I have been using a 550 for over a dozen years. It's great for revolvers because it has the best primer seating feel of all the Dillon presses.
Thoughts on the Dillion 550
- Thread starter Remmy83
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I love my 550 also. I also still load all my rifle loads on a single stage. The 550 handles the 38, 357, 380, 9mm, and 45ACP without any problems.
How difficult/time consuming is it to change calibers? I've read that they are easier to change on the 550 than they are on the 650.
If you have a quick change kit for each caliber then it only takes 3-10 mins(2 pins to remove the head and change the primer bar if primer sizes change and the shell plate holder). I have them for each of my cartridges and after the first initial setup (takes @20-30 min each) all i do is verfiy the powder charges are still correct and load primer tubes.
I load all my non precision rifle ammo on it, Ar 15-Ar 10 and all pistol ammo.
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I tried to load for my AR on it but I just could not get the powder regulated correctly. I don't know what I was doing wrong but it was just inconsistent. It had to be me but I sold the .223 caliber conversion kit and went back to the Lee single press for them.
I have owned a 550B for almost twenty years and reload all my guns with it including .223 AR and I love it.Like everything else including guns,cleaning after every use and you'll have no problems.
I really like my 550B which is my set-up for 38 special.
For my speed and pace with this press one to two hours week gives me the 400 to 800 rounds of lead I need a week to keep me happy.
Others mileage and rounds per hour will vary.
For my speed and pace with this press one to two hours week gives me the 400 to 800 rounds of lead I need a week to keep me happy.
Others mileage and rounds per hour will vary.
I love my dillon for handgun loading. But I still use a single stage for my rifle loads
BTW if you have trouble withe stick powders try one of these
http://www.uniquetek.com/site/696296/product/T1278
these guys make some neat upgrades for the 550. their tools heads are sweet
about the only thing I would suggest on a new Dillon is the pull handle verses the stock ball handle.
http://www.uniquetek.com/site/696296/product/T1278
these guys make some neat upgrades for the 550. their tools heads are sweet
about the only thing I would suggest on a new Dillon is the pull handle verses the stock ball handle.
