reloaders

snowdoctor · March 6th, 2006, 10:26 PM

I am looking for some advice on reloaders. I want to start to reload .45 acp rounds. I have heard that dillon makes a good all around loader. I would love to hear what some of you own and what you would recommend. I want to capability to reload pistol and rifle with the same machine, of course with different dies. Thank you in advance for you comments.

Bud White · March 6th, 2006, 10:30 PM

I like hornady myself vs dillion heres some other links

http://www.combatcarry.com/vbulletin...ight=reloading

http://www.combatcarry.com/vbulletin...ight=reloading

http://www.combatcarry.com/vbulletin...ight=reloading

srfl · March 6th, 2006, 10:49 PM

I reload .45 ACP with my Dillon 550B and a Dillon carbide die set....it's all good stuff. It's a good all-around reloader if you want to reload both handgun and rifle calibers.

HotGuns · March 6th, 2006, 10:50 PM

You'll see the word DILLON mentioned in every reloading thread on the net.

There is a reason for that.

It is by far, the best operation out there. Its a bit pricey at first, but well worth it.

Dont Mess around with anything less.

P95Carry · March 6th, 2006, 10:59 PM

If I was starting out then Dillon for sure. I no longer do the quantities I used to and so my old Lee stuff does fine.

Biggest thing perhaps with Dillon is their stellar - dare I say astounding - customer care. Break something - it gets replaced. Superb.

Oh and other thing - if you are starting reloading then again yes for sure - Dillon. Get that investment out the way and you'll never regret it over decades of reloading.

duckhunter · March 7th, 2006, 10:03 AM

+1 on the Dillon. It's the same as buying a new gun - spend the $$ and cry once, versus buying cheap and regretting it.

I would recommend buying the dies new, but there are deals out there on lightly used presses, case tumblers, etc.

snowdoctor · March 7th, 2006, 12:33 PM

Thanks for the great advice. Yes I hear Dillon ALL the time. I guess that means something. i have been looking at the 550b or the xl650. anyone have opinions on these two machines?

Tom357 · March 7th, 2006, 12:58 PM

IMHO, the 650 gives you room to grow, and allows you to reload in quantity efficiently. If you aren't going to reload large quantities, then a 550 might be all you need.

HotGuns · March 7th, 2006, 01:46 PM

The 650 is automated...meaning that the machine indexes the shell plate everytime you crank the handle. With the 550, you must do this yourself. I dont see that as a big disadvantage though and the conversions kits for the 550 are cheaper.

The 550 will turn out from 500-600 rounds and hour, the 650 will do 600-700 rounds an hour.

The 550 takes a litte less time to set up for the various calibers, the 650 will load a bit quicker than the 550.

Having extensive experience on both machines, unless you shoot over a thousand rounds a week, the 550 will serve you well. Shoot more than that, and the 650 will save time and may be the way to go.

duckhunter · March 7th, 2006, 02:12 PM

I started on an AT-500, basically a neutered RL550. I liked the ability to load one round at a time and really get a handle on the basics, while still being more productive than on a single stage press. Over the years I have bought the parts to upgrade to the 550, which is more expensive than buying it complete the first time.

I've never tried a 650, but by all accounts they are awesome machines. The 500/550 has suited my needs admirably, so I doubt I will upgrade anytime soon.

March 6th, 2006, 10:26 PM	#1
snowdoctor Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: MICHIGAN Posts: 1,188	reloaders I am looking for some advice on reloaders. I want to start to reload .45 acp rounds. I have heard that dillon makes a good all around loader. I would love to hear what some of you own and what you would recommend. I want to capability to reload pistol and rifle with the same machine, of course with different dies. Thank you in advance for you comments. __________________ ----DOC----- --people ask why I carry, and I show them this picture. I think it says it all.-- NRA Certified Instructor--many disciplines

March 6th, 2006, 10:49 PM	#3
srfl Senior Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: FL Posts: 6,136	I reload .45 ACP with my Dillon 550B and a Dillon carbide die set....it's all good stuff. It's a good all-around reloader if you want to reload both handgun and rifle calibers. __________________ USAF: Loving Our Obscene Amenities Since 1947

March 6th, 2006, 10:59 PM	#5
P95Carry Assistant Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South West PA Posts: 25,339	If I was starting out then Dillon for sure. I no longer do the quantities I used to and so my old Lee stuff does fine. Biggest thing perhaps with Dillon is their stellar - dare I say astounding - customer care. Break something - it gets replaced. Superb. Oh and other thing - if you are starting reloading then again yes for sure - Dillon. Get that investment out the way and you'll never regret it over decades of reloading. __________________ Chris - P95 NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member. "To own a gun and assume that you are armed is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!." If a BG dies as the result of pointing a gun at me, then he has merely succumbed to an occupational hazard of being a thug

March 7th, 2006, 10:03 AM	#6
duckhunter Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Indy Posts: 262	+1 on the Dillon. It's the same as buying a new gun - spend the $$ and cry once, versus buying cheap and regretting it. I would recommend buying the dies new, but there are deals out there on lightly used presses, case tumblers, etc. __________________ "Speed is fine, but accuracy is final." - Bill Jordan

March 7th, 2006, 12:33 PM	#7
snowdoctor Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: MICHIGAN Posts: 1,188	Thanks for the great advice. Yes I hear Dillon ALL the time. I guess that means something. i have been looking at the 550b or the xl650. anyone have opinions on these two machines? __________________ ----DOC----- --people ask why I carry, and I show them this picture. I think it says it all.-- NRA Certified Instructor--many disciplines

March 6th, 2006, 10:30 PM	#2
Bud White VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Elsewhere Posts: 17,476	I like hornady myself vs dillion heres some other links http://www.combatcarry.com/vbulletin...ight=reloading http://www.combatcarry.com/vbulletin...ight=reloading http://www.combatcarry.com/vbulletin...ight=reloading

March 6th, 2006, 10:50 PM	#4
HotGuns VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 4,488	You'll see the word DILLON mentioned in every reloading thread on the net. There is a reason for that. It is by far, the best operation out there. Its a bit pricey at first, but well worth it. Dont Mess around with anything less.

March 7th, 2006, 12:58 PM	#8
Tom357 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 667	IMHO, the 650 gives you room to grow, and allows you to reload in quantity efficiently. If you aren't going to reload large quantities, then a 550 might be all you need. __________________ - Tom You have the power to donate life.

March 7th, 2006, 01:46 PM	#9
HotGuns VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 4,488	The 650 is automated...meaning that the machine indexes the shell plate everytime you crank the handle. With the 550, you must do this yourself. I dont see that as a big disadvantage though and the conversions kits for the 550 are cheaper. The 550 will turn out from 500-600 rounds and hour, the 650 will do 600-700 rounds an hour. The 550 takes a litte less time to set up for the various calibers, the 650 will load a bit quicker than the 550. Having extensive experience on both machines, unless you shoot over a thousand rounds a week, the 550 will serve you well. Shoot more than that, and the 650 will save time and may be the way to go.

March 7th, 2006, 02:12 PM	#10
duckhunter Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Indy Posts: 262	I started on an AT-500, basically a neutered RL550. I liked the ability to load one round at a time and really get a handle on the basics, while still being more productive than on a single stage press. Over the years I have bought the parts to upgrade to the 550, which is more expensive than buying it complete the first time. I've never tried a 650, but by all accounts they are awesome machines. The 500/550 has suited my needs admirably, so I doubt I will upgrade anytime soon. __________________ "Speed is fine, but accuracy is final." - Bill Jordan

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