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Just ordered a Dillon 550. thoughts ?
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Re: Just ordered a Dillon 550. thoughts ?
I think you chose wisely. I suggest the UniqueTek bearing kit. Polish the inside of the measure if you plan to use stick powders. I love the roller handle and strong mount (I load standing). The bullet tray is nice if you use the strong mount. Get a small grease gun for the pivot points.
I think you chose wisely. I suggest the UniqueTek bearing kit. Polish the inside of the measure if you plan to use stick powders. I love the roller handle and strong mount (I load standing). The bullet tray is nice if you use the strong mount. Get a small grease gun for the pivot points.
Re: Just ordered a Dillon 550. thoughts ?
been using one for 17 years. if something breaks they send you another no questions asked.
been using one for 17 years. if something breaks they send you another no questions asked.
Re: Just ordered a Dillon 550. thoughts ?
i was wondering the same thing. congrats on the 550 though.
i was wondering the same thing. congrats on the 550 though.
Re: Just ordered a Dillon 550. thoughts ?
Great progressive press. I just refurbed mine last week. It can also used as a single stage press for precision rifle loads. Just don't use the Dillon powder dispensor for the match rifle loads (you'll have a variance of about .2/.3 grains).
The lifetime warrenty is also a HUGE plus. If you ever get your press rusted, just send it back to them and they'll clean it all up and replace any broken or outdated parts.
Great progressive press. I just refurbed mine last week. It can also used as a single stage press for precision rifle loads. Just don't use the Dillon powder dispensor for the match rifle loads (you'll have a variance of about .2/.3 grains).
The lifetime warrenty is also a HUGE plus. If you ever get your press rusted, just send it back to them and they'll clean it all up and replace any broken or outdated parts.
Re: Just ordered a Dillon 550. thoughts ?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dan46n2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Dillon's are great, I love my 650, what did you get for $1300 though? A base 550B is $400. </div></div>
Press, dies, tumbler, swage, media, toolhead, I really dont know i told him i needed a full set up for as little as i had to have. just in case i change my mind as i go.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dan46n2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Dillon's are great, I love my 650, what did you get for $1300 though? A base 550B is $400. </div></div>
Press, dies, tumbler, swage, media, toolhead, I really dont know i told him i needed a full set up for as little as i had to have. just in case i change my mind as i go.
Re: Just ordered a Dillon 550. thoughts ?
Just don't use the Dillon powder dispensor for the match rifle loads (you'll have a variance of about .2/.3 grains).
Dang it!! I knew it I asked the guy and he told me it was the same thing. he said it was an old wives tale.
Just don't use the Dillon powder dispensor for the match rifle loads (you'll have a variance of about .2/.3 grains).
Dang it!! I knew it I asked the guy and he told me it was the same thing. he said it was an old wives tale.
Re: Just ordered a Dillon 550. thoughts ?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tsprink</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Just don't use the Dillon powder dispensor for the match rifle loads (you'll have a variance of about .2/.3 grains).
Dang it!! I knew it I asked the guy and he told me it was the same thing. he said it was an old wives tale. </div></div>
It depends what powder you use, mine stays within one tenth of a grain with powders it likes. The long extruded powders may require you to do some mods to the powder measure to throw more accurately.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tsprink</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Just don't use the Dillon powder dispensor for the match rifle loads (you'll have a variance of about .2/.3 grains).
Dang it!! I knew it I asked the guy and he told me it was the same thing. he said it was an old wives tale. </div></div>
It depends what powder you use, mine stays within one tenth of a grain with powders it likes. The long extruded powders may require you to do some mods to the powder measure to throw more accurately.
Re: Just ordered a Dillon 550. thoughts ?
I would wait for the the reviews on the Smartreloader automatic powder dispensor. I'm thinking of upgrading my Lyman for one of these. It's a knock off of the RCBS Chargemaster, but I believe it's only $209 at Graf's.
I would wait for the the reviews on the Smartreloader automatic powder dispensor. I'm thinking of upgrading my Lyman for one of these. It's a knock off of the RCBS Chargemaster, but I believe it's only $209 at Graf's.
Re: Just ordered a Dillon 550. thoughts ?
How much difference will .2 or .3 change your load? will i still be able to shoot .5 moa? so from like .5" group to a .75" group?
How much difference will .2 or .3 change your load? will i still be able to shoot .5 moa? so from like .5" group to a .75" group?
Re: Just ordered a Dillon 550. thoughts ?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tsprink</div><div class="ubbcode-body">How much difference will .2 or .3 change your load? will i still be able to shoot .5 moa? so from like .5" group to a .75" group? </div></div>
Depends what powder you're using, what cartridge... the new IMR 8208 xbr is supposed to be able to have the same performance within .2-.3 grains for .223-308 and should meter well in a Dillon. Other powders aren't as forgiving.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tsprink</div><div class="ubbcode-body">How much difference will .2 or .3 change your load? will i still be able to shoot .5 moa? so from like .5" group to a .75" group? </div></div>
Depends what powder you're using, what cartridge... the new IMR 8208 xbr is supposed to be able to have the same performance within .2-.3 grains for .223-308 and should meter well in a Dillon. Other powders aren't as forgiving.
Re: Just ordered a Dillon 550. thoughts ?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pistolpete75</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would wait for the the reviews on the Smartreloader automatic powder dispensor. I'm thinking of upgrading my Lyman for one of these. It's a knock off of the RCBS Chargemaster, but I believe it's only $209 at Graf's. </div></div>
Isn't that the one designed in Italy but made in Switzerland? I wouldn't want to pay shipping to send that thing back for service.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pistolpete75</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would wait for the the reviews on the Smartreloader automatic powder dispensor. I'm thinking of upgrading my Lyman for one of these. It's a knock off of the RCBS Chargemaster, but I believe it's only $209 at Graf's. </div></div>
Isn't that the one designed in Italy but made in Switzerland? I wouldn't want to pay shipping to send that thing back for service.
Re: Just ordered a Dillon 550. thoughts ?
I didn't order the mount, the wrench kit, the left side bullet tray, the plastic roller handle, the low powder sensor , or the carbide dies, did i miss ot on anything he said i didnt need them.
I didn't order the mount, the wrench kit, the left side bullet tray, the plastic roller handle, the low powder sensor , or the carbide dies, did i miss ot on anything he said i didnt need them.
Re: Just ordered a Dillon 550. thoughts ?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dan46n2</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tsprink</div><div class="ubbcode-body">How much difference will .2 or .3 change your load? will i still be able to shoot .5 moa? so from like .5" group to a .75" group? </div></div>
Depends what powder you're using, what cartridge... the new IMR 8208 xbr is supposed to be able to have the same performance within .2-.3 grains for .223-308 and should meter well in a Dillon. Other powders aren't as forgiving. </div></div>
so is this the powder you would recommend?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dan46n2</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tsprink</div><div class="ubbcode-body">How much difference will .2 or .3 change your load? will i still be able to shoot .5 moa? so from like .5" group to a .75" group? </div></div>
Depends what powder you're using, what cartridge... the new IMR 8208 xbr is supposed to be able to have the same performance within .2-.3 grains for .223-308 and should meter well in a Dillon. Other powders aren't as forgiving. </div></div>
so is this the powder you would recommend?
