I could be wrong if it makes any difference but i think the pin with the hole is suppose to go on the right side of the press not on the left like what is in the video. Cheap tips and tricks for dillon 550b and xl650s updated 9. Since i want to use a dillon powder measure new one for the bl, i needed the rod that connects the press to the measure. Dillon presses for sale lee precision reloading products. To purchase from our scottsdale, az retail store for pickup by you, you must phone our retail store at 4807075140 to place your order. Purchase of at least 1 conversion kit required with this press.
If you call dillon to place your order if my info was helpful, please mention that to your dillon sales rep. Jul 29, 2014 this dillon 550b is my third reloading press. Dillon 650 and 1050 bearing kits, and other enhancements for dillon reloading presses. In fact, the original youtube annotations stated this for the first 20 seconds. I am not a mechanic, you assume all liability for your own actions.
The dillon precision rl550c reloading press is a versatile reloader that accommodates a variety of cartridges. Dillon rl 550b machine video user guide and dvdrom. Do it right and you just might be amazed with the results. February 15, 2020 gavin dillon 550b, dillon general, dillon videos.
After many years of reliable service the primer arm on my 550b is starting to stick a bunch. Dillon presses these top of the line dillon presses combine strength, power and convenience to produce the finest and most. Basics of reloading pistol cartridges on a dillion precision 550b. Gave dillon a list of parts and no argument was given. Jul 29, 2011 basics of reloading pistol cartridges on a dillion precision 550b. Is there another press out there that is comparable. Dillon reloading equipment for sale only 3 left at 75%. Dillon 550b reload press setup with strong mount youtube. Dillon 550b progressive reloading press38 special youtube. So far i really like it and have loaded some nice ammo. This is a video on reloading ammunition using dillon precision press. Caliber conversion crossreference chart for all presses. The dillon xl 650 reloading press is a 5 stage progressive press, meaning that every time you push the arm down and pull it back up, you are completing up to 5 stages at once.
In this video i do some much needed maintenance on the dillon 550. Thats why a lot of pistol competitors use dillon equipment to load. My reloading bench is a modified desk that i added a reinforced 6 x 2 top on to. Having a video sure makes it a lot easier to set things up on the new press. In this video i give an overview of the dillon 550b 4station progressive reloading press, then show full progressive reloading of 45 acp ammunition. Reloading presses and reloading kits for beginners and advanced reloaders. The new dillon xl750, 550c, square deal, dillon rl1100 and sl900 are all on offer. Have a look at the manual dillon precision rl 550b instruction manual online for free. Cant seem to find any hornady 123 sst ammo, so, going to reload.
Dillon locator pin lift tab for 550 550b 6501050 presses 12x piecescustomized. They will enter your order, process your credit card over the phone, and pull your order. I was hoping to speed up my learning curve by using the accumulated knowledge of poofa. Dillon accessories and addons 1911addicts the premiere. Dillon 550b hunting gun reloading presses for sale ebay. Oct 09, 2015 i have been sitting on my dillon bl550 press for a long time. Come to nvt when you need reloaders from dillon precision in australia. Dillon rl 550b reloading press if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. I am a lot more particular when it comes to precision rifle rounds. Loading up some 38 for the upcoming shooting season.
Includes cfsc, crfsc and ipsc black badge extreme pistol shooting course schedules, training and professional services, and merchandise for sale. Find used dillon reloading equipment for sale on craigslist, letgo, ebay, offerup, amazon and others. Please consider supporting ultimate reloader on patreon. Its possible to download the document as pdf or print. In years past i used a single stage press to make low volumes of 9mm, primarily around 20122014. Over all my reloading equipment and experience using progressive presses made by dillon precision. It will accommodate the widest variety of cartridges from 32 acp up to 338 lapua, 416 rigby, and 460 weatherby. Dillon precision 550 instructional video extreme reloading.
