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Posted: 7/16/2017 5:04:56 PM EDT
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electronic scale is probably crap. If you don't know much about reloading, you will learn from some of the best here. It's a good starter press but you may need other equipment as you go. Will need something to trim brass, etc.
I would buy if I was new. |
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Posted: 7/16/2017 5:08:18 PM EDT
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Jump on it! Well over $1000 without the powder/primers in there probably
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Posted: 7/16/2017 5:09:28 PM EDT
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electronic scale is probably crap. If you don't know much about reloading, you will learn from some of the best here. It's a good starter press but you may need other equipment as you go. Will need something to trim brass, etc. I would buy if I was new. My brother-in-law and I are both new to this. We'd split it, so I'm looking at $250 for access to all of this to start reloading. Is it worth it for reloading plinking rounds, or are ammo prices such that reloading doesn't save you much anymore? |
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Posted: 7/16/2017 5:11:13 PM EDT
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Jump on it! Well over $1000 without the powder/primers in there probably |
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Posted: 7/16/2017 5:18:20 PM EDT
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Yes it's a great deal. You'll need dies, conversion kit, possibly a different powder measure and components for whatever you plan to load and several reference sources for your data. Build a bench, read up on loading and enjoy.
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Posted: 7/16/2017 5:23:54 PM EDT
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Buy it, if you don't, then tell me where it is and I will!
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Posted: 7/16/2017 5:25:40 PM EDT
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Yes it's a great deal. You'll need dies, conversion kit, possibly a different powder measure and components for whatever you plan to load and several reference sources for your data. Build a bench, read up on loading and enjoy. You can always add to things, but for starting out, that way more than many of us started out with! 
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Posted: 7/16/2017 5:48:33 PM EDT
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Three sets of dies, a conversion kit, case trimmer is all included, it one of the better buys I have seen for a while for a complete reloading kit. You can always add to things, but for starting out, that way more than many of us started out with! 
Asked if I wanted to go in half and half with him, and he's been helping this guy out so I think the guy feels good giving him a good deal. I'm going to give him the thumbs up...Now it's time to start doing some reading up on reloading! Any great all-in-one basics site/book you recommend reading? Thank you for the quick responses, everyone! |
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Posted: 7/16/2017 6:09:33 PM EDT
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Like everything, there are many options for trimming cases. If you plan to shoot a ton, "the trim kit" probably won't be a great option. However, it will get you started. $250 each is fantastic. Welcome to the reloading forum! Dont be afraid to ask questions here. No question is stupid except the ones you dont ask.
Good luck! |
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Posted: 7/16/2017 6:37:52 PM EDT
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Like everything, there are many options for trimming cases. If you plan to shoot a ton, "the trim kit" probably won't be a great option. However, it will get you started. $250 each is fantastic. Welcome to the reloading forum! Dont be afraid to ask questions here. No question is stupid except the ones you dont ask. Good luck! Just curious...if one of us decided to just grab it up on our own, do you feel the same way about $500 for everything? |
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Posted: 7/16/2017 6:49:59 PM EDT
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If in fact there is $500 worth of powder and primers (16 pounds and 5000 primers) how could you possibly lose?
Dillon will rebuild the 550 if anything is wrong with it for next to nothing. He will need a real trimmer, meaning something that uses power and cuts all three angles in one pass. He may need a balance beam scale instead of the electronic, depending on it's quality. Cheap electronic scales are not trustworthy IMO. I prefer standard calipers to electronics unless it's made by Mitutoyo or Starrett. This will be a great reloading outfit and will last him the rest of his life with minimal maintenance. I would wager that the original owner didn't set it up properly to begin with or he wouldn't be selling it now. All die stings are suspect and need to be double checked. 200 rounds loaded isn't even one hours use. |
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Posted: 7/16/2017 7:49:53 PM EDT
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Yes a very good deal.
As mentioned the scale if a cheap one (cost less than $100 new) is junk. |
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Posted: 7/16/2017 8:33:53 PM EDT
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I'm really pumped about this!
Thanks for all the input, everyone! |
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Posted: 7/16/2017 8:54:49 PM EDT
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I would not touch any open powder just like I wouldn't shoot anyone else's reloads. Further, you don't list brand names and individual condition of each component.
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Posted: 7/16/2017 10:10:13 PM EDT
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curious what exactly is the case trim kit that came as part of this deal, thx
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Posted: 7/16/2017 11:05:49 PM EDT
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It is a great deal OP. Jump on it.
