Setting up dies in a Dillon RL 550B

[@c.johnmason322]

Well done. Very clearly set up for those of use who are doing it for the first time. Thanks for taking the time.

[@funbro1]

Thanks for watching.

[@willierosin7687]

My 550c arrives on Wednesday. This has been very helpful. And I now understand why Dillon recommends using Dillon dies. No one else is using that clip system. I'll be starting out with my RCBS dies and watching for a used set of Dillon .38 Spec. dies. Thank you for the video!!!

[@funbro1]

It is a great press, you should enjoy it for many years. Thanks for watching

[@jeffroberts930]

I'm planning on buying a Dillon RL550 when my tax return arrives and have been watching assorted videos trying to get a good idea of how this thing works. Great video. I appreciate that you don't waste time editorializing and just get down to the matter at hand. I wish all of the KZbin videos were like this.

[@funbro1]

Thanks for your kind words, and thanks for watching.

[@johnnyboy8498]

Thank you for the helpful video. It was informative, and you took the time to explain everything for folks new to the machine and reloading. Again, thank you so much!

[@willboyd4607]

Good job. Have been reloading with a Dillion since 2000, but it's always good to watch someone else do it as a refresher.

[@funbro1]

+Will Boyd Thanks for watching.

[@rickdrake9850]

Bob, I just picked up a used RL 550 B, my initial foray into reloading. I got a fairly well equipped machine with several caliber conversion kits and a set of .357 Mag dies, one of the calibers I need. I just bought the .45 ACP die set and powder funnel, the conversion kit is similar to the .308 (included) except the powder funnel. I followed along setting up my first set of dies using this outstanding video. You made it easy even for a novice. I did screw up the bullet seating die adjustment to start, but finally got it set right. I ready to start knocking out my first set of .45 ACP cartridges. Thanks so much.

[@funbro1]

Rick Drake Once you get into a rhythm you can really "bang" them out quick. Thanks for watching.

[@jimmypark782]

I just set up my Dillon 550b for 300 blackout. I was able to do this by just watching your 2 videos. Your video was critical in making the decision in purchasing one and also prepping for easy installation. Thank you very much.

[@funbro1]

+Jimmy Park It is a great press, Thanks for watching.

[@firstlight4165]

One of the best instructional videos I have seen. My Dillion 550 will be arriving tomorrow. Dillion shoud contract you as an instructor. Good job! G

[@funbro1]

Thank you

[@nathanchristensen9859]

Thank you so much for this video! I upgraded from a Lee turret press to the Dillon 550B and I was getting so frustrated in the complex setup (compared to the Lee press I was using), especially with the expander and powder charge setup. Dillon's instructions were very confusing to me, then watching this video greatly helped. Thanks again!

[@funbro1]

Nathan Christensen What a great press but it can be a little tricky to set up. Glad to hear the video helped. Thanks for watching.

[@tadeuszroch3042]

One of the best setup tutorials on youtube I've ever seen, thanks mate! Quick and simple, no bullshit!

[@funbro1]

+Tadeusz Roch Thanks for watching

[@chilipepperjackcowboyactio9947]

I have been reloading for years and this is the best video I have seen for setup of a new Dillon 550.

[@funbro1]

Awesome! Thanks for watching.

[@vvet7625]

Thanks How-To Bob. I just found your channel and the timing was perfect. I bought a RL550B a week ago and used your site to set up my dies. I first had Lee dies and wasn't satisfied so I got a Dillon set of 9mm dies today. With your instructions, the setup couldn't have been easier. Subscribed.

[@funbro1]

+Vvet 762 You will find it to be a great press that will last for a long time. Thanks for watching.

[@ej6627]

Just ordered myself a dillon. was afraid to reload until I watched your video. best instruction on this press I've seen!

[@funbro1]

Thanks for the kind words. And Thanks for watching.

[@jimkirkland3516]

Thanks Bob! Great video for me to get started with setting up my 550! I appreciate the instruction it takes a lot of the questions out of play.

[@funbro1]

Glad it was helpful! Great press, you should love it. Thanks for watching.

[@22cardsfan22]

Thinking about going with the Dillon 550. Your tutorial was very informative and going to pursue it. Thank you for making this video!