Re: Just ordered a Dillon 550. thoughts ?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tsprink</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dan46n2</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tsprink</div><div class="ubbcode-body">How much difference will .2 or .3 change your load? will i still be able to shoot .5 moa? so from like .5" group to a .75" group? </div></div>
Depends what powder you're using, what cartridge... the new IMR 8208 xbr is supposed to be able to have the same performance within .2-.3 grains for .223-308 and should meter well in a Dillon. Other powders aren't as forgiving. </div></div>
so is this the powder you would recommend? </div></div>
That powder is brand new, if you want to experiment go for it but there are a lot of choices out there that will work great with the Dillon, no mods needed. What are you loading for?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tsprink</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dan46n2</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tsprink</div><div class="ubbcode-body">How much difference will .2 or .3 change your load? will i still be able to shoot .5 moa? so from like .5" group to a .75" group? </div></div>
Depends what powder you're using, what cartridge... the new IMR 8208 xbr is supposed to be able to have the same performance within .2-.3 grains for .223-308 and should meter well in a Dillon. Other powders aren't as forgiving. </div></div>
so is this the powder you would recommend? </div></div>
That powder is brand new, if you want to experiment go for it but there are a lot of choices out there that will work great with the Dillon, no mods needed. What are you loading for?
Re: Just ordered a Dillon 550. thoughts ?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tsprink</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I didn't order the mount, the wrench kit, the left side bullet tray, the plastic roller handle, the low powder sensor , or the carbide dies, did i miss ot on anything he said i didnt need them. </div></div>
You don't need any of that stuff, carbide dies are for people that reload thousands of rounds a week.. I didn't get any of the stuff you mentioned. I did get the casefeeder and the powder check sensor that measures a low or high charge, just for peace of mind.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tsprink</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I didn't order the mount, the wrench kit, the left side bullet tray, the plastic roller handle, the low powder sensor , or the carbide dies, did i miss ot on anything he said i didnt need them. </div></div>
You don't need any of that stuff, carbide dies are for people that reload thousands of rounds a week.. I didn't get any of the stuff you mentioned. I did get the casefeeder and the powder check sensor that measures a low or high charge, just for peace of mind.
Re: Just ordered a Dillon 550. thoughts ?
The Dillion 550 is a excellent press for loading large quantities of ammo. I have one and love it for my 9mm, 40S&W, 38\357, 45ACP, 500S&W and .223. If you put a spring around the hopper to the charge bar on the press the powder measure is much more consistent. But for "precision\bench\match grade" ammo single stage is the only way of achieving this, IMO.
Good Luck and have fun!
The Dillion 550 is a excellent press for loading large quantities of ammo. I have one and love it for my 9mm, 40S&W, 38\357, 45ACP, 500S&W and .223. If you put a spring around the hopper to the charge bar on the press the powder measure is much more consistent. But for "precision\bench\match grade" ammo single stage is the only way of achieving this, IMO.
Good Luck and have fun!
Re: Just ordered a Dillon 550. thoughts ?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ghost_Rider</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The Dillion 550 is a excellent press for loading large quantities of ammo. I have one and love it for my 9mm, 40S&W, 38\357, 45ACP, 500S&W and .223. If you put a spring around the hopper to the charge bar on the press the powder measure is much more consistent. But for "precision\bench\match grade" ammo single stage is the only way of achieving this, IMO.
Good Luck and have fun! </div></div>
The Dillon is fine for precision, plenty of people load on progressives with good results. It might not be ideal and won't work well with every powder or technique but there's nothing inherently wrong with it that won't make it do great for precision/br shooting.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ghost_Rider</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The Dillion 550 is a excellent press for loading large quantities of ammo. I have one and love it for my 9mm, 40S&W, 38\357, 45ACP, 500S&W and .223. If you put a spring around the hopper to the charge bar on the press the powder measure is much more consistent. But for "precision\bench\match grade" ammo single stage is the only way of achieving this, IMO.
Good Luck and have fun! </div></div>
The Dillon is fine for precision, plenty of people load on progressives with good results. It might not be ideal and won't work well with every powder or technique but there's nothing inherently wrong with it that won't make it do great for precision/br shooting.
Re: Just ordered a Dillon 550. thoughts ?
What are you loading for? [/quote]
I shoot my 223 mark 12 out to 1000 yards with 77 g match. and a 308 out to 1200 with 175 mk.
I have been shooting black hills my 308 is a dpms lr 308 b 18" barrel and shoots .70 or better with black hills which is great for me (sniper type shooting)
also i shoot 55g 223 just for cqb stuff.
What are you loading for? [/quote]
I shoot my 223 mark 12 out to 1000 yards with 77 g match. and a 308 out to 1200 with 175 mk.
I have been shooting black hills my 308 is a dpms lr 308 b 18" barrel and shoots .70 or better with black hills which is great for me (sniper type shooting)
also i shoot 55g 223 just for cqb stuff.
Re: Just ordered a Dillon 550. thoughts ?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tsprink</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> What are you loading for? </div></div>
I shoot my 223 mark 12 out to 1000 yards with 77 g match. and a 308 out to 1200 with 175 mk.
I have been shooting black hills my 308 is a dpms lr 308 b 18" barrel and shoots .70 or better with black hills which is great for me (sniper type shooting)
also i shoot 55g 223 just for cqb stuff. [/quote]
Although it is new I would look in to IMR 8208 xbr, midsouthshooters has 8 pounders in stock for $135. You could use it to load .223-.308... and it should meter fine in the Dillon. Varget would be good too but it can have problems in the Dillon. RL 15 or even TAC might work for you. I was hesistant about the 8208 at first because it looked like it had high pressures at first glance. But if you look at Hogdons site they list pressures in psi while everything else compared to it is in CUP.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tsprink</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> What are you loading for? </div></div>
I shoot my 223 mark 12 out to 1000 yards with 77 g match. and a 308 out to 1200 with 175 mk.
I have been shooting black hills my 308 is a dpms lr 308 b 18" barrel and shoots .70 or better with black hills which is great for me (sniper type shooting)
also i shoot 55g 223 just for cqb stuff. [/quote]
Although it is new I would look in to IMR 8208 xbr, midsouthshooters has 8 pounders in stock for $135. You could use it to load .223-.308... and it should meter fine in the Dillon. Varget would be good too but it can have problems in the Dillon. RL 15 or even TAC might work for you. I was hesistant about the 8208 at first because it looked like it had high pressures at first glance. But if you look at Hogdons site they list pressures in psi while everything else compared to it is in CUP.
Re: Just ordered a Dillon 550. thoughts ?