Read, Read, Read... Youtube and this subforum taught me so much. My Lyman book taught me a ton as well. Do not trust anything the seller has set up. Do not trust the adjustment of the dies set on the tool heads. Do not trust trimmer setting on the trimmer. Do not trust the powder if it has been opened and used. Do not trust that scale unless you have check weights to verify accuracy, if it wanders, it is toast. Read, Read, Read... Double check your numbers and enjoy the thousands of rounds that press will get you for pennies on the dollar. |
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Posted: 7/17/2017 11:02:59 AM EDT
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If you or your family have any interest in reloading then this is a screaming deal.
So, yes Yes YES rip the wallet out of your pants and buy this! |
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Posted: 7/17/2017 5:09:56 PM EDT
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1) Shut up, buy it and enjoy easy cheap ammo for the rest of your life.
2) Read the RCBS reloading manual. 3) This forum. There's some serious talent here. 4) YouTube. There's some serious talent on there. |
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Posted: 7/18/2017 7:19:00 AM EDT
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1. Buy it all- don't hesitate.
2. Get the book "The ABC's of Reloading". Read it cover to cover. 3. Watch Brian Enos' videos on YouTube. 4. Get Load Books for each caliber, They are caliber-specific and contain data from across the manufacturing spectrum. |
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Posted: 7/18/2017 8:07:39 AM EDT
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If you didn't get the manual with the press, down load it from Dillon Precision.
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Posted: 7/19/2017 3:49:48 AM EDT
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1. Buy it all- don't hesitate. 2. Get the book "The ABC's of Reloading". Read it cover to cover. 3. Watch Brian Enos' videos on YouTube. 4. Get Load Books for each caliber, They are caliber-specific and contain data from across the manufacturing spectrum. Question about the load book...I didn't see a 5.56...does the .223 book speak to 5.56 loads? |
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Posted: 7/19/2017 8:14:57 AM EDT
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5.56 is the military high pressure load. (they don't make 5.56 dies)
Same case, we load as 223 at a slightly lower pressure. Wait until you have some experience before chasing 5.56 loads, much safer for the new reloader. Read the FAQs at the top of the page for more. |
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Posted: 7/20/2017 7:46:53 PM EDT
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Thank you everyone! He picked it up today! Question about the load book...I didn't see a 5.56...does the .223 book speak to 5.56 loads? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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1. Buy it all- don't hesitate. 2. Get the book "The ABC's of Reloading". Read it cover to cover. 3. Watch Brian Enos' videos on YouTube. 4. Get Load Books for each caliber, They are caliber-specific and contain data from across the manufacturing spectrum. Question about the load book...I didn't see a 5.56...does the .223 book speak to 5.56 loads? For all practical purposes, use .223 data. You don't really gain much with 5.56 loads. |
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Posted: 7/22/2017 8:59:54 PM EDT
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Jump on that now.
The 550b has been retired due to an upgrade to the pivot pins that allows the user to grease without disassembly. The basic model sells for $459.00. You have over $1000 in accessories and other reloading tools. I've loaded on a 550b since 1994 and have produced hundreds of thousands of rounds with no issues. Dillon Precision did a complete overhaul at no charge in 2005. As far as you I'm concerned the 550 is the Cadillac of loaders due to its versatility and ease of caliber change. Buy it and don't look back. If not, IM me the guys info and I'll give him $750 for all of it. I would still be getting a deal and I want a second machine. That's how good of a deal this is. ETA: overlooked that you bought it. Congrats and enjoy. |
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Posted: 7/23/2017 4:53:52 PM EDT
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Got the stuff yesterday! My brother-in-law and a cousin who wants to get in to reloading all ended up splitting it, so $166 for each of us.
Came with hundreds of .223 & .45 brass, as well as around 100 Nosler hollow point .45 bullets and over 1000 new PRVI .224 SP bullets. Now it's time to get learn-ed on reloading.
Thanks everyone! |
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Posted: 7/23/2017 8:04:33 PM EDT
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Got the stuff yesterday! My brother-in-law and a cousin who wants to get in to reloading all ended up splitting it, so $166 for each of us. Came with hundreds of .223 & .45 brass, as well as around 100 Nosler hollow point .45 bullets and over 1000 new PRVI .224 SP bullets. Now it's time to get learn-ed on reloading.
Thanks everyone!
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