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Thanks to all who responded. To Brian.... this site is an invaluable resource for Dillon reloaders. I've spent hours reading, and there is still a ton of material!! I think Old John pretty much summarized my needs. Since I'm still part of the working proletariat, my range time is very limited. Hence, the need to load 1000s of rounds per month isn't there. I can imagine this scenario... 200 357Mag 200 357Sig 500 45ACP maybe 200 9mm 200 41Mag Occasional 200 batches of 44Mag/45Colt/454Cassul/30-06Spr You get the picture. We're not into competetive shooting. We just like to put a few rounds downrange at paper targets. So quantity is not an issue. Multiple calibers is. I think the 550B is the way to go? I'm thinking, that with all the required addons (not necessarily all the cailbers at the first purchase) and doodads, about $800 (without bullets/powder/primers/brass) to start? And I will give BE a call.

Well, my HOLY COW still stands. Guys, thanks for the information. My situation is that I will not be loading thousands of rounds per month. Maybe 300-500 of 3 or 4 of the rounds that I listed. Would I be better off with the 550 (from a cost point of view). I'd like to get started for around $500 (with accesories, scale, case tumbler, etc.) I think that the 650, fully tricked out is going to cost that much.

Well, here here. I've been thinking about getting back into reloading for a while now, and have been nosing around various fora looking for info on presses and other reloading subjects. I had Brian's site bookmarked, but hadn't surfed over here for a while. In two words HOLY COW!! What a bonanza of information on reloading in general and Dillon in particular Now for my question: From Brian's "which press" Page..."Although not really a drawback, but it is worth mentioning, the case feeder for the 650 is optional, meaning add another 173 bucks to the base price of the machine. (Don’t even think of buying a 650 without the casefeeder.)" Would someone like to elaborate on this? I plan on loading mostly pistol (9mm, 357SIG, 38spcl/357Mag, 40S&W/10mm, 41Mag, 44spcl/Mag, 45ACP, 45Colt and 454 Cassul), some rifle (30-06Spr for now, maybe 223Rem and 308Win later).

Nik, you sir hit the mark!! Thanks, that is just what I was looking for.

Is there a Web site for "Meps" sights? Thanks.