Dillon 550B > Reloading

Posted: 12/12/2011 2:47:19 PM EDT

OK, so I have been looking at this as of lately (I know drinking the cool-aid), but all the pics I find of it include parts that are available options, & not included with the base machine. I want to see exactly what I would be getting with my money not what it could be built up to be. Does anybody have a picture or know a place that shows exactly what is included in the package when you buy one?

Posted: 12/12/2011 2:51:15 PM EDT

[#1]

You can not, see all that on Dillons site?

Posted: 12/12/2011 2:53:38 PM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
You can not, see all that on Dillons site?

Maybe you can, but I can't, I'm still learning of this reloading thing & do not know what things look like by description.

Posted: 12/12/2011 2:56:12 PM EDT

[#3]

http://www.brianenos.com/pages/dillonfaqs.html#includefaq

Posted: 12/12/2011 2:56:30 PM EDT

[#4]

You will get a press, 1 tool head w/powder measure die,, and caliber kit of choice. You supply die set of choice, be it DILLON, RCBS, LEE, Lyman.

Looking at pictures, toss all the mounts/trays/tools/roller handle out the door

Posted: 12/12/2011 2:59:10 PM EDT

[#5]

This is what it looks like bolted straight to a bench with the spare cartridge bin holder that comes in the box.

Pay no attention to the spare primer tubes, spare toolhead and conversion kits. 1 kit, and 1 small primer tube, 1 large primer tube, and one toolhead come with the press.

Wish I had a better pic, but the press is packed in a box in Illinois at my parent's right now waiting for me to move to Iowa this weekend.

Hope this helps!

Posted: 12/12/2011 3:09:10 PM EDT

[#6]

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This is what it looks like bolted straight to a bench with the spare cartridge bin holder that comes in the box.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c352/WIZZO499/DSCF9281.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c352/WIZZO499/DSCF9282.jpg

Pay no attention to the spare primer tubes, spare toolhead and conversion kits. 1 kit, and 1 small primer tube, 1 large primer tube, and one toolhead come with the press.

Wish I had a better pic, but the press is packed in a box in Illinois at my parent's right now waiting for me to move to Iowa this weekend.

Hope this helps!

Thank you, it helps out a lot.

Posted: 12/12/2011 3:34:57 PM EDT

[#7]

+1 for Brian Enos... I have been ordering my stuff through him. I loaded with it base stock from the factory, but then got the bullet tray and empty case tray along with strong mount and wouldnt go back. YMMV

Posted: 12/12/2011 3:54:01 PM EDT

[#8]

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+1 for Brian Enos... I have been ordering my stuff through him. I loaded with it base stock from the factory, but then got the bullet tray and empty case tray along with strong mount and wouldnt go back. YMMV

Pardon my ignorance, but what is the benefit of ordering from there, the free shipping on orders over $400 or is there more

Posted: 12/12/2011 4:03:31 PM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:

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+1 for Brian Enos... I have been ordering my stuff through him. I loaded with it base stock from the factory, but then got the bullet tray and empty case tray along with strong mount and wouldnt go back. YMMV

Pardon my ignorance, but what is the benefit of ordering from there, the free shipping on orders over $400 or is there more

Brian is a good guy to deal with and will help you decide what you need as well the Dillon folks will do the same, Brian has to charge the same to remain a Distributor but he will save you on shipping

Posted: 12/12/2011 4:05:09 PM EDT

[#10]

Good customer service too. With Dillon, unfortunately, you end up paying MSRP unless you're a dealer.

Brian Enos at least saves you some money on shipping.

Posted: 12/12/2011 4:14:36 PM EDT

[#11]

Thanks for the link kcobean after hearing the previous posts.

Posted: 12/12/2011 4:23:39 PM EDT

[#12]

Buy it!Best money you can spend on gun stuff.Mine is 17 yrs old and still works!Very simple machine to work.

Posted: 12/12/2011 4:24:16 PM EDT

[#13]

Don't hesitate to call Brian to talk about what you want. He will help you out a ton and make sure you are happy with what you get.

Posted: 12/12/2011 4:50:01 PM EDT

[#14]

Like what was said above, Brian wont sell you anything you dont need, and if you explain your situation to him he will discuss whether or not the 550 is right for you. You cant go wrong.

Posted: 12/12/2011 4:58:32 PM EDT

[#15]

The low primer alarm is standard now? I thought that thing was a $40 option.

Posted: 12/12/2011 6:00:21 PM EDT

[#16]

your thinking of the low powder alarm... low primer is standard

Posted: 12/12/2011 6:07:05 PM EDT

[#17]

And this is what you do with your 550.

Posted: 12/12/2011 6:36:20 PM EDT

[#18]

Your killing me with these pictures Dry! Im waiting on my delivery of 9mm to get here from Precision Delta!

Posted: 12/12/2011 6:46:57 PM EDT

[#19]

90% of the time I load 223 with the 550, the other 10% is 7.62x39.

Posted: 12/12/2011 8:38:34 PM EDT

[#20]

Quoted:

Quoted:
+1 for Brian Enos... I have been ordering my stuff through him. I loaded with it base stock from the factory, but then got the bullet tray and empty case tray along with strong mount and wouldnt go back. YMMV

Pardon my ignorance, but what is the benefit of ordering from there, the free shipping on orders over $400 or is there more

He also has a fantastic forum over there, and I like to show my support by ordering through him when I can...

Posted: 12/13/2011 5:51:25 AM EDT

[#21]

While you might start with a basic 550B, odds are you won't stay with one very long. Each caliber is so much easier if you have the dies set up on their own toolhead. This is what my old 550B looked like before I sold it for my 650 setup.

Posted: 12/13/2011 10:30:21 AM EDT

[#22]

I'd get my C&R FFL and get it from Graf's. If you send a Money Order or Cashier's Check it's hard to beat their price. I pretty much buy all of my Dillon stuff from them if they carry it.

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