Why a Dillon press

[@Bobshell-tw8xy]

Been loading on my 2 Dillon’s for 20+ yrs. They are by far the best presses made. And the service and warranty is hands down the the best.

[@romansten9]

B Hewitt I prefer the Hornady AP. More solidly built. Bigger ram, powder measure doesn't rattle as much. Less price for it, and less price for accessories. Plus 500 free bullets. It's not that Dillon is bad. Just not as heavy duty. And price is higher.

[@ny6u]

Dillon presses sell themselves with very little marketing, the word of mouth advertisement is simply incredible.

[@ajpetrlak]

While watching your Dillon video, I couldn't help but notice that Grey thing with Black Stripes over your left shoulder. Hard to concentrate with a Classic Mustang in the view!

[@windridgecabinets]

1966 oh what a year:)

[@PlayingWithFireOutdoors]

I'm believing I I made a mistake upgrading to a 1050. I sold my 550, to get the deposit down on my new press. Now I want to load some ammo, but not on my RCBS RC IV

[@oleironhead1367]

I know its getting older, but nice video. I too like the Stang in the background!

[@badbob85037]

Don't you love their warranty. I was in my attic and swinging down I kicked the press. Two days latter I had all the parts I bent and broke in the mail. It's gone through 6 primmer systems. Last year it was rebuilt and the parts used added up to more than It cost me new. I haven't had to pay for nothing. It had me believing I was taking advantage of them. They even give me free decaping pins. So last time I stopped by I bought a bunch of priming tubes. You can't beat a Dillon and living a few miles from their Scottsdale shop don't hurt either.

[@PlayingWithFireOutdoors]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3K4nXyPppiWjqs Best company ever to deal with.

[@GardylooAlaska]

Good video, one thing you didn't mention or I missed it..... was primer removal, when I was reloading years ago we would have a tool for removing the primer and then cleaning the primer pocket. Is that all done on this machine? no need to clean the primer pocket anymore? Thinking about buying one and learning up on them..

[@windridgecabinets]

Hi John, The Dillon machine does remove the primers automatically. However it doesn’t clean the pocket. What I do is I go through and run all my brass just through the Sizer and the de-priming. Then I thoroughly clean the case to remove all lubricant and make sure that primer pocket is clean. Then I run it back through the machine and load the case basically doing everything except for that sizing process because it’s already done. If you watch one of my other videos I believe it’s called reloading on the 650 part one & two, it explains all of that. Anyway thanks for the comment happy shooting!!

[@MPGunther1]

very helpful

[@joegilbert7661]

Very informative video! Thanks.

[@shaku2182]

Thank you for great video. May I ask how much there is variation in O.A.L in reloaded ammo? When reloading with full metal jacket bullets. Consistent reloading length is of course much more important when reloading rifle ammunition. Since shooting distance is much longer.

[@windridgecabinets]

The press is spot on... there are dies with micro adjust... I load my creedmore with precision bullets once set very consistent. I measure runout to rifelings and load appropriate to that, loads are dead on.

[@shaku2182]

Regular Guy Ok. Than you for reply.

[@mikeskidmore6754]

Can't make an intelligent decision if you don't know what the Prices are for the Press , Tool Plates ect.. Seems most Progressive loaders spin the case plate with the lever stroke .. A Very popular channel I think it's Gavintube .. takes 10 minutes to get a press out of the box then he wastes 45 minutes showing you how to set it up.. Never talkes prices or features or benefits or disatvantages over other brands and models .. So far all I have found on the Tube is one Giant Cluster mess.. So I started reading some articles.. seems the Hornaday Lock and Load Progressive Press turns up #1 it has a quick way to change the dies and not loose your adjustment .. but I don't even know if you have to buy more bushings for each die.. I am pretty sure you have to buy more bushings I don't think they cost very much but late December 2020 .. seems almost all relaoding presses are on back order..

[@windridgecabinets]

I didn't list any pricing as these things can change over time. I have reloaded on a lot of different presses over the years, in my opinion Dillon is the best of the best. I guess I just wanted to share what I have learned, and perhaps save some people some money over the long run. It is my opinion that if you are going to jump into reloading, and its something you see yourself really getting into then you might as well do right in the very beginning. If you have any questions that I can help you with please feel free to reach out! I love feed back and will help in any way I can. Current pricing for Dillon products can be found at www.dillonprecision.com I do not work for Dillon nor am I affiliated with Dillon in any way I'm just a huge fan!

