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SL 900
Dillon SL 900 Reloading Machine
The Dillon SL 900 has been designed to reliably load shot with a diameter smaller than #5; 3.1mm. It is important to ensure that your shot is properly spherical, uniform in size and adequately lubricated with graphite powder.
For complete peace of mind, the SL 900 is covered by Dillon’s legendary Lifetime "No-B.S." warranty. All electrical & electronic components in Dillon equipment are covered by a one-year warranty, as are textiles. Shooting Stuff fully supports Dillon’s warranty and has a spares cupboard with most spare parts available in stock.
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Technical Specifications
| Ram diameter | 1½” |
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Key Features
- The SL 900 is a 5-station, progressive reloading machine:
- Station 1: Insert hull into shell plate (at the bottom), resize and de-prime (at the top)
- Station 2: Seat a new primer (at the bottom) and dispense propellant (at the top)
- Station 3: Insert plastic wad into hull (at the bottom) and dispense shot (at the top)
- Station 4: Hull is formed and folded (at the top)
- Station 5: Final crimp and seating closing the top (at the top)
- Insert hull automatically.
- Index the shell plate automatically.
- Feed and insert new primers automatically.
- Dispense propellant automatically.
- Operator places wads manually.
- Eject loaded shot shells automatically.
- Setup for 12 gauge, but can load 20 and 28 gauge calibres (requires additional calibre-specific items).
- Interchangeable tool head, for easy calibre conversion
Essential
You will also need the following items (not included with this kit) to reload:
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Set and periodically check your powder charge, we recommend one of the following: |
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You should always protect your eyes when reloading. Primers contain explosive compounds and nitrocellulose propellant is extremely flammable, with explosive characteristics when burning in a confined volume. We recommend tough, clear polycarbonate glasses for indoor use, like reloading. |
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Set and check cartridge dimensions, like crimp and overall length, we recommend:
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Shooting Stuff has pre-configured this package for you for just one calibre, 12 Gauge. Your Dillon SL 900 can load 20 and 28 Gauge calibres. Calibre Conversion on the SL 900 is both as quick and easy as you want to make it. Dillon offers various levels of convenience to suit your requirements and budget.
| Option 1 - Minimum Kit |
As a minimum, you will need the following to change calibres:
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| Option 2 - Convenient Conversion |
Option 1 does not take full advantage of the convenience offered by the SL 900's interchangeable tool head. So, if you want to leave your dies pre-set, you'll need:
Depending on what calibre you are going to, and where you are changing from, you may also need a different case feed plate for the electric case feeder. Please refer to the calibre conversion chart in the Instruction Manual for the correct plate. The SL 900 Instruction Manual can be downloaded here, or call Shooting Stuff for advice. Available case feed plates (applicable to the SL 900) are:
We call this “calibre conversion, the moderately easy way” and believe that a case gauge for the specific calibre would be a good idea! |
| Option 3 - The Easy Way |
For the full Dillon convenience of changing calibres “the easy way” consider the option to leave your dies, powder system and powder check system set up and dedicated to a specific cartridge for faster, easier calibre changes. We call this “calibre conversion, the easy way”
Depending on what calibre you are going to, and where you are changing from, you may also need a different case feed plate for the electric case feeder. Please refer to the calibre conversion chart in the Instruction Manual for the correct plate. The SL 900 Instruction Manual can be downloaded here, or call Shooting Stuff for advice. Available case feed plates (applicable to the SL 900) are:
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