Looks like I am going to do it, I am buying my first reloader

[ricemanff]

Fellow Calgunners, I am looking for help. I am getting a RL550B dillon press. I have some guys at my local gun shop to help me with some of the reloading basics but I will take all advice I can get. I will be loading 9mm, 40 s&w, .38, .223, .308, .300 wsm. What reference book should I get?
My list so far
-scale
-reference book
-case gauges
-tumbler
-primer flip tray
Remember I am brand new to this. I know I am forgetting a lot.

[wood carver]

I have the Hornady reloading books, but just about any of the reloading books out there are a good start.
And congratulations on the new press.

[five.five-six]

Start looking for components. At this point in time, that will be the dificult part.

[EL_NinO619]

Lyman is a good choice. With the calibers your loading, I would get a 650.

[EL_NinO619]

You will also need a caliper and a way to trim your bottle neck cases.

[Bill Steele]

Lyman is a good choice. With the calibers your loading, I would get a 650.

Spoken like a man with a 1050..

I agree, The Lyman books are good. Lee has the most load data, I love my Hornaday for when I am loading their bullets, which is often.

Welcome to the club.

Good luck, have fun.

[ricemanff]

We will see how it goes. I took a part time job at a gun shop and I know I spend more than I am making there. Good thing I have a good "real job" so the gun shop is just supporting my habit. I also need something to do between duck hunting and deer hunting.

[Lead Waster]

No way, 550 is the way to go with all those calipers. Less expensive to change calipers and easier to do so with the 550.

[EL_NinO619]

No way, 550 is the way to go with all those calipers. Less expensive to change calipers and easier to do so with the 550.

Are you serious...... No way a 4 station self indexing is better for rifle. I only said a 650 because he came out the gate going blue. If money is tight buy a LnL, GREAT press and you don't even have to worry about those stupid CC, just buy a 12 pack of bushings. You want 5 stations

[rob1105]

deburing tool, case lube, powder trickle, primer brush, case mouth brush, loading tray, calipers, a chapman set

[rob1105]

case trimmer, assortment of pilot guides, and some 3in1 oil.

[rob1105]

If your eyes are not so good a magnifying lamp, hornadys reloading book (has service rifle specific loads)

[sdkevin]

Highly recommend the Lyman multi tool; large and small pocket cleaners, inner and out chamfers for ~$21.

[XDRoX]

If you want to call Brian Enos and ask him what press he suggests. Or I can save you a phone call and just tell you, he'll say get the 550.

The 650 is faster than the 550 because of the case feeder. If speed is not a concern the 550 is the better machine. More versatile and simple.

A 5th station is not a reason to get a 650 over a 550 especially for rifle. For what? A powder check die? No thanks. First of all you can't double charge a rifle round. So what benefit would 5 stations be over 4 for rifle?

For multiple calibers the 550 is the clear winner.
If you're shooting thousands of rounds a month and need the speed of a case feeder the 650 is the clear winner. Or you just want to be able to load faster than a 550.

I've never had the need for a case feeder or a 5th station. So I like my 550.

[Bill Steele]

If you want to call Brian Enos and ask him what press he suggests. Or I can save you a phone call and just tell you, he'll say get the 550.

The 650 is faster than the 550 because of the case feeder. If speed is not a concern the 550 is the better machine. More versatile and simple.

A 5th station is not a reason to get a 650 over a 550 especially for rifle. For what? A powder check die? No thanks. First of all you can't double charge a rifle round. So what benefit would 5 stations be over 4 for rifle?

For multiple calibers the 550 is the clear winner.
If you're shooting thousands of rounds a month and need the speed of a case feeder the 650 is the clear winner. Or you just want to be able to load faster than a 550.

I've never had the need for a case feeder or a 5th station. So I like my 550.

I agree with this assessment.

For rifle, I load on a single stage, but then I am shooting them through bolt guns and 50 is a big day.

You will not regret the 550B.

Have fun, good luck.