Dillion 550B: Okay boys and girls...

[E4 No More]

I'm planning on purchasing reloading equipment, and I have had this press recommended to me. Who has experience with it, and is it a good press?

[timcalhoun]

It is a great press. All Dillon presses are awesome. The only thing I could say bad about the 550 is that it is not auto indexing. Caliber change is really easy and quick.

Actually I wouldn't say bad. You just need to be a little more careful not to double charge. But you always need to be careful when reloading. ; )

Edited May 29, 2009 by timcalhoun

[Good_Steward]

I have a 550B, and LOVE it. You can not go wrong with this press.

[ukerduker]

Very good press. I had a little trouble setting it up, but once I understood all the moving parts, it was a breeze! Highly recommend. Be sure to have plenty of reloading supplies. You will go through them quite fast.

A couple things you might want in addition to the press:

- extra primer tubes

- primer flip tray

- bullet holding tray

What caliber(s) will you be loading?

[E4 No More]

Very good press. I had a little trouble setting it up, but once I understood all the moving parts, it was a breeze! Highly recommend. Be sure to have plenty of reloading supplies. You will go through them quite fast.

A couple things you might want in addition to the press:

- extra primer tubes

- primer flip tray

- bullet holding tray

What caliber(s) will you be loading?

.308, 223, and 9mm. Perhaps .338 LAPUA in the future if wifey allows it.

[ukerduker]

.308, 223, and 9mm. Perhaps .338 LAPUA in the future if wifey allows it.

Let us know when you get the press. I can walk you through the .223 setup. I'm loading .223 and .40S&W.

[E4 No More]

Any advantages to going to the reseller in Mt. Juliet versus ordering from Dillion directly?

[timcalhoun]

Not really. Their no BS warranty is just that. They are awesome.

[Curiousgb]

I have had a 550B for a very long time. Thousands of rounds have been loaded on it. Never had a single problem.

[Currently]

The only problem I had with the Dillon when I owned one was with the powder measure. I have heard that they have since fixed it. IIRC, the charge bar would stick.

I would love to find another one used.

[E4 No More]

Thanks, fellas. I guess I'll be going to Mt. Juliet tomorrow.

[TGO David]

I just ordered mine from Brian Enos @ Brian Enos - Competition Shooting Books, Slide-Glide, DVDs & Reloading

Free shipping, no tax, plus Brian is a world-class competitive shooter and KNOWS his stuff and is more than happy to discuss all of the options with you on the phone and help you make the right decision.

Highly recommended.

[deerslayer]

This thread may help you decide to get a Dillon:

http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/ammunition-reloading/17233-big-1-dillon-precision.html

[E4 No More]

This thread may help you decide to get a Dillon:

http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/ammunition-reloading/17233-big-1-dillon-precision.html

Wow!

[Guest tnvolfan]

Who has the Dillon products at the best prices???

[timcalhoun]

Here is another great place for Dillon stuff.

eguns.com: eguns.com: Dillon Precision, Aimpoint, EO Tech, M-Pro 7, Sordin, Inova, Streamlight, Leatherman, CED, and much more

[Guest 308Phantom]

If you need help I am in Lavergne and have a 550 setup that i load 223,308,6.8spc,300 ultra, 357,40,and 480 with. I would be happy to help you set it up and get you started. The guys at the reloaders bench have always been very helpful for me. Jim in there is a no bs guy and won't steer you wrong.

[ghawk249]

Before you pull the trigger give Brian Enos a call or check his web site. He has prepackaged kits and well tell you what you need .