Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
Articles
Latest reviews
Author list
Classifieds
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Reloading
Looking for a Progressive
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="rcwinkel" data-source="post: 1951774" data-attributes="member: 108336"><p>I have one each Dillon 550 & 650 and three 1050's. As others have said, you can make a lot of ammo on a 550 but overall I like the XL650's (now the XL750) best for multi caliber work. Relative to the 550, the 650/750 have an extra location on the stage, are easy to convert calibers (especially if you tool heads you keep set up with a dedicated powder measure for each), very reliable and can be fitted with a number of mods such as a primer pocket swage that automatically fixed crimped cases. I've also run the RCBS Pro 2000 but not a Hornady LNL. The RCBS ended up being a gateway loader that just sits there today. Amongst the batch and if the budget allows, I'd recommend the new XL750. Don't forget to be ready to invest in a faster way to fill primer tubes - progressive presses eat up a hundred primers pretty quickly! Disclosure - After using Dillon's for several years for personal use, I'm now a Dillon dealer and therefore could be a bit prejudice. And, I'm also a Lyman dealer - I've added a Mark 7 to my 650 . ooooohhhh boy!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rcwinkel, post: 1951774, member: 108336"] I have one each Dillon 550 & 650 and three 1050's. As others have said, you can make a lot of ammo on a 550 but overall I like the XL650's (now the XL750) best for multi caliber work. Relative to the 550, the 650/750 have an extra location on the stage, are easy to convert calibers (especially if you tool heads you keep set up with a dedicated powder measure for each), very reliable and can be fitted with a number of mods such as a primer pocket swage that automatically fixed crimped cases. I've also run the RCBS Pro 2000 but not a Hornady LNL. The RCBS ended up being a gateway loader that just sits there today. Amongst the batch and if the budget allows, I'd recommend the new XL750. Don't forget to be ready to invest in a faster way to fill primer tubes - progressive presses eat up a hundred primers pretty quickly! Disclosure - After using Dillon's for several years for personal use, I'm now a Dillon dealer and therefore could be a bit prejudice. And, I'm also a Lyman dealer - I've added a Mark 7 to my 650 . ooooohhhh boy! [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Reloading
Looking for a Progressive
Top