What extras do I need? I have all the dies I need, can I use them on the Dillons or for some reason I am better off buying theirs?
What extras do I need? I have all the dies I need, can I use them on the Dillons or for some reason I am better off buying theirs?
I just went through the same ordeal......... 550 or a 650, after having a Lee loadmaster progressive I wanted to stay with a progressive press so the 650 was the one that made it home. I am using Lee dies but they are just long enough to work, after seeing the video on Dillion dies I'm glad I stayed with the Lee dies. Dillon does make wonderful stuff but boy do they know how to complicate things.
The 650 is a complicated machine and if I had not had the experience with the Lee progressive press I would be a little overwhelmed. Even after a few runs with the 650 I wonder if I should have gone with the 550. I did get the strong mount which is THE way to go for mounting and would also suggest getting a few extra primer loading tubes as well
+10,000 I even have my Hornady LNL AP on one! They are solid as a rock and you can mount trays and stuff on them.
I have been using the Hornady Projector, looking to upgrade.
I have it mounted on a desk that is very strong and heavy and I see no reason to elevate the whole thing, it is comfortable just where it is.
It seems that I will need to buy a new powder measure, it looks like my RCBS will not work. I also need shell plates for every caliber. Easy to change?
Is there a die plate for quick die change?
It would be nice if somebody has owned both a Hornady and an XL650 to tell me if it is worth the extra expense. By the time I buy the basic Press and all the rest of the accessories it will cost quit a bit.
Dillon sells 3 piece pistol die sets. Sizing/decap, seating, crimp.
What about expanding the case? Powder charge?
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