The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Conversion to Dillon (possibly), What About Dies?

disseminator · December 25, 2017, 11:53 PM

I have never regretted buying my 550B. It's a great machine and it's MUCH cheaper to set up than the 650. I would only get a 650 if you are sure you will get a case feeder and maybe a bullet feeder too.

Otherwise, you are much dollars ahead with the 550 and it can actually use a case feeder for pistol if you want that later on.

550.

Also, get the Dillon sizing dies for sure. I use Forster Comp Seaters for rifle on my 550 and Redding comp dies for pistols. Mostly because they are easy to adjust in the tight space of a progressive press.

December 25, 2017, 11:53 PM	#36
disseminator Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2016 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,012	I have never regretted buying my 550B. It's a great machine and it's MUCH cheaper to set up than the 650. I would only get a 650 if you are sure you will get a case feeder and maybe a bullet feeder too. Otherwise, you are much dollars ahead with the 550 and it can actually use a case feeder for pistol if you want that later on. 550. Also, get the Dillon sizing dies for sure. I use Forster Comp Seaters for rifle on my 550 and Redding comp dies for pistols. Mostly because they are easy to adjust in the tight space of a progressive press.