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6/29/2013 2:55:54 PM EDT
Anyone know where they have these in stock on-line?  I am looking for the RL 550b.
6/29/2013 3:05:07 PM EDT
[#1]
I heard graf's had some.
6/29/2013 3:07:33 PM EDT
[#2]
Quoted:
Anyone know where they have these in stock on-line?  I am looking for the RL 550b.


Dillion is a bit more expensive than others.  However I've been a customer of theirs for a few years now, and I'll never go back.  
Order the press from Dillon after setting up a customer account.  You may pay extra from them, but you will have a complete order history with them and warranty registration should any of the components fail.

I also use the RL 550b - I had a primer tube explode on me after dropping my bench vice on it when positioning it.  I called Dillon and they asked for a photo of the tube - I sent them a photo and they sent me a new tube - no charge.  Only because I had purchased all of my equipment from them.


6/29/2013 3:27:23 PM EDT
[#3]
Buy it anywhere you can find it.  They will warranty used presses, no questions asked.  I had two used SDBs that they rebuilt for me.  



It matters not where you obtained it, only that it is blue.



Top notch company.
6/29/2013 3:31:09 PM EDT
[#4]
Quoted:
Quoted:
Anyone know where they have these in stock on-line?  I am looking for the RL 550b.


Dillion is a bit more expensive than others.  However I've been a customer of theirs for a few years now, and I'll never go back.   Order the press from Dillon after setting up a customer account.  You may pay extra from them, but you will have a complete order history with them and warranty registration should any of the components fail.

I also use the RL 550b - I had a primer tube explode on me after dropping my bench vice on it when positioning it.  I called Dillon and they asked for a photo of the tube - I sent them a photo and they sent me a new tube - no charge.  Only because I had purchased all of my equipment from them.




Odd choice of words............?
6/29/2013 4:12:15 PM EDT
[#5]
Grafs.. they seem to be doing the best at getting presses out to people in under a week!
6/29/2013 4:19:53 PM EDT
[#6]
Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
Anyone know where they have these in stock on-line?  I am looking for the RL 550b.


Dillion is a bit more expensive than others.  However I've been a customer of theirs for a few years now, and I'll never go back.   Order the press from Dillon after setting up a customer account.  You may pay extra from them, but you will have a complete order history with them and warranty registration should any of the components fail.

I also use the RL 550b - I had a primer tube explode on me after dropping my bench vice on it when positioning it.  I called Dillon and they asked for a photo of the tube - I sent them a photo and they sent me a new tube - no charge.  Only because I had purchased all of my equipment from them.




Odd choice of words............?


That was a few fingers of scotch typing...this is a few more.

6/29/2013 6:42:34 PM EDT
[#7]
yes try shooters pro shop they had them online
6/29/2013 6:58:50 PM EDT
[#8]
Order direct from Dillon. They are now shipping within two weeks. Prices on line are very high.
6/29/2013 8:43:01 PM EDT
[#9]
Could someone help me out with a list of what I need to order to get started in reloading? I want to start with 223, 40s&w, 44mag. I don't want to order stuff and forget something then have to wait for something else to ship.
6/29/2013 9:18:27 PM EDT
[#10]
The top of the reloading page has some stickied threads containing just such a list.
http://www.ar15.com/content/page.html?id=400

However, maybe the best way to go is call Brian Enos. He sells Dillon stuff and he's good at it.  It would not surprise me if he had a similar list priced out and ready to give you a quote.
http://www.brianenos.com/index.html
6/29/2013 9:58:07 PM EDT
[#11]
This is my list, if I am missing anything just let me know and if I have something I don't need please let me know as well.
Rl550b press with caliber conversion kit 223

2 deluxe quick change assemblies

3 dies sets 223, 40, 44mag

2 small pick up tubes

2 large pick up tubes

Primer flip tray

Strong mount.






6/30/2013 1:55:32 AM EDT
[#12]
Quoted:
This is my list, if I am missing anything just let me know and if I have something I don't need please let me know as well.
Rl550b press with caliber conversion kit 223
2 deluxe quick change assemblies
3 dies sets 223, 40, 44mag
2 small pick up tubes
2 large pick up tubes
Primer flip tray
Strong mount.




The press will come with at least one pick-up tube but I want to say two of each (can't remember for sure).
I would recommend a powder measure for each quick change if you can afford it with the stands.
You will need a caliber conversion kit with the base plate and pins for each change.
A powder scale is essential.
Bullet puller is also recommended.