[@funbro1]

It is a great loader definitely recommend. Thanks for watching.

[@Fupa562]

Excellent video!! Very easy to follow...short and to the point.

[@funbro1]

Thanks for watching.

[@Gwrider99]

What a awesome teacher........ Thanks HTB

[@arkansaswoodworking4297]

Super video - Great voice and not annoying! You will bring people into the reloading world making it look this simple - which it is. The Dillon instructions are also fairly in sync with what you state, but I do my dies the exact same way you do it. With the primer flip tray - I used to do the same thing, I have gotten lazy now. I just put the on it...Pick up the sunny side up ones...Cover and flip...Pick up the sunny side up ones. No more shaking and trying to get the last 5-10 to flip.

[@funbro1]

Awesome! Thanks for watching.

[@Eric-hx6gc]

Everyone makes it sound so much like black magic.... That was a great video. Thanks

[@sergio297]

Great video, thanks for simplifying the whole process! Just got an RL 550B and I was pretty lost until I watched this video and your others.

[@funbro1]

TRhat's great. You will enjoy the 550B. Thanks for watching.

[@garystrobel7969]

One suggestion when setting up the power drop. Fill up the powder container on the Dillon about 1/2-2/3 full and then take measurements for weight of the power being dispensed. The amount of powder being dropped will change slightly from when the power container is full vs when it falls to 1/4 full or so. Also, after setting the lock nut for the powder drop, charge and measure the weights on 5-10 times. You may be surprised as even those may vary slightly. Keep your stroke even when reloading and also check your powder again after every 20-25 rounds to ensure the powder being dispensed is what you want. There can never be too much in the way of quality control and safety when reloading.

[@funbro1]

Thanks for watching, hope you learned from the video.

[@garystrobel7969]

Yes, your video was a good one. Was just suggesting a few additional steps to maintain reloading consistency and promoting safety.

[@funbro1]

One can never be too safe.

[@brandonwarenski3632]

Hey Bob, thanks for such an awesome How To! I also thought it was awesome that it looks like we have the same calipers and scale. Keep up the great work!!

[@funbro1]

Thanks for the encouraging words and Thanks for watching.

[@michaeldoyle5001]

Use a loaded round when adjusting the seater. You will save time with the adjustment. I also like to have all dies in and a shell in each position when making adjustments. This is the way you'll be using the press and you'll have even pressure all around.

[@funbro1]

Thanks for watching, hope the video was helpful.

[@marcfrost7175]

You make realoading look easy ,I got a dillon like yours but haven't loaded on it yet but it is set up eating!

[@funbro1]

Ready to go is good. Thanks for watching.

[@KD-ol4li]

Thanks Bob used your video to help setup my 550B and it went very smoothly!

[@funbro1]

+Kermit Dove Thanks for watching, enjoy your 550B

[@chilliman64]

I just bought a 550 and will be setting up this weekend with the help of your video - awesome, thanks dude!

[@dcruz301]

I will be using this video Thursday afternoon to set up my 550C. Thank you for making it clear!

[@funbro1]

Awesome, Thanks for watching.

[@rondetorres3842]

I want to get into reloading but wasn't sure on how difficult it would be to set up the press. I watched your previous video and it seems pretty self explanatory on assembly. Setting up the dies will take a little trial and error but that's expected. Looking forward to picking up a Dillon press. Great video...thanks for posting!!!

[@funbro1]

Once it’s set up, it is a breeze. Thanks for the comment.

[@rondetorres3842]

@@funbro1 Since I really planning on reloading 9mm am I better off with the 550 or the "Real Deal" press. Thanks for quick response, greatly appreciated!

[@funbro1]

It really depends on how much you plan to load. The 550 is a great press and works great. Thanks again.

[@rondetorres3842]

@@funbro1 Maybe I'll seed if I can get a family member to go halfzies on a the Real Deal press. That will cut the price in half :) and maybe go to a 550 in the future. Thanks again for great review and quick response!

[@coreyghayes]

Excellent video. Simple and straightforward.

[@funbro1]

Thanks for watching.

[@Diamond-1911]

Great video, getting the RL550B set up for 45acp. As a beginner, It's great to do all the research I can on setup and this definitely helps. Thanks!

