Utter newb buys Dillon 550b!

[MyMonkey]

Ok folks. I finally ordered the Dillon 550b! So, where do I start. I figure I will pick up a Speer #13 book soon. Aside from that, anything else I may need? Anywhere local you can buy brass, bullets and powder? Or is it all as empty as ammo is?

I'm excited if you can't tell. Bit nervous too though!

 

[Oklahomabassin]

Pistol...J&K has brass and cast bullets. He may have primers. You made a fantastic purchase and the Dillon phone support is excellent if you have questions. OSA can help too.

 

[MyMonkey]

Pistol...J&K has brass and cast bullets. He may have primers. You made a fantastic purchase and the Dillon phone support is excellent if you have questions. OSA can help too.

Thanks you Sir! I still need to get a hog by the way! I will try my hand at J&K sometime this week to get some supplies. Thanks!

 

[Phadrian]

Do you have
1. primer flipper tray
2. Powder scale
3. cartridge racks
4. a solid bench.
5. tumbler

this is just a small list of the things I can think of off the tip of my head.

 

[flatwins]

Cool deal! At some point I'll probably go blue.

 

[MyMonkey]

Do you have
1. primer flipper tray
2. Powder scale
3. cartridge racks
4. a solid bench.
5. tumbler

this is just a small list of the things I can think of off the tip of my head.

Uh... No. Will see if jk has these items as well! Thanks!

 

[Calamity Jake]

And more than one load book, three or four is better to compare loads.
A case mouth deburr tool, and a trimmer.
A good pair of calipers and 0-1 mic.
Powder funnel.

If you've never loaded ammo before then set that 550 up to load single stage to learn the basics and get a good understanding of how the loading process works. If you run into trouble, PM me for help.

 

[GlockCop]

Really dont even need a load book. All that information is available on the internet. Save you a few bucks you can put towards supplies.

 

[foghorn918]

H&H has a reloading class for $50, give them a call for times and date availability.

 

[Mechanicalmehem]

Get ahold of Mitch at J&k, he has everything you need for loading pistol, quite often has rifle brass, primers, and powder! He's a great guy and will help you with any questions you may have about reload/setup etc.!
--Mech