My box came with a c sticker that was covering up the b and the press had the grease fittings. Dillon precision 10443 xl 650 blue reloading machine cover. The dillon rl550c is the most versatile reloading machine in the dillon precision products line. It makes the reloading process easier as the reloader will be able to have full control over what happens at. Az industries ammunition powder bar adjustment knob for dillon precision powder bars for ammo reloading, made in america, 1 pack of 5 knobs. A dillon precision reloading fact page 3 the firearms. The dillon bl 550 is the basic version of the rl 550c reloading machine. After getting back into shooting i decided to get a progressive press.
I researched for 2 months before i chose which product to purchase for reloading pistol and rifle. Also if you have access to a metal lathe put a groove around the pin in the center where it would be in the center of the link arm but not 100% required if you use thin grease. Reloading 45acp on the dillon 550b a first look duration. I went back and forth between lnl and 550b, and finally chose the 550b. Dillon 550 reloading press recommended upgrades youtube. While it may still depend on the caliber that you are working on, it cannot be beaten by other types of reloading press when it comes to the total rounds produced by the hour. I am sure there are plenty of tips, tricks, hacks and pitfalls to be learned so i thought this would be a good thread to start.
Reloaders, reloading equipment, bullet reloading, bullet reloaders. Alex stephenson rudy project usa idpa squad brocks gap training center idpa march 2012. Including strong mount and accessory trays with tools. If you need further assistance please call us at 8007623845. The dillon bl 550 is the basic version of the rl 550b reloading machine. Setting up the dillon is much simpler than it would appear. Powder measure with standard large and small powder bars small installed, small bar throws from 2. It was in pretty sad shape, springs stretched out, parts that were bent cause it was just thrown in a box. Web site for murray gardner, a firearms instructor and safety consultant in the lower mainland of british columbia, canada. Discussion in reloading forum all calibers started. Did you already purchase a dillon conversion kit for.
Therefore, we must learn to organize our area so that we can use it efficiently. Rl 550b dillon xl650 quick switch kit magnumspecial. A few months ago i got it out of the box to set up and discovered i needed additional parts. Kms squared ufo 550 reloading press light for dillon 450 or 550. Dillon s new cv500 vibratory case cleaner is perfect for reloaders with limited space. Long rifle i use the 550 as a single stage decap,neck form, prime and progressive for seat and crimp. Instead of having the automatic powder measure and priming systems included with the rl 550 model, the bl 550 offers a funnel system so weighed powder charges may be poured into the case without removing it from the shellplate. The locator pin tabs, powder thrower adjustment knobs, primer tube holders, plastic bin dams, and the. Unfollow dillon reloading press to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. This dillon reloading press features a manually indexed shellplate that makes it easier to control various steps of the reloading process. Its 1212 quart bowl capacity will allow you to polish up to 1,300.
Dillon square deal b 9mm luger progressive reloading press. Dillon rl 550b i have one and they work a charm for all calibres. The dillon 550b and newer rl 550b are wellknown for being solid performers that are simple to setup, and relatively affordable to setup and run. Colors look natural no funky blue tint like other press lighting systems. When dillon says the bl550 is a basic loader, they mean it. I finally start setting up my dillon 550b reloading press. Although i have loaded thousands of rounds with a green single stage press, i recently purchased a dillon 550b.
Dillon precision reloading frequently asked questions brian enos. A brief, non professional step by step to replace the water pump. Do not attempt to repair or modify any firearms based on information found. As tinkering guys, we are always looking to make our machinery smoother, faster, better, and more efficient. They have stuff for non dillon presses also and prices are very reasonable. Used to take me about an hour or more to load 100 rounds of any caliber on my single stage. The dillon precision xl 750 reloading press is a highspeed reloading machine designed for common rifle and handgun cartridges. Dillon 550b c primer track bearing plate wball bearing. For the best possible customer service please make sure. Even though i have the pair of 650s, i load all rifle rounds 3006, 3030. Here i show my dillon reloading machine, the way mine is set up, a brief explanation of what is happening when you use the machine, as well. Its like having someone from dillon walk you through everything step by step. Many of us arent fortunate enough to have the space for a really large bench.
