Bob both your videos on the Dillion RL 550 B are great I followed them sure makes it easy to setup and setting the dies up I am making 9mm ammo now thanks Bob.
That is a great video for those of us thinking about getting one of these fine presses. I have a Forester Co-Ax single stage press right now, and it is perfect for rifle. The best single stage press on the market. But I have been thinking about getting one of these for pistol calibers. Thank you so much brother.
Great video!!! It was very helpful reassembling my press. I moved from California to Central Texas, waited 8 months for the new house to get built. I enclosed the third car garage and made into my gunsmithing/reloading shop. Worked out sweet!! Got my press in late 2009 and have put thousands through it. Always works great - very happy. One suggestion. You did not talk about the Primer Tracking Bearing (p/n 14015) when installing the Primer Slide. I saw that it was there, and since yours is a new one, I assumed that did not feel the need to talk about it. The point that I want to make is that when installing/changing large/small primer sizes, I always put a VERY light coat of white lithium grease on bottom of the Primer Slide and inside the bottom/sides wear points of the Primer Housing and Shield (p/n 20263). This REALLY helps for a smooth operation of the entire machine and supports longer life by reducing the contact/wear points. I do this pretty much I every time when changing primer sizes. I found this helpful and so have many of my reloading friends. Just an input for others who are starting out. Really enjoyed your video - well done son!! Semper Fi.
Is your press portable? I am wondering if the single C clamp holds it to the table when you are reloading with it and then you undo the clamp and can lift the press off the main table and store it elsewhere. I would appreciate if you could let me know. It would be cool to set mine up so it is portable as my space is limited. Just unsure if the clamp enables the press to be used then removed later. Great video!
It is semi portable, One C-clamp works but 2 is a little more stable. I also am limited on space and wanted to be able to remove my press so I mounted it to a board and it has worked great that way ever since then. Thanks for checking in.
@@funbro1 Great video. What size were the 4 bolts you used such that they did not stick out underneath. I am guessing you used two different sized due to the metal on the front vs. back of the dillon?
Thanks for video every time you change dies you have to make all changes? Lets say from 380 auto to 44mag i would have to change Shell plate prime from sm to large ?
The operating arm washer goes on top according to the manual. I did it that way myself but i could not get the nylock nut to thread enough for the nylon lock in the nut to engage the threads as the washer was taking up ths space. So I refered to the diagram in the manual. Just fyi, I am sure it is fine the way it is.
+Kristina Larsen If you are going to use the T-nuts as shown in the video I would use 1/4-20. For the lengths use 1" for the back two screws and 1-1/2" for the front two screws. If the screws are too long the shorten them by putting one or more flat washers on the top. Hope this helps, Thanks for watching.
Glad we have folks like you on you tube.
Stephen Martin Thank You
Thanks for taking the time to shoot this video. Very informative.
Who's the one knucklhead that gave a thumbs down. This is an excellent video.
Just got one of these. Will be setting it up this weekend. Thanks.
Enjoy. It is a great press. I love mine.
Bob both your videos on the Dillion RL 550 B are great I followed them sure makes it easy to setup and setting the dies up I am making 9mm ammo now thanks Bob.
Lou Flores That's awesome, Thanks for watching.
Funbro1 I just ordered my Dillion 550 today this has helped oh so much can't wait to put it together with your help Thanks
You will enjoy the press, Thanks for watching.
Thank you for the vid. I am transferring from a strong mount and bringing it down to the bench.
Thanks for watching
Great video without all the unnecessary things people like to do that isn’t related to their video topic....keep your videos coming.
Will do, thanks for watching.
That is a great video for those of us thinking about getting one of these fine presses. I have a Forester Co-Ax single stage press right now, and it is perfect for rifle. The best single stage press on the market. But I have been thinking about getting one of these for pistol calibers. Thank you so much brother.
This is a great press I love it even though the instructions for set up are not the greatest.
Woohoo! I set mine up tomorrow! Thanks for the video!
HERZARGO LOZ You will love it. Thanks for watching
Excellent video for us newbies, thanks!
Thanks for watching
just ordered my 550.....Favorited for when it arrives.
