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Dillon 550 Shellplate Bolt #13794

$20.00 incl GST

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Specifications

brand: dillon
spare parts: dillon spare parts
equipment: press

Description

Dillon 550 Shellplate Bolt #13794

By securing the set screw on the left side of the ram with the shellplate bolt, it ensures full contact. This bolt is compatible with the 450 and 550 presses.
 

Best Suited For

  • Owners of:
    • Dillon RL550 / RL550B / RL550C
    • Dillon RL450 presses
  • Reloaders replacing:
    • Worn, stripped, or damaged shellplate bolts
  • Users maintaining smooth indexing and alignment

👉 Essential for both routine maintenance and press rebuilds.

When To Use It

  • When your existing bolt:
    • Becomes worn, stripped, or damaged
    • No longer holds proper adjustment
  • During:
    • Shellplate replacement or caliber conversion
    • Full press cleaning or overhaul
  • When experiencing:
    • Shellplate wobble
    • Binding or rough indexing
    • Bolt loosening during use

👉 The bolt is used every time the press operates, as it holds the shellplate in place.

Technical Information

  • Product Type: Reloading press spare part (shellplate retaining bolt)
  • Manufacturer: Dillon Precision
  • Part Number: #13794

⚙️ Compatibility:

  • Dillon RL450
  • Dillon RL550 / RL550B / RL550C

⚙️ Function:

  • Secures the shellplate and index sprocket to the press ram
  • Provides correct tension and alignment for indexing
  • Works with:
    • Index ball and spring
    • Brass-tipped set screw (locks bolt position)

⚙️ Adjustment Details:

  • Tightened until snug, then slightly loosened (~1/8 turn) to allow smooth rotation
  • Locked in place using the side set screw
  • Proper adjustment ensures:
    • Minimal vertical play
    • Free, consistent shellplate rotation

FAQs

Q: What does the shellplate bolt do?
A: It holds the shellplate assembly in place while allowing controlled rotation during indexing.

Q: Is this part caliber-specific?
❌ No. It is a universal press component, not tied to any caliber.

Q: What happens if it’s too tight?
⚠️ The shellplate may bind and not rotate smoothly.

Q: What happens if it’s too loose?
⚠️ You may get wobble, misalignment, or inconsistent indexing.

Q: Is it included in caliber conversion kits?
❌ No. It is part of the press assembly, though referenced during conversions.

Q: Is installation difficult?
✅ No. It installs with a hex/Allen wrench and is designed for easy adjustment.

Delivery and Compliance

  • Shipping:
    • Small, lightweight steel component
    • Ships via standard courier
  • Compliance (New Zealand):
    • Classified as a reloading press spare part (non-controlled accessory)
    • Generally legal to import and own without a firearms licence
    • Contains no ammunition, primers, or hazardous materials

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