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Chance42 · 01-22-2006, 08:40 PM

So, I'm looking for a really nice setup, one that I could churn out lots of reloads(2k a month or more), will be reliable, easy to use(never reloaded in my life), has a good warranty/customer service, and will produce good quality reloads.

I'm looking at the dillan 650 and the hornady LnL-Ap. The hornady seems to have pretty much everything the dillan does at a less expensive price.

I'd want a auto feeder, powder measure (on the hornady to make switching between calibers easier).

Also a good tumbler and media seperator.

This is all a while off, but I like to plan ahead and do a good bit of research. I currently own only one handgun, a 9mm, but plan on acquiring a 40 cal subcompact and a xd 45 ACP before getting this setup.

mullanman · 01-23-2006, 10:26 AM

Dillon has a lifetime warranty on the 650. Fully set up will run you about a grand. Takes 20 minutes max to change between calibers. You buy conversion setups through dillon. When changing from 9mm or 40 to 45, you need to change the priming system.

If a part breaks, you call them and they ship it to you free....good customer service.

If you are loading 2K a month and may change calibers occasionally i'd get the 550, it now has a case feeder if you want. The 650 is a little more complex and better for really high volumes.

mcb · 01-23-2006, 10:34 AM

+1 for the 650. The Girlfriend with Two Ring got me one for christmas and I love it. Dillon's service has been very good also.

mcb

ichy_trigger · 01-23-2006, 12:16 PM

Ive got a 550 and have had great success with it. I can crank out 1000 rounds a month very comfortably and have done 2000 a month with ease as well. Last weekend I loaded up 700 rounds without effort.

Chance42 · 01-23-2006, 01:53 PM

Ok, so everyone is for the dillan over the hornady. If I were to get the 550 or 650, what accessories should I get? The case feeder with plates for 9mm, 40 and 45 cal, dies/conversion kits for the listed calibers, and what else? Also are the dillan tumblers and media seperators of good quality as are there presses?

mullanman · 01-23-2006, 02:03 PM

www.brianenos.com

sells dillon equipment and has a wonderful FAQ and trouble shooting section.

or www.dillonprecision.com

I bought both my Dillons from Brian and spoke to him personally on several occasions, he was more than happy to help me out getting things started.

Robert

dyferant · 01-23-2006, 02:37 PM

Anther one for the dliion. I would buy the 650 ( I do own a 650 ), buy the one to grow into not out of. I can reload 800-1000 an hour with great results. I also just got a rf100 how did I load so long without this device. And yes on the dillon tumblers also, there great too.

JesterXD40 · 01-23-2006, 04:45 PM

I have the square deal, and love it. I load about 200 44mag, and 3k of 40s&w a month.

Its alot cheaper, and just as good. I couldn't justify the price of the 550 for what I wanted.

**Old School** · 01-23-2006, 05:09 PM

I have a 550. The machine is flawless.

I also have a LEE1000. The machine is great, however I have not tuned it yet. Anyone with a LEE1000 have suggestions on making the primer feed 100%?

tec · 01-23-2006, 05:19 PM

How about suggestions on a less expensive model? I just need something for the 45acp, (and maybe the 9mm) capable of maybe 300-500 a month.

I figure 300 rounds of 45 at cabella's runs 74.00 plus tax. that adds up too quickly to a whole lotta coin, so I was also looking for a set-up, just less expensive.

any suggestions?

01-22-2006, 08:40 PM	#1
Chance42 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 28	Need help picking out a good reloading setup So, I'm looking for a really nice setup, one that I could churn out lots of reloads(2k a month or more), will be reliable, easy to use(never reloaded in my life), has a good warranty/customer service, and will produce good quality reloads. I'm looking at the dillan 650 and the hornady LnL-Ap. The hornady seems to have pretty much everything the dillan does at a less expensive price. I'd want a auto feeder, powder measure (on the hornady to make switching between calibers easier). Also a good tumbler and media seperator. This is all a while off, but I like to plan ahead and do a good bit of research. I currently own only one handgun, a 9mm, but plan on acquiring a 40 cal subcompact and a xd 45 ACP before getting this setup.

01-23-2006, 10:26 AM	#2
mullanman XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,909	Dillon has a lifetime warranty on the 650. Fully set up will run you about a grand. Takes 20 minutes max to change between calibers. You buy conversion setups through dillon. When changing from 9mm or 40 to 45, you need to change the priming system. If a part breaks, you call them and they ship it to you free....good customer service. If you are loading 2K a month and may change calibers occasionally i'd get the 550, it now has a case feeder if you want. The 650 is a little more complex and better for really high volumes. __________________ USPSA L2683

01-23-2006, 10:34 AM	#3
mcb XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North East Ohio Posts: 2,038	+1 for the 650. The Girlfriend with Two Ring got me one for christmas and I love it. Dillon's service has been very good also. mcb __________________ If at first you don't succeed; RELOAD _ _ _ _ My web site

01-23-2006, 12:16 PM	#4
ichy_trigger XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 7,417	Ive got a 550 and have had great success with it. I can crank out 1000 rounds a month very comfortably and have done 2000 a month with ease as well. Last weekend I loaded up 700 rounds without effort. __________________ "The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member2645.png

01-23-2006, 02:03 PM	#6
mullanman XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,909	www.brianenos.com sells dillon equipment and has a wonderful FAQ and trouble shooting section. or www.dillonprecision.com I bought both my Dillons from Brian and spoke to him personally on several occasions, he was more than happy to help me out getting things started. Robert __________________ USPSA L2683

01-23-2006, 01:53 PM	#5
Chance42 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 28	Ok, so everyone is for the dillan over the hornady. If I were to get the 550 or 650, what accessories should I get? The case feeder with plates for 9mm, 40 and 45 cal, dies/conversion kits for the listed calibers, and what else? Also are the dillan tumblers and media seperators of good quality as are there presses?

01-23-2006, 02:37 PM	#7
dyferant XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Las Vegas Baby Posts: 304	dillon Anther one for the dliion. I would buy the 650 ( I do own a 650 ), buy the one to grow into not out of. I can reload 800-1000 an hour with great results. I also just got a rf100 how did I load so long without this device. And yes on the dillon tumblers also, there great too.

01-23-2006, 04:45 PM	#8
JesterXD40 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pulaski Pa Posts: 411	I have the square deal, and love it. I load about 200 44mag, and 3k of 40s&w a month. Its alot cheaper, and just as good. I couldn't justify the price of the 550 for what I wanted. __________________ 1 4\" 40 1 M&P .40 M&P Forums

01-23-2006, 05:09 PM	#9
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,583	I have a 550. The machine is flawless. I also have a LEE1000. The machine is great, however I have not tuned it yet. Anyone with a LEE1000 have suggestions on making the primer feed 100%? __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

01-23-2006, 05:19 PM	#10
tec XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Holland Ohio Posts: 8,643 Blog Entries: 1	How about suggestions on a less expensive model? I just need something for the 45acp, (and maybe the 9mm) capable of maybe 300-500 a month. I figure 300 rounds of 45 at cabella's runs 74.00 plus tax. that adds up too quickly to a whole lotta coin, so I was also looking for a set-up, just less expensive. any suggestions?

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