can someone answer this question please?

diowk · April 28, 2009, 11:57 AM

I just bought a Dillon 550b and I need to get the dies for it. I can only get a 3-die set and it comes with the decapping/sizing die, the seating die, and the crimp die. but what about the die that bells out the case and dumps the load of powder in? why dont the sets come with a powder die? I need one dont I? is this die what I need?: http://www.dillonprecision.com/conte...lon_Powder_Die

thanks everyone

diowk · April 28, 2009, 01:09 PM

nevermind. just picked up the owners manual and realized that it comes with a powder die. now I just need the 3 die set and a caliber conversion kit.

**Unclenick** · April 28, 2009, 01:13 PM

You do realize that having to read the instructions puts you in tenuous standing with the Real Men's Club?

raxafarian · April 28, 2009, 01:59 PM

The powder die comes with the press or with a quick change kit. The powder funnel comes with the caliber conversion kit.

Depending on what you are loading you may be able to save money by not buying complete caliber conversion kits. Some parts can be used for multiple calibers.

Here's a chart showing which parts of the caliber conversion kits can be used for other calibers: http://brianenos.com/pages/dillon/cal.conv.chart.html

(his site is a wealth of information on the dillons)

Archie · April 28, 2009, 04:25 PM

I truly appreciate a man who can admit his mistakes and learn from them. Nice to meet you, sir.

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ccwtrainer · April 29, 2009, 08:22 PM

The shell plate conversion kit from Dillon comes with the correct pins to use with a particular caliber as well as the powder funnel/case belling tool to use with that caliber.
Buying extra die plates keeps your original settings and speeds up caliber change overs too.
It cost a little more but you will love the ease of changing calibers.

dmazur · April 30, 2009, 12:18 AM

+1 to getting more toolheads. (I think that's Dillon's term for the plate that holds the dies.)

In addition, you might want to consider getting additional powder measures for each toolhead. This might be considered excessive, but if you make frequent changes between calibers, this is the way to go. The powder measure doesn't have to be detached, dumped and readjusted.

You should note that, even if you use one powder measure for different toolheads, you can buy additional powder dies to hold the powder funnels and maintain the "belling" setting on each toolhead.

April 28, 2009, 11:57 AM	#1
diowk Member Join Date: April 19, 2009 Posts: 31	can someone answer this question please? I just bought a Dillon 550b and I need to get the dies for it. I can only get a 3-die set and it comes with the decapping/sizing die, the seating die, and the crimp die. but what about the die that bells out the case and dumps the load of powder in? why dont the sets come with a powder die? I need one dont I? is this die what I need?: http://www.dillonprecision.com/conte...lon_Powder_Die thanks everyone

April 28, 2009, 01:13 PM	#3
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April 28, 2009, 01:59 PM	#4
raxafarian Junior Member Join Date: December 16, 2006 Posts: 4	The powder die comes with the press or with a quick change kit. The powder funnel comes with the caliber conversion kit. Depending on what you are loading you may be able to save money by not buying complete caliber conversion kits. Some parts can be used for multiple calibers. Here's a chart showing which parts of the caliber conversion kits can be used for other calibers: http://brianenos.com/pages/dillon/cal.conv.chart.html (his site is a wealth of information on the dillons) __________________ AmmoLocator.com

April 28, 2009, 04:25 PM	#5
Archie Senior Member Join Date: May 26, 2000 Location: Hastings, Nebrasksa - the Hear Posts: 2,209	Diowk... I truly appreciate a man who can admit his mistakes and learn from them. Nice to meet you, sir. (Real Men read instructions. Real men can read.) Archie ------------------------------------ One who knows and knows he knows is a leader, follow him. One who knows and does not know he knows is confused, enlighten him. One who does not know and knows he does not know is a student, teach him. One who does not know and does not know he does not know is a Democrat.

April 30, 2009, 12:18 AM	#7
dmazur Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2007 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 1,310	+1 to getting more toolheads. (I think that's Dillon's term for the plate that holds the dies.) In addition, you might want to consider getting additional powder measures for each toolhead. This might be considered excessive, but if you make frequent changes between calibers, this is the way to go. The powder measure doesn't have to be detached, dumped and readjusted. You should note that, even if you use one powder measure for different toolheads, you can buy additional powder dies to hold the powder funnels and maintain the "belling" setting on each toolhead. __________________ .30-06 Springfield: 100 yrs + and still going strong

April 28, 2009, 01:09 PM	#2
diowk Member Join Date: April 19, 2009 Posts: 31	nevermind. just picked up the owners manual and realized that it comes with a powder die. now I just need the 3 die set and a caliber conversion kit.

April 29, 2009, 08:22 PM	#6
ccwtrainer Junior Member Join Date: April 29, 2009 Location: NC Posts: 13	The shell plate conversion kit from Dillon comes with the correct pins to use with a particular caliber as well as the powder funnel/case belling tool to use with that caliber. Buying extra die plates keeps your original settings and speeds up caliber change overs too. It cost a little more but you will love the ease of changing calibers.