Adjusting it every time you change the caliber would be a royal pain, its well worth the money to buy spares for each caliber. Actually, i announced the news on my channel when i began going to dillon and redding and i made note early on in all of the description boxes of those videos that i did not recommend the hornady progressive press. Jun 26, 2008 i picked up a new dillon 550b last week what a great press wish i would have got one sooner. Home forums top level forums reloading forum all calibers dillon 550c vs. An indepth comparison of dillon precisions reloading presses and accessories. This press may not be loaded with all of the latest features from what i know it was introduced well over 30 years ago, but it does have a tried and true reputation. I started with a single stage lee breech lock hand press and then once i learned the basics graduated to a lee pro progressive loader designed for pistol calibers which can in theory load up to. I started with a single stage lee breech lock hand press, and once i learned the basics, i graduated to a lee pro progressive loader designed for pistol calibers, which can in theory load up to 223 remington case sizes. Reloading presses reloading kits shotshell reloaders. It will accommodate the widest variety of cartridges from 32 acp up to 338 lapua, 416. Dillon s cv2001 vibratory case cleaner is the largest in the industry. Starlight dillon 550 led lighting system reloading.
Jan 20, 2016 dillon 550 reloading press recommended upgrades ballistic expansion. Hot this week in dillon 550b hunting gun reloading presses. Dillon precision 10443 xl 650 blue reloading machine cover fits xl650 loader. Second one, i decided to rebuild it myself after watching the dillon video on youtube. Top 10 reasons not to buy a dillon reloading press duration. I consider this to be a special edition 550b press. What started as a small dream has become a multimillion dollar international business selling ammunition, reloading supplies and accessories. First one was sent to dillon and came back like new.
Today our friend eric goes over the operation of the dillon 550 progressive press and shows us how to load. Brownells is your source for reloading presses,reloading at brownells parts and accessories. Titan reloading offers dillon precision products at affordable pricing. This dillon reloading press measures 32inches high from the bench without the optional case feeder, and measures 38. Dillon 550b arizona hunting today your arizona hunting. Unlike most progressive reloading presses in the market, the dillon precision rl550b feature manual indexing on this press. Always consult at least three sources of manufacturers ammunition relaoding data before reloading your own ammunition. Mark 7 autodrive for dillon xl750 and xl650 reloading presses. If you are just reloading one caliber, then the 450 will suite you just fine.
The dillon bl 550 is essentially a 4 station turret press. Cheap tips and tricks for dillon 550b and xl650 presses organize your work space. Does anybody have any experience with these presses. Most of my reloading gets done this time of year when its too cold to be outside enjoying the outdoors. The dillon precision rl550b progressive reloading machine is a fourstage progressive press that can produce around 500 rounds in an hour. Dillon precision australia nvt dillon precision australia for all dillon reloading products. After evaluating my needs and seeing the quality difference i decided to go with the dillon. Following my lead is likely to destroy your car, your life, a.
Dillon bl550 basic loader press mississippi gun owners. A quick share of how ive been doing my 600yd match loading on a dillon 550 progressive press. Cleaned the press so that is not the problem sent from my samsungsmg890a using tapatalk similar threads. Quick reloading on a dillon 550b progressive press set up for. If you are reloading rifle and pistol cartridges and have only one machine, then the 550c is the way to go. For the health of our customers and employees, we are closing our retail store to walkin customers. I am in the market for a progessive reloading press and i am currently looking at the dillon presses. Hornady reloading stuff is on my dont buy as a first choice list because of the way they treated me i preach the dillon rl550b all the time, as you well know. Reloading tips for your dillon press by obxsolwind. Compare 30 million ads find dillon reloading equipment faster. Jess, im certainly not as experienced with pistols, or for that matter probably reloading also as yourself.
Would be great if i could spend less time at reloading bench. I have a dillon rl 550b and looking to add another machine. Reloading using dillon 1050 and dillon 650, recommendations and tips on reloading. Dillon is known for equipment thats well suited for highvolume reloading. For dong anything less that full progressive loading this is the next step down.
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