Dan your the reloading man!
do i understand powder right in that 1 lb is 7000 grains and you divide the 7000 by how much powder you want in the round (example 223 25 grains or 308 56 grains) and this will give you the number of rounds a lb will reload (223 280 rounds) ? so I am fixen to reload 10,000 223 and need like 34 lbs. Right???
Dan your the reloading man!
do i understand powder right in that 1 lb is 7000 grains and you divide the 7000 by how much powder you want in the round (example 223 25 grains or 308 56 grains) and this will give you the number of rounds a lb will reload (223 280 rounds) ? so I am fixen to reload 10,000 223 and need like 34 lbs. Right???
Re: Just ordered a Dillon 550. thoughts ?
Is TAC by ramshot just tac there is no different powder for 223, 308, 338 etc
Is TAC by ramshot just tac there is no different powder for 223, 308, 338 etc
Re: Just ordered a Dillon 550. thoughts ?
Yes it's Ramshot TAC, your math sounds right. There's not really a powder for just one caliber, even one powder will vary in it's performance in the same caliber when you change bullet weight.
Yes it's Ramshot TAC, your math sounds right. There's not really a powder for just one caliber, even one powder will vary in it's performance in the same caliber when you change bullet weight.
Re: Just ordered a Dillon 550. thoughts ?
so should instead of buying bulk of IMR 8208 or a bulk of TAC should i buy like a pound of several different types to get a good load. or can i find the .5 moa load with any of these powders. start at like 23 then 23.5, 24, 24.8, 24.8 etc
so should instead of buying bulk of IMR 8208 or a bulk of TAC should i buy like a pound of several different types to get a good load. or can i find the .5 moa load with any of these powders. start at like 23 then 23.5, 24, 24.8, 24.8 etc
Re: Just ordered a Dillon 550. thoughts ?
I would buy 1 pound of several powders, start at the minumum load and go up by about .2 grains until you get to the max that your rifle likes. 8208 is supposed to be so good because it is insensitive to temperature and other variables. So you could shoot the same exact load in winter, summer, Florida, or Texas and it should have the exact same performance. That's what they say anyway, I'll find out soon enough as I just ordered some. Reloader 15 has great accuracy and meters well. One thing I would recommend is to get the bearing you place under the shellplate bolt to smooth out the indexing. I don't know if the 550 has the same problem as the 650 but if it does check out this thread: http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=86570
I would buy 1 pound of several powders, start at the minumum load and go up by about .2 grains until you get to the max that your rifle likes. 8208 is supposed to be so good because it is insensitive to temperature and other variables. So you could shoot the same exact load in winter, summer, Florida, or Texas and it should have the exact same performance. That's what they say anyway, I'll find out soon enough as I just ordered some. Reloader 15 has great accuracy and meters well. One thing I would recommend is to get the bearing you place under the shellplate bolt to smooth out the indexing. I don't know if the 550 has the same problem as the 650 but if it does check out this thread: http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=86570
Re: Just ordered a Dillon 550. thoughts ?
After you find your max load buy in bulk, however I think you could still be pleased with any of the powders mentioned. I'm sure someone will mention others that will work well. I try to buy in bulk with primers in the same order because of the $22.50 hazmat fee they tack onto shipping.
After you find your max load buy in bulk, however I think you could still be pleased with any of the powders mentioned. I'm sure someone will mention others that will work well. I try to buy in bulk with primers in the same order because of the $22.50 hazmat fee they tack onto shipping.
Re: Just ordered a Dillon 550. thoughts ?
Also I noticed you shoot 77 grain bullets in .223, 1000 Sierra 77 grain goes for about $220. You can get Nosler 77 grain which are close to the Sierra for $138 per 1000. Also Hornady 75 grain HPBT go for around $80 per 600. Those are the best deals I've found, also at midsouthshooters coincedentally. Midway has a good price right now on Remington 7 1/2 primers for $27/1000 if you were looking for those and CCI military 5.56 are in stock at powder valley.
Also I noticed you shoot 77 grain bullets in .223, 1000 Sierra 77 grain goes for about $220. You can get Nosler 77 grain which are close to the Sierra for $138 per 1000. Also Hornady 75 grain HPBT go for around $80 per 600. Those are the best deals I've found, also at midsouthshooters coincedentally. Midway has a good price right now on Remington 7 1/2 primers for $27/1000 if you were looking for those and CCI military 5.56 are in stock at powder valley.
Re: Just ordered a Dillon 550. thoughts ?
I just bought 5k 223 military brass, and am about to try and buy 10k more. are the cci mil primers what i need for this.
also all the brass is once fired am i going to need to trim it or clean it?
I just bought 5k 223 military brass, and am about to try and buy 10k more. are the cci mil primers what i need for this.
also all the brass is once fired am i going to need to trim it or clean it?
Re: Just ordered a Dillon 550. thoughts ?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tsprink</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I just bought 5k 223 military brass, and am about to try and buy 10k more. are the cci mil primers what i need for this.
also all the brass is once fired am i going to need to trim it or clean it? </div></div>
You should get the Dillon super swage for the military brass, after decapping you need to swage the crimped primer pocket. The super swage is the fastest way to do this beside buying a Dillon 1050. One tip on that is to decap then swage then size to avoid any warping the super swage might cause. You should trim it and it will have to be cleaned unless you bought it pre-cleaned. You can use any primers, the CCI military are good for preventing a slam fire because they are thicker, Remington 7 1/2, CCI benchrest are also good. The CCI military may be hard to seat, some people have that problem. I'd also recommend getting the sinclair primer pocket uniformer with drill adapter to uniform all the pockets for conistent seating. If you are going to trim that much brass you may want a Giraud trimmer. I got one and it's a time saver but a little pricey at $425.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tsprink</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I just bought 5k 223 military brass, and am about to try and buy 10k more. are the cci mil primers what i need for this.
also all the brass is once fired am i going to need to trim it or clean it? </div></div>
You should get the Dillon super swage for the military brass, after decapping you need to swage the crimped primer pocket. The super swage is the fastest way to do this beside buying a Dillon 1050. One tip on that is to decap then swage then size to avoid any warping the super swage might cause. You should trim it and it will have to be cleaned unless you bought it pre-cleaned. You can use any primers, the CCI military are good for preventing a slam fire because they are thicker, Remington 7 1/2, CCI benchrest are also good. The CCI military may be hard to seat, some people have that problem. I'd also recommend getting the sinclair primer pocket uniformer with drill adapter to uniform all the pockets for conistent seating. If you are going to trim that much brass you may want a Giraud trimmer. I got one and it's a time saver but a little pricey at $425.
Re: Just ordered a Dillon 550. thoughts ?
For lube I use the Dillon stuff and have never had a stuck case in thousands of .223 rounds. You also may want to uniform the flash hole and remove burrs, the Sincalir tool is good for that. Also I forgot to mention the Giraud also chamfers and deburrs the neck inside and out and trims in about 1 second per case. Doing that manually would take forever on the amount of brass you have. For cleaning if you already have a vibratory use that it works fine, with Dillon polish it makes cases look like new. If you want to invest in a tumbler and use stainless media that works better (although there is a trade off since you need to dry the brass). Also to remove lube corncob in the vibratory is easier than the stainless method.
