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I didn't like the way the press was mounted on my bench. The mounts solved the problem for my and they are more stable at least for me.

I used a 650 without the strong mount. Bought the strong mount and it's just as stable with it. I have strong mounts for both my 650's and my 550.

You could probably buy new 650 and just conversions you want for that.

No it's a different setup. I currently use a 550 with no case feeder for 9mm. However I use 2 650's 1 large primer setup for 45 ACP, one small primer setup for 38 special. I have the 650 case feeder and just put it on the 650 I'm loading on. I also use the 550 for small lots of rifle ammo.

If 650 is out. I'd go with 550. You can add calibers and case feeder later if you want.

I used a single stage RCBS Rock chucker for years. Always wanted a Star Loader with a case feeder. Decided on a Dillon 650 loved it added a case feeder and it's even better. Hated changing primer sizes from large to small. So I bought a second 650 now I have 2 set up one large primer one small primer and share the case feeder between them. My brother gave me a 550 he never used that he had bought second hand. I returned to to Dillon an had it refurbished it came back looking like a new press. I use the 550 for small runs of rifle ammo and test loads for my handguns. I'd start with the 650 with a case feeder and never look back. I still use the Rock Chucker sometimes.

Well I use a 550 set up for small primers for small runs of 9mm and .223, I have 2 650's one for small primers, One for large primers with a case feeder that I can share between the 650's. The 650's are great for larger volume loading. Although I usually just load a 500-1000 at a time on them. Usually a couple of hundred on the 550. I like the 650's easy caliber changes especially when you don't have to switch out the primer feed.

Well if high volume the 650. I have 2 650's and a 550 the 2 650's because I didn't like switching from large to small primers. Cheaper change over for the 550 but the auto indexing on the 650 sure makes loading easier for me.

That's why I have 2 650/s one for small primers one for large primers. Also have a 550 for small lots of rifle ammo.

Dillon is the best for sure. Sent in my old 550 with the same results. Looked brand new when it returned. Maybe my 2 650's will get a trip back for overhauls some day.

I think you'll be very happy with your 650. I have 2 one set up for large primers and one for small primers. Saves me from changing anything but the tool heads when I switch calibers. I share one case feeder between them. I do use a 550 for small batches of rifle loads. At present I am loading .45 ACP and .38 Special on my 650's and 9mm on the 550.

I have the Dillon roller handle one plastic one aluminum on my 2 650's. I like them both about the same. No experience with ergo so didn't vote.

I prefer the 650's I have one for large primers and one for small. I share a case feeder it's easy to switch to the loader I'm using. I also have a 550 set up for small primers I use for small batches of 9mm and .223.

I share a case feeder with my 2 650's one set for 38 special and one for .45 ACP with no problems. You shouldn't have any problems.

What ShadoFann said.

It's been to long since I ordered for me to remember. Especially since the run on reloading equipment during the last year. However long it is, be assured it's well worth the wait!

I have found my Dillon powder check pretty much only shows no powder or a double charge. If somehow you're only a grain or so over/under most likely it won't alarm. My main worry is a double charge or no powder so it does what I need.

I share one case feeder with my 2 650's also. I just lift it over to the one I'm using and change the case feed plate if needed. Plus one is for small primers the other for large primers.

I have 2 650's one for large primers and one for small primers. I am planning on using my old 550 for .223/5.56mm/. I have loaded on my father in laws 1050 but still prefer my 650's. I don't feel the need to load any faster than the 650's run. I have considered bullet feeders but I really don't have any reason to pay the price for the good ones. Although I like the looks of the GSI bullet feeders you can check them out online with a google search. I would be a neat gaget/add on but not worth the price to me.

Just because I didn't list it. A powder check for the caliber you're loading if you go with the 650 press. I use them on my 650's.

If you get the 650 or 550 you need the following items: The press of your choice set up for the caliber you're loading Dies for the caliber you're loading A powder scale to set up your powder measure A primer tray to flip your primers Nice add to add on to a 650: Bullet Tray Case Feeder for the caliber you're loading Roller Handle I have a 550, and 2 650's one for small primers one for large primers saves time for caliber changes. The 650's share a case feeder.

How about a link to the workbench or part number? Thanks!

Try this link to the powder check instructions: http://www.dillonhelp.com/manuals/english/Powdercheck-System-Instructions-May-2007.pdf Powdercheck-System-Instructions-May-2007.pdf

Just do what I did. 2 650's one for large primers and one for small and share a casefeeder. No more problems switching from large to small primers!

The 650's are great machines I can go through 100 rounds of 45 in about 7 to 8 minutes when I'm in the grove. I usually start with 5 full primer tubes open a box of 500 cast 200 gr swc's and usually have and empty box in under 40 minutes that's without a bullet feeder. I don't have any crimped brass to worry about so I'v never felt the need for a 1050, even though I've used one at my father in laws house. The 650's are all I need one for large and one for small primers. So I never have to mess with changing out the primer feed. I only do that on my one 550 for small bunches of rifle ammo.