8009 E. Dillon’s Way Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Technical Support • (800) 223-4570 (480) 948-8009 • FAX (480) 998-2786 Dillon’s “New Dynamic” Pistol Die Sets Fig 1. Dillon’s New Dynamic Die Set, cut away so that you can see how they look and how they operate. From left to right they are: Full length sizing and decapping die, seating die (with the double ended seating stem) and the crimp die. Note that the seat die and the crimp die have clips on the top to allow the insert to be removed without affecting the critical die adjustments. Adjust the sizing die by screwing the die body down until it contacts the shellplate and snug the lock ring. The decap assembly should be screwed fully into the die at all times. Fig 1 Dillon Die Instructions, May 2007 5/22/07 1:47 PM Page 2 Dillon Die Instructions, May 2007 5/22/07 1:47 PM Page 2 Fig 2. Your New Dynamic Dies are equipped with Dillon’s unique “snap spring” decap assembly. The pring on this unit compresses as the decap pin pushes against the spent primer. As the spent primer clears the primer pocket, the spring snaps the pin downward, throwing the spent primer off the pin. This prevents the spent primer from being drawn back into the primer pocket and jamming the machine. he problem of primer “draw back” often occurs when decap- ping military brass. This exclusive feature is unique to Dillon dies and at no extra charge. Fig 2 also shows the three main pieces of the decapping stem: A. Decapping shaft. B. Retaining cap. C. Decapping pin. Fig 3. To remove the decap pin, use a 1/8” Allen wrench to hold the decap stem while loosening the retaining cap with a pair of pliers. Use a small amount of 242 (blue) Loctite and tighten secure- ly on reassem- bly. Fig 4. Your Dillon Dynamic seating die is a snap-together assembly. Fig 5. The seating die can be disas- sembled by simply remov- ing the snap ring at the top and pulling the seat die insert out of the bottom of the seat die body. This allows you to take the die apart for cleaning with- out tools and without dis- turbing your seating adjust- ment. Fig 5 Fig 4 Fig 2 A C B Fig 3 Dillon Die Instructions, May 2007 5/22/07 1:47 PM Page 3 Dillon Die Instructions, May 2007 5/22/07 1:47 PM Page 3 Fig 6. The double-ended seating stem can then be removed for cleaning or changing by pushing out the black cross pin. Note that the seat stem is doubled ended and can be reversed to match the shape of your bullet. Figs 7 & 8. Choose the seating stem which best fits your bullet. Fig 7 pin. Reinsert the seating insert into the die body. Replace the clip and proceed. Adjustment. Place a sized and belled case into the seating station of the shellplate. Next place a bullet on the mouth of the case and cycle the handle down. Screw the Fig 9. Crimp die assembly. On the left the die down until it makes contact with the completed assembly is shown before screw- bullet. Raise the handle a small amount and ing it into the toolhead. screw the die down 1/2 turn. Cycle the han-IMPORTANT Now is the time to try this dle down and raise it to the top. Remove the round to see that it fits the barrel or cylinder case with the partially seated bullet and of your gun. Also, if you’re loading for a measure the overall length with dial semi-auto, it’s a good idea to load 10-20 calipers. rounds and fire them. It’s depressing to load Compare the length to that suggested in a thousand rounds and then find out they your loading manual. If the OAL is too long won’t function the action of your gun. Fig 6 turn the seating die down in 1/8 turn increments and cycle the handle again. Repeat the above process until the proper seating depth is achieved. Note: One full turn of the die is approximately 0.070 of an inch. As you get closer to your desired length do not turn the die down in more than 1/8 turn increments. When the desired OAL has been achieved snug the lock ring while the cartridge is in the die. Crimp adjustment. Place a belled case with a seated bullet into the crimping station of the shellplate and, with the die out of the toolhead, cycle the handle down. Leave the handle down and start the die into the tool- head. Screw the die down until it contacts the case. Now, raise the handle (to pull the cartridge part way out of the die), screw the die down 1/8 of a turn and then lower the handle again. Remove the case from the die and Fig 7 is the round check for the proper crimp. (Note: refer to a nose seating stem loading manual for proper crimp dimenand Fig 8 is the sion.) semi-wadcutter If your case is not crimped enough, seating stem. place the cartridge back into the shellplate When the and repeat your adjustments in 1/8 turn desired configu-increments until you achieve the proper ration is found crimp. push the stem back into the insert and replace the cross Fig 9 Fig 8 Dillon Die Instructions, May 2007 5/22/07 1:47 PM Page 4 Dillon Die Instructions, May 2007 5/22/07 1:47 PM Page 4 Dillon Three-Die Rifle Die Sets Dillon Three-Die Rifle Die Sets Include: 1- Full...