Super swage 600

[Juno2k]

So I did a thing today, while swaging a large quantity of brass I managed to snap the handle on my super swage.

anyone else had this happen?
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[Holland]

I’ve been researching the super swage because I have a bit of brass to process and it seems like this is a new and reoccurring problem for some folks. Same exact issue with how the handle snapped.

[Hotel32]

I haven't snapped a handle (yet) but I am really curious what the white plastic insert is. Is that something you purchased or made yourself?

[Juno2k]

White insert is a centering insert for 308, also have them for 223, 6.8, and 9mm. If you have access to a 3D printer they are available online via thingiverse, or inline fabrication makes and sells a version as well.

[Hotel32]

Thanks.

[Juno2k]

So Talked to Dillon Support yesterday they are sending me a new handle, they did confirm that they are made out of bar stock aluminum now and not steel like the old ones, didnt have any idea what grade. I can honestly say that I hope these kind of changes to material selection don't permeate their other products.

[Holland]

Thanks for confirming. I had read they were making them out of aluminum now which is unfortunate given the price and reputation. How many rounds did it take to break it?

So Talked to Dillon Support yesterday they are sending me a new handle, they did confirm that they are made out of bar stock aluminum now and not steel like the old ones, didnt have any idea what grade. I can honestly say that I hope these kind of changes to material selection don't permeate their other products.

[Juno2k]

Thanks for confirming. I had read they were making them out of aluminum now which is unfortunate given the price and reputation. How many rounds did it take to break it?

The answer, Alot. I made it through 10K+ rounds on saturday/sunday, and thats not counting what I had done in the 6 months prior.

[Holland]

I guess that’s not too bad. I don’t have nearly that much to do yet but it sounds like it’s worth it. How helpful is the alignment block?

[Juno2k]

A life saver, well worth the 30 minutes it took me to print them off.