[@funbro1]

Diamond 1911 thanks for watching

[@texasleprechaun5139]

Great video. Just got my 550 and plan on setting it up in the morning. thanks for your help

[@funbro1]

+Texas Leprechaun Awesome press, I'm sure you will love it. Thanks for watching.

[@minkus36]

You saved my sanity with this video-SO WELL DONE...thank you for taking the time to make this.

[@funbro1]

Thanks for watching

[@maduro169]

Finally someone is using a Dillon RL 550 using Dillon die's .They are excellent and work perfectly >

[@funbro1]

Oh yeah, I think I will stick with them. Thanks for watching

[@bltefft]

Just so others know, the tutorial you posted also works for the 550C.

[@funbro1]

Thanks for the good info.

[@ernestomartinez3924]

Very good video Bob! It's helps a lot w/ my first setup! Awesome. Regards friend from Brazil.

[@funbro1]

Thanks for watching.

[@charlesward8196]

Digital caliper? Dial caliper? I go O.G with a Vernier caliper. No batteries to replace, no gears to wear out. Great video, I have been reloading on a 550 B for 25 years and have had one part, the base of the primer feed mount, replaced due to a damage thread for the mounting screw.

[@funbro1]

To each their own on the calipers. All have advantages and disadvantages. The 550 is a great press. Thanks for watching.

[@AShearer76]

Great video, thanks for taking the time to put it together.

[@funbro1]

Thanks for watching.

[@brianonthego]

Thank you so much. This was very helpful. The manuals can only it explain it so far.

[@funbro1]

I agree, Thanks for watching.

[@brittainwright1]

Your last comment about the crimping die made a critical error. 9mm is supposed to have that ledge where the case meets the bullet. 9mm indexes on the leading edge of the case. If you crimp it till its flush with the bullet, you are going to have problems.

[@funbro1]

Not sure what you mean but after 1000’s and 1000’s of reloads never a problem. Thanks for watching.

[@konnercalidadenaberturas431]

Thank you very much! Regards from Argentina! the instruction manual that came with the loading machine is very ... VERY ... Poor! Thank you again!

[@funbro1]

Glad it helped. Thanks for watching.

[@christianschroeder2332]

Good video, now I know how to prepare my presses before starting.

[@funbro1]

Awesome. Thanks for watching.

[@BudgetGearBox1776]

I did mine last night without any instruction. Took me 1.5hrs. Should've watched this first lmao

[@TheFreeman4955]

Fast and to the point! Thank you!

[@funbro1]

You're welcome!

[@zh3401]

Clear and concise information, well done.

[@funbro1]

Thanks for watching.

[@patriot72]

Very well done video!

[@funbro1]

Thanks for watching.

[@jrizzorn]

Nice video. Just one word of caution. The 9 mm head spaces on the case, so a crimp is not recommended . Since you are flaring the mouth of the case at station 2, a very light crimp is needed to get it right. I don’t crimp and I also don’t flare/bell my casings and it works fine . Good job!

[@funbro1]

It seems to work just fine the way that is shown in the video, I have made and fired 1000's of rounds this way with no issue. The flare just makes it easier to load and the crimp is not that significant. Thanks for watching.

[@Lute-117]

Very good video, useful, clear and detailed. Thanks for share from Argentina!

[@funbro1]

Thanks for watching

[@calnet10]

Thank you for a short excellent video!

[@fernandogagliardo6618]

Thank you Bob, great video, nice and easy!

[@funbro1]

Thanks for watching.

[@IEraiderfan]

Bob thanks for the video very well done with great information.

[@funbro1]

Lou Flores My hopes were that it would help someone else set theirs up. Thanks for watching.

[@elchaka1515]

Thank you so much bro. Great job. Help me a lot

[@funbro1]

Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching.

[@robertwendel8391]

you will get more consistency if you have a case in each station

[@funbro1]

Yes, that happens when you get going with your loading and is another good reason to check periodically when loading. Thanks for watching.

[@citadelgrad87]

Nicely done video. Good job.

[@funbro1]

Thanks for watching

[@mikemaners4411]

Great vid, super info! Thanks from Montreal!