For lube I use the Dillon stuff and have never had a stuck case in thousands of .223 rounds. You also may want to uniform the flash hole and remove burrs, the Sincalir tool is good for that. Also I forgot to mention the Giraud also chamfers and deburrs the neck inside and out and trims in about 1 second per case. Doing that manually would take forever on the amount of brass you have. For cleaning if you already have a vibratory use that it works fine, with Dillon polish it makes cases look like new. If you want to invest in a tumbler and use stainless media that works better (although there is a trade off since you need to dry the brass). Also to remove lube corncob in the vibratory is easier than the stainless method.
Re: Just ordered a Dillon 550. thoughts ?
I bought the bigger model case cleaner from dillon. not sure what it is. also 15 lbs of their polish and their case lube. how much case lube do i need they only gave me one?? how ever big it is. and do you have to trim brass every time you shoot?
I bought the bigger model case cleaner from dillon. not sure what it is. also 15 lbs of their polish and their case lube. how much case lube do i need they only gave me one?? how ever big it is. and do you have to trim brass every time you shoot?
Re: Just ordered a Dillon 550. thoughts ?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tsprink</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I bought the bigger model case cleaner from dillon. not sure what it is. also 15 lbs of their polish and their case lube. how much case lube do i need they only gave me one?? how ever big it is. and do you have to trim brass every time you shoot? </div></div>
For new media Dillon reccomends dumping about 1/3 of the bottle in, then a few capfuls every time before you use it. Let it run about 10 minutes with the polish before you put in the brass to get rid of the clumps it makes. I trim brass everytime because its so easy with the Giraud. You don't have to every time as long as it is within the range that will work.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tsprink</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I bought the bigger model case cleaner from dillon. not sure what it is. also 15 lbs of their polish and their case lube. how much case lube do i need they only gave me one?? how ever big it is. and do you have to trim brass every time you shoot? </div></div>
For new media Dillon reccomends dumping about 1/3 of the bottle in, then a few capfuls every time before you use it. Let it run about 10 minutes with the polish before you put in the brass to get rid of the clumps it makes. I trim brass everytime because its so easy with the Giraud. You don't have to every time as long as it is within the range that will work.
Re: Just ordered a Dillon 550. thoughts ?
For the case lube I spread the brass out on a towel and give them a few sprays, then spread them around to distribute the lube and give them another spray. You'll figure out how much you need, it isn't a lot they should not be drenched. If you put to much you'll get dents in the shoulder when sizing. Also you don't need to lube inside the neck for every case, I pick up random ones and spray inside or try to line them up with the necks visible and spray a bunch at once that way. Some dies like Redding with the carbide button say they don't need any lube inside the neck. All bottleneck rifle dies, even carbide, require lube on the outside though.
For the case lube I spread the brass out on a towel and give them a few sprays, then spread them around to distribute the lube and give them another spray. You'll figure out how much you need, it isn't a lot they should not be drenched. If you put to much you'll get dents in the shoulder when sizing. Also you don't need to lube inside the neck for every case, I pick up random ones and spray inside or try to line them up with the necks visible and spray a bunch at once that way. Some dies like Redding with the carbide button say they don't need any lube inside the neck. All bottleneck rifle dies, even carbide, require lube on the outside though.
Re: Just ordered a Dillon 550. thoughts ?
thanks for the help Dan.. I saved you and will prolly wear your fingers out typing over the next few..well until i figure this out.
thanks for the help Dan.. I saved you and will prolly wear your fingers out typing over the next few..well until i figure this out.
Re: Just ordered a Dillon 550. thoughts ?
I would highly advise investing in a Dillon case gauge in 223 and 308. These tools allow you to set your dies up "properly". They also come in handy for the piece of mind of checking your rounds out that you may question from time to time. The Dillon will make an enormous amount of ammo in a short time. However, work slow and steady at first until you and the machine become one.
That much brass really needs to have the crimp removed by an automated machine. Jeff Bartlett a close friend of mine sells brass. He also will swage it and tumble it for 20.00 a thousand. May want to contact him his website is gibrass.com . Super guy that is a serious competitor and a supporter of our junior shooting programs.
Personally, when I am building my 600 yard ammo. I let the powder measure dump 95% of my charge, I leave the button out of that station and trickle the powder on a scale up to the exact amount I need, replace the cartrige and pull the handle, repeat. I love hearing those Match Grade rounds falling into the bins! TAC is a great powder for the 223! I use it with 77's for out to 300. For 600 to 1000, I use Reloader 15 pushing the 80 grain bullets. My favorite primer is the CCI BR-4.
You got the greatest press ever made. you also have the greatest company backing it you could ever find.
A good friend of mine says the only reason he shoots is so he can reload! Have Fun!
I would highly advise investing in a Dillon case gauge in 223 and 308. These tools allow you to set your dies up "properly". They also come in handy for the piece of mind of checking your rounds out that you may question from time to time. The Dillon will make an enormous amount of ammo in a short time. However, work slow and steady at first until you and the machine become one.
That much brass really needs to have the crimp removed by an automated machine. Jeff Bartlett a close friend of mine sells brass. He also will swage it and tumble it for 20.00 a thousand. May want to contact him his website is gibrass.com . Super guy that is a serious competitor and a supporter of our junior shooting programs.
Personally, when I am building my 600 yard ammo. I let the powder measure dump 95% of my charge, I leave the button out of that station and trickle the powder on a scale up to the exact amount I need, replace the cartrige and pull the handle, repeat. I love hearing those Match Grade rounds falling into the bins! TAC is a great powder for the 223! I use it with 77's for out to 300. For 600 to 1000, I use Reloader 15 pushing the 80 grain bullets. My favorite primer is the CCI BR-4.
You got the greatest press ever made. you also have the greatest company backing it you could ever find.
A good friend of mine says the only reason he shoots is so he can reload! Have Fun!
Re: Just ordered a Dillon 550. thoughts ?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Wind50cal</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would highly advise investing in a Dillon case gauge in 223 and 308. These tools allow you to set your dies up "properly". They also come in handy for the piece of mind of checking your rounds out that you may question from time to time. The Dillon will make an enormous amount of ammo in a short time. However, work slow and steady at first until you and the machine become one.
That much brass really needs to have the crimp removed by an automated machine. Jeff Bartlett a close friend of mine sells brass. He also will swage it and tumble it for 20.00 a thousand. May want to contact him his website is gibrass.com . Super guy that is a serious competitor and a supporter of our junior shooting programs.
Personally, when I am building my 600 yard ammo. I let the powder measure dump 95% of my charge, I leave the button out of that station and trickle the powder on a scale up to the exact amount I need, replace the cartrige and pull the handle, repeat. I love hearing those Match Grade rounds falling into the bins! TAC is a great powder for the 223! I use it with 77's for out to 300. For 600 to 1000, I use Reloader 15 pushing the 80 grain bullets. My favorite primer is the CCI BR-4.
