goosedowner Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Let let start by saying I have two (one in use)550's and I love them but sometimes you have to wonder why companies do what they do. I'm getting things around so i can start to reload 357 sig and after a lot of reading I decided I want to get a Reeding G-RX die and and run all my 40 cal and sig brass through it before loading. I called Reeding to see what I had to do to use this die in my 550 and to my surprise they said you can't !!!. The gentleman that I talked to said that Reeding designed and made a prototype shell holder/pushrod that would work on a 550 and offered it to Dillon but they were not interested???? I would think it would be a good seller but I guess dillon didn't??? So now I guess I'm going to sell my other 550 and get a single stage press for the G-RX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Vigilante Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 I don't think it's necessary to sell your 550 to buy a single stage press. I would recommend the Lee Classic Single Stage and you can buy it for around $100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark R Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 I got a Lee single stage press for around $30-35 and mounted my Gr-X push thru die and run all my once-fired 40 brass through it. Works like a champ. Even though I case gauge every once-fired brass after reloading, I yet to have one fail the gauge after Gr-X. It' another step in the reloading process, but guarantees your ammo will be good to go after using once-fired brass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Don't sell the 550 to finance a single stage press. You should be able to find a good used one for $100 or less with a little looking around. You don't need much of a press for the G-RX die, just a simple single-stager will do just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 I have the Bulge Buster mounted on a RCBS Partner SS press. Same press is used to 'U' die my Major 9 brass. I don't think have $100 wrapped in both press and die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goosedowner Posted February 27, 2011 Author Share Posted February 27, 2011 Well I'm not sure I need two 550's. I have one mounted and one I just picked up and have not mounted it yet. I have enough bench space to fit one more press so I was thinking about getting the Reeding T-7 http://www.redding-reloading.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=49:t-7-turret-reloading-press and doing single stage press work on it as well as Rifle work. The T-7 head holds 7 dies and has interchangeable heads so I can mount two different calibers on each head. Money isn't the issue as much as bench space. If the dillon doesn't sell locally I may just get the T-7 next Friday when I'm at Cabelas and figure something out later for the extra loader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue edge Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 I use mine with a cheap arbor press. Works great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodell Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 The Redding T-7 is a heck of a press. I use a Redding turret press for my low volume rounds and my 650 or SDB for higher volume (primarily handgun). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeMartens Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 I use range pick up brass and a dillon sbd to reload 40, I case guage it and maybe out of 500 rounds will get 5-6 that don't gauge. I think all this other prep is unneccesary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTrace Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 100% of my brass is once fired LEO brass, the majority of which is fired through Glocks. I've loaded about 7000 rounds with my 650 since I received it last summer. I do use a Lee/EGW u die. But, out of the 7K I've loaded, I've only had one fail to fit the case gauge. So, I can't really see a reason to have another press with the GRX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugsbear Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 100% of my brass is once fired LEO brass, the majority of which is fired through Glocks. I've loaded about 7000 rounds with my 650 since I received it last summer. I do use a Lee/EGW u die. But, out of the 7K I've loaded, I've only had one fail to fit the case gauge. So, I can't really see a reason to have another press with the GRX. +1 for the EGW Undersize die. It is not perfect, but I seldom get a "Glocked" piece of brass that does not slide into my Dillon case gauge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPatterson Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Well I'm not sure I need two 550's. I have one mounted and one I just picked up and have not mounted it yet. I have enough bench space to fit one more press so I was thinking about getting the Reeding T-7 http://www.redding-reloading.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=49:t-7-turret-reloading-press and doing single stage press work on it as well as Rifle work. The T-7 head holds 7 dies and has interchangeable heads so I can mount two different calibers on each head. Money isn't the issue as much as bench space. If the dillon doesn't sell locally I may just get the T-7 next Friday when I'm at Cabelas and figure something out later for the extra loader If you are not sure about needing a 2nd 550 then maybe you would be willing to sell it to me so I don't have to keep switching die heads between 9's and 40's and 45's. I reload on the kitchen table but it would be no problem to buy another 2X12 to mount it on and just change boards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CocoBolo Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 I bought the Lee Reloading manual and it came with a free press (cost $24.00 book and press), and that is what I use for the GRX. I'll trade you the press and the manual for your Dillon 550. The GRX is much better than a U-die, in fact I run 40 thru the GRX instead of my CasePro because its easier, faster, and does what it needs to do. The U-die only cut my reject rate by 50%. Just let me know where to send the books and the press and I'll give you my address for shipping the 550. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark R Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 I bought the Lee Reloading manual and it came with a free press (cost $24.00 book and press), and that is what I use for the GRX. I'll trade you the press and the manual for your Dillon 550. The GRX is much better than a U-die, in fact I run 40 thru the GRX instead of my CasePro because its easier, faster, and does what it needs to do. The U-die only cut my reject rate by 50%. Just let me know where to send the books and the press and I'll give you my address for shipping the 550. Dang...you beat me to it CocoBolo I also prefer the GRx over the U-die for 40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Let the bidding war begin! I bid $150 for the 550! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik S. Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 We all get upset sometimes when our reloading equipment doesn't seamlessly work together. It is frustrating, but we have to be open-minded and willing to try alternate methods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goosedowner Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 Well I'm not sure I need two 550's. I have one mounted and one I just picked up and have not mounted it yet. I have enough bench space to fit one more press so I was thinking about getting the Reeding T-7 http://www.redding-reloading.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=49:t-7-turret-reloading-press and doing single stage press work on it as well as Rifle work. The T-7 head holds 7 dies and has interchangeable heads so I can mount two different calibers on each head. Money isn't the issue as much as bench space. If the dillon doesn't sell locally I may just get the T-7 next Friday when I'm at Cabelas and figure something out later for the extra loader If you are not sure about needing a 2nd 550 then maybe you would be willing to sell it to me so I don't have to keep switching die heads between 9's and 40's and 45's. I reload on the kitchen table but it would be no problem to buy another 2X12 to mount it on and just change boards. I have thought about making two mounting brackets and mounting the 550 to one and the T-7 to the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrt4me Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I have enough bench space to fit one more press .... I use a custom aluminum fixture which holds various base plates; one plate is for a Dillon 550B and the other is for an RCBS Rock Chucker. I can change presses simply in a few minutes. +1 for the EGW Undersize die. It is not perfect, but I seldom get a "Glocked" piece of brass that does not slide into my Dillon case gauge. I thought I read somewhere that Dillon case gauges have comparatively looser tolerances than others (e.g. Wilson, EGW, etc.)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alvarez Kelly Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I need an extra 550. I bid $200. Send me your address and I'll mail you a money order... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik S. Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Shoot! I'll risk it and mail you CASH. Forget the money order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goosedowner Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 I might be willing to sell the press less the tool head. So you would get the basic press plus priming system for $250 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alvarez Kelly Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I might be willing to sell the press less the tool head. So you would get the basic press plus priming system for $250 Tempting, but I'm out. I bet it'll sell! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueOvalBruin Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I thought I read somewhere that Dillon case gauges have comparatively looser tolerances than others (e.g. Wilson, EGW, etc.)? Yeah, my Dillon gages are definitely looser. Looser than the chamber on my lone wolf glock barrel. If a round fits a wilson gage, it'll fit and feed into any properly chambered barrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngeyes Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 I might be willing to sell the press less the tool head. So you would get the basic press plus priming system for $250 PM SENT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alvarez Kelly Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 I might be willing to sell the press less the tool head. So you would get the basic press plus priming system for $250 PM SENT I called it first! I knew it would sell. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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