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It is a really nice showroom. Machines on display that you can pull the handle on. Everyone behind the counter, Gail included, is a shooter and a reloader.Originally Posted by bca1313
I go down there once or twice a year and say hello.
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Yes it is. While the lee is a nice unit. Price point the press , multiply the years owned, repairs (if any) plus resale value. you will find Dillon holds their value , consistently. Unless you're selling or buying a basket case.
What;s that saying, Buy once cry once
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"when you're happy you enjoy the melody but, when you're broken you understand the lyrics".
I was a competitive pistol shooter and needed large volumes of 9mm and 45, so while I had loaded single stage press in 1967-68 (junior in high school), my first press was a Dillon 550B in 9mm. Used the DVD (alright I admit I was a VHS tape back in the mid 90's) and never looked back.
Now have two 550's, and a Rock Chucker for precision rifle loads..........FWIW
Lots of good info on the internet and on youtube.........just be smart and not stupid......
Today there is a sale on DVOR for Lee reloading equipment. Presses, Dies, etc. I almost pulled the trigger but think I will hold off for a Dillon. If anyone needs Lee stuff though check it out.
http://www.dvor.com/s/7mh9f2.html Then click on todays deals.
Can you use Lee dies on the Dillon machine? Is that a bad idea?
Hoser, what would you do....
I want to reload .223 and 9mm. Quickly... in bulk...
550 or 1050?
Also, for the money of one 1050, couldn't I get close to having TWO decked out 550s?
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the dies are a standard 7/16. no issues.
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650, no brainer. Your price point on the 1050 not including extra tool head is $1720 throw in a caliber QC for $270 you're in the $2k range
The 650 is $567 + $219[case feeder] = $786 x 2= $1572. You're already $200 ahead of the game with 2- 650's. Not factoring in a RT1200 trimmer and other small accessories.
Then again you could splurge and get 2 of each. Throw in a 550 for shits n giggles, kick back and enjoy life.
Last edited by Great-Kazoo; 01-15-2014 at 14:57.
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"when you're happy you enjoy the melody but, when you're broken you understand the lyrics".
I meant 650....650, no brainer. Your price point on the 1050 not including extra tool head is $1720 throw in a caliber QC for $270 you're in the $2k range
The 650 is $567 + $219[case feeder] = $786 x 2= $1572. You're already $200 ahead of the game with 2- 650's. Not factoring in a RT1200 trimmer and other small accessories.
Then again you could splurge and get 2 of each
Ok. So...
650.
Case feeder.
Trimmer.
Caliber QC.
What else do I need?
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What else do I need...
Powder check system p/n 21044 $68.95
Extra Powder Die p/n 20064 $11.35
.223 die set p/n 10838 $66.95
9mm die set p/n 14406 $63.95
Small pistol or small rifle case feed plate (whichever you don't order with your case feeder) $38.95
650 maintenance kit p/n 97017 $39.95
Bullet Tray p/n 22214 $41.95
Strong Mount p/n 22052 $45.95
I don't know if I'd do 2 separate machines for .223 and 9mm. It's really not that tough or time consuming to do a changeover if you've got a separate toolhead complete with powder measure and all the dies set up and ready to roll. I'm a complete newbie and I know I can do it in less than 10 minutes. Can't use 2 machines at one time anyway!
No longer accepting new Trust clients. Pretty much out of the law business completely.
Extra toolhead is indeed the answer. Frankly, I'm not that big a fan of the powder check system myself. But that's just my opinion.
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