Interesting. Tubby I can't thank you enough for all of your help. not only in this thread but in the many other threads here you've posted in!
So the dillon dies are a bit more difficult to adjust, but how often do you really need to adjust when reloading? I plan to get an entire block for each caliber i load to prevent needing to re-adjust everything each time I set it up - I understand fine tuning may be needed and I'm fine with that!
What makes changing calibers on the casefeeder on the 550 a PITA? How much does it really speed up production. The thing that I think would bother me the most on the 550 is requiring both hands. I.E. Right hand puts the case in, left hand puts a bullet in, and then the right hand pulls the handle, repeat. I like the idea of my left hand only putting a bullet on and my right hand only pulling the lever.
i'm sure I could get used to it, but, having never reloaded I'm not sure how much of a problem that would be.
I've seen the hornady in a magazine and it does look attractive on both price and that free 1000 bullets offer, even though they don't have bullets in something i'd be reloading I could probbaly sell them on the forum.
Dillon still seems to be the most highly regarded press around, and their no BS warranty is certainly attractive to me as well. While I don't see many parts on the press that would break easily it's the peace of mind that seems well worth it.
I had ruled the 650 out since at this time I can't see myself reloading more than 1000 rounds per month, and based on Brian Enos's website (
Dillon Precision Reloading Equipment - RL 550B, XL 650, Super 1050, SL 900) It would be too much press for me.
The Hornady case feeder appears to be a lot more pricey than the Dillon, how does it work better? I suppose looking at how much (or little) I'd be reloading I could do without a casefeeder. I just would like the option in the future if I need to expand to it. For the forseeable future anyways...i.e. next 3-5 years I won't be needing it.