When I ordered my 1050 last month, they said that .223 dies were back ordered by about 9,000 dies so that will probably be the hardest item to find right now.
6/30/2013 2:33:23 AM EDT
[#13]
Quoted:

The press will come with at least one pick-up tube but I want to say two of each (can't remember for sure).


One small, one large.
6/30/2013 2:40:51 AM EDT
[#14]







Quoted:




This is my list, if I am missing anything just let me know and if I have something I don't need please let me know as well.


Rl550b press with caliber conversion kit 223



2 deluxe quick change assemblies



3 dies sets 223, 40, 44mag



2 small pick up tubes



2 large pick up tubes



Primer flip tray



Strong mount.




You'll also need caliber conversion kits for both the 40 and 44mag.  While
I currently have a XL650 with casefeeder, these are the steps I used on my
550B when reloading necked rifle cases. As with all consumer presses made, you must perform 2 cycles to reload
necked rifle ammo, a case prep cycle and a reloading cycle. I strongly
recommend that you buy two toolheads for your 550B for each necked rifle caliber you reload; one for the case prep and
one for the reloading so that you can leave the dies setup and adjusted
correctly.
For
rifle dies, I use a combination of Lee Pacesetter dies, a Dillon Resizing die, and a
Lee universal depriming die (and of course, Dillon's powder through die for
their powder measure). I like the Lee Pacesetter’s Bullet Seater die better
than Dillon’s because it has a knurled knob on the top to hand adjust the depth
vs Dillon’s bolt top.



However,
Dillon’s Resizing die is superior to Lee’s because it includes a carbide
expander button vs Lee’s steel one. I’ve found that I don’t need to lube the
inside of the case using the carbide button and don’t get that ‘squeak’ or any
neck stretching common of steel buttons without lube. The combination of the
Lee Pacesetter set and Dillon Resizing die costs a bit less than a Dillon die
set so you don't pay extra for this combination.



I
also install a Lee Universal Depriming die in station #1 of my reloading
toolhead so that it insures that no media remains in the flash hole prior to
reloading. I could check each case by hand and manually remove each piece but
I’m lazy and the universal die will do it automatically. For $10, it’s cheap
insurance.



As
necked rifle brass 'grows' over time it must be trimmed. I'm a fan of the
Dillon Trimmer setup on the case prep toolhead because with it I don't have to
worry about checking each piece of brass for length. Further, I don't have to
handle each piece separately to trim it because the trimmer is setup on the case prep
toolhead and will trim those pieces that require it automatically as I cycle
through my brass.



Brass
Prep (using your case prep toolhead setup)
:


1.
Inspect Brass and Sort By Headstamp





2. Tumble / Clean Brass - Lizard Litter Walnut & Turtle Wax car polish - 1
hr max




3. Lube Brass - Dillon Spray Lube not One-Shot




4. Install Case Prep Toolhead in 550B - confirm adjustments - (Use Dillon Case
Gauge to confirm shoulder set and case OAL)




• Dillon Decapper / Resizer die in #1 - I resize and decap at this stage




• Dillon Trimmer in #3 - I have the die set to just touch the case but trim at
the proper length




5. Insert brass in station #1 and crank handle to Decap / Resize




6. Advance shellplate and insert additional cases in station #1 as with normal
reloading




7. As case comes to station #3, the trimmer will trim the case if necessary




8. Tumble / Clean Brass - Lizard Litter Walnut - 10 minutes max




9. Inspect brass again




10. Swage - Dillon's Super Swage only on 1st brass processing cycle




11. Store prep'd brass for reloading in future



I
neither chamfer, de-burr the case neck, nor clean the primer pockets. I don't
do Bullseye shooting and found that I don't need to clean my primer pockets to
achieve the accuracy I'm looking for. My son (younger eyes) can shoot 5/8” dia,
5rd groups using ammo I produce with this process in his Savage .223 so that’s
good enough for me.



The
Dillon Super Swage does a great job at both removing the crimp and swaging a
uniform primer pocket and my Dillon trimmer leaves a smooth, 4° slanted, bur
free edge. I use both boat tailed 55grn, 62grn, and 68grn bullets for my .223
as well as 147grn FMJ and flat based 150grn SP bullets in my 308 and 30-06 and
have had no issues with inserting the bullets into the cases without inside
chamfering. Further, I’ve removed some bullets to check for any scratches or
gouges but have found none.



