Thinking of upgrading

[kirkdbergeron]

Well I currently own a Lee 4-Hole Turret press, and started to reload with it, now I am reloading for myself plus 2 others, could be anywhere from 300 - 600 rounds everytime we shoot, sometimes double that if we shoot both days. Well it seems i do well with the Little Lee press but I probably are doing a lil heavier reloading than I should be with it. SO with that being said, I should move on to a more heavier duty reloading setup like a Dillion. Now the 550 was suggested to me. But can any of you guys who has experience give me a shopping list so to speak, like what else I will need besides the dies I use for the Dillion? Thanks!
KirK

 

[Guate_shooter]

If you are cranking up that many rounds why not look into the 650 with case feeder?

I have the 650 setup for 40S&W and she rocks on a good day I can load 1K round in no time.

You can bring the cost down if you take away some of the options such as the low powder alarm or the bullet tray, I did added the upgraded handle, the low powder alarm and the strong mount to mine as well as the tool kit, a great machine IMO.

I also have a Lee for .45ACP and she is OK, just not fast.

 

[scooterj]

look here and go down to the "CR" option
http://www.brianenos.com/store/dillon.ez.550.html

 

[BayouSlide]

Hard to go wrong with a 550B. Buy it from Brian Enos. It will be the same cost as direct ordering from Dillon except Brian will provide free shipping and plenty of info either on his Web site or by phone to make sure you get exactly what you need.

 

[Guate_shooter]

You can also buy it local, Lloyd Landry is a Dillon Dist. as well as Gary Thibodeaux.

They usually do a 10% discount on Dillons Price which will cover your LA Tax.

 

[scubasteve]

Save your money on the dies. The Lee dies work just fine in a Dillon as does the Lee powder drop.

 

[kirkdbergeron]

Save your money on the dies. The Lee dies work just fine in a Dillon as does the Lee powder drop.

I have the Lee Carbide dies, so they will work on the dillion press! What else may I be able to use might I ask?

 

[scooterj]

Pick up the phone and call Brian. He'll sell you what you want but he'll also tell you what you don't need. If you decide to set up for more than one caliber, he will let you know what parts of the conversion kit can be used for both calibers.
Give him a call, you'll be glad you did.

 

[kirkdbergeron]

Well looking at the site, I think I am going to go with a Super 1050B set up for .40 S&W with the conversion kit for 9mm.

 

[Guate_shooter]

Well looking at the site, I think I am going to go with a Super 1050B set up for .40 S&W with the conversion kit for 9mm.

CHIN CHIN the money train LOL!

 

[kirkdbergeron]

CHIN CHIN the money train LOL!

Is it a investment, yes it is, BUT look at all the guys who have their 550's, 650's, and so on, they still go them and keep them forever! They hold their value, they are a great asset, and once set up takes the guess work out of it, I think if I am going to keep shooting like I am, and reload for 3 others as well, this might be the thing to go to, am I right?

 

[Guate_shooter]

Yeah I love my 650, she soooooo pretty and reliable!

 

[scooterj]

The 1050 doesn't carry the "No BS" warranty. Save a few $ and get the 650 with casefeeder. Order it set up for .40S&W and get another toolhead for 9mm. 9mm will use the same casefeeder plate and shellplate. The 650 is all the press anybody will ever need unless they are loading commercially.

 

[kirkdbergeron]

Well yall talked me into it, a Dillion 650 XL is now on order with all the bells and whistles ordered in .40 S&W along with a 9mm conversion. ALSO the Dillion RF 100 automatic Primer filler

 

[beauxdog]

The 1050 machine is not covered by the Dillon warranty like the other machines. They consider that a commercial machine and it only has a 1 year warranty. It would be hard to believe your shooting that much ammo that you need a 1050. For the money buy 2 RL-550's and leave on set up for small primer and the other set up for large primers.
To change the RL-550 from 40 S&W to 9mm all you need is a tool head with the different dies and powder measure. The base plate is the same for both.

Beauxdog

 

[scooterj]

The 1050 machine is not covered by the Dillon warranty like the other machines. They consider that a commercial machine and it only has a 1 year warranty. It would be hard to believe your shooting that much ammo that you need a 1050. For the money buy 2 RL-550's and leave on set up for small primer and the other set up for large primers.
To change the RL-550 from 40 S&W to 9mm all you need is a tool head with the different dies and powder measure. The base plate is the same for both.

Beauxdog

The 1050 doesn't carry the "No BS" warranty. Save a few $ and get the 650 with casefeeder. Order it set up for .40S&W and get another toolhead for 9mm. 9mm will use the same casefeeder plate and shellplate. The 650 is all the press anybody will ever need unless they are loading commercially.

A day late and a dollar short again

 

[kirkdbergeron]

Well yall talked me into it, a Dillion 650 XL is now on order with all the bells and whistles ordered in .40 S&W along with a 9mm conversion. ALSO the Dillion RF 100 automatic Primer filler

 

[bayoupirate]

You will have NO Regrets of second thoughts.

 

[kirkdbergeron]

You will have NO Regrets of second thoughts.

I think it was the No BS lifetime warranty that sold me! Thanks Mr. Gary!

 

[kirkdbergeron]

I am still patiently waiting, for I too will be drinking the "blue" Kool-aid! as soon as it arrives this week