It is a great loader, I love it. Check out my video on how to set up the dies once you get your machine. Thanks
Great video!!! It was very helpful reassembling my press. I moved from California to Central Texas, waited 8 months for the new house to get built. I enclosed the third car garage and made into my gunsmithing/reloading shop. Worked out sweet!! Got my press in late 2009 and have put thousands through it. Always works great - very happy.
One suggestion. You did not talk about the Primer Tracking Bearing (p/n 14015) when installing the Primer Slide. I saw that it was there, and since yours is a new one, I assumed that did not feel the need to talk about it. The point that I want to make is that when installing/changing large/small primer sizes, I always put a VERY light coat of white lithium grease on bottom of the Primer Slide and inside the bottom/sides wear points of the Primer Housing and Shield (p/n 20263). This REALLY helps for a smooth operation of the entire machine and supports longer life by reducing the contact/wear points. I do this pretty much I every time when changing primer sizes. I found this helpful and so have many of my reloading friends. Just an input for others who are starting out. Really enjoyed your video - well done son!! Semper Fi.
Thanks fro the great tip, and thanks for watching.
In response to Brian P: I have used 1 C clamp to load a few thousand rounds now and it seems to be doing fine with just one.
Is your press portable? I am wondering if the single C clamp holds it to the table when you are reloading with it and then you undo the clamp and can lift the press off the main table and store it elsewhere. I would appreciate if you could let me know. It would be cool to set mine up so it is portable as my space is limited. Just unsure if the clamp enables the press to be used then removed later. Great video!
It is semi portable, One C-clamp works but 2 is a little more stable. I also am limited on space and wanted to be able to remove my press so I mounted it to a board and it has worked great that way ever since then. Thanks for checking in.
@@funbro1 Great video. What size were the 4 bolts you used such that they did not stick out underneath. I am guessing you used two different sized due to the metal on the front vs. back of the dillon?
Thank you very much for the video! I really appreciate it, how does it work with just a single C clamp? thanks again for the video!
Thank you Bob!
Thanks for watching.
Thanks for video every time you change dies you have to make all changes? Lets say from 380 auto to 44mag i would have to change Shell plate prime from sm to large ?
+Tony Funge Yep
Very Good Video
Thanks for watching.
The operating arm washer goes on top according to the manual. I did it that way myself but i could not get the nylock nut to thread enough for the nylon lock in the nut to engage the threads as the washer was taking up ths space. So I refered to the diagram in the manual. Just fyi, I am sure it is fine the way it is.
Works great...for years now. Thanks for watching.
dude your video is awesome
Thanks for watching
Great videos! Gonna be ordering one soon. Did you lube the press or turret in anyway, or is it necessary?
It will need a light lube eventually once you get it broke in but you are good for awhile. Thanks for watching.
great video thank you.
John C Thanks for watching
How tall are those screws going into the tee nuts? 1 and a half inches?
The front two are 1-1/2” long and the back two are 1” long. Hope this helps, thanks for watching.
great vid thanks so much
Thank you, and thanks for watching.
I have my Dillon RL 550.. is the shell plate and dye is replaceable for me to reload cal 9mm, cal 45, cal. 38 and cal 5.56 ammunition ?
Yes the shell plate can be replaced. Thanks for watching.
what size c clamps did you use? great vid, super helpful!
12" I believe. Thanks for watching.
What is the length of the board that you used? Thanks for the video!
The board is about 12"x16". Hope this helps Thanks for watching
Great vidio! Thanks man! :)
+Teuril Thanks for watching.
whats the length on the 1/4 20 bolts you used? about an inch?
I believe they were 1-1/2”. Thanks for watching.
Got dillon from my sister say 550 dillon. Does not say 555b. Whats the difference
It may be an older model. Thanks for watching.
Thanks
Thanks for watching.
What size screws did you use? how long are they?
+Kristina Larsen It would depend on what size board you mount your press to. I believe I used #10 by 1-1/2".
Mine is alittle bit thicker then that 3/8 by 12 inches long, what size tee nuts and bolt's would you recommend?
+Kristina Larsen If you are going to use the T-nuts as shown in the video I would use 1/4-20. For the lengths use 1" for the back two screws and 1-1/2" for the front two screws. If the screws are too long the shorten them by putting one or more flat washers on the top. Hope this helps, Thanks for watching.
Dillon should include a copy of this video with each press. Their manual really isn't that great. I've setup a few now, but the first time was a bear.
Great Video
Thanks