Setting Up 223 Dies in a Dillon RL550

Setting up 223 dies in a Dillon RL550

[@andrewdecker9950]

I can not thank you enough. I just bought a Dillon 550 second hand so I can learn to reload. it came with tons of odds and ends and I was having difficulty making heads or tails of it. this no nonsense and easy to understand tutorial now gives me the confidence to set up my dies and powder drop. thanks a ton!

[@funbro1]

Awesome! Thanks for watching.

[@elrod272000]

I have watched your vids on the 550 several times back when I was setting mine up. They are very detailed and informative for someone looking to get started in the progressive reloading world. To the point. Thanks for all your help!!

[@funbro1]

Thanks for watching.

[@MHen-og1mp]

Thank you so much for your video! Very detailed and step by step. One thing you did not mention is that before setting the bullet on the case, be sure to run it up into Die #1 to downsize the neck a bit. When I first set the bullet on the case, it fell into the shell... every shell I tried. Then I realized Die#1 would downsize the neck appropriately. Also, you should mention that before putting powder in, be sure to back off on the powder bar nut several turns. My first try I got powder everywhere! Backing off the nut got me started without overflowing the shell with powder. Anyhow, thanks again!!

[@johnb1448]

Perfect demo on setting up 223 and perfect explaining on each station.

[@kryingametc7018]

Thank you for this video. I watched the video produced by Dillon and it's so technical and complicated. I appreciate that you kept it simple.

[@funbro1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@WJ6FRadio]

Outstanding video! This is the most comprehensive video on setting up a 550B on all of KZbin!

[@funbro1]

Thanks for watching

[@Mark-pp2ty]

I've been enjoying my 550 b for several years now. Thank you for the great vids

[@funbro1]

It is a great press, Thanks for watching,

[@thomasverga469]

I watched your videos on the set up and the one on 9mm. I have ben back and forth between the BL and the C. I watched someone else's video on setting up the C, and he made it seem like you need an engineering degree just for the basic set up. You made all three operations just about effortless. I will be ordering the BL and using the money I save for the conversion kits and Tool heads. Thank you.

[@funbro1]

You will love it. Thanks for watching.

[@sanction7627]

When I bought my RL450 some years ago I didn't have much faith that a progressive press would actually throw accurate charges for precision reloading. I must say that of the 6 powder measures I have, the Dillon is hands down the most consistent performer, bar none. Great video., that mentions some "finer points" of this type of press. Thanks.

[@funbro1]

It is a great setup. I love mine. Thanks for watching.

[@jeffroberts930]

Wait, you didn't waste two and half minutes with small talk before getting to the topic at hand. What's going on here? Really though, excellent job. The camera work, voice over and content in this video are top notch. Thanks.

[@funbro1]

I appreciate your kind words. Thanks for watching.

[@johnnym4c]

I dont often comment on vids but.. Years ago, I went by your video on how to set up 9mm and it worked 110% for me. I'm so glad I found this because I'm doing this exact thing. Thanks for all the info!

[@funbro1]

Thanks again for watching.

[@leroybishop2245]

Hey man, thanks so much. That was the exact video I needed to watch after reading my manual for the 550. 👏👏👏👍

[@funbro1]

Thanks for watching.

[@TexasTrained]

great Video..Just exactly what I needed to see.I did not know how to set uo my Dillon 550C from 9mm to 223 caliber.Im new to reloading .Thanks again.. Very Informative and great instructions.Many Thanks.

[@funbro1]

Great to hear, happy and safe reloading and thanks for watching.

[@chandlercrews6494]

Great video thoroughly explaining the process, thanks for your help!

[@funbro1]

Thanks for watching.

[@neilreid2298]

Superb vid. Exactly what I needed to know without stuff I don't need (music, excess verbiage, history and blah blah) Thank you!!

[@funbro1]

As I feel videos should be. Thanks for watching.

[@stevebostic4874]

Thanks for the video. I’ll be setting mine up this week from 9mm to .223.

