Needing some good advice

[Curly]

If you are going to buy a case feeder step up and buy a 650 w/casefeeder.Dillion may be a little more pricey but once you have the Dillion Blue no bullshit warranty,you will not need to buy any repair parts that break,you call them and they will send a new peice out in the mail,they will also help with any technical problem over the phone,I have had them send me a complete primer tube set up and platform assembly because the felt it was not right.You do not have to use Dillion dies,the majority of us just like the carbide dies because you don't have to lube pistol cases.
As far as set up for different calibers,after it is done you will know why you spent the money.I have owned 2 550's 2 650's and 1 1050.I know use only a 650 and have conversions set up for 40,45,45 revolver,223 and 308
DILLION RULES and if you decide to quit reloading and sell it,it will be gone overnight

 

[Wall]

if you decide to quit reloading and sell it,it will be gone overnight

This is no bullchit

 

[natgas]

As of this morning, this is my list of items to be purchased; this will assume I already have the following:

Tumbler, calipers (digital)

Items in cart:

550 in .45 caliber
strong mount
3 die set in .45
bullet tray
stainless case guage
empty case bin and bracket
4 pack primer pickup tubes in .45
primer flip tray
Lyman reloading manual

I still have to add dies and guages for 9mm

Do I need to deluxe quick change kit? do I need just one? (some of this stuff is confusing to me)

Am I missing anything?

 

[csiedmond1]

Can you put a case feeder on the 550?

 

[nikatkimber]

To be "quick change" you'll need one per caliber. The "Deluxe" adds the powder dispenser. If you want to stay all Dillon, you will want one dispenser per caliber. Or you could buy one of these Hornady LnL dispensers, that use a "bushing" type cylinder for metering, which is changeable, so you only have to calibrate for a load once, remove the "bushing", insert new bushing, calibrate for new load. If you want to back to the other, just swap bushings, rather than recalibrate all over again, like with the Dillon.

 

[natgas]

Can you put a case feeder on the 550?

Yes, it is an option

 

[csiedmond1]

know where there is a dealer in oklahoma??

 

[Wall]

know where there is a dealer in oklahoma??

H&H sells a crap load of Dillon products. I buy alot of my stuff from there.

 

[Wall]

To be "quick change" you'll need one per caliber. The "Deluxe" adds the powder dispenser. If you want to stay all Dillon, you will want one dispenser per caliber. Or you could buy one of these Hornady LnL dispensers, that use a "bushing" type cylinder for metering, which is changeable, so you only have to calibrate for a load once, remove the "bushing", insert new bushing, calibrate for new load. If you want to back to the other, just swap bushings, rather than recalibrate all over again, like with the Dillon.

You can use 1 dispenser & several charge bars set up for the different calibers. I prefer to use a quick change with multiple dispensers but you can do it the more economical way as well.

 

[natgas]

Ok, I just now placed my order with Brian for the 550 setup.

Another question for you experts----where do you recommend buying the components (brass, primers, bullets, powder)

Seems like every place I go online is out of 45 brass and primers.

Is there a local dealer to use and avoid the hazmat fees?

Thanks to everyone for helping me finally make the decision

 

[Wall]

Ok, I just now placed my order with Brian for the 550 setup.

Another question for you experts----where do you recommend buying the components (brass, primers, bullets, powder)

Seems like every place I go online is out of 45 brass and primers.

Is there a local dealer to use and avoid the hazmat fees?

Thanks to everyone for helping me finally make the decision

Brass wouldn't incur a hazmat fee if ordered online, I get mine locally from J&K.
I buy primers from H&H

 

[Scott Hearn]

Ok, I just now placed my order with Brian for the 550 setup.

Another question for you experts----where do you recommend buying the components (brass, primers, bullets, powder)

Seems like every place I go online is out of 45 brass and primers.

Is there a local dealer to use and avoid the hazmat fees?

Thanks to everyone for helping me finally make the decision

I get my lead bullets and brass from Mitch (J&K) for the most part.

I'm thinking about buying some Starline specifically for my .45 revo moonclip gun since you always get it back at a match.
As far as NEW brass goes I haven't found any cheaper than Starline and it's pretty much top of the line as brass goes.

Online suppliers for bullets, primers and powder:

Powder Valley
Wideners
Natchez
Sinclair Intl.
Midsouth Shooter Supply
Midway USA

All of these occasionally run sales or free hazmat (Powder Valley) and you can get some smoking deals.
Congrats on the 550. You won't be disappointed.

 

[natgas]

Another question about die sets, etc.

Do all carbide die sets fit the 550? I saw a Lee 9mm deluxe die set on another forum for sale. Price is hard to beat IF it fits. How about anything else I would need to go with the die set?

 

[Wall]

Another question about die sets, etc.

Do all carbide die sets fit the 550? I saw a Lee 9mm deluxe die set on another forum for sale. Price is hard to beat IF it fits. How about anything else I would need to go with the die set?

yes, the 550 uses std dies.
I like lee dies & use them for most of my loading

 

[jtischauser]

know where there is a dealer in oklahoma??

Heartland sells Dillon A's well.

 

[nikatkimber]

yes, the 550 uses std dies.
I like lee dies & use them for most of my loading

I must have some really old dies or something... My Lee dies don't have enough threads to lock them down in the 550 turret.

 

[Bubber]

I must have some really old dies or something... My Lee dies don't have enough threads to lock them down in the 550 turret.

If the lock ring has that rubber o-ring, sometimes yu can turn the lock ring upsided down and there is enough to lock it. I remember doing that once some where. Natgas congrats on the Dillon purchase, they really mean that "No BS Waranty" I had a part broke on a Square Deal. When I called them for a part they just asked me for my address. I told them I did not purchase from them and all they asked was "Is it Blue" and sent the part. I hope this is helpful. Later rdd

 

[Wall]

If the lock ring has that rubber o-ring, sometimes yu can turn the lock ring upsided down and there is enough to lock it. I remember doing that once some where. Natgas congrats on the Dillon purchase, they really mean that "No BS Waranty" I had a part broke on a Square Deal. When I called them for a part they just asked me for my address. I told them I did not purchase from them and all they asked was "Is it Blue" and sent the part. I hope this is helpful. Later rdd

I lost the shellplate buttons for my 9mm setup. I called & told them I lost them & they sent me new ones, no charge. I told them, they didn't break or any thing, I just lost them. "No problem, we'll get some more right out to you". No charge, no shipping, nothing, just the phone call. You simply cannot beat their customer service.

 

[KurtM]

Maybe you mentioned it and I didn't see it but you will need a reloading scale. A regular balance beam type is just fine for what you are doing. That and a data sheet for the powder you are using for weight of charge for bullet used. You can find a lot of that info on line KurtM

 

[natgas]

I already have a digital scale; I had a meet tonight at Heartland with an OSA member to purchase some brass; I got there early and talked with one of the guys working there; he was absolutely amazing---he took me to the back room and showed me how the 550 works; he went through the various steps and really helped clear up some questions I had. He also showed me how the Dillon 1050 worked---what a fantastic machine.

Bottom line, it might cost me a little more but I'll be purchasing many of my reloading supplies from Heartland---good guys