The dillon 550b is an outstanding investment for any shooter. Dillon 550 hunting gun reloading presses for sale ebay. It will accommodate the widest variety of cartridges from 32 acp up to 338 lapua, 416 rigby, and 460 weatherby. This is a discussion on dillon 550b vs hornady lnl ap within the reloading forums, part of the firearm forum category. Large print of schematic rl550b dillon precision reloading. First of all, the dillon rl 550b is a remarkably simple machinea little care and thought while setting up will save you time and give you thousands of trouble free rounds. Jul 29, 2011 basics of reloading pistol cartridges on a dillion precision 550b. I have read the instructions, but would appreciate the expert guidance from an experienced reloader before i pull the trigger. Despite the high cost, the dillon 550b has been worth it and i have never regretted my decision to buy it. Personally, i feel that these additions to my rl 550b allow me to produce higher quality ammunition, and i am glad that dave told me about the unique company even though my wallet is a few sawbucks lighter. Mar 20, 20 my rl550b reloaded at least 1,000,000 rounds of pistol ammunition. The dillon rl 550b dvd instruction manual is an electronic user guide with expert stepbystep instructions for unpacking, assembling, setting up and safely. Ive got a dillon 550b that works well for me, wondering if dillon is considering a upgrade kit for the 550b s out there to the improved c version as i understand the upgrade, its just a few things that are more lubrication related than anything else.
For your convenience dillon precision offers a wide variety of new primed and unprimed brass, bullets, primers and powder. See the caliber conversion chart for the correct part. I took some time to set it up and loaded 100 rounds of. The dillon rl550c is the most versatile reloading machine in the dillon precision products line. My rl550b reloaded at least 1,000,000 rounds of pistol ammunition. Basics of reloading pistol cartridges on a dillion precision 550b. I have a sdb,550b and a 650 i recommend the 550 or the 750 case feeders are extra on the 550 750. Dillon 550 questions the leading glock forum and community. Dillon precision rl 550b instruction manual user manuals. I have never had a problem with that pivot loosening or migrating and the links have a grease hole. The dillon bl 550 is the basic version of the rl 550c reloading machine.
What a boat anchor anyways im now shopping for a new progressive press. You are bidding on a used dillon 550b reloading press. Dillon precision also offers a variety of blue bin boxes which come in handy for this purpose. The dillon precision rl550c reloading press is a versatile reloader that accommodates a variety of cartridges.
Dillon tells me to refer to the rl 550b manual as they operate about the same. Dillon rl 550b dvd instruction manual reloading instructions. The other thing this could be is the primer cup itself. Find great deals on ebay for dillon 550 and dillon 550 reloading press.
Not that i would find it necessary to update my b, but i guess that is not an inline change that could be incorporated by the user. The c designation indicates a significant design change. This dillon reloading press features a manually indexed shellplate that makes it easier to control various steps of the reloading process. I have not looked in a while, but dillon used to make a ats 500 that was quite a bit less expensive than a 550b. New listing dillon manual powder measure 450 bl550 with 450. Ive got a dillon 550b that works well for me, wondering if dillon is considering a upgrade kit for the 550bs out there to the improved c version as i understand the upgrade, its just a few things that are more lubrication related than anything else. It has a manually indexed shellplate making it easier to master the various steps of reloading. Anyone near mansfield, oh with a dillon rl 550b that can guide me on first attempt to set powder charge for. To view dillon precision instruction manuals you mush have a pdf compatible reader if your computer. I have the 550b manual so yes i do have a smaller one. Dillon precision 19483 rl550b instructional dvd 550b dvdrom.
Dillon precision rl 550 casefeed user manual 17 pages. My box came with a c sticker that was covering up the b and the press had the grease fittings. I was hoping someone had made a poster size schematic with the parts numbers and the parts names side by side by the specific parts on that large poster. High quality, rapid caliber swaps, high production volumes, and a ton of control during the reloading process.
