Just bought a used Dillon 550B

[sead0nkey]

I've been wanting to reload for a few years now. I recently moved in to my new home and claimed the unfinished basement mine. I stumbled on a decent deal for a used lot of dillon equipment and decided it was time to make a move. I've read the "ABC's of reloading" and spent hours processing online information (forums/youtube). I still need a ton of stuff, I'm going to the Dulles show this weekend to pickup some more supplies. The seller recommended I pick up a roller handle, I'm going to hold off and see if I need it. I've been lurking this forum for years, there is a ton of great information...thanks!

 

[mbz300sdl]

Trust him on the Roller handle much nicer.

 

[sead0nkey]

And the list grows, thanks!

 

[mdvctry]

Congrats on the new home and on the new to you Dillon!

 

[Kimerazor]

That's a find! Congratulations!


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[Mt Airy]

I don't have a roller on mine . I like the ball .

 

[byf43]

Congratulations on the Dillon!!!!!!!


I have 'the ball' on mine, and don't want to change it/won't change it.

I have seen a guy (online) that customized billiard balls, and puts a threaded insert in them, to use on the Dillon.
(I wouldn't mind having an "8-Ball" for my RL-550B!)

 

[Marauder]

Very nice! Have fun with it..

 

[sead0nkey]

Revived the dillon yesterday it was showing its age. I called dillon asked for a rebuild they said no problem. It got shipped to them today.

 

[Kimerazor]

Revived the dillon yesterday it was showing its age. I called dillon asked for a rebuild they said no problem. It got shipped to them today.

Great customer service as always!


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[Red Eye]

What calibers are you looking to reload ??

Get a couple of manuals, a good scale, a micrometer for brass lengths and OAL, "hammer type" bullet puller. Rifle rounds; case trimmer, chamfer/deburr tools, primer pocket cleaner, uniformer. There's a start.

 

[tsmith1499]

What calibers are you looking to reload ??

Get a couple of manuals, a good scale, a micrometer for brass lengths and OAL, "hammer type" bullet puller. Rifle rounds; case trimmer, chamfer/deburr tools, primer pocket cleaner, uniformer. There's a start.

30 years ago when my buddy and I used to reload, it didn't seem like there were as many tools/steps involved. My how times have changed. I am thinking about taking the "plunge" into reloading. Time is my only issue.
Congrats on the reloading stuff.

 

[DaemonAssassin]

You won't go wrong with a Dillon. Hopefully you got the toolhead holders when you got it so you aren't laying the toolheads down on their sides with the dies in them.

 

[300RUM]

I don't have the roller handle on mine and don't think I need/want it. I do have the bullet tray and case tray, along with the strong mount. I do recommend those upgrades.

 

[pop-gunner]

No roller handle was all I knew for years.
Now that I know better, both my Dillons now have roller handles.
I loaded about 5k rounds over a weekend once and ended up taping a kitchen sponge over the ball about halfway through. Blister still covered my palm.
The sponge helped, but the roller cuts friction from the picture and I've been GTG ever since.

 

[MississippiJoe]

Congratulations on the Dillon!!!!!!!


I have 'the ball' on mine, and don't want to change it/won't change it.

I have seen a guy (online) that customized billiard balls, and puts a threaded insert in them, to use on the Dillon.
(I wouldn't mind having an "8-Ball" for my RL-550B!)

Wonder if you could use an 8-ball shifter knob?

 

[ghost1981]

Very nice! I'm going to be saving for mine. Yeah, you heard me DA. I want a Dillon like yours.

 

[DaemonAssassin]

Very nice! I'm going to be saving for mine. Yeah, you heard me DA. I want a Dillon like yours.

If you ask nicely you can always use mine, till you get yours.

 

[DaemonAssassin]

Wonder if you could use an 8-ball shifter knob?

I think a pair of dice that came up "snake eyes" would be better...

 

[ghost1981]

Yeah, I need the set up for the 7.62x54r rounds like you said. Cabella's still has brass rds in stock.