dillon presses

dragonfire · March 21, 2009, 08:48 AM

My dad loads 4 or 5 different calibers and I would like to start reloading 9mm.What all is needed Im under the impression I need the quick changeover kit and caliber conversion kit.Yes I know you need bullets primers etc.Im just asking for tools for a quick change over .

RoyalsSpeedShop · March 21, 2009, 03:18 PM

You will need the dies for each caliber you want to load and the corresponding Dillon caliber conversion kit. The kit comes with the shell plate, 3 buttons to hold the cases into the turret, and the the case mouth expander. If you have the money it is worth getting the big kit that includes the caliber conversion, a bulk head for the dies, and another powder drop. That way there is no need to do the long setup each time you change calibers. I am very happy with the Dillon 550 but I only use it for handgun. It doesn't make since for the rifle rounds since there are many more steps.

Shoney · March 21, 2009, 03:53 PM

dragonfire

You didn't state the Dilllon press you were using. It will make a difference.

What cartridges is your father loading?

You may already have the shellplate, and you can use your dads powder measure.

Quick Changeover Kit = Toolhead, TH Stand and Powder Measure;
Caliber Conversion Kit = Shellplate, locator buttons, powder funnel;

dardascastbullets · March 21, 2009, 04:47 PM

Hi Dragonfire,

Please do call Dillon Precision and they will guide you through what you need. You'll end up a happier satisfied customer of theirs!

dragonfire · March 22, 2009, 07:59 AM

Thanks for the help its a 650 press and he loads 45acp 40 s&w 223 and 30-06

March 21, 2009, 08:48 AM	#1
dragonfire Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 2005 Location: cadillac mi Posts: 139	dillon presses My dad loads 4 or 5 different calibers and I would like to start reloading 9mm.What all is needed Im under the impression I need the quick changeover kit and caliber conversion kit.Yes I know you need bullets primers etc.Im just asking for tools for a quick change over .

March 21, 2009, 04:47 PM	#4
dardascastbullets Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2008 Location: Essexville, MI Posts: 164	Hi Dragonfire, Please do call Dillon Precision and they will guide you through what you need. You'll end up a happier satisfied customer of theirs! __________________ Matt Dardas

March 21, 2009, 03:18 PM	#2
RoyalsSpeedShop Junior Member Join Date: February 22, 2009 Posts: 13	You will need the dies for each caliber you want to load and the corresponding Dillon caliber conversion kit. The kit comes with the shell plate, 3 buttons to hold the cases into the turret, and the the case mouth expander. If you have the money it is worth getting the big kit that includes the caliber conversion, a bulk head for the dies, and another powder drop. That way there is no need to do the long setup each time you change calibers. I am very happy with the Dillon 550 but I only use it for handgun. It doesn't make since for the rifle rounds since there are many more steps.

March 21, 2009, 03:53 PM	#3
Shoney Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2002 Location: Transplanted from Montana Posts: 2,311	dragonfire You didn't state the Dilllon press you were using. It will make a difference. What cartridges is your father loading? You may already have the shellplate, and you can use your dads powder measure. Quick Changeover Kit = Toolhead, TH Stand and Powder Measure; Caliber Conversion Kit = Shellplate, locator buttons, powder funnel;

March 22, 2009, 07:59 AM	#5
dragonfire Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 2005 Location: cadillac mi Posts: 139	Thanks for the help its a 650 press and he loads 45acp 40 s&w 223 and 30-06