Very nice. I hope more people take the hint that reloading is a very practical, cost effective way to stay on top of ammo reserves. I got my first Dillon in 1986. With the exception of 22lr, I've never been caught short on any calibur, Hell or high water. Customer service is second to none in my opinion. Many thanks to all at Dillon.
Great video. Very helpful. Gary does an excellent job of walking us through the steps and the rationale behind his methods. He doesn't geek it up and keeps things simple, straightforward, understandable yet thorough. Much appreciated.
Great video. Even though I have reloaded in the past (not as much as I would like) I still consider myself a novice reloader. I picked up so many great tips watching this. Thank you so much! Very well done.
I have been running Dillon equipment since the mid’80’s, with an RL-450. I have now been running two RL-550’s for the past 12 years, and I learned something new from this video! Dillon rocks!
have had my 550 since 1998,wrote the date on the machine the day I got it! Loaded very few rifle progressively ,but a whole lot as a single stage. Powder has always held me back as use stick powder mostly Amazing how many people have a stigma against dillon for accurate loading just because it is a progressive.
On their website. www.dillonprecision.com/what-does-upgrading-550b-to-550c-do_350_10_3662.htm The design change was to a new design for the upper link arm pivot pins. On your frame, these pins are pressed in. The new design has threaded pins, so they screw into the frame. These pins have a lube groove and a hole in the center. You use a needle fitting on a grease gun to lubricate them. Additionally, if a link arm breaks, it is now no longer necessary to remove the shaft from the machine to replace the link arm. No other significant design change or benefit, other than maintenance.
I run a powder check in station 3 when only running 3 dies. Also, hard to listen to someone keep saying not to leave powder in the hopper when behind him the entire time there is a hopper with powder left in it.
Haha. Nobody dumps the powder out everytime. Most people label their powder measures good. Their just doing a C.Y.A. thing and so people don’t bitch about the plastic getting dark.
All looks great but when making rifle cartridges I’ve always thought you have To check case length and trim if needed and a cleaning primer pockets. I’ve used my 550 some for rifle but always size deprive and check case length in separate process.
If it’s once fired brass usually not a big deal to not trim. Not a bad idea to check the case length just in case. And personal preference on cleaning primer pockets. If ur making match rounds or your in competitive long range shooting then yes you would do both.
After the resizing die wouldnt you be worried about whether or not the case is now out of specs...and need to be trimmed? (thinking about getting into reloading so maybe I'm wrong)
I have a Dillon RL550, never reloaded 6.5 but i want to. What dies would you recommend for the 6.5? what conversion kit did you use? and are their any other little pieces of equipment i need to turn my 550 into a 6.5 creedmoor reloader?
I am looking to upgrade to Dillon’s 550c replacement for the Square Deal; anything on the Square Deal can be used on the 550c? I have the buzzer that may be the only thing I can use, plus it will be my third Dillon press if gotten, 450 JR-B my first press from Dillon.
the brass is resized when it punches out the primer, the die does both. If you mean shortening the brass, that's assumed to be done already at this point.
@@fiercenet Yes what I should have said was Trim, when i use my 550 I have two tool heads for rifle calibers, one to deprime and resize, then I trim debur and wet tumble before adding powder and setting bullet with the second tool head
They don't is the short answer. Calling these "precision" rounds is hilarious. No trimming, chamfering, deburring, bushing die/expander mandrel, weighing each charge, etc. For plinking rounds, sure. But FAR from precision.
I say BS to that comment!! I’ve spent hours 8 hrs setting up and loading 20 rds of “ Precision” Ammo on a single stage. Doing all of the case prep, weighing powder to exact grain ( on digital calibrated scales ). I’ve I spent 1 hr setting up and loading 20 rounds on a 550 with exact same results on target!! Usually once fired brass, which is fire formed in your gun, doesn’t need all of the case prep people believe it does. Dillon presses production amazing results!
@@DillonPrecisionVideos Are there any limits with seating dies? I have both Forster Benchrest dies and Competion dies. I haven't reloaded rifle ammo with 550 yet.
There's a word for people that use powder measures for match ammo - last place. The 550 is a great press - but these guys don't have a clue. This vid aimed at beginners.
What’s the word bud? You tell me? I’ve been reloading for 5 years and my old man has been for 20 years and we both have always used powder measures. If your making match ammo or ur competing then yes you probably wouldn’t then again your probably not using a progressive press.
