Dillon 750 buy, what else do I need ?

[jcat]

I have been doing rifle reloading for a while on a co-ax, but would like to do volume for 9mm and 223.

So I thought a Dillon would be a good choice.
I found this one "NEW DILLON PRECISION XL750 RELOADING PRESS 9mm, 38SUPER, 9X21 conversion kit " for $1100.

Since I have no idea what additional add on's I will need, please educate me on what else I will need to buy to make this unit work.

I have the dies for 9mm and 223.

Thanks

[bruce381]

if thats all the dies and tool heads you need nothing to start but normal bullets powder primers etc.

It took me years to even buy a dillon case feeder that and the roller handle and the strong mount are NOT needed to start basic machine will do.

[ysr_racer]

OP, that's about $400 over retail. I would just order one and wait.

There's no sense ordering a 750 unless you're going to order a case feeder and a bullet feeder.

Other wise just buy a 550.

[Bastard]

don't buy anything - get the press, at a premium or not it's your money do with it as you please... but get the press first and then try to figure things out.

I could tell you to get an Inline mount for it, but I don't know what your bench looks like or how tall you are in comparison.
I don't know if you load sitting or standing...
I don't know if a case feeder would be right for you or if it would even fit on the bench, same with the bullet feeder...
do you need a different handle, well I didn't know the answer to the other questions and those have would help answering this one...

basically get the press and set it up on your bench before you start buying all the accessories for it because how use the press will tell you what you need/want... and everyone is different.

[jcat]

From the responses above, if I want to make the press fully functional for volume I should have a case feeder and bullet feeder as well.

And wait till the rush is over and save myself $350.

Sound correct ?

[jcat]

Just checked the Dillon page and a case feeder and bullet feeder total about $800, yikes !

[jcat]

and that is just for 9mm, then another $800 for another caliber.

[John Galt]

keep an eye out at sheels. They regularly post dillon 750's for sale without price gauging. I see them every two weeks or so.

[morrcarr67]

Just checked the Dillon page and a case feeder and bullet feeder total about $800, yikes !

and that is just for 9mm, then another $800 for another caliber.

Welcome to the world of Dillon.

Though like the saying goes, you get what you pay for.

Me personally, I'm too cheap to buy a Dillon. I'm perfectly happy with my 30 year old Lee turret press and my 2 year old Lee progressive press.

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[ysr_racer]

and that is just for 9mm, then another $800 for another caliber.

No, the case feeder and bullet feeder stay the same, you just need a different case feeder plate for $39.

[ysr_racer]

Like I said, if you're not going to buy a case feeder and bullet feeder, just buy a 550.

If you shoot under a thousand rounds a month, a 550 is just fine for you.

[P-14]

Get the rest first and then the extras, with a case feeder you can produce 600- 1000rds per hour, am sure with a bullet feeder you could do more, but seeing the cost and availability of components you may want to slow down a bit and take your time. Besides how many rounds a month are you shooting? If you are serious about reaching superstar shooting status then get the whole enchilada and good luck. For me a 650 and550 are more than enough to produce what the wife and I shoot at matches. Good luck.

[randomBytes]

OP, that's about $400 over retail. I would just order one and wait.

There's no sense ordering a 750 unless you're going to order a case feeder and a bullet feeder.

Other wise just buy a 550.

+1 on case feeder, but you don't *need* a bullet feeder to get value from 650/750. My 550 has been in its box since I got 650 (not enough bench space).

[ysr_racer]

+1 on case feeder, but you don't *need* a bullet feeder to get value from 650/750. My 550 has been in its box since I got 650 (not enough bench space).

True, it's not about "value" it's about utilizing the press to its fullest potential.

[tawadc95]

I've been reloading for 30 hrs on a very faithful RCBS Piggyback
I splurged and bought a 750 in early Nov of 20.
My Lyman Pro Series 9mm dies arrived just last week and they are gorgeous, tall but gorgeous, the powder bar clears the seat die in station 4 by 1/4"
I bought a Titan Easy Dial micrometer for the powder bar but am having to send it back which Titan cheerfully agreed to, I'm replacing it with a Uniquetek powder micrometer.
I am going to use a DAA powder check die for station 3 and Lyman's micrometer taper crimp die in station 5.
I went with the Dillon 7.5" Strong Mount an Ergo handle and an Inline light.
I'm looking forward to using it.
My Piggybback is still functioning flawlessly and will remain in the fleet to do everything but 9mm and .223 which will be on the 750.
It's been a real interesting adventure, I've lived through several primer and powder shortages but never equipment such as now.