[@funbro1]

Thanks for watching.

[@macEboy]

Fantastic video Sir, Thanks!

[@MrSolidjones]

great video! side note for people. Do not crimp your brass unless you are using a cannelure bullet.

[@funbro1]

Sure thing. Thanks for watching.

[@michaelt.9372]

I got a joe biden commercial before this video. Gross. But really this video is amazing. Thank you so much.

[@funbro1]

Seems like a poorly placed ad if you ask me. Thanks for watching.

[@kevink552]

Good video Bob, thanks for the in dept explanation

[@funbro1]

Thanks for watching.

[@anthonygreen2307]

Thank you very much great video simple have a great life

[@funbro1]

Thanks for watching, you also.

[@dwixom]

Indeed...Top-notch video & explanation! Well done!

[@funbro1]

Thanks for watching.

[@M1911jln]

Jeez, you are doing this the hard way. I reload 4 calibers on my 550 - 9mm, 45 ACP, 38 Spcl, and 10mm. I have a toolhead and powder funnel for each. Set it up once. Then the caliber conversion is as simple as slide out the old toolhead, slide in the new toolhead, and change over from small to large (or vice versa) primer system. Then run a single case to check the powder charge and confirm the overall length. Done in less than 5 minutes, including cleaning the primer slide.

[@funbro1]

Jeez, I didn’t think I would have to break it down this way but I was mistaken. When you purchased your 550 was it fully assembled? When you bought your tool head for 9mm, 45 ACP, 38 Spcl, and 10mm did the tool head and powder funnel come already set up? If so then this video may not be for you, but if not this video will show how to set it up. Once it is set up then apply the method you mentioned but as I understand it everything must be set up first, that is what this video is referring to. Hope this better explains the video. Thanks for watching

[@wrxs1781]

Great video, without any annoying intro music.

[@funbro1]

Thanks for watching.

[@domodomo4795]

This video changed my life

[@domodomo4795]

based on a true story

[@domodomo4795]

.i.

[@funbro1]

Hopefully for the better. Thanks for watching.

[@tempMentive]

Great video! How can you possibly have your brass already sized and trimmed, if you're putting the sizing die in here? I'm putting my sizing die in a separate toolhead, and putting a universal decapping die in its place to clear any media left in the pocket from tumbling (tips I've read online). I've actually purchased another decapping die and toolhead to leave it in my 223 setup, and just to have as a spare for removing primers, as that's what will frequently break the pin. Tumble, deprime, clean/unify pockets, lube, size, trim, tumble, and then load, was what i was planning. Are you removing all of the dies to prep the brass or using a separate toolhead? If not, what are you doing in your process? I've had my 550c for 7 months, just picked everything up for 223, and figured I'd see how others are setting up the dies. Some minor details caused a eureka moment for me and probably simplied some things which take me a while to setup. Thanks.

[@funbro1]

I set it up just like the video. I do measure and trim the casings if necessary before starting. Hope this helps, Thanks for watching.

[@williamhiggins1855]

Great information 👍

[@funbro1]

Thanks for watching

[@marcfrost7175]

Hey Bob I don't know where to go to watch the rest of your videos on seating primers and any thing else I need?! Thanks man!😇🇺🇸🤠

[@funbro1]

As of now I have 4 videos on the Dillon RL550. They all should be in a playlist on the main page.

[@turn-n-burn1421]

One complaint; although I will find a video that includes this, you completely omitted showing ANYTHING to do with changing primer feed tube or the primer cup.

[@funbro1]

That's because this video was just on setting up the dies. I have one for setting the rest up if you want to watch that one. Thanks for watching.

[@marcfrost7175]

@@funbro1 I wish it was all in one?✌️😇

[@Charlton_Kekston]

Thank you for the great video and explanation, I should be getting my 550C in a couple of weeks and was wondering if I needed to buy the $20 dollar Dillon instructional DVD but it seems as if there are plenty of good ones here.

