Dillon 450 Frame Change Kit

GerryG · June 19, 2007, 09:15 AM

I have an old Dillon RL450 progressive press, the one without the removeable die head.
I either heard or read that there was a frame change kit. Anybody know what this kit is?

Jim Watson · June 19, 2007, 09:51 AM

Uh, Dillon, maybe?
1-800-762-3845

I don't recall the conversion being a catalog item in Blue Press anymore, but if you called them up, I am sure they would tell you if they still offered it.

I don't know if it would be economically feasible. I would get the automatic primer feed and powder measure if your version of 450 lacked them, but I think I could unscrew a lot of dies for the price of a new frame with detachable head.

BigJakeJ1s · June 19, 2007, 09:23 PM

I wonder if there is enough meat between the die holes to have a machine shop drill them out and tap them to 1-1/4x12 so that Hornady LNL inserts could be used?

Andy

crowbeaner · June 19, 2007, 09:46 PM

I have an old 450 myself and years back Dillon offered the changeover. I looked at an RL550, and decided to just add the auto primer feed to mine. I still have to pump the powder bar, but this allows me to visually check the charge before seating the bullet. I feel a whole lot better about the charge when I can "feel" the bar operate. The changeover shouldn't be that much if Dillon still stocks it. Dillon mfg. has the same attitude as RCBS. I wish everything I own was as utterly reliable as their equipment[both companies], and had the same rock solid warranty.

LAH · June 20, 2007, 11:42 AM

You can find what you're looking for here: http://dillonprecision.com/template/...5&min=2&dyn=1&

June 19, 2007, 09:15 AM	#1
GerryG Member Join Date: March 21, 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 17	Dillon 450 Frame Change Kit I have an old Dillon RL450 progressive press, the one without the removeable die head. I either heard or read that there was a frame change kit. Anybody know what this kit is?

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June 19, 2007, 09:51 AM	#2
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,535	Uh, Dillon, maybe? 1-800-762-3845 I don't recall the conversion being a catalog item in Blue Press anymore, but if you called them up, I am sure they would tell you if they still offered it. I don't know if it would be economically feasible. I would get the automatic primer feed and powder measure if your version of 450 lacked them, but I think I could unscrew a lot of dies for the price of a new frame with detachable head.

June 19, 2007, 09:23 PM	#3
BigJakeJ1s Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2005 Location: Arlington TX Posts: 663	I wonder if there is enough meat between the die holes to have a machine shop drill them out and tap them to 1-1/4x12 so that Hornady LNL inserts could be used? Andy

June 19, 2007, 09:46 PM	#4
crowbeaner Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2007 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 1,943	I have an old 450 myself and years back Dillon offered the changeover. I looked at an RL550, and decided to just add the auto primer feed to mine. I still have to pump the powder bar, but this allows me to visually check the charge before seating the bullet. I feel a whole lot better about the charge when I can "feel" the bar operate. The changeover shouldn't be that much if Dillon still stocks it. Dillon mfg. has the same attitude as RCBS. I wish everything I own was as utterly reliable as their equipment[both companies], and had the same rock solid warranty.

June 20, 2007, 11:42 AM	#5
LAH Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 2002 Location: In The Hardwoods Posts: 1,188	You can find what you're looking for here: http://dillonprecision.com/template/...5&min=2&dyn=1&