This is NOT an understatement...
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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.
Jason
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
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.
I like sex, drugs and automatic weapons. That's why i'm a dues paying member of the Libertarian party. Struggling to keep the government away from messing with the above.
My Wife has her own vice.
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I like sex, drugs and automatic weapons. That's why i'm a dues paying member of the Libertarian party. Struggling to keep the government away from messing with the above.
My Wife has her own vice.
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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