[@funbro1]

Thanks for watching

[@madchildM]

Watched the video makes it easier even tho can read the instructions. Thanks

[@funbro1]

YES, Thanks for watching.

[@mosdef7180]

Thank you . I like your video , very educational.

[@funbro1]

Mos Def Thank you for watching.

[@markpelenytschka8374]

Thank you, very helpful and informative

[@funbro1]

Thanks for watching.

[@wald01979]

For weighting your powder you can TARE your brass on the scale for more accuracy (sometimes power can stick inside the case). Also, a plunk test is a better option vs. using a dial caliper for C.O.A.L.

[@funbro1]

+Bob Washere True

[@bltefft]

Just be sure to use the same piece of brass as you set your powder drop.

[@Charlton_Kekston]

What is that little black pin used for @ 1:01 in the upper left corner of the Dillon die set box?

[@funbro1]

That is an extra De-cap pin that would go in the first die to remove the primer. Thanks for that question and thanks for watching.

[@AcousticSmokeVideos]

I found that video very helpful and well done.

[@funbro1]

Thanks for watching

[@paulfuller4905]

Well done sir!

[@funbro1]

Thanks for watching

[@hitmhard]

At 3:14 did you take that part off of your Powder holder? Mine came with something that looks just like that attached right to the powder holder. Now I'm a little confused. I haven't looked at the manual yet sorry.

[@funbro1]

Yes, the powder holder was off the press (at 3:14)until the second (powder)die was installed. Once it is installed the powder holder must be put back on because the powder funnel will raise up with the case if the powder funnel is not in place. You will see a "channel" around the top of the powder die, this is where the powder holder "locks" the powder funnel in and allows it to expand the case. I usually just tighten the 2 screws hand tight and have had no problem with 1000's of rounds. You will have to make the final adjustments with the powder holder on the machine. Hope this help. Thanks

[@hitmhard]

funbro1 Things are starting to make more sence to me. I noticed that you only bought a three pc die set. The die that was on the powder system needs to be taken off to drop the part in from the conversion kit to bell the casing to except the bullet. This enables it to do both functions. bell and powder. So one of the dies from my 4pc from lee is going to be useless. Am I right here?

[@funbro1]

Yes, but you can order just a powder die from Dillon.

[@hitmhard]

This is a very helpful video. I do have a question on the crimping portion. You can also measure the crimp with your caliper to right. I mean don't you have to follow the measurements for crimping as well?

[@funbro1]

True, you could use the calipers to measure. The best bet is to cycle a few rounds through the gun (without firing) to make sure they eject correctly.

[@hitmhard]

Thank you for the help. I can't wait to get started on reloading!

[@MrTNBassmaster]

awesome video

[@funbro1]

Happy loading, Thanks for the view.

[@tattooartist13y]

Just got my 550 yesterday: thanks for the video

[@funbro1]

Thanks for watching.

[@Lute-117]

Thanks for the video. Very clear.

[@funbro1]

Thanks for watching

[@macusinmissouri]

Great Video

[@funbro1]

+Marcus Woodford Thanks for watching

[@Mogman150]

Great video. Just got my 550 and bought 3 caliber kits and 4 tool heads. One question: why do you remove the locator pins while setting this up? Aren't they needed to keep the case in the correct location? Thanks,

[@funbro1]

I do that just during setup for easier removal of the case. Once everything is set up I leave the locator pins in place. Hope this helps, Happy loading.

[@Pistolpeter-ve1qm]

Great video!

[@funbro1]

Thanks for watching

[@silverworks22]

very informative and nice video keep it up funbro1 really helps many people specially to a newbie like me God bless brother

[@funbro1]

Thank you, glad to hear that you liked the video. Happy loading and thanks for watching.

[@marcfrost7175]

Wow thank you Bob I think I can do it!

[@funbro1]

You got this, just take your time and pay attention to details.

[@SksToTheMini14]

Thanks for the video!

[@funbro1]

You're welcome!

[@xringkidd]

Great job on this video.....

