FWest

OK, just found the design of the press interesting. Thought others may as well.

So I assume you are saying this is a copy of another persons patented work ?

Just checking if anyone has seen/used this unit. I'm not the maker or seller of it, just noticed an ad in the most recent Handloader magazine. https://youtu.be/Syvt6PHBV1g

Thanks for the information. I assume the press came the same time frame.

When I purchased my used 550 the seller gave me a couple 20 lb boxes of lead ingots. Just curious when Dillon sold this as the boxes were labeled by Dillon. I don't see it for sale now, unless I just can't find it.

I'll check out the web site. Next Thursday is my monthly club meeting and I will see if some guys want to check it out.

This 550 is in fine shape. I did a "major cleaning" as seen in one of the videos on Dillon's site. Removed all dried grease and oil and re lubed with synthetic blue grease I use in my shop. The ram got 30wt oil. The issue I was having was the priming system. I called and got the answers I needed and ordered the primer magazines, small primer slider, bearing, primer catcher cup and some other gear. Thanks for the suggestions.

Thanks for the info. I did call Dillon and place an order for the gear. Also asked the other questions I had. Nice folks for sure.

This press does have #1 shell plate, a powder measure, priming set up and 30.06 dies. I do have a complete Hornady LnL AP and want to "test" out this 550 without spending a pile of $ but want to prime on the press. I understand my other dies will work and will use another case activated powder measure if necessary. Do you use a separate tube in the primer feeder ? Is the primer catcher cup available or is there a better device ? I do not have anything under the primer slide like I see in pictures (delrin bearing?) Is it needed ? Can you just purchase a small primer cup ? I'm not sure of the age of this press, the powder measure and primer set up look different than the pictures on Dillon's site. I will take a few pictures tomorrow. Maybe it will help identify what I need to get things running. Thanks, FWest

Thanks for the warm welcome. I'm in York County.

Thanks. I'm a hobby shooter of a variety of calibers. Recently been developing loads for my Savage 12FV in .308 . I reload for 9MM, 38/357,45ACP, .223, .243, 6.5 Grendel, .308, 35REM, 300WM. After adding the Choate stock last fall.

Spent a lot of time reading here any figured it was time to join. Also just picked up a used 550 and need to get set up and see how it compares to my LnL AP. FWest