Purchased a new Dillon 550B

[franco802]

So finally after 7 years I got myself a reloading machine. The Dillon 550B direct from Dillon. I had built a table, purchased almost all I needed to reload .308 rounds, I had even took a reloading class. But then marriage happen. Never bought the press or dies.

Well after the divorce 4 years ago, I was able to get back on my feet to get into reloading. I still have the table and most of the reloading equipment.

I also purchased a new Marlin 1895 rifle last Sunday. So I will definitely want to reload 45-70. Question is, Dillon didn't show dies for a 45-70. What dies will fit in the Dillon 550B to reload 45-70?

[micro911]

It is a great machine. I loaded mainly my pistol cartridges with it, mainly 45 Auto and 38 Special.

[Carsgunsandchics]

Pretty much any set available will work. The biggest difference will be at what step the crimp will be. I myself don't like seater/crimper combo dies. To many issues for myself.

[liber]

I also purchased a new Marlin 1895 rifle last Sunday. So I will definitely want to reload 45-70. Question is, Dillon didn't show dies for a 45-70. What dies will fit in the Dillon 550B to reload 45-70?

Any standard 7/8-14 die will fit.

Dillon does have a Redding Competition Seating Die in 45-70, and you can get them from Brownells also.

Lee, Hornady, RCBS, Forster, Redding, whatever floats your boat...a lot of options to choose from. Since it's a lever action you probably don't need a competition seating die, but those Redding dies are nice and it's money well spent, IMO.

[franco802]

Thanks for the advice everyone. I ended up going for the Hornady die kit. Found it for $39. Now I'm going to shop for powders, primers and brass.

[franco802]

That's my setup so far. Still waiting for my new scale, dies, tumbler and need to still buy media. Then I can start reloading the first time in my life.

[MarkG35]

Looks good! Good Luck!
Lots of help available here.

[AandO]

And it's indoors. Good job in planning......................

Got down to 31 deg this am.

All my gear is in a North facing garage at the 3k ft elev. Brrrr

[franco802]

And it's indoors. Good job in planning......................

Got down to 31 deg this am.

All my gear is in a North facing garage at the 3k ft elev. Brrrr

Yup. It was 32f here this morning and it gets to 100f in the summer. I also have a/c in my house. I was going to set this up in my garage, but changed my mind. This is a spare bedroom in my house, so it worked out.

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[Ferrarif430]

Hi Franco,
Nice looking setup! Since you mentioned you're looking for the tumbler and accessories, check out this deal, I just got it the other day and it works great and I couldn't find anything cheaper!

http://www.slickguns.com/product/quick-n-ez-case-tumbler-kit-6299

[franco802]

Hi Franco,
Nice looking setup! Since you mentioned you're looking for the tumbler and accessories, check out this deal, I just got it the other day and it works great and I couldn't find anything cheaper!

http://www.slickguns.com/product/qui...mbler-kit-6299

Ahhhh damnit!!!!! I just bought the tumbler alone for $34. I would of jumped on that!!!

[Ferrarif430]

Return it!

[madjack956]

Congrats OP!

[MrBuzzard]

Just buy whatever die set you like. Any normal size will work. However I have transitioned all my crimp dies to the Lee Factory crimp dies, I feel they get a more uniformed crimp at a price you can't beat (under $20)


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