Good price for a Dillon 550?

[TCS_XDM]

Is this a good price or should I low ball an offer back?
Got offered this today for $500

Dillon Precision RL550B Progressive Reloader

. 9MM undersized resizing die
. 9MM Lee Deluxe Handgun 4 Die Set
. Frankford Arsenal Vibra-Primer
. Strong mount
. Bullet tray
. Frankford Arsenal bullet puller
. Two cartridge case bins
. Small and large primer pickup tubes
. Dust cover
. Excellent condition


I was planning on saving up for a 650 and growing into it. Adding a case feeder and all other parts it needs as I decided it needed them.

[Dirty Rod]

It's OK but not a great deal. I believe the press runs about $400 plus $40 for the dies, $30 for the cover, $25 for the puller, $10 for the bins which gives you $505 ish. Not sure what the Vibra Prime or the seating die run but I assume they are probably $30 each so you would be looking at $565 ish plus tax and shipping for new gear. If you buy from Brian Enos shipping is free for at least the Dillon stuff.

[nuhler]

Dillons are for sure awesome. I decided to buy the hornady progressive because the press was around $370 and then they give you almost $200 worth of free bullets.

So spend $600 bucks on a dillon or

spend $170 on the hornady?

[TCS_XDM]

I really wanted a 650 cause I thought it would be better to grow into. The 650 new is 694 with mount, tray, and roller handle. With all the bells and whistles its just over $1000. I figured I could add case feeders and powder alarms as I decided I needed them but this offer came up and didn't know if I should jump on it or not.

I shoot way too much to not make my own ammo. I shoot 1,000-2,500 rounds a month between 9mm and 5.56.

[Sheldon]

Dillons hold their value pretty well. The Vibra Primes are spendy since they don't sell them anymore. Seen them go for over $100 on Ebay in the past. If you buy the setup for $500 you can sell it off for the same or possibly a little more. You can get it and use it and see if it suits your needs.....if not sell it off and get the 650.

[Lopper]

Looks like a fair deal I wanted a 650 but got a 550 on a great deal and am very happy with it. Would have liked the 5th hole but don't miss it. Also conversion kits are half the cost.

[TCS_XDM]

How many rounds an hour do you think you can pump out?

[fredj338]

THe price is fair, get it for $450, it's a good deal if you don't have to pay shipping, shipping always matters. If not, I would pass & save for the 650. You can buy just the press & add case feeder later, but it really isn't faster than a 550B then.
The 550B will easily load you 450rds/hr sustained. You can go a bit faster on short runs, like 100rds in 10min. The 650 w/ case feeder is an honest 700rds/hr sustained, short runs of 100rds in 7min is possible. The LNL is a good machine, but not a 650, just not in the same league w/o some tinkering. The 650 primer feed is superior as is the case feed. It's a progressive, so the auto features need to be near flawless or your rate/volume goes down. WHy I NEVER recommend the Lee. The free bullets never got me excited either, they don't let you choose, you get what they have.

[WidowMaker88]

shootersproshop.com has a 550b for 380

[billdogg]

Originally Posted by nuhler

Dillons are for sure awesome. I decided to buy the hornady progressive because the press was around $370 and then they give you almost $200 worth of free bullets.

So spend $600 bucks on a dillon or

spend $170 on the hornady?

Where did you find this deal?