Jeeeze I am so confused! I want to handload, want to do it right! - Page 2

gandog56 · 06-11-2008, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by billy

i just got a dillon 550.
i dont know very much about reloading i have only been doing it for about 2 or 3 years.
this dillon is my 3 rd press and i am in love with it.

A Dillon is a bit much if he only shoots a couple hundred rounds a week. You don't need a progressive press for that amount.

ACfixer · 06-11-2008, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by gandog56

A Dillon is a bit much if he only shoots a couple hundred rounds a week. You don't need a progressive press for that amount.

I was kind of thinking a single stage with a turret, does that sound right for my needs? And thank you everybody for the reading suggestions, I'll pick some of those books up tonight.

lefty o · 06-11-2008, 05:01 PM

a turret press is an excellent idea.

neophyte · 06-11-2008, 07:29 PM

Redding T7 and have probably the best all around. When and If you were going to go Progressive the T7 will still be around.
You get the parts and you can change from one calibre to another within a few minuets.
Follow up when you can.

Mike Franklin · 06-11-2008, 08:18 PM

Dillon used to make a video on reloading call'm and see if they still do.
You're going to get frustrated with a single stage press, if you're loading just a few rounds they're ok but My Soul they are slow for much reloading. BTW, you can reload rifle ammo on a Dillon. (The .45 ACP, .30-06, .308 and .243 all use the same shell holder as an example).
You can get the Dillon with changeable heads, where the dies go, and swap out from round to round. You let me know if I'm wrong but I'll bet once you start reloading your amount of shooting will go up by at least 50%.

gandog56 · 06-13-2008, 01:46 PM

Lee Precision has many how to videos on their stuff you can check out.

ACfixer · 06-23-2008, 08:11 PM

Ok folks, I just bought the Dillon 550B today. Got it with the 22.250 .308 .30-06 conversion stuff. Got a quick change head as well and I'm sure more to follow. I'm jazzed!

gandog56 · 06-23-2008, 10:24 PM

Went right for the Dillon, huh?

Get any manuals, yet?

jimkim · 06-24-2008, 02:02 AM

Look on youtube they have all kinds of handloading related videos. I was surprised. They even have several about setting up various features of your press.

YouTube - dillon 550b toolhead setup 1/4

jimkim · 06-24-2008, 02:03 AM

I know you didnt ask but I figured as long as we were talking about it WTF.

ACfixer · 06-24-2008, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jimkim

I know you didnt ask but I figured as long as we were talking about it WTF.

Appreciated!

billy · 07-23-2008, 09:59 PM

those vids are great.
they helped me out a lot.

gandog56 · 07-23-2008, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by GlockMeister

Here, slightly more, $379.99, but they have them.
Graf & Sons - HRN PRESS LOCK-N-LOAD AUTO PROGRESSIVE
Also, here's a link, same place for a Speer reloading manual #13, a good one to have which is on sale for $9.99. >Graf & Sons - SPEER RELOADING MANUAL #13

Said $329.99 for me, but I get their C&R License holder discount.

06-11-2008, 07:29 PM	#24
neophyte Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 3,222 Trader Rating: (0)	Redding T7 Redding T7 and have probably the best all around. When and If you were going to go Progressive the T7 will still be around. You get the parts and you can change from one calibre to another within a few minuets. Follow up when you can. __________________ Craig By the standards of most

06-11-2008, 08:18 PM	#25
Mike Franklin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Poteet, Texas Posts: 1,277 Trader Rating: (0)	Dillon used to make a video on reloading call'm and see if they still do. You're going to get frustrated with a single stage press, if you're loading just a few rounds they're ok but My Soul they are slow for much reloading. BTW, you can reload rifle ammo on a Dillon. (The .45 ACP, .30-06, .308 and .243 all use the same shell holder as an example). You can get the Dillon with changeable heads, where the dies go, and swap out from round to round. You let me know if I'm wrong but I'll bet once you start reloading your amount of shooting will go up by at least 50%. __________________ Aim real good we're nearly out of ammo.

06-24-2008, 02:03 AM	#30
jimkim Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: eastman GA Posts: 1,788 Trader Rating: (0)	I know you didnt ask but I figured as long as we were talking about it WTF. __________________ Jan. 4, 2007...Gasoline $2.10/gallon HMMM? Jim

07-23-2008, 09:59 PM	#32
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 10,865 Trader Rating: (0)	those vids are great. they helped me out a lot. __________________ i'll keep an eye out for ya!

06-11-2008, 05:01 PM	#23
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 4,695 Trader Rating: (0)	a turret press is an excellent idea.

06-13-2008, 01:46 PM	#26
gandog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montgomery, IL. Posts: 3,440 Trader Rating: (0)	Lee Precision has many how to videos on their stuff you can check out.

06-23-2008, 08:11 PM	#27
ACfixer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Turning base to final -KAPV- Posts: 246 Trader Rating: (0)	Ok folks, I just bought the Dillon 550B today. Got it with the 22.250 .308 .30-06 conversion stuff. Got a quick change head as well and I'm sure more to follow. I'm jazzed!

06-23-2008, 10:24 PM	#28
gandog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montgomery, IL. Posts: 3,440 Trader Rating: (0)	Went right for the Dillon, huh? Get any manuals, yet?