How to reload with a Dillon RL 550B Part 1

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[jamz8844]

You should use a scale to measure what the dillon is producing. The scale itself is checked with known weights.

[jamz8844]

Yup! Just make sure to measure your cas length fo the proper type of bullet. (Hollowpoint length and flat nose length)

[484684984]

What dies are compatible with the Dillon presses? I was thinking of starting to reload .303 British since its hard to find good FMJ rounds these days, and good surplus is getting impossible to find. I was thinking of Lee or RCBS dies but I'm new to reloading and am at a loss.

[jamz8844]

Lee dies are fine, as long as they have a standard thread it fits great in the dillon press. I actually have a set of 303 british Lee dies that I was going to use to load some for my brother in law. I use Lee dies for .44 mag on the dillon too, works just fine. IMO, not as good quality as Dillon dies, but you get what you pay for.

[Free2Reload]

You make referance that some people think the 550b is the best. You then say "I'm not that convinced". I am looking for your input. Baiscaly what press is your best?

Thank You,

Kris

[jamz8844]

For me, it's a tie between the Dillon and the Hornady Lock n Load. I'm not sure any one press is "the best", like a lot of people claim Dillon is, more like they both have different strengths. Dillon has the history of being good, which is why I went with them for a press.

[catywumpas]

this is the best reloading "how to" video I have ever seen.

[mmesimon27]

Really enjoyed your video. I just set up my reloading bench and I am waiting for the press. There are 2 sets of reloading video's on Youtube that have been so helpful and your is one of them. Thank you and you really inspired me to start reloading.

[223elzey]

This is a great set of videos. I recently purchased the 550B and Dillon’s user guide DVD. Your videos make an excellent supplement to Dillon’s DVD. In some aspects of assembly, you do a better job than their DVD and the instruction manual that comes with the unit. (Example: You attach the operating handle and use that as the guide for where to place the cartridge collection bin bracket. That's much better than Dillon's "approximately one-eighth inch clearance" instructions.) Many thanks.

[akaeldin]

when you use the dillon, how do you find the powder to be measurement on the dillon have you ever did a check with another scale thanks.

[ferngucker]

if you are already common with reloading on an single stage press skip to 6:00

[ddansvob]

Ty. This video just helped set up my rl550. Cranked out 100 rounds in 15 minutes.

[rudy43norvelle]

This video series is what I have been looking for. I am thinking of getting back to reloading (been 40 years ago with a RCBS Rockchucker) and was thinking about a 550. My fried down the street has one so I may bug him to show me how to use it also..

[gkpkdk]

Great videoes, very informative.

I've got a 550 in the mail, should be here in a couple of days.

[markaveli44]

I love this video, this is what made me get my RL550B thanks again...

[dolittlesfs]

Thanks this video what awesome for me to set up my dillon.

[laobunlee]

What is the correct bolt diameter for mounting?