I haven't shot my M82 in about 8 years but I want to start again. Never pressed 50 but would like to. Anyone here own or try the Dillon press? I've used a 550 for a few years now an really like it, but not sure where to start with a 50 press.
Dillon BFR 50 cal press
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Re: Dillon BFR 50 cal press
Ive had a xl 650 for years. Left it out in the barn when I got married, and it got nasty. Rust, dirt dobbers, ext.. It was locked up like a vice. Sent it in to Dillon and they rebuilt it as well as put a bunch of new parts that were trashed. Got it back running like a top and they charged me $40 for everything including shipping. I've since cranked out roughly 5000 rounds on it. Everything I've ever got from them has been great stuff and wouldn't hesitate to give 50 press a try.
Should have got a 1050 and forgot about the wife, would have been a hell of a lot cheaper in the long run!
Ive had a xl 650 for years. Left it out in the barn when I got married, and it got nasty. Rust, dirt dobbers, ext.. It was locked up like a vice. Sent it in to Dillon and they rebuilt it as well as put a bunch of new parts that were trashed. Got it back running like a top and they charged me $40 for everything including shipping. I've since cranked out roughly 5000 rounds on it. Everything I've ever got from them has been great stuff and wouldn't hesitate to give 50 press a try.
Should have got a 1050 and forgot about the wife, would have been a hell of a lot cheaper in the long run!
Re: Dillon BFR 50 cal press
We use a RCBS Ammomaster Press for the .50bmg. Never had any problems with it. I own a RL550b and love it, use it for mainly pistol and .223. Prefer single stage for rifle cartridge.
Midway has the RCBS Ammomaster .50 bmg kit for $514.99.
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=108136
A lot less expensive then the dillion set up.
Good Luck!!!
We use a RCBS Ammomaster Press for the .50bmg. Never had any problems with it. I own a RL550b and love it, use it for mainly pistol and .223. Prefer single stage for rifle cartridge.
Midway has the RCBS Ammomaster .50 bmg kit for $514.99.
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=108136
A lot less expensive then the dillion set up.
Good Luck!!!
Re: Dillon BFR 50 cal press
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: trigger time</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ive had a xl 650 for years. Left it out in the barn when I got married, and it got nasty. Rust, dirt dobbers, ext.. It was locked up like a vice. Sent it in to Dillon and they rebuilt it as well as put a bunch of new parts that were trashed. Got it back running like a top and they charged me $40 for everything including shipping. I've since cranked out roughly 5000 rounds on it. Everything I've ever got from them has been great stuff and wouldn't hesitate to give 50 press a try.
Should have got a 1050 and forgot about the wife, would have been a hell of a lot cheaper in the long run! </div></div>
A lot of things in life are governed by the "Furry Magnet Factor"
With the benefit of hindsight a lot of things could be done in a more self fulfilling manner in a lot more cost efficient way ( ie: you would spend a lot less time at work paying off shit you do not need. And spend money on stuff that gave you genuine pleasure)
Like that S&B scope 5-25 etc etc
Downunder its called "little head logic".
It is where the the little head steals all the blood from the big head and clouds ones judgement.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: trigger time</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ive had a xl 650 for years. Left it out in the barn when I got married, and it got nasty. Rust, dirt dobbers, ext.. It was locked up like a vice. Sent it in to Dillon and they rebuilt it as well as put a bunch of new parts that were trashed. Got it back running like a top and they charged me $40 for everything including shipping. I've since cranked out roughly 5000 rounds on it. Everything I've ever got from them has been great stuff and wouldn't hesitate to give 50 press a try.
Should have got a 1050 and forgot about the wife, would have been a hell of a lot cheaper in the long run! </div></div>
A lot of things in life are governed by the "Furry Magnet Factor"
With the benefit of hindsight a lot of things could be done in a more self fulfilling manner in a lot more cost efficient way ( ie: you would spend a lot less time at work paying off shit you do not need. And spend money on stuff that gave you genuine pleasure)
Like that S&B scope 5-25 etc etc
Downunder its called "little head logic".
It is where the the little head steals all the blood from the big head and clouds ones judgement.
Re: Dillon BFR 50 cal press
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 427Cobra</div><div class="ubbcode-body">He kept there Son, the 650, and got rid of the Wife!</div></div>
Now that's what I call consolidation
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 427Cobra</div><div class="ubbcode-body">He kept there Son, the 650, and got rid of the Wife!</div></div>
Now that's what I call consolidation
Re: Dillon BFR 50 cal press
Better make sure it is strong enough. That big fine cartridge can take some force for full length sizing. You don't need carbide dies either. Unless you are loading for full auto quantity fire. JMHO
Better make sure it is strong enough. That big fine cartridge can take some force for full length sizing. You don't need carbide dies either. Unless you are loading for full auto quantity fire. JMHO