Reloading
(using your reloading toolhead setup):



1.
Install Reloading Toolhead in 550B, fill powder measure, primer feed, and
bullet bin - confirm adjustments





• Lee Universal Decapper die in #1 – ‘insurance’ to remove any media in flash
hole




• Dillon Powder die in #2




• Lee Pacesetter Bullet Seater in #3 – Lee’s knurled knob is easier to adjust
depth than Dillon’s




• Lee Pacesetter FCD in #4 – adjust so that die gives a slight crimp




2. Insert case into station #1 and crank handle while adding bullets just like
with 9mm




3. Inspect finished rounds




4. Box and label



Go
to range and make empty brass to start cycle once again.




Straight
walled (mostly pistol) calibers don't usually require trimming and therefore,
can be processed and reloaded in a single cycle. They also usually don't
require lube when using carbide resizing dies so that's what most people buy.
Because of that and the fact that you don't need to trim them as they don't
tend to grow, most people tumble them clean and then reload them directly
without a case prep cycle.



Many
people find that Lee Deluxe Carbide 4 die pistol die sets are both economical
(1/2 the price of Dillon dies) and work great. I use them on my 38spl, 357mag,
40s&w, 45acp, 10mm, 45 Colt, and 30 Carbine. (Note:  Some 9mm and 45acp brass could be military
and therefore need the primer crimp swagged or reamed before reloading but that
can be avoided by using only commercial brass.)



Here
are my personal straight walled pistol reloading steps I used on my 550B. There
are other ways to do it, but this worked well for me.



Reloading (for
pistol calibers using commercial brass):





1. Inspect Brass




2. Tumble / Clean Brass - Lizard Litter Walnut & Turtle Wax car polish - 1
hr max




3. Install Reloading Toolhead in 550B, fill powder measure, primer feed, and
bullet bin - confirm adjustments




• Lee Decapper / Resizer die in #1




• Dillon Powder die in #2 (proprietary for the powder measure so you don't use
the Lee version)




• Lee Bullet Seater in #3




• Lee FCD in #4




4. Insert case in station one and crank handle while adding bullets




5. Inspect finished rounds




6. Box and label



Go to range and make
empty brass to start cycle once again.








 
 
6/30/2013 2:45:23 AM EDT
[#15]
Quoted:
Quoted:

The press will come with at least one pick-up tube but I want to say two of each (can't remember for sure).


One small, one large.


You'll find you want extra pick up tubes.

I have five large and five small, and I'd like to make it ten for each so you can crank out 1000 rounds without having to fill up again.   For some reason it really seems to kill my momentum if I'm stopping to fill up those tubes.
6/30/2013 5:19:08 AM EDT
[#16]
The first Dillon I ever bought was from a gun shop used.  It was a 450 and had to be 30 years old.  I have been using it for years and still use it.  I eventually bought a 550 because I had lots of other calibers to load and the newer model made it easier to change dies.  I had some issues with the older one and they sent me parts no problem at all.  The older one is dedicated to one caliber I shoot a lot and the newer one I use for a bunch of others.  No matter where you got it or how old it is they take care of you.
7/6/2013 3:46:05 PM EDT
[#17]
I have been using a Dillon 550 for over twenty years now. Their warranty is absolutely the best.

Over the years I have broken or worn out several parts on the loader. When ever that happened I would e-mail them and tell them what I broke and a few days later the part would roll off the UPS truck. Always at no charge. They even replaced a powder measure assembly when I wore it out. That was the only time that they ever requested the broken part be returned because they said that they wanted to see the way it wore out for quality control.

You would be hard pressed to find a better outfit to do business with.
7/6/2013 3:58:44 PM EDT
[#18]
Gunstiop has 550 and 650 along with Square Deal B's available.
www.gunstop.com
7/6/2013 4:09:53 PM EDT
[#19]
where are you in indiana?

bite the bullet (between seymour and columbus) has at least 10 dillon 550 kits in stock as of today, i stopped in and just started drooling
7/6/2013 7:08:07 PM EDT
[#20]
Dillon is the best. It's good to hear they are shipping in 2 weeks now, I had to wait two months for my 550b earlier this year.
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