Its possible to download the document as pdf or print. When complete, the ats transforms into the 550b only the cost is spread out at the users speed and convenience. They have the best customer service in the industry, amd they can help you. It is a stripped down 550b and upgradeable as the reloaders experience and confidence grow. As for the excessive case flare, you can adjust that out, just consult your manual for instructions.
Instead of having the automatic powder measure and priming systems included with the rl 550 model, the bl 550 offers a funnel system so weighed powder charges may be poured into the case without removing it from the shellplate. May 01, 2018 as some of you may know, i was in scottsdale last week, visited dillon precision and ultimately placed an order late tuesday. Reloading 45acp on the dillon 550b a first look duration. Xl650 ez start guide english spanish german french italian. Dillon rl 550c instruction manual may 2017 manufacturers of the worlds finest loading equipment rl 550c 2017. All my complaints about the lee pro were addressed on the 550b. Dillon blue press continued used with dillons threedie pistol sets, the rl550b allows crimping to be done separately in the last station. Manufacturers of the worlds finest loading equipment indicates caliber specific parts. For easy access, place your brass in an open container. While it may still depend on the caliber that you are working on, it cannot be beaten by other types of reloading press when it comes to the total rounds produced by the hour. First of all, the dillon rl 550b is a remarkably simple machinea little.
Pull the priming bar out of the machine, apply pressure to the cup against the bar with the palm of your hand, loosen the set screw to the cup, and retighten it while applying pressure to the cup to compress it a little while tightening. First of all, the dillon rl 550c is a remarkably simple machine a little care and thought while setting up will save you time and give you thousands of troublefree rounds. Ultimate shellplate bearing kit for dillon rl 550b, rl 550c. Dillon precision rl 550b instruction manual online manual for free. Square deal b ez start guide english spanish german french italian. This is a discussion on manual powder metering on dillon 550. Whenever a component of the machine fails or wears, one phone call to dillon precision and all the issues are resolved with a phone conversation to a polite representative who is very helpful with identifying the parts necessary to get my rl550b running in tiptop shape. Dillon dvd instruction for rl 550b dillon precisions instructional dvds for reloading machine rl 550b lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Dillons way scottsdale, az 85260 480 9488009 fax 480 9982786 web site.
Dillon rl 550b machine video user guide and dvdrom. I have used 1 c clamp to load a few thousand rounds now and it seems to be doing fine with just one. Help setting powder measure wdillon rl 550b 1911forum. Hummm, i hate to disagree with the dillon folks, but this first edition rl 450 serial number is only four digits long is 100% manual in every phase of the operation. I have a sdb, 550b and a 650 i recommend the 550 or the 750 case feeders are extra on the 550 750. Ultimate shellplate bearing kit for dillon rl 550b, rl 550c 550u. As some of you may know, i was in scottsdale last week, visited dillon precision and ultimately placed an order late tuesday. Ufo 550 reloading press led light for dillon 450 or 550. Dillon rl 550b casefeed manual english xl 650 xl 750 variable speed casefeeder manual english. Have a look at the manual dillon precision rl 550b instruction manual online for free. Steve ware, customizing a dillon rl 550b, ihmsa news, volume 19, issue 5, june 2008, page 8. Dillon precision rl 550b user manual rl 550b schematic dillon precision equipment manuals directory online owner manuals library search. Ive had some issues with my dillon 550 on large primers, dillon has sent me a complete replacement of the primer system which i havent tried yet. Mar 23, 2016 i have the 550b manual so yes i do have a smaller one.
I still use my single stage for most bottleneck rifle calibers, but all my handgun ammo is loaded on the dillon. Over the years dillon has been good at free updates. Rl 550b schematic dillon precision rl 550b user manual. Oct 06, 2017 dillon precision rl 550b instruction manual online manual for free. Going back and forth between the parts list and the schematic isnt easy for my old eyes.
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