Dillon 550B is here , pics

KeithB78 · December 20, 2007, 07:23 PM

The FedEx truck brought me a couple boxes from Dillon this afternoon

Set up was pretty easy, made five 45acp rounds so far.

I wish the powder bar had indicators on it, but i it got to 5.5 gr in 3 trys. The Dillon ballance beam scale is very nice, never wanna see that Lee scale again.

Gotta go shoot some ammo up to get some unprimed brass, to be sure the primer system works, though a primer is there and ready. The pickup tub and flip tray goes pretty fast.

I think i will be real pleased with this press

WSM MAGNUM · December 20, 2007, 08:08 PM

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I think i will be real pleased with this press

You will.

jlficken · December 21, 2007, 10:23 AM

Nice!!! The only thing I have found with mine is if I sit down and load alot of rounds at one time the handle gives me blisters so it is time to get the roller handle. Otherwise, you will REALLY like this press.

Thesenator · December 22, 2007, 04:53 AM

Buy a tube of "Lanolin Hydrous" (about $3 at your local pharmacy) and lube your hand with just a little dab, it helps when using the ball handle. Its the same stuff used to make Dillon case lube and won't contaminate powder.

I've used a press with the roller handle and it seemed to diminish the feel of the press, I like the ball.

capbuster · December 22, 2007, 01:11 PM

I also like the feel of the ball handle on my 550. When reloading I use a fingerless work glove on my right hand to give me some extra padding especially in the priming upstoke.

December 20, 2007, 07:23 PM	#1
KeithB78 Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2007 Posts: 156	Dillon 550B is here , pics The FedEx truck brought me a couple boxes from Dillon this afternoon Set up was pretty easy, made five 45acp rounds so far. I wish the powder bar had indicators on it, but i it got to 5.5 gr in 3 trys. The Dillon ballance beam scale is very nice, never wanna see that Lee scale again. Gotta go shoot some ammo up to get some unprimed brass, to be sure the primer system works, though a primer is there and ready. The pickup tub and flip tray goes pretty fast. I think i will be real pleased with this press

December 22, 2007, 01:11 PM	#5
capbuster Senior Member Join Date: August 7, 1999 Location: Bessemer,Alabama Posts: 302	I also like the feel of the ball handle on my 550. When reloading I use a fingerless work glove on my right hand to give me some extra padding especially in the priming upstoke. __________________ cliff

December 21, 2007, 10:23 AM	#3
jlficken Member Join Date: October 18, 2007 Posts: 16	Nice!!! The only thing I have found with mine is if I sit down and load alot of rounds at one time the handle gives me blisters so it is time to get the roller handle. Otherwise, you will REALLY like this press.

December 22, 2007, 04:53 AM	#4
Thesenator Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Posts: 126	Buy a tube of "Lanolin Hydrous" (about $3 at your local pharmacy) and lube your hand with just a little dab, it helps when using the ball handle. Its the same stuff used to make Dillon case lube and won't contaminate powder. I've used a press with the roller handle and it seemed to diminish the feel of the press, I like the ball.