You got the greatest press ever made. you also have the greatest company backing it you could ever find.
A good friend of mine says the only reason he shoots is so he can reload! Have Fun! </div></div>
Thanks for the info!! Ill check out the web page. im sure ill have a ton of questions.. glad i got you guys on the Hide.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Wind50cal</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would highly advise investing in a Dillon case gauge in 223 and 308. These tools allow you to set your dies up "properly". They also come in handy for the piece of mind of checking your rounds out that you may question from time to time. The Dillon will make an enormous amount of ammo in a short time. However, work slow and steady at first until you and the machine become one.
That much brass really needs to have the crimp removed by an automated machine. Jeff Bartlett a close friend of mine sells brass. He also will swage it and tumble it for 20.00 a thousand. May want to contact him his website is gibrass.com . Super guy that is a serious competitor and a supporter of our junior shooting programs.
Personally, when I am building my 600 yard ammo. I let the powder measure dump 95% of my charge, I leave the button out of that station and trickle the powder on a scale up to the exact amount I need, replace the cartrige and pull the handle, repeat. I love hearing those Match Grade rounds falling into the bins! TAC is a great powder for the 223! I use it with 77's for out to 300. For 600 to 1000, I use Reloader 15 pushing the 80 grain bullets. My favorite primer is the CCI BR-4.
You got the greatest press ever made. you also have the greatest company backing it you could ever find.
A good friend of mine says the only reason he shoots is so he can reload! Have Fun! </div></div>
Thanks for the info!! Ill check out the web page. im sure ill have a ton of questions.. glad i got you guys on the Hide.
Re: Just ordered a Dillon 550. thoughts ?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tsprink</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I didn't order the mount, the wrench kit, the left side bullet tray, the plastic roller handle, the low powder sensor , or the carbide dies, did i miss ot on anything he said i didnt need them. </div></div>
Then what all did you get? Those are pretty much all the options a person could have except the swage and case feeder.
Mind posting where you ordered from?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tsprink</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I didn't order the mount, the wrench kit, the left side bullet tray, the plastic roller handle, the low powder sensor , or the carbide dies, did i miss ot on anything he said i didnt need them. </div></div>
Then what all did you get? Those are pretty much all the options a person could have except the swage and case feeder.
Mind posting where you ordered from?
Re: Just ordered a Dillon 550. thoughts ?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rrflyer</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tsprink</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I didn't order the mount, the wrench kit, the left side bullet tray, the plastic roller handle, the low powder sensor , or the carbide dies, did i miss ot on anything he said i didnt need them. </div></div>
Then what all did you get? Those are pretty much all the options a person could have except the swage and case feeder.
Mind posting where you ordered from?
</div></div>
I ordered from Dillon and I got a case cleaner holds like 800 223 brass. a scale, media , lube, polish, swage deal, extra tool head and 308 die. a few other little things. the guy at dillon said it was everything i needed to reload? i dont know i still need a trimmer and a few other things. i wanted the 650 but i really want a 338 lapua and a 50 Beowulf, and it wont reload those. so ill try and build from there i guess.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rrflyer</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tsprink</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I didn't order the mount, the wrench kit, the left side bullet tray, the plastic roller handle, the low powder sensor , or the carbide dies, did i miss ot on anything he said i didnt need them. </div></div>
Then what all did you get? Those are pretty much all the options a person could have except the swage and case feeder.
Mind posting where you ordered from?
</div></div>
I ordered from Dillon and I got a case cleaner holds like 800 223 brass. a scale, media , lube, polish, swage deal, extra tool head and 308 die. a few other little things. the guy at dillon said it was everything i needed to reload? i dont know i still need a trimmer and a few other things. i wanted the 650 but i really want a 338 lapua and a 50 Beowulf, and it wont reload those. so ill try and build from there i guess.
Re: Just ordered a Dillon 550. thoughts ?
I will post all that i got, it should be here by the end of the week... I hope
I will post all that i got, it should be here by the end of the week... I hope
Re: Just ordered a Dillon 550. thoughts ?
We'll Dillon makes good stuff so I'm sure itll all be good to go but I'd like to see what they ended up actually selling you.
Asking Dillon to set you up with the minimum is about like asking Lexus to get you a bar bones car.....we all have a different perception.
At any rate welcome to reloading...you'll soon find that guns are the cheap part of shooting!
We'll Dillon makes good stuff so I'm sure itll all be good to go but I'd like to see what they ended up actually selling you.
Asking Dillon to set you up with the minimum is about like asking Lexus to get you a bar bones car.....we all have a different perception.
At any rate welcome to reloading...you'll soon find that guns are the cheap part of shooting!
Re: Just ordered a Dillon 550. thoughts ?
You made the right decision getting the 550. Plenty of ammo and very simple to operate. Especially given the information you've shared on what calibers you want to reload.
You made the right decision getting the 550. Plenty of ammo and very simple to operate. Especially given the information you've shared on what calibers you want to reload.
Re: Just ordered a Dillon 550. thoughts ?
Asking Dillon to set you up with the minimum is about like asking Lexus to get you a bar bones car.....we all have a different perception.
lol!!! i think your right on that but i feel they treated me good..
Asking Dillon to set you up with the minimum is about like asking Lexus to get you a bar bones car.....we all have a different perception.
lol!!! i think your right on that but i feel they treated me good..
Re: Just ordered a Dillon 550. thoughts ?
The Dillon 550 will reload .338 lapua and .50 beowulf. It will reload "almost" every common type of ammo, even some wildcat ammo.
Here is a list of what component fits what caliber, so you don't have to buy the complete caliber conversion kit. Saves some money! This list is older there are a few newer pistol and rifle calibers not shown on it.
