14013 8-32x3/8 SHCS 14023 8-32 x 3/4 BHCS 14026 8-32 x 1/2 BHCS 14041 1/4 Wave Washer 14808

Collar Roller Bushing 16725 Shot Dispenser Body 16726 Shot Drop Tube, 12 ga.

Part #

Description

16727 Shot Dispenser Bellcrank 16733 Shot Bar Return Rod 16735 Shot Body Collar 16737 Collar Guide/Clamp 16738 Shot Bar 16739

Shot Bar Insert 16740 3/8-16 half dog set screw 16904 1 1/2-10/32 SHCS 17138 Clear Dispenser Lid 17139

Shot Dispenser Fitting 17142 Shot Dispenser Top 17143 Shot Dispenser Window 17146

Rubber Insert 17202 Shot Fitting E-Clip 17476 Shot Drain 17552 Sleeve 17573 Shot Drain Ext. Spring 18086 Rod Bushing 22140

1/2-1 oz. Shot Bar

Assembly for 20 & 28 ga.

Failsafe Rod Assy. 17822

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Finished Shotshell Dimensions

Wad Guide/Swing Arm

Assembly

#16802 - 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 t

he 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

7352

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

Part # Description

13789 1/4-28 Set Screw 13840 Hitch Pin Clip 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 17352 Spring Button 17604 Clevis Pin

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