Is anyone loading .338 on a Dillon 550 or 650. It may not fit, just wondering if it is reasonably possible. Thanks
Reloading .338 Lapua on a Dillon
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Re: Reloading .338 Lapua on a Dillon
They sell caliber conversion kits for both, so I'd say it's likely possible.
They sell caliber conversion kits for both, so I'd say it's likely possible.
Re: Reloading .338 Lapua on a Dillon
Call Dillon support and see.
I shoot .338LM and I checked on this about a year ago, for the 650. I was told the 650 was not able to handle the 338L cases but the 550 was. I borrowed an ol' rock chucker and it's doing fine instead. Things may have changed so check with them and see.
--Fargo007
Call Dillon support and see.
I shoot .338LM and I checked on this about a year ago, for the 650. I was told the 650 was not able to handle the 338L cases but the 550 was. I borrowed an ol' rock chucker and it's doing fine instead. Things may have changed so check with them and see.
--Fargo007
Re: Reloading .338 Lapua on a Dillon
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: fockell</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Is anyone loading .338 on a Dillon 550 or 650. It may not fit, just wondering if it is reasonably possible. Thanks </div></div>
I've loaded about 1000 rounds on my 550b.
Dillon doesn't offer a 650 conversion kit for the 338LM.
I obviously use the 550b more like a single stage press, when loading precision rifle rounds, than a full blown progressive.
I use a ChargeMaster 1500 for charging cases, although I do own the 'magnum powder bar' for the Dillon powder measures.
Chris
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: fockell</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Is anyone loading .338 on a Dillon 550 or 650. It may not fit, just wondering if it is reasonably possible. Thanks </div></div>
I've loaded about 1000 rounds on my 550b.
Dillon doesn't offer a 650 conversion kit for the 338LM.
I obviously use the 550b more like a single stage press, when loading precision rifle rounds, than a full blown progressive.
I use a ChargeMaster 1500 for charging cases, although I do own the 'magnum powder bar' for the Dillon powder measures.
Chris
Re: Reloading .338 Lapua on a Dillon
The Dillion powder measure is useless for precision loads. I also use the 1500 for powder drops and use the dillion like a non progresssive press.
The Dillion powder measure is useless for precision loads. I also use the 1500 for powder drops and use the dillion like a non progresssive press.
Re: Reloading .338 Lapua on a Dillon
Here's a thread from a while back that might be of interest...
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...494#Post1374494
Here's a thread from a while back that might be of interest...
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...494#Post1374494