And even for match ammo it’s just fine. Now days with all the quality equipment out there the charges are so consistent your rounds are gonna be just fine.
@@donaldsquires2774 Mate - dont get me wrong here. I use a 550 for F-class ammo. It is fine. I considered buying a Forster, then, using Redding dies and Forster seating etc, load to 1 thou run out. But a powder measure doesnt make it. I weigh powder to 1 kernel and drop it through the Dillon charging die. No worries. I keep the measure for hunting ammo, where its accurate enough. Go watch Eric Cortina's videos on loading match ammo- he does his seating on a 650.
@@derrickbunn9686 In that case ya I gotchya. Especially if you want it down to each little kernel lol. You must be reloading for competition especially if your paying for Forster dies. I’d love to have some but to someone who is just shooting to experiment and hunt their pricey. Most people who use those and are that picky on powder charges use a single stage.
@@derrickbunn9686 But don’t act like you got a name for us who use em. I bet the Dillion powder measure gets powders so consistent you wouldn’t notice, even if you thought you did there’s so many other variables your probably just convincing yourself. Could be wrong but just guessing.
Very nice. I hope more people take the hint that reloading is a very practical, cost effective way to stay on top of ammo reserves. I got my first Dillon in 1986. With the exception of
22lr, I've never been caught short on any calibur, Hell or high water. Customer service is second to none in my opinion. Many thanks to all at Dillon.
just getting back into reloading after a 15 years hiatus...doing maintenance on my 20+ years old 650XL...great video, thanks...
Great video. Very helpful. Gary does an excellent job of walking us through the steps and the rationale behind his methods. He doesn't geek it up and keeps things simple, straightforward, understandable yet thorough. Much appreciated.
Great video. Even though I have reloaded in the past (not as much as I would like) I still consider myself a novice reloader. I picked up so many great tips watching this. Thank you so much! Very well done.
I have been running Dillon equipment since the mid’80’s, with an RL-450. I have now been running two RL-550’s for the past 12 years, and I learned something new from this video! Dillon rocks!
Love to hear this!
TXARmory me to, love my 550c
have had my 550 since 1998,wrote the date on the machine the day I got it! Loaded very few rifle progressively ,but a whole lot as a single stage. Powder has always held me back as use stick powder mostly Amazing how many people have a stigma against dillon for accurate loading just because it is a progressive.
thanks for the video, brand new here, my dillon 550 is still in the box, just came in!
Just what I was looking for. Thanks.
Gary, great video. Step by step with great instructions along the way.
An amazing video I love myRL550 thank you for sharing.👍👍👍
Just bought one. They just shipped it. Can’t wait!!
Gary excellent video thanks so very much
I was just wondering the differences between the 550 B in the 550c
On their website.
www.dillonprecision.com/what-does-upgrading-550b-to-550c-do_350_10_3662.htm
The design change was to a new design for the upper link arm pivot pins. On your frame, these pins are pressed in. The new design has threaded pins, so they screw into the frame. These pins have a lube groove and a hole in the center. You use a needle fitting on a grease gun to lubricate them. Additionally, if a link arm breaks, it is now no longer necessary to remove the shaft from the machine to replace the link arm.
No other significant design change or benefit, other than maintenance.
I run a powder check in station 3 when only running 3 dies. Also, hard to listen to someone keep saying not to leave powder in the hopper when behind him the entire time there is a hopper with powder left in it.
Haha. Nobody dumps the powder out everytime. Most people label their powder measures good. Their just doing a C.Y.A. thing and so people don’t bitch about the plastic getting dark.
I noticed that too
Have you done this a few times Gary.and that’s near perfect.laughing.
What about the lube inside the necks that won't affect accuracy?
All looks great but when making rifle cartridges I’ve always thought you have To check case length and trim if needed and a cleaning primer pockets. I’ve used my 550 some for rifle but always size deprive and check case length in separate process.
Not always.
If it’s once fired brass usually not a big deal to not trim. Not a bad idea to check the case length just in case. And personal preference on cleaning primer pockets. If ur making match rounds or your in competitive long range shooting then yes you would do both.
@@donaldsquires2774 Hence why using the term "precision" in this video is akin to me calling an '88 Chevette a sports car.
Really want to see you guys do 5.56 and 9mm on the same machine the how explain the bullet size.
Can you do a 6.5 creedmoor reloading video on the 750 press? It would be nice.
