reloaders - Page 2

ka0azs · March 7th, 2006, 02:24 PM

I started out with a 450 and upgraded to a 550. It has met all my needs for the past 20 some years.

NOBODY has better customer service in any industry (in my experience).

Unless you're in regular competition I'd say the 550 would be the best bang for the buck (if you pardon the expression)

Larry Ashcraft · March 7th, 2006, 06:19 PM

I started reloading about 25 years ago on a Bear Kodiak (now out of business) single stage, similar to an RCBS Rockchucker. I started using a Dillon 550B when my son and I started shooting IPSC.

I load .45 ACP and 38 special on the 550, but my old single stage still gets used a lot. I shoot several rifle calibers and I load all those on the single stage. Just too expensive to buy all those changeovers for the Dillon with no more rifle loads than I reload. I also do .480 Ruger and .44 Mag on the single stage.

Also on my bench are a Pacific 12 ga reloader and a MEC 600 Jr. 28 ga reloader, but that's another thread.

Springfieldin · March 17th, 2006, 12:52 PM

I dapple in the reloading and bought a cheap old Lee Press and some dies. It Actually came in a set. Ya know I havent had a lick off trouble with it. I have reloaded 223, 9mm, 38 special and 30-30 and all have worked out for me. Just a cheap LEE anniversary kit. It doesnt come with all the dies you have to buy them seperate but it hasent given me a prob one. Hell I think you can get them through cabelas.

Delta Force · March 19th, 2006, 05:38 PM

I have always been happy with my single stage press.I like to take my time and inspect my rounds as they come out.My favorite press is a Rock Chucker.

jamz · March 20th, 2006, 07:19 AM

I own a Dillon 550B, and it's great, but I think that the Hornaday progressive presses are a bit better and do a couple of things better. (il.e. spent primer handling). However, people look at you funny if you don't have a Dillon.

And I do like Dillon's customer service, but I hear that Hornady is doing the smae thing, but it hasn't aquired the legendary status of Dillon's yet.

I'ts a matter of time vs. money as to whether you go for a single stage or more automated one... if you have a lot of time and little money, single stage is perfect. If like me, you have more money than time (and I don't have that much money) the progressives are more worth it.

srfl · March 20th, 2006, 10:50 AM

If you don't plan on changing calibers much, and if you do, only pistol calibers, then get a Square Deal B. Even though I have die sets for 9mm, 10mm and .38 Special, mine is semi-permanently set up for 9mm.

It's cheaper than a 550 and it indexes automatically. Negative? Again, pistol-only using proprietary dies.

According to Dillon, it cranks about 400-500 rounds an hour.

March 7th, 2006, 02:24 PM	#11
ka0azs Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 103	I started out with a 450 and upgraded to a 550. It has met all my needs for the past 20 some years. NOBODY has better customer service in any industry (in my experience). Unless you're in regular competition I'd say the 550 would be the best bang for the buck (if you pardon the expression) __________________ Randy NRA Life Member

March 17th, 2006, 12:52 PM	#13
Springfieldin Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Valdosta, Ga Posts: 51	I dapple in the reloading and bought a cheap old Lee Press and some dies. It Actually came in a set. Ya know I havent had a lick off trouble with it. I have reloaded 223, 9mm, 38 special and 30-30 and all have worked out for me. Just a cheap LEE anniversary kit. It doesnt come with all the dies you have to buy them seperate but it hasent given me a prob one. Hell I think you can get them through cabelas. __________________ CCW is not only a right its a responsability. Joe

March 19th, 2006, 05:38 PM	#14
Delta Force Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NH Posts: 404	I have always been happy with my single stage press.I like to take my time and inspect my rounds as they come out.My favorite press is a Rock Chucker. __________________ Have Fun and Shoot Straight!

March 20th, 2006, 10:50 AM	#16
srfl Senior Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: FL Posts: 6,136	If you don't plan on changing calibers much, and if you do, only pistol calibers, then get a Square Deal B. Even though I have die sets for 9mm, 10mm and .38 Special, mine is semi-permanently set up for 9mm. It's cheaper than a 550 and it indexes automatically. Negative? Again, pistol-only using proprietary dies. According to Dillon, it cranks about 400-500 rounds an hour. __________________ USAF: Loving Our Obscene Amenities Since 1947

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March 7th, 2006, 06:19 PM	#12
Larry Ashcraft Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 78	I started reloading about 25 years ago on a Bear Kodiak (now out of business) single stage, similar to an RCBS Rockchucker. I started using a Dillon 550B when my son and I started shooting IPSC. I load .45 ACP and 38 special on the 550, but my old single stage still gets used a lot. I shoot several rifle calibers and I load all those on the single stage. Just too expensive to buy all those changeovers for the Dillon with no more rifle loads than I reload. I also do .480 Ruger and .44 Mag on the single stage. Also on my bench are a Pacific 12 ga reloader and a MEC 600 Jr. 28 ga reloader, but that's another thread.

March 20th, 2006, 07:19 AM	#15
jamz Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 289	I own a Dillon 550B, and it's great, but I think that the Hornaday progressive presses are a bit better and do a couple of things better. (il.e. spent primer handling). However, people look at you funny if you don't have a Dillon. And I do like Dillon's customer service, but I hear that Hornady is doing the smae thing, but it hasn't aquired the legendary status of Dillon's yet. I'ts a matter of time vs. money as to whether you go for a single stage or more automated one... if you have a lot of time and little money, single stage is perfect. If like me, you have more money than time (and I don't have that much money) the progressives are more worth it.