[@funbro1]

they are great machines. I love them. Thanks for watching

[@marcfrost7175]

Hey Bob ,on your bullet seating die, somebody told me that I can take out the top adjusting screw temperally and adjust the die down till it barely hits the brass to get a crimp when you seat the bullet,putting the top adjusting screw back in and adjusting it to do both steps at once if you don't have a crimp die,? I wanted to run this past you to see if this is possible? Thanks Bob!😇🇺🇸🤠

[@funbro1]

With reloading I would not recommend any short cuts. They may work but the steps are there for a reason and safety must be priority. Thanks for the view.

[@Ghostrider-71]

After waiting almost 2.5 years to get my .223 dies from Dillon, I need to put them in my 550b. Question though…..do you case prep (decap, shoulder bump, size and trim) and then remove all of the case lube before loading on the 550b? If so, why bother with the sizing die on the tool head? I have loaded .223 on a single stage RCBS but not on my 550b yet.

[@Jakester103]

Can you post the link for the tool head I can not find it on Amazon. Thank you.

[@funbro1]

www.amazon.com/Armanov-Precision-Free-Float-Zero-Play-Toolhead/dp/B07MBNSJ98/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=rl550+tool+head&qid=1610625851&sr=8-2 You could also go to dillonpercision.com, search ebay, or do an internet search. Thanks for watching.

[@rodyoakum1194]

Thank You Great Video

[@funbro1]

Thanks for watching.

[@williampowell8083]

outstanding editing.

[@funbro1]

Thank you, and Thanks for watching.

[@marcfrost7175]

Wow great video, do I have to use a crimp die, I have this press but have rcbs dies and no crimp die , and I only have a few bullets and primers where can I get some thanks!

[@funbro1]

Yes you should use the crimp die. I personally only use Dillon Carbide dies. You can get supplies at www.dillonprecision.com

[@marcfrost7175]

@@funbro1 thanks Bob I'm going to try it !!😇🤠🇺🇸🚨

[@marcfrost7175]

You make it look easy!

[@brianonthego]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@funbro1]

Thank you for watching.

[@Mark-pp2ty]

Will my hornady dies work as well as Dillon. I use Dillon for pistol on Dillon now. Would like to set Dillon up for 223.Thank you for the video

[@funbro1]

I don't see a reason why they wouldn't work. Thanks for watching,

[@sewmch]

Very Very good Thank You.

[@funbro1]

Thanks for watching.

[@marcfrost7175]

Hey Bob,could you have ran your die down more before adjusting the top screw? I don't know how far you take it down with out it being to much?😇🤠🇺🇸

[@funbro1]

It is best to ease it in to the correct place.

[@mattpie595]

To get a more accurate idea of how much powder you are really throwing throw about 5-10 aliquots of powder and divide by your number of aliquots to find a truer more accurate powder weight mean.

[@funbro1]

That would give a good average but I want to know how much each power throw is and want them to stay as accurate as I can so this is the method I will use. Thanks for watching.

[@moonpaws1]

I'm a little confused about camover. Have the Dillon 550 but use Lee dies. They(LEE) say to raise the ram up, screw in the sizing die till it touches the plate, lower the ram, then screw down the die another 1/4 or half turn. This creates what I thought was cam over. Your die isn't touching. Am I doing something wrong? Thanks.

[@funbro1]

I have always used the Dillon dies and never had a problem so I cannot speak to this issue. Thanks for watching.

[@shermanpoole9518]

I was wondering if you have a product # for the tool head that you bought off of Amazon? Thanks

[@funbro1]

I do not have that info but you can purchase them directly from Dillon. Thanks for watching.

[@marcfrost7175]

Hey Bob I am trying to learn, I am going to use Rcbs in my dillon it's all I got, and my Rcbs die says to turn the resizing die down till you hit the shell plate. Then lower the ram and turn the die down a 1/8 turn so that it came over on a rcbs single stage press, should I do this on my Dillon???😇🇺🇸🤠

[@funbro1]

You are able to use any dies on your Dillon that have the correct size threads. With that being said I personally have only used Dillon in mine so I am not experienced with the RCBS and cannot recommend any set ups. Thanks for watching.

