Dillon 600 Super Swedge question

[TommyD11730]

Just picked up a 600 Super. Should the case support base be spring loaded?
I have backed off the set screw on the right and the base plate doesn't move much. If I adjust the screw in the plate moves up, but only because you shoving one side over.
Help would be welcomed.
Thanks!

 

[beersngars]

I believe Dillon has the owners manual available on their site.

 

[TommyD11730]

Thanks, I have the manual, but it only says to tighten the set screw. No mention if the guide plate is spring loaded.

 

[siscoe308]

I believe guys have been upgrading the Swager, but my unit DOES NOT have a spring behind the plate.

 

[jet_lagged]

It should spring up and down, and you tighten the screw to lock in the adjustment for what diameter of brass you are swaging. But they do get sticky and it is not the strongest spring in the first place.

 

[TommyD11730]

I figured it had to work like that. He has it bolted to a 2x6. If I free the tool from the board, and can access the bottom of the tool can I remove/clean the plate and spring?

 

[jet_lagged]

Plate on the bottom has 2 screw that take 3/32 hex. That plate should be covering a spring that is .200 dia and .75 uncompressed and approx .30 when compressed. Hole on the side of the swagger that takes a 1/8 hex will lock the height to where you want it for the case size that you are processing.

 

[TommyD11730]

OK
So.. it sounds like I remove the tool from the board.
Loosen the set screw.
Remove 2 screws under the tool to remove plate. Inspect spring and clean / lube all.

Thanks!