Reloading: Getting started with Dillon Presses

I reload my own ammo mostly for cost savings. Reloading handgun and rifle ammo can drastically reduce the cost of shooting. I use Dillon Precision reloading products for all of my reloading needs. Dillon Precision has been one of the largest names in reloading for decades. Getting started in reloading is pretty easy. This video is for beginner reloaders. Check out Dillon Precision reloading presses at http://www.dillonprecision.com/.

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[Ca11MeKARMA]

I've been interested in realoading 338 lapua how much of a cost difference is it? Its probably a lot I know cause a box of good brand name 338 is around $100 or so for 20. please reply

[Sturmgewehre]

@Ca11MeKARMA Yes, it's a huge savings to reload once you get past the start-up cost. The brass is the most expensive part of the process, but you can reuse the brass several times and this where the real savings come into play. The other components are relatively cheap comparatively. If you plan on shooting the cartridge quite a bit, the only cost effective solution is to reload for it.

[1Mjollnir1]

Good video.

How many times can one re-use a case?

[Sturmgewehre]

@1Mjollnir1 It depends on a lot of things, but for .45 ACP with my rather modest loads I get 6-8 reloads out of a case. Just check to make sure each case doesn't have any splits in the mouth as you load it into the press. If you see a split, toss the case in the trash.

[DrDaveArson]

I love reloading, and I've been eye balling that Dillon 650 for quite some time. Just out of my reach.

[Sturmgewehre]

@markaveli44 I've been buying bullets from Kempfs Gunshop, although late last year he marked them up considerably more than they used to be which I thought was odd given the price of lead is down. I buy my powder from him at times or from my other local shop, Blythes Sports. They typically work with me on the price a little (Blythes, not Kempfs).

[Sturmgewehre]

@markaveli44 I've been buying bullets from Kempf's Gunshop, although late last year he marked them up considerably more than they used to be which I thought was odd given the price of lead is down. I buy my powder from him at times or from my other local shop, Blythes Sports. They typically work with me on the price a little (Blythes, not Kempfs).

[Sturmgewehre]

@markaveli44 I've been buying bullets from Kempf's Gunshop, although late last year he marked them up considerably more than they used to be which I thought was odd given the price of lead is down. I buy my powder from him at times or from my other local shop, Blythes Sports. They typically work with me on the price a little (Blythes, not Kempfs).

[gasitman]

One thing about dillon, as you can see, caliber change overs are a pain in the ass with Dillon as opposed to hornady. Thus the reason it is easier if you have the means to just buy another press. I have a dillon xl650 and have never changed over from 45 acp. Too much of a pain. But you can crank out 300 rounds an hour!

[docjekyll2002]

I'm thinking of getting one of these Dillons for 38 special and 45. I shoot that the most. But I was wondering since I got a Mosin Nagant, can i reload 7.62x54r easily with this machine? I know the Mosin ammo is cheap, but i'd just like to hand reload them too as a hobby. Any Mosin owners out there who reload, please let me know

[mikesmith007x]

Awesome video. I am new to reloading and your presentation, camera work and detail are extremely helpful. Thanks for taking the time to do this. Hope to see lots more to come!

[mohinderlamba]

Great Video. Thank You. However one comment. One of the devices you were using and calling it a micrometer is actually a vernier caliper and not a micrometer. Just FYI.