Need help buying a Dillon 550

[glocklife34]

Im buying a reloader and it will be my first reloading press im leaning towards Dillon 550 or a 650. Im mechanically incline and very motivated to learn reloading i have been making research for months. Mainly will reload a 45acp,40s&w, and 9mm

Anyway i came across a dillon 550 deal and i dont know if this a good deal or not? he is willing to let it go for $600 for everything. Here's a list.

-Dillon press
-2 complete toolhead with quick change assembly 45acp dies and 308 win
-additional dies spare one 45acp and 308 win
-conversion kit with funnel for 45acp and 308
-spare parts kit
-primer flip up tray
-case gage 45acp and 308 win
-bullet puller
-plastic bin which is 4 pcs
-primer tubes
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[liber]

Best I can tell, that would be about $900 to buy new.

You can go to brianenos.com and price it out.

When I added up a 550b for 308 and 45ACP, adding an extra quick change toolhead, it was about $900 with the strong mount (pictured) and a spare parts kit, bullet puller, case gauages, and 1 bin, and steel dies.

[tylenol9999]

Im buying a reloader and it will be my first reloading press im leaning towards Dillon 550 or a 650. Im mechanically incline and very motivated to learn reloading i have been making research for months. Mainly will reload a 45acp,40s&w, and 9mm

Anyway i came across a dillon 550 deal and i dont know if this a good deal or not? he is willing to let it go for $600 for everything. Here's a list.

-Dillon press
-2 complete toolhead with quick change assembly 45acp dies and 308 win
-additional dies spare one 45acp and 308 win
-conversion kit with funnel for 45acp and 308
-spare parts kit
-primer flip up tray
-case gage 45acp and 308 win
-bullet puller
-plastic bin which is 4 pcs
-primer tubes
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Way too expensive. I would start with the Lee Classic Cast Turret.

[milotrain]

If the two tool heads have powder droppers on them (which it seems they do), and the strong mount is included then it's a steal. I bought almost the same rig with a third toolhead, powder system, caliber conversion and dies for about $800 used and I thought I had got a good deal.

[liber]

If the two tool heads have powder droppers on them (which it seems they do), and the strong mount is included then it's a steal. I bought almost the same rig with a third toolhead, powder system, caliber conversion and dies for about $800 used and I thought I had got a good deal.

I agree milo, the Dillon stuff holds it's value pretty good.

This is a nice machine, I think nicer than a Lee, but I own a Dillon so I might be bias.

[Mot Mi]

I would get it, refrain from anything less if you're inclined on getting a progressive. Luckil, you're able to do a step at a time on the 550. A 650 would set you back 1200 more than likely 1500 for all 3 calibers plus a case feeder and all those extra stuff. With that deal for 600 all you need is a tumbler, media, bullets, primers, powders, cases, and a few manuals.

[glocklife34]

If the two tool heads have powder droppers on them (which it seems they do), and the strong mount is included then it's a steal. I bought almost the same rig with a third toolhead, powder system, caliber conversion and dies for about $800 used and I thought I had got a good deal.

Two complete toolheads are included. The dies are only 45acp and 308 win but two of each. Two 45acp dillon dies and two .308 win dies.

I wanna reload 9mm and 40 s&w too which dies and conversion kit is not included so kinda hesitant. But for 600 looks like a good price i think ill just sell the two spare dies and buy the 9mm and 40 s&w.

[DSMeyer]

You need to see if it's two complete conversion kits or just a complete 45 acp kit only with a .308 funnel as both calibers utilize the same shellplate and pins. Also make certain it has the small primer bar and primer mag tubes, these get list forgotten about. Then see if it comes with both powder charge bars. You can't got wrong with a dillon 550, simple to set up and will keep up with you when making bullets.
Now for 9mm and 40s&w you'll need both conversion kits as the only interchangable part is the shellplate

[glocklife34]

Need help buying a Dillon 550

You need to see if it's two complete conversion kits or just a complete 45 acp kit only with a .308 funnel as both calibers utilize the same shellplate and pins. Also make certain it has the small primer bar and primer mag tubes, these get list forgotten about. Then see if it comes with both powder charge bars. You can't got wrong with a dillon 550, simple to set up and will keep up with you when making bullets.
Now for 9mm and 40s&w you'll need both conversion kits as the only interchangable part is the shellplate

He sent me this pictures and i just ask him if those said above is included. Can you check photos?
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[liber]

He sent me this pictures and i just ask him if those said above is included. Can you check photos?

Looks like both the shell plates, so most likely it has conversions for both.

I may be interested in Dillon 45ACP dies if you get it, and it has a set, and depending on price. The 2nd sets look like RCBS. I can't use the conversion as I have a 650.

[JMP]

Im buying a reloader and it will be my first reloading press im leaning towards Dillon 550 or a 650. Im mechanically incline and very motivated to learn reloading i have been making research for months. Mainly will reload a 45acp,40s&w, and 9mm

Anyway i came across a dillon 550 deal and i dont know if this a good deal or not? he is willing to let it go for $600 for everything. Here's a list.

I'd say go for it. It's nice if you can get everything set up and not forget the little things like the primer flip tray or the primer picker-upper tubes.

Dillon 550 or 650 is the way to go if you want to start on a progressive. I don't think you get that much advantage on a 650 (which is what I have). Obviously, you won't make the nice ammo that you would on a single stage, but it is more than fine for the handgun cartridges you have mentioned. Just still with a spherical powder that meters well with the Dillon charge bar, and that's the best you'll do for handgun ammo in terms of balancing quality and quantity. The other progressives are junk. However, a Lee Classic Turret is a good way to get started cheaply and it's reasonably fast.

I'd get Dillon dies for sizing and flaring/powder dump then Redding micrometer dies for seating so it's easier to adjust length. The Dillon die is fine for crimping.

[DSMeyer]

It's bonus with the complete change over with powder dispenser in .308. Looks like it has both complete 45/308 change over kits as well as extra dies. Plus a parts kit and misc accessories. You can sell off the extra dies to fund the dies and change over kits you need.
The reality is, a progressive is a great tool for making blasting ammo. A single stage press is optimal if your a half inch shooter type. With that said, you can make some very accurate ammo on a dillon if you slow down and take your time with quality dies.
On a side note, i have noticed that the dillon powder measure works the best out of the major brands with all types of powder. On average I get a 0.05 grain difference between charges using ball or flake and 0.1grain difference with extruded powders.

[milotrain]

I'd get Dillon dies for sizing and flaring/powder dump then Redding micrometer dies for seating so it's easier to adjust length. The Dillon die is fine for crimping.

This right here. If I could buy custom die sets they would be made of Dillon sizers, Redding comp micrometer seating dies, and the Lee factory crimp die.

[glocklife34]

Just confirm everything is included. The small primer bar and primer mag tubes and both powder charge bars. And he told me too it has two exta plates.

[chino]

You should also have two primer "pickup tubes" and two primer tubes (large/small) Can't tell from the picture, the older powder drop had two coiled return springs.
550B are nice loaders. Strive to be consistent, minimum waste of motions. focus on the job at hand, speed at a later date.
When I first started I loaded several hundred rounds, found out that they were underpowered for my BHP. Got to know my inertial bullet puller quite well LOL

Here is the operating manual which includes the schematic.

http://dillonhelp.com/Dillon%20Manual%20PDFs/dillon_rl_550b_manual_may_2007.pdf