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This is also on the reloading forum, Sorry for beating a dead horse but I would like to make a decision by April 1st.
I think this has been discussed before, but I cannot find it. Here goes. Does any one have a 550 Dillon, and how do you like it. Please rate ease of use, construction, factory support and would YOU recommend it.
I have reloaded for 30 years, and had a much less expensive progressive about 15 years ago and ripped it off the bench and ran over it with a 1990 F -150 and threw it in the trash.
It was painted red. Nuff said?
I am ready to jump in again but am a little shy about gambling even more money on a bad experience. I would load 45 ACP, .357 mag and possibly 9mm. Also can I load .223 on this press without a time consuming changeover?
How about using dies I already have or do I have to use Dillon?Thanks!
I think this has been discussed before, but I cannot find it. Here goes. Does any one have a 550 Dillon, and how do you like it. Please rate ease of use, construction, factory support and would YOU recommend it.
I have reloaded for 30 years, and had a much less expensive progressive about 15 years ago and ripped it off the bench and ran over it with a 1990 F -150 and threw it in the trash.
It was painted red. Nuff said?
I am ready to jump in again but am a little shy about gambling even more money on a bad experience. I would load 45 ACP, .357 mag and possibly 9mm. Also can I load .223 on this press without a time consuming changeover?
How about using dies I already have or do I have to use Dillon?Thanks!
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I use the Dillion as if it were a single stage press and when I feel like producing large amount of ammo I use it progressive.
5 Years still like the press.
Emmett
I load 45acp, 45colt, 38, 357, 30-30, 308 and 223. You can use any ones dies, the machine takes standard threaded dies. It is easy to change calibers if you buy extra tool heads, leaving your dies in place, ready for the next session. Call Dillon and ask them to send you the 550 video, it will show you the complete operation of the machine.
When buying the Dillon I could not believe the difference. Sold the Pacific and the RCBS quickly and never looked back. I load 38spc, 357, 45, 45LC, 9mm, 356TSW, 380, 44Special, 44mag and have dies for my 450 Marlin. Its fast, accurate and easy to maintain.
The service is great and advice is available.
But you do have to remain awake when you load. YOu can get caught up in the speed thing and do a double charge or forget to put in the primer, etc.
Recommend it highly.
Sig232
NRA Patron Member
The complete head assemblies make it easy to change calibers, but they can get pricey. I still can't bring myself to buy a new powder measure for each caliber, but that may not be a bad investment.
Neal
as far as construction, two words is it is "over constructed", i have put over 20,000 rounds through each of them, and they look, and work like the day i bought them, Dillon's no bs warranty is just that, call them up tell them the problem, and it will get fixed, and to top if off the guy you will be talking to will be a good old American country boy who knows his stuff
Buy extra powder measures and changing tool heads and dies is a a snap.
Sig232
NRA Patron Member
And if you ever do run over it with a 1990 F-150, just send it back to Dillon and they'll repair it or replace it, no questions asked.