Caliber Conversion Kit, Powder Funnel, Shellplate, Locator Button
.30 Luger #20175 C - #13564 5 - #13743 3 - #14060
.30 Mauser #20174 C - #13564 5 - #13743 3 - #14060
.32 ACP - 7.65mm #20160 S - #12845 8 - #13135 8 - #14048
.32 S&W Long #20146 S - #12845 D - #13092 3 - #14060
.32 Short Colt #20160 S - #12845 8 - #13135 8 - #14048
.380 ACP #20133 F - #13806 3 - #13684 3 - #14060
9x18 #21656 9 - #14980 5 - #13743 3 - #14060
9mm Luger #20127 F - #13806 5 - #13743 3 - #14060
9x25 Dillon/.357 Sig. #21526 F - #13806 5 - #13743 2 - #14062
.38 S&W #20159 F - #13806 U - #12944 2 - #14062
.38 AMU #20278 F - #13806 O - #12013 3 - #14060
.38 Super #20127 F - #13806 5 - #13743 3 - #14060
.38 Sp.-.357 Mag./Max. #20132 D - #13599 2 - #13751 2 - #14062
10mm/.40 S&W #20179 W - #13600 5 - #13743 2 - #14062
.41 AE #20277 AE - #13180 5 - #13743 3 - #14060
.41 Mag. #20135 H - #13240 6 - #13120 1 - #13930
.44 Sp. - Mag. #20136 G - #13427 4 - #13610 4 - #14047
.45 ACP #20126 E - #13782 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
.45 Auto Rim #20158 E - #13782 H - #13010 4 - #14047
.45 Colt #20137 E - #13782 C - #13334 4 - #14047
.45 Win. Mag. #20221 E - #13782 L - #12703 1 - #13930
.454 Casull #20137 E - #13782 C - #13334 4 - #14047
.50 AE #21428 50AE - #14465 50 - #21329 4 - #14047
Rifle Calibers
Caliber Conversion Kit, Powder Funnel, Shellplate, Locator Button
.17 Rem. #20203 O - #12921 3 - #13684 3 - #14060
.218 Bee #20151 A - #13426 O - #12013 3 - #14060
.219 Zipper/Donaldson #20180 A - #13426 7 - #12501 4 - #14047
.220 Swift #20154 A - #13426 L - #12703 1 - #13930
.221 Rem. Fire Ball #20128 A - #13426 3 - #13684 3 - #14060
.222 Rem. - Rem. Mag. #20128 A - #13426 3 - #13684 3 - #14060
.22-250 #20145 A - #13426 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
.223 - 5.56 mm #20128 A - #13426 3 - #13684 3 - #14060
.224 Wby. Mag. #20235 A - #13426 A - #13211 2 - #14062
.225 Win. #20181 A - #13426 L - #12703 1 - #13930
.22 Hornet - K Hornet #20150 A - #13426 E - #12957 8 - #14048
.22 Rem. Jet #20165 A - #13426 2 - #13751 2 - #14062
.22 Savage Hi Power #20180 A - #13426 7 - #12501 4 - #14047
.240 Wby. Mag. #20192 I - #13305 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
.243 Win. #20144 I - #13305 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
.250 Savage-.250/3000 #20147 K - #13216 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
.25-06 #20147 K - #13216 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
.25-20 Win. #20176 543R - #13243 O - #12013 3 - #14060
.25-35 Win. #20197 K - #13216 7 - #12501 4 - #14047
.256 Win. Mag. #20215 543R - #13243 2 - #13751 2 - #14062
.257 Ack. Imp #20147 K - #13216 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
.257 Roberts #20147 K - #13216 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
.257 Wby. Mag. #20199 K - #13216 B - #13347 4 - #14047
.25 Rem. #20233 K - #13216 R - #13497 2 - #14062
.264 Win. Mag. #20210 Y - #12870 B - #13347 4 - #14047
.270 Wby. Mag. #20196 J - #13456 B - #13347 4 - #14047
.270 Win. #20142 J - #13456 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
.284 Win. #20142 J - #13456 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
.30 M1 Carbine #20131 C - #13564 8 - #13135 8 - #14048
.300 Win. Mag. #20188 B - #13587 B - #13347 4 - #14047
.30-06 #20138 B - #13587 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
.300 H&H Mag. #20188 B - #13587 B - #13347 4 - #14047
.300 Savage #20190 B - #13587 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
.300 Wby. Mag. #20188 B - #13587 B - #13347 4 - #14047
.303 British #20183 B - #13587 4 - #13610 4 - #14047
.30-30 Win. #20139 B - #13587 7 - #12501 4 - #14047
.30-338 Win. Mag. #20188 B - #13587 B - #13347 4 - #14047
.30-40 Krag #20185 B - #13587 P - #13134 4 - #14047
.307 Win. #20237 B - #13587 L - #12703 1 - #13930
.308 - 7.62 Nato #20130 B - #13587 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
.308 Norma Mag. #20188 B - #13587 B - #13347 4 - #14047
.30 Herret #20214 AK - #13015 7 - #12501 4 - #14047
.30 Merrill #20231 AK - #13015 L - #12703 1 - #13930
.30 Rem. -32 Rem. #20184 B - #13587 R - #13497 2 - #14062
.32-20 Win. #20177 S - #12845 O - #12013 3 - #14060
.32-40 Win. #20139 B - #13587 7 - #12501 4 - #14047
.32 H&R Mag. #20146 S - #12845 D - #13092 3 - #14060
.32 Win. Sp. #20139 B - #13587 7 - #12501 4 - #14047
.33 Win. #20202 Q - #13406 G - #13313 7 - #13436
.338 Win. Mag. #20156 Q - #13406 B - #13347 4 - #14047
.340 Wby. Mag. #20156 Q - #13406 B - #13347 4 - #14047
.348 Win. #20217 P - #13187 T - #12808 7 - #13436
.350 Rem. Mag. #20167 P - #13187 B - #13347 4 - #14047
.356 Win. #20238 P - #13187 L - #12703 1 - #13930
.357 Herrett #20172 D - #13599 7 - #12501 4 - #14047
.358 Win. #20170 P - #13187 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
.358 Norma Mag. #20167 P - #13187 B - #13347 4 - #14047
.35 Rem. #20166 P - #13187 M - #13230 2 - #14062
.35 Whelen #20170 P - #13187 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
.35 Win. #20168 P - #13187 P - #13134 4 - #14047
.375 H&H/Wby Mag. #20204 544R - #13531 B - #13347 4 - #14047
.375 Super Mag. #20226 543V - #13344 7 - #12501 4 - #14047
.378 Wby. Mag. #21665 544378 - #15010 G - #13313 7 - #13436
.38-40 Win. #20178 W - #13600 N - #10004 4 - #14047
.38-55 Win. Ballard #20226 543V - #13344 7 - #12501 4 - #14047
.444 Marlin #20164 543X - #12920 N - #10004 4 - #14047
.44-40 Win. #20206 G - #13427 N - #10004 4 - #14047
.45-70 Gov’t #20143 543T - #13407 G - #13313 7 - #13436
.416 Rem. Mag. #20771 544RM - #13415 B - #13347 4 - #14047
.455 Webley #20137 E - #13782 C - #13334 4 - #14047
.458 Win. Mag. #20161 543T - #13407 B - #13347 4 - #14047
.460 Wby. Mag. #21664 544460 - #15009 G - #13313 7 - #13436
6.5-06 #20207 Y - #12870 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
6.5 x 52 Carcano #20208 Y - #12870 M - #13230 2 - #14062
6.5 mm x 54 Mann-Scho #20208 Y - #12870 M - #13230 2 - #14062
6.5 x 55 Swed Mauser #20207 Y - #12870 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
6.5 Japanese Arisaka #20209 Y - #12870 L - #12703 1 - #13930
6.5mm Rem. Mag. #20210 Y - #12870 B - #13347 4 - #14047
6mm Rem.- .244 #20192 I - #13305 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
7mm-08 Rem. #20142 J - #13456 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
7.62 x 39 Russian #20213 AK - #13015 A - #13211 2 - #14062
7.62 x 54 Russian #20346 B - #13587 G - #13313 7 - #13436
7x 57 Mauser #20142 J - #13456 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
7 x 64 Brenneke #20142 J - #13456 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
7.7 Japanese Arisaka #20130 B - #13587 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
7mm BR #20216 N - #13014 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
7mm Ex - 280 Rem. #20142 J - #13456 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
7mm Int’l #20220 N - #13014 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
7mm Rem. Mag. #20140 J - #13456 B - #13347 4 - #14047
7mm Merrill #20230 N - #13014 L - #12703 1 - #13930
7mm Int’l Rimmed #20223 N - #13014 7 - #12501 4 - #14047
7mm TCU #20141 N - #13014 3 - #13684 3 - #14060
7mm Wby. Mag. #20196 J - #13456 B - #13347 4 - #14047
7-30 Waters #20223 J - #13456 7 - #12501 4 - #14047
7.5 x 55 Swiss #20130 B - #13587 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
7.65 Bel-Arg #20130 B - #13587 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
8mm Mauser #20201 M - #12963 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
8mm Rem. Mag. #20155 M - #12963 B - #13347 4 - #14047
Blue Skies
The Dillon 550 will reload .338 lapua and .50 beowulf. It will reload "almost" every common type of ammo, even some wildcat ammo.