After the resizing die wouldnt you be worried about whether or not the case is now out of specs...and need to be trimmed? (thinking about getting into reloading so maybe I'm wrong)
10 cycles to stabilize powder drop? I cycle once and dump, then use the average weight of the next 4.
I love making boolits.
Never tried to cast bullets, glad you love it.
I have a Dillon RL550, never reloaded 6.5 but i want to. What dies would you recommend for the 6.5? what conversion kit did you use? and are their any other little pieces of equipment i need to turn my 550 into a 6.5 creedmoor reloader?
So if I purchased this from the website, I just purchase the 9mm, what would I do to get 5.56 too?
What guide is best to work out how many grams of powder to set it to?
What are the part numbers of the 6.5 dies?
I am looking to upgrade to Dillon’s 550c replacement for the Square Deal; anything on the Square Deal can be used on the 550c? I have the buzzer that may be the only thing I can use, plus it will be my third Dillon press if gotten, 450 JR-B my first press from Dillon.
Unfortunately the SDB is a very proprietary machine and only the powder system can go from one to the other.
How do you prefer to clean the lube off of loaded ammo?
Tumbler works well. Wont hurt the loaded ammo.
great vid, but you forgot to resize the once fired brass
the brass is resized when it punches out the primer, the die does both. If you mean shortening the brass, that's assumed to be done already at this point.
@@fiercenet Yes what I should have said was Trim, when i use my 550 I have two tool heads for rifle calibers, one to deprime and resize, then I trim debur and wet tumble before adding powder and setting bullet with the second tool head
@@fiercenet You don't trim BEFORE resizing.
How do you trim the rifle brass neck once it has been resized?
There are many trimmers available on the market.
They don't is the short answer. Calling these "precision" rounds is hilarious. No trimming, chamfering, deburring, bushing die/expander mandrel, weighing each charge, etc. For plinking rounds, sure. But FAR from precision.
I say BS to that comment!! I’ve spent hours 8 hrs setting up and loading 20 rds of “ Precision” Ammo on a single stage. Doing all of the case prep, weighing powder to exact grain ( on digital calibrated scales ). I’ve I spent 1 hr setting up and loading 20 rounds on a 550 with exact same results on target!! Usually once fired brass, which is fire formed in your gun, doesn’t need all of the case prep people believe it does. Dillon presses production amazing results!
Anyone know which Redding dies they’re using?
The Redding Deluxe Die Set - 223.
Dillon Precision great. Thank you for taking the time to respond. Just the video I needed to get started👍🏻
@@DillonPrecisionVideos Are there any limits with seating dies? I have both Forster Benchrest dies and Competion dies. I haven't reloaded rifle ammo with 550 yet.
Why aren't you using Dillon dies?
Also, not great showing the wrong way to use your low primer warning rod.
Good question. Simple answer is we do not make 6.5 dies.
after watching this, i am just going to buy ammo
There's a word for people that use powder measures for match ammo - last place. The 550 is a great press - but these guys don't have a clue. This vid aimed at beginners.
What’s the word bud? You tell me? I’ve been reloading for 5 years and my old man has been for 20 years and we both have always used powder measures. If your making match ammo or ur competing then yes you probably wouldn’t then again your probably not using a progressive press.
And even for match ammo it’s just fine. Now days with all the quality equipment out there the charges are so consistent your rounds are gonna be just fine.
@@donaldsquires2774 Mate - dont get me wrong here. I use a 550 for F-class ammo. It is fine. I considered buying a Forster, then, using Redding dies and Forster seating etc, load to 1 thou run out. But a powder measure doesnt make it. I weigh powder to 1 kernel and drop it through the Dillon charging die. No worries. I keep the measure for hunting ammo, where its accurate enough. Go watch Eric Cortina's videos on loading match ammo- he does his seating on a 650.
@@derrickbunn9686 In that case ya I gotchya. Especially if you want it down to each little kernel lol. You must be reloading for competition especially if your paying for Forster dies. I’d love to have some but to someone who is just shooting to experiment and hunt their pricey. Most people who use those and are that picky on powder charges use a single stage.
@@derrickbunn9686 But don’t act like you got a name for us who use em. I bet the Dillion powder measure gets powders so consistent you wouldn’t notice, even if you thought you did there’s so many other variables your probably just convincing yourself. Could be wrong but just guessing.
“LAH-PUA” brass? 😂😂😂