[@mnoutdoorboyz2507]

Going from 9mm to .223, do you change the primer feed tube or is it the same size? Love the 550, great machine.

[@funbro1]

They are the same size in this case. Thanks for the question and Thanks for watching

[@maduro169]

@@funbro1 Thank you Sir that I was going to be my question , so you are saying that small pistol and small rifle will work in same feed tube ?

[@funbro1]

@@maduro169 Yes

[@ronbaumgardner9649]

I am new to reloading and am considering a Dillon 550C. I am learning ins and outs of reloading by watching videos. Your video is very good but I must have missed the part where the mouth of the 223 case is flared. Normally this is done in station 2 with powder die. I only saw you set this die to move powder bar to full right stop. Does this also set the flare? If so, how do you separate setting powder bar movement vs enough flare to set bullet in seating die properly? Again, great info, like I said I am new and will be reloading 223 for match grade results.

[@josephcox7842]

Ron Baumgardner rifle cases do not get flared like pistol

[@funbro1]

All the stations take care of case prep. Thanks for watching.

[@TexasTrained]

On my 223 and Hornady die & Dillon 550C How much stem should be sticking out on depriming die? I had 3/16 out and broke the stem.So I did something wrong.

[@funbro1]

There really should not be that much sticking out. Just enough to make it work. Hope this makes sense, thanks for watching.

[@M.C.62]

Will setting up same .223 dies on a 650, same process?, of course other then the extra stage

[@funbro1]

Should be the same process. Thanks for watching.

[@vaughnjohnson5484]

I'm trying to reload using some hornady varmint rounds, and they are not boat tail bullets. I find it pretty difficult to seat them as they have a flat base. Is it just naturally going to be a slower more maticulous process to reload these flat base rounds? they dont like to stay on the case mouth so ive gotta hold onto them all the way up to the mouth of the die. Curious to hear your input. I might grab some boat tail rounds instead.

[@funbro1]

It will be a slower process but you may be able to help speed the process up by flaring the cases just a little bit more. Always be careful not to over extend the flair but a little bit might help speed things up a bit. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.

[@ronbaumgardner9649]

@@funbro1 I asked a similar question 4 mos ago about flaring the case for bullet seating. A reader replied (see above) that you do not flare rifle cases. What am I missing?

[@funbro1]

@@ronbaumgardner9649 I'm not sure what you are missing. See reply to comment above, below comment above. Thanks for watching.

[@veerchasm1]

You don’t use a case to make sure the 1st die is concentric?

[@funbro1]

No, it has worked out well like this for many, many rounds. Thanks for watching.

[@timandrews4722]

Are you worried about shoulder bump or not?

[@funbro1]

Always sample a few but if you are worried use a headspace gauge and measure before and after sizing. Hope this helps, thanks for watching.

[@timandrews4722]

@@funbro1 thanks. I use the Hornady comparator gauge for bump. I wasn't sure if you used a case gage or the comparator. How much are you bumping the shoulder back?

[@marcfrost7175]

Bob can you help me?

[@funbro1]

I’m not sure?

[@Cooldibs]

Do I have to do all this disassembly just to change calibers?

[@funbro1]

For the most part, yes. Thanks for watching.

[@bigk4755]

If you buy a separate powder measure then you can set it up on the .223 die plate and leave it there permanently. This makes changing calibers on your reloader faster.

[@funbro1]

@@bigk4755 It cost a little bit more but if you load many different calibers and for the convenience it may be worth the expense. Thanks for the comment.

[@bigk4755]

funbro1 using separate powder measures for each load is actually quite common; probably done this way by more than half of all who use Dillon presses.

[@funbro1]

It is so common that I do it myself for ALL the calibers that I load. Still has to be set up the first time.