Here is a list of what component fits what caliber, so you don't have to buy the complete caliber conversion kit. Saves some money! This list is older there are a few newer pistol and rifle calibers not shown on it.
Caliber Conversion Kit, Powder Funnel, Shellplate, Locator Button
.30 Luger #20175 C - #13564 5 - #13743 3 - #14060
.30 Mauser #20174 C - #13564 5 - #13743 3 - #14060
.32 ACP - 7.65mm #20160 S - #12845 8 - #13135 8 - #14048
.32 S&W Long #20146 S - #12845 D - #13092 3 - #14060
.32 Short Colt #20160 S - #12845 8 - #13135 8 - #14048
.380 ACP #20133 F - #13806 3 - #13684 3 - #14060
9x18 #21656 9 - #14980 5 - #13743 3 - #14060
9mm Luger #20127 F - #13806 5 - #13743 3 - #14060
9x25 Dillon/.357 Sig. #21526 F - #13806 5 - #13743 2 - #14062
.38 S&W #20159 F - #13806 U - #12944 2 - #14062
.38 AMU #20278 F - #13806 O - #12013 3 - #14060
.38 Super #20127 F - #13806 5 - #13743 3 - #14060
.38 Sp.-.357 Mag./Max. #20132 D - #13599 2 - #13751 2 - #14062
10mm/.40 S&W #20179 W - #13600 5 - #13743 2 - #14062
.41 AE #20277 AE - #13180 5 - #13743 3 - #14060
.41 Mag. #20135 H - #13240 6 - #13120 1 - #13930
.44 Sp. - Mag. #20136 G - #13427 4 - #13610 4 - #14047
.45 ACP #20126 E - #13782 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
.45 Auto Rim #20158 E - #13782 H - #13010 4 - #14047
.45 Colt #20137 E - #13782 C - #13334 4 - #14047
.45 Win. Mag. #20221 E - #13782 L - #12703 1 - #13930
.454 Casull #20137 E - #13782 C - #13334 4 - #14047
.50 AE #21428 50AE - #14465 50 - #21329 4 - #14047
Rifle Calibers
Caliber Conversion Kit, Powder Funnel, Shellplate, Locator Button
.17 Rem. #20203 O - #12921 3 - #13684 3 - #14060
.218 Bee #20151 A - #13426 O - #12013 3 - #14060
.219 Zipper/Donaldson #20180 A - #13426 7 - #12501 4 - #14047
.220 Swift #20154 A - #13426 L - #12703 1 - #13930
.221 Rem. Fire Ball #20128 A - #13426 3 - #13684 3 - #14060
.222 Rem. - Rem. Mag. #20128 A - #13426 3 - #13684 3 - #14060
.22-250 #20145 A - #13426 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
.223 - 5.56 mm #20128 A - #13426 3 - #13684 3 - #14060
.224 Wby. Mag. #20235 A - #13426 A - #13211 2 - #14062
.225 Win. #20181 A - #13426 L - #12703 1 - #13930
.22 Hornet - K Hornet #20150 A - #13426 E - #12957 8 - #14048
.22 Rem. Jet #20165 A - #13426 2 - #13751 2 - #14062
.22 Savage Hi Power #20180 A - #13426 7 - #12501 4 - #14047
.240 Wby. Mag. #20192 I - #13305 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
.243 Win. #20144 I - #13305 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
.250 Savage-.250/3000 #20147 K - #13216 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
.25-06 #20147 K - #13216 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
.25-20 Win. #20176 543R - #13243 O - #12013 3 - #14060
.25-35 Win. #20197 K - #13216 7 - #12501 4 - #14047
.256 Win. Mag. #20215 543R - #13243 2 - #13751 2 - #14062
.257 Ack. Imp #20147 K - #13216 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
.257 Roberts #20147 K - #13216 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
.257 Wby. Mag. #20199 K - #13216 B - #13347 4 - #14047
.25 Rem. #20233 K - #13216 R - #13497 2 - #14062
.264 Win. Mag. #20210 Y - #12870 B - #13347 4 - #14047
.270 Wby. Mag. #20196 J - #13456 B - #13347 4 - #14047
.270 Win. #20142 J - #13456 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
.284 Win. #20142 J - #13456 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
.30 M1 Carbine #20131 C - #13564 8 - #13135 8 - #14048
.300 Win. Mag. #20188 B - #13587 B - #13347 4 - #14047
.30-06 #20138 B - #13587 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
.300 H&H Mag. #20188 B - #13587 B - #13347 4 - #14047
.300 Savage #20190 B - #13587 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
.300 Wby. Mag. #20188 B - #13587 B - #13347 4 - #14047
.303 British #20183 B - #13587 4 - #13610 4 - #14047
.30-30 Win. #20139 B - #13587 7 - #12501 4 - #14047
.30-338 Win. Mag. #20188 B - #13587 B - #13347 4 - #14047
.30-40 Krag #20185 B - #13587 P - #13134 4 - #14047
.307 Win. #20237 B - #13587 L - #12703 1 - #13930
.308 - 7.62 Nato #20130 B - #13587 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
.308 Norma Mag. #20188 B - #13587 B - #13347 4 - #14047
.30 Herret #20214 AK - #13015 7 - #12501 4 - #14047
.30 Merrill #20231 AK - #13015 L - #12703 1 - #13930
.30 Rem. -32 Rem. #20184 B - #13587 R - #13497 2 - #14062
.32-20 Win. #20177 S - #12845 O - #12013 3 - #14060
.32-40 Win. #20139 B - #13587 7 - #12501 4 - #14047
.32 H&R Mag. #20146 S - #12845 D - #13092 3 - #14060
.32 Win. Sp. #20139 B - #13587 7 - #12501 4 - #14047
.33 Win. #20202 Q - #13406 G - #13313 7 - #13436
.338 Win. Mag. #20156 Q - #13406 B - #13347 4 - #14047
.340 Wby. Mag. #20156 Q - #13406 B - #13347 4 - #14047
.348 Win. #20217 P - #13187 T - #12808 7 - #13436
.350 Rem. Mag. #20167 P - #13187 B - #13347 4 - #14047
.356 Win. #20238 P - #13187 L - #12703 1 - #13930
.357 Herrett #20172 D - #13599 7 - #12501 4 - #14047
.358 Win. #20170 P - #13187 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
.358 Norma Mag. #20167 P - #13187 B - #13347 4 - #14047
.35 Rem. #20166 P - #13187 M - #13230 2 - #14062
.35 Whelen #20170 P - #13187 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
.35 Win. #20168 P - #13187 P - #13134 4 - #14047
.375 H&H/Wby Mag. #20204 544R - #13531 B - #13347 4 - #14047
.375 Super Mag. #20226 543V - #13344 7 - #12501 4 - #14047
.378 Wby. Mag. #21665 544378 - #15010 G - #13313 7 - #13436
.38-40 Win. #20178 W - #13600 N - #10004 4 - #14047
.38-55 Win. Ballard #20226 543V - #13344 7 - #12501 4 - #14047
.444 Marlin #20164 543X - #12920 N - #10004 4 - #14047
.44-40 Win. #20206 G - #13427 N - #10004 4 - #14047
.45-70 Gov’t #20143 543T - #13407 G - #13313 7 - #13436
