Progressive presses?

[sellersm]

You'll want to do some homework on costs of conversion changes, primer swaps, etc. The Dillon 650, in my opinion, is only worth if IF you're going to get the optional case feeder! Otherwise, you still have to put in a new piece of brass, and then you may as well have the 550 and the reduced costs & time of caliber conversions.

What's your desired round count? How many different calibers do you want to load? How many places for dies do you want/need? How much room do you have (you'll need some height if you want a case-feeder attached)? Etc. etc.

I'm not dissing anyone, but a lot of people say they 'want' or 'need' the auto index, I thought so too, but after loading a while on my Dillon 550, it doesn't matter to me, the speed's not any different, especially if you don't have a casefeeder for the 650...

Also, there are quite a few issues documented with Hornady's priming system. Dillon's not perfect, it likes to be clean, but doing a bit of homework may save some heartache down the road...

[paddywagon]

For myself I thought I would "need" a 650. I took a used 550 in on trade for some work I did about 10 years ago and never wound up upgrading. Even though it was used when I got it Dillon stood behind it. That was the reason I stepped up and bought another Dillon. I bought a Square Deal for 9mm alone. Everything else I change out on the 550.

[roberth]

Dillon.

[Zombie Steve]

I've used a Hornady LNL and it really was a nice setup. I also had a buddy that bought one and had serious issues with it.

Having used a 550B, 650 (yes, casefeeder is almost a must with this one) and a 1050, I have to say I really like Dillon.

[cstone]

I really like my Lee Pro 1000. Then I got a Dillon 550.

Would you like to buy my Lee Pro 1000?

[82ndShooter]

Dillon all the way!!!

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[Hoser]

Yeah? And what do YOU know about reloading??

Just enough to be dangerous.

[CareyH]

I have a Dillon 650 w/ case feeder... of course(thanks again Hoser). IMO Dillon is the only way to go. It has already been said on here but when they say no BS warranty they mean it. Drink the blue koolaid.........

[coloradoEMT911]

I have done a lot of research while reading all your post and I defiantly think I want a dillon and probably start with a 550 unless I can talk dillon into letting me become a dealer through my business lol. I would like to get a 650 for 223 And 10mm but don't know if it's affordable right now. I do want one before I teach my next reloading class.


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[Hoser]

The 550 is a excellent machine.

Even with a herd of 1050s, I still went with the 550s for extra presses.