[@mikeskidmore6754]

@@windridgecabinets Here is the Problem so many different Models.. At first I though the Basic Lee Press is so cheap I would get one in at least 2 different dies and just leave them set up .. I see Dillion for $1,800 and for $2,500. Can't get excited about something that costs $2,500.00 Same deal with the Hornaday .. I saw it for $1,800.00 do more research and it turndes out it comes with Brass Feed and Bullet feed that's like $500 and $400 extra.. Looks like you can purchase the Horniday Lock & Load.. every model they sell even single stage presses are Lock and Load.. So them you have to figure out all of the differeent models some are just single stage.. Looks like the Horaniday Model that suits me is a the Loack & Load AB model .. Now Dillion has like 500 650 750 1050 ect .. I have not even began to figure out the feature differances.. Now If I look at Midway USA I can't even find a price.. The don't list a price on producsts that are on back order.. I was picking up my 9mm cases at an indoor gun range.. had to do my certificaiton for aCPL ... An Emplyee was making fun of me for picking up 9mm Brass.. he said 9 mm is so cheap it's not practical to relaod it .. Now today looks like they are trying to sell 9mm for $1.00 per round.. But I can't reaload if I can buy Primers or Bullets.. 40 years ago I realoaded shot gun shells I still have some Primers wads and shot Lead costs at least 4 times more now .. I did purchase a Lee Single stage press 30 years ago to relead 357 Mag.. I may still have 200 primers and I have 500 lead bullets.. and I used Shot Gun Pownder I already had.. I looked in the load book and they had a chart for Unique Gun Power . It's a rather dirty powder when you already have 4 pounds of it you are in good shape.. Then I watched Hickock45 talkin g about the AR 15 and how the first ones gumed up and fouled out.. Turns out the Government used flake powder because they had tons of it in Suprplus .. Engineers desinged it to use Ball Powder.. then I ended up googling that and found a thread where people were telling about the differances..

[@mikeskidmore6754]

@@windridgecabinets Reviewers should always just tell the Liost Price.. I can see what year the video was downloaded.. The problem is they are always comparing apples to oranges.. loooks to me like the bullet feed and brass feed just about double the price.. For me to relaod a rather low volume of ammon ... but .223 .. a few 30-06 .. 357 mag / 38 cal and 9 mm.. Looks to me like the Hornaday is way easier and cheaper for me to set up for 4 Caliburs relatily low volume.. I really can't justify the Bullet feed and brass feed. Next question is how much brass do I have.. because I need to prep it forst .. then if you have to lube it that a slow process and have to wipe all the cases off when you finish .. When I lookfor dies have a hard time to verify they are carbied and sitll if you have to use lube or should use lube for longer brass life.. Also you have to un crimp the primer pockets if you are using military brass.. Looks like on the Dillion you will have Big money into extra die and power measure holding heads.. Looks like with Hormiday you may have to buy 3 extra bushings per die set at a cost of like $15.00 for a set of three.. Then it's hard to figure out how maning casing holder plates you need for those different cartridge sizes..

[@mikeskidmore6754]

@@windridgecabinets If I spend on a Press I will get Free shipping .. I want to add all the small extra pieces with my first order and get free shipping .. I don't want to get the Press and find out I have to buy a few more little parts before I can even start relaoding..

[@mikeskidmore6754]

@@windridgecabinets Thanks for the reply .. now that I know more of the basics . I may be able to call an actual dealer and get some answeres about what extras I need to be able to change Cartige Caliburs with the least amount of hassel..

[@romansten9]

Prefer Hornady AP. Not that Dillon is bad. Just more money for a less solid press.

[@maddie4077]

Can you say why you went with the 550 and not the 650?

[@windridgecabinets]

I actually have both... check out some of my other videos I show both and talk about them, in a nut shell the 550 is the best all around press you can get, easy to switch to different calibers and easy to set up and run. The 650 is better fore some one not new to reloading and if you load very large quantities. I use the 650 for 9mm & .223/5.56 and the 550 for everything else. I love both presses just depends on how you intend to use them!

[@timothyfarmer7255]

single stage press is a more accurate press for precision load's

[@badbob85037]

I see you use a Lee.