[@funbro1]

Thanks for watching

[@tommcallister7893]

When you crimp the bullet should you be able to twist it? It doesn't come apart. Also, some of my cases the bullet will fit without using the bell die. 9mm

[@funbro1]

It sounds like you might need to crimp a little harder. Every time I crimp the bullet does not twist. Hope this helps, Thanks for watching.

[@jasonbrett8614]

Hi nice video. I'm a bit confused on one part, you showed the dies you got from dillon and there was only 3 but when your setting it up you have 4?

[@funbro1]

Jason Brett When you order your dies from Dillon they will send you 3 dies of the correct size PLUS a powder funnel of the correct size. The powder funnel that comes with the 3 die set fits into the powder die. The powder die must be purchased separately but will work with many different calibers so it can be reused. The only reason to purchase more than one powder die is to make it easier to change calibers (have one powder die for each caliber) but then you would need to also purchase another tool head for each caliber. Hope this helps. Thanks for the good question.

[@richardluteyii1532]

funbro1 Glad I was not the only one with this question. I just purchases a 55B from ebay that has plates already set up for 45ACP, 44mag, and 357mag. I also has two power dies included. Now I understand that I just have to buy the 9mm die set. Quick question - I believe that I am right in thinking that a "conversion kit is also need for each caliber - is this correct? I am really looking forward to get started in reloading (I turn a lot of money into smoke)! Videos like yours will help me a bunch.

[@funbro1]

Richard Lutey II That is correct, you will need to purchase a conversion kit for almost every caliber of die set that you purchase. Note: some sizes may overlap and work for more than one caliber. The conversion kit is what holds the shell in place while the press does it's job through the dies. The conversion kit (consisting of the shell plate and locator buttons) work together to hold the shells in place as they travel from station to station on your press. Hopefully this helps, it is kind of hard to explain but once you start loading you will be able to see how it all comes together and understand why all the parts are necessary.

[@richardluteyii1532]

funbro1 I am still a little confused. In your response to Jason you stated that the powder funnel comes with the 3 die set. Looking the Dillion catalog I see that the powder funnel comes with the caliber conversion kit. Thanks in advance for your response.

[@funbro1]

Richard Lutey II True, the powder funnel comes with the conversion kit.Thanks

[@jokebhenlik8800]

Hello. I've been loading some .40s on my 550b but the bullets come out bulged in the bottom. Shells have been resized and the seating and crimping are on point. Even the shell plate is tightened just right. I just can't seem to solve this issue. Any help or input is highly appreciated. TIA

[@funbro1]

Try running a few through without a bullet or power to see if the bullet has an impact on the result.

[@retrac6five0]

Awesome video. thank you.

[@funbro1]

Thanks for watching.

[@rennie400]

I was given an older Dillon 500 with out the change our block.. Can I use RCBS dies on a Dillon 500? or do I have to get Dillon dies?

[@funbro1]

+Rennie Guenther I have always used Dillon dies but I don't see why RCDS will not work.

[@kenjelinek9686]

having problem with 45 shell entering depriming die hits right side of die have to move it by hand to left to let it enter the die, spring adjusted to hold it in, think its not letting die seat shell properly for resizing.

[@funbro1]

ken jelinek Maybe double check your pins and shell plate with Dillon to make sure they are the correct size?

[@marcfrost7175]

Hey Bob do you know where I can get supply's?😇🤠🇺🇸

[@funbro1]

You can get supplies at www.dillonprecision.com

[@mntbighker]

If I'm not mistaken you are not supposed to EVER touch primers with bare skin, to avoid getting corrosive skin oil on them. Since this is probably a popular newb video I would think that should be a habit you want to avoid early on. Thanks for the vid, I'm deciding right now what reloader to buy.

[@funbro1]

mntbighker While it is probably best to try to avoid touching primers with oily hands the very very rare occasion that it might cause a problem is so extremely unlikely that it is a mute point. Especially if your hands are not greasy or dirty and you shoot your ammo in a relatively short amount of time. I guess if you have just changed the oil in the car, or your a mechanic and did not wash your hands before excessively rubbing all of your primers and plan to store said ammo for an extended period of time, then you may have possibly created a problem. Of course there are the purists that insist that a primer NEVER be touched and on that matter the brass should never be touched for the same reason also...In short I guess if you are worried about contaminating a primer with the oils from your skin then that's not a bad thing and probably a good habit to get into, but many people that reload 10's of thousands of rounds have have touched random primers at sometime during reloading without any problems. I would highly recommend the RL550B, it is a solid press that will easily load 400 rounds an hour which is plenty for the average shooter. Thanks for watching.

