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    Quote Originally Posted by Hoser View Post
    The 550 is a excellent machine.

    Even with a herd of 1050s, I still went with the 550s for extra presses.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hoser View Post
    The 550 is a excellent machine.

    Even with a herd of 1050s, I still went with the 550s for extra presses.
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    Quote Originally Posted by cstone View Post
    Saint Barbara smiles upon your chapel
    This is NOT an understatement...

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    Quote Originally Posted by coloradoEMT911 View Post
    I have done a lot of research while reading all your post and I defiantly think I want a dillon and probably start with a 550 unless I can talk dillon into letting me become a dealer through my business lol. I would like to get a 650 for 223 And 10mm but don't know if it's affordable right now. I do want one before I teach my next reloading class.
    Sounds like a great plan!
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    I started with a 550 and began loading a lot. If you load a lot, you will end up upgrading to a 650 or larger. I use a 650 now with case feeder. Being able to drop a bullet and pull the handle makes life easier. I have been using a Dillon since 1995. Great machine, great service. The dies and conversion kits are not cheap, but worth it.

    If you have any questions, they will spend whatever time you need to make you comfortable with their equipment.

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    DILLON 550 is a great press, I have two, and never saw the need to step up to the 650.......always got plenty of volume out of the 550........FWIW

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    Check out the RCBS Pro 2000. RCBS is great to deal with and the press is easy to change calibers quick and easy. No primer tube explosions with the primer strip system and the RCBS powder dispenser is one of the best.
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    Quote Originally Posted by earplug View Post
    Check out the RCBS Pro 2000. RCBS is great to deal with and the press is easy to change calibers quick and easy. No primer tube explosions with the primer strip system and the RCBS powder dispenser is one of the best.
    Nor will you have one on a 550.
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    mages for 550 dillon primer tube explosion - Report images


    One can google primer tube explosion and find more info.
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    Quote Originally Posted by earplug View Post
    mages for 550 dillon primer tube explosion - Report images


    One can google primer tube explosion and find more info.
    2 years on the 550, still rocking. I hold issues with any press on the rate of speed, while using, vs. Paying attention to what you're doing. IF I believed everything I "read" on line . I'd never own Glocks. After all, some folks had them go KaBoom.

    When it comes to reloading equipment, you have die hards on all sides of the discussion. Having owned RCBS, Hornady and Dillon. Based on CS alone Dillon gets my business, hands down. Just facts, based on past experiences.
    Now you take my Dillon and your press, post them for sale. See who gets asking price.
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