.416 Rem. Mag. #20771 544RM - #13415 B - #13347 4 - #14047
.455 Webley #20137 E - #13782 C - #13334 4 - #14047
.458 Win. Mag. #20161 543T - #13407 B - #13347 4 - #14047
.460 Wby. Mag. #21664 544460 - #15009 G - #13313 7 - #13436
6.5-06 #20207 Y - #12870 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
6.5 x 52 Carcano #20208 Y - #12870 M - #13230 2 - #14062
6.5 mm x 54 Mann-Scho #20208 Y - #12870 M - #13230 2 - #14062
6.5 x 55 Swed Mauser #20207 Y - #12870 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
6.5 Japanese Arisaka #20209 Y - #12870 L - #12703 1 - #13930
6.5mm Rem. Mag. #20210 Y - #12870 B - #13347 4 - #14047
6mm Rem.- .244 #20192 I - #13305 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
7mm-08 Rem. #20142 J - #13456 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
7.62 x 39 Russian #20213 AK - #13015 A - #13211 2 - #14062
7.62 x 54 Russian #20346 B - #13587 G - #13313 7 - #13436
7x 57 Mauser #20142 J - #13456 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
7 x 64 Brenneke #20142 J - #13456 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
7.7 Japanese Arisaka #20130 B - #13587 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
7mm BR #20216 N - #13014 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
7mm Ex - 280 Rem. #20142 J - #13456 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
7mm Int’l #20220 N - #13014 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
7mm Rem. Mag. #20140 J - #13456 B - #13347 4 - #14047
7mm Merrill #20230 N - #13014 L - #12703 1 - #13930
7mm Int’l Rimmed #20223 N - #13014 7 - #12501 4 - #14047
7mm TCU #20141 N - #13014 3 - #13684 3 - #14060
7mm Wby. Mag. #20196 J - #13456 B - #13347 4 - #14047
7-30 Waters #20223 J - #13456 7 - #12501 4 - #14047
7.5 x 55 Swiss #20130 B - #13587 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
7.65 Bel-Arg #20130 B - #13587 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
8mm Mauser #20201 M - #12963 1 - #13692 1 - #13930
8mm Rem. Mag. #20155 M - #12963 B - #13347 4 - #14047
Blue Skies
Re: Just ordered a Dillon 550. thoughts ?
You made the right decision getting the 550 over the 650. It is much more versatile and you can use it as a single stage easier. The auto indexing is overkill in my opinion unless you are a hardcore pistol loader. You will eventually want a trimmer. I have a redding 2400 and it is fine, but quite laborious. One day I may spring for a giraud. Get youself a trickler though. Don't rely on the powder throw for rifle loads. Sometimes the throws can vary over a grain if the hopper is shaken.
You made the right decision getting the 550 over the 650. It is much more versatile and you can use it as a single stage easier. The auto indexing is overkill in my opinion unless you are a hardcore pistol loader. You will eventually want a trimmer. I have a redding 2400 and it is fine, but quite laborious. One day I may spring for a giraud. Get youself a trickler though. Don't rely on the powder throw for rifle loads. Sometimes the throws can vary over a grain if the hopper is shaken.
Re: Just ordered a Dillon 550. thoughts ?
palmik, I just called Dillon I didn't know there was anyone else. where do I get the powder trickler (from Dillon)?
I did almost buy the 650 but i have a few magnums. and plan to get some more. and face it i have several k to reload now, we will shoot them up in a class and reload them then they will get stored for a rainy day. and ill only load a few thousand more after that this year. ( i say that now you never know )
palmik, I just called Dillon I didn't know there was anyone else. where do I get the powder trickler (from Dillon)?
I did almost buy the 650 but i have a few magnums. and plan to get some more. and face it i have several k to reload now, we will shoot them up in a class and reload them then they will get stored for a rainy day. and ill only load a few thousand more after that this year. ( i say that now you never know )
Re: Just ordered a Dillon 550. thoughts ?
Not that I am an expert by any stretch,.......I have a Dillon 550, and load everything from .223 to .358 STA. I use it as a single stge for rifle ammo, and hvae loaded many 1,000's of pistol rounds with it. Great reloader. I went to Dillon a few years back, since I was in the area on vacation, bought a few more goodies, met Mike, took a tour of his facility ( way cool ) Mike is a great guy, and he stands behind his product. Ya did good !
Mike
Not that I am an expert by any stretch,.......I have a Dillon 550, and load everything from .223 to .358 STA. I use it as a single stge for rifle ammo, and hvae loaded many 1,000's of pistol rounds with it. Great reloader. I went to Dillon a few years back, since I was in the area on vacation, bought a few more goodies, met Mike, took a tour of his facility ( way cool ) Mike is a great guy, and he stands behind his product. Ya did good !
Mike
Re: Just ordered a Dillon 550. thoughts ?
Brian Enos is a Dillon dealer. I got mine from him a few yrs ago, and I enjoyed buying from him bc of his personal customer service. The trickler to get is from redding; it is nice and heavy. As you load more, you will begin to discover that some companies make better individual specific tools than another. I personally like redding's products in addition to Dillon.
Brian Enos is a Dillon dealer. I got mine from him a few yrs ago, and I enjoyed buying from him bc of his personal customer service. The trickler to get is from redding; it is nice and heavy. As you load more, you will begin to discover that some companies make better individual specific tools than another. I personally like redding's products in addition to Dillon.
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