[@mntbighker]

funbro1 I was coming at it from the perspective that you are instructing people who are brand new to this, and may as well form the right habits. I agree with everything you said though. Thanks for the vids.

[@funbro1]

I would also like them to know the facts as well. There are loading presses that do require primers to be loaded by hand and as stated before rarely, if ever does anything happen. Thanks for the point.

[@mntbighker]

funbro1 My 650 should be arriving Saturday :-)

[@funbro1]

You will love it. Enjoy

[@SemiDevilish]

great vid bro... thx a million

[@funbro1]

SemiDevilish Thank you for watching

[@walterstrong6386]

I just ordered a set of 9mm dies from Dillon. They don't look anything like the dies in this vid and I don't have a powder die! I have a sizing die, seater die and what appears to be a crimping die. The powder funnel does not fit into that die. On the side of the box it says "P/N 20515 Group B Dies". There's something wrong here.

[@funbro1]

Have you tried calling Dillon, They have great customer support? I looked for the part number on their site and was not able to find anything.

[@hamsterhead61]

Thanks.very informative video

[@funbro1]

biggun61 Thanks for watching.

[@kevinokeefe7796]

Your die set was a three piece set Was the crimp die a separate purchase

[@jachim69]

I was also wondering about this.

[@jachim69]

I watched it again and caught it this time. The second station is the powder die that comes with the press and the flaring die that comes with the shell plate. Watch at 3:15 to see. Also check out the unboxing and setup video by funbro1.

[@bill11738]

Hi, Your Die Box had three dies how COME you fitted 4 Dies to your Dillon 550. A little confusing if fact it caused a little trouble when I ordered my Dies. Bill

[@funbro1]

Sorry for your confusion but I fitted my 550 with 4 Dies because there are 4 stations to this press, Dillon could have walked you through what you needed for your machine with no trouble at all, Thanks for watching.

[@johncoyne4263]

So you purchased a 4th die that was not included in the Dillon 3 die set, but never explained that ?

[@alexdavis5838]

great video......

[@funbro1]

Thank you, and thanks for watching.

[@vincentsferruzza9597]

Great Video Thank You

[@funbro1]

Thanks for watching.

[@trigger9717]

great video. thanks

[@funbro1]

+trigger Thanks for watching.

[@indiancreek1570]

Would this work for 44mag/45 Colt, and is there a newer version or is this one still good for every thing, thanks

[@funbro1]

They should be basically the same. Thanks for watching.

[@ForgeofSouls]

How do you like Dillon die sets? Some swear by lee that they are the best but being new to the game I have no way of knowing which to go with. Thoughts?

[@funbro1]

I love the Dillon Dies but that's all I use so I cannot honestly compare. Thanks for the question.

[@ForgeofSouls]

I suppose most die sets are the same, unless you get in the competition or titanium carbide quality. Thank you for sharing your skills and knowledge.

[@regaberto8869]

Thanks for the video

[@funbro1]

Robert Crabtree Thanks for watching, I thought a video like this might help people when they go to set up their press or change out the dies.

[@pbr549]

Great video thabks

[@funbro1]

Thanks for watching.

[@joegilbert7661]

Very informative!

[@funbro1]

Thanks for watching

[@benlyons7752]

Thank you for the video

[@funbro1]

Thanks for watching

[@jdom01354]

I notice most die sets come with 3, where does the 4th one come from??

[@funbro1]

dom j It must be ordered separately or it can be switched out between calibers but I found it nice to just order one for each setup. Thanks for the question.

[@MaestroMayor]

Muchas gracias.

[@funbro1]

You are welcome, Thanks for watching.

[@mildot5482]

thanks. ..great video

[@funbro1]

+Mil Dot Thank you.

[@MPGunther1]

very helpful

[@funbro1]

Thanks for watching.

[@curtislong1987]

Thank you sir

[@funbro1]

Thanks for watching.