[Hello from Southern Utah]

Welcome from Lehi!

[New from Utah]

I am new to the forum. Ended up here while looking at some reloading equipment. I am mostly trying to decide between a RCBS Pro 2000 and a Dillon RL550b. I shoot quite a bit and have collected a ludicrous amount of brass so I thought it was about time to start loading it myself.

As far as the presses go, I get a huge discount on the RCBS because of an employee discount. I like the five stations and it gets pretty good reviews. I am also considering the Dillon mostly because it is so popular and people seem to love it.

Anyway, glad to be here. I shoot some competitive skeet/trap and train with AR15 and pistol. I have been thinking of doing some three gun and competitive pistol so I am sure I have lots to learn here.

[Question on Dillon RL550]

It could still be a 550B. Many will just call it a 550. As long as it has the powder system and the primer system you are getting a good press. As far as a good price? 75% of new is great. If it had the right parts I would pay 90% if it included shipping.

It is local so I can go check it out as soon as the guy gets back to me.

[Question on Dillon RL550]

http://www.longislandfirearms.com/forum/topic/22528-rl-550-vs-rl-550b/

Hit the Dillon Precision web site. The 550 is a basic press that does not have a powder measure. The 550B also as the priming system. If you are loading .223 on a progressive you probably want the B plus a few more options like the trays, bins, etc. IMO get the press you want. The couple hundred you save up front is insignificant 10-20k rounds down the road.

Nope. You are thinking of the BL 550 basic loader. The OP found an older RL550.

Thanks for that link. Any idea on what a fair price is?

[Question on Dillon RL550]

I am a little confused about the differences in the different Dillon 550 models. I want to get a progressive press and I was looking at getting a RL550B from Dillon, but wasn't too thrilled by the two month wait. I saw an ad locally for a RL550 for sale, but i am not sure what the differences are.

Here is what his ad states:

RL 550 with conversions for 223 40sw 45 acp and a shell plate for magnum cases.

Questions:

1. What are the differences between the RL550B and RL550

2. Should I consider the 550 or get the 550B

3. What is a reasonable price for what he is offering?

4. I only really need the .223, so if I could get him to sell the RL550 with just the .223 what would be a good price?

I can actually get a great deal on a new RCBS Pro 2000 (family member works for ATK), but I think over the long term I may be wishing I had the Dillon.

Thanks for the help.