manderson2228 Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Have been using a 550 for close to 10 years and have been very happy with it. I am shooting more and more these days and I decided that I needed more production out of my press. I have ordered an XL 650 with case feeder and Mr Bulletfeeder so hopefully I can really pound out some .45 now in less time. Reloading has always been a means to an end to shoot and not a hobby per say. I am excited about being able to crank out good rounds faster and spend less time at the bench. Anyways I have all my dies from my 550 which will fit in the 650 but I was wondering if it's worth it to get a seat/crimp die so I can put a put a powder measure station in, or just stick with what I have and not use the powder measure station? With the auto indexing it should really reduce the chance of double charges. I plan on using my 550 to load out .308 and .223 now. I don't think I need to do anything to it to be able to do rifle right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Don't you have an extra hole to work with on the 650? You should just be able to add the powder check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manderson2228 Posted April 17, 2011 Author Share Posted April 17, 2011 (edited) Don't you have an extra hole to work with on the 650? You should just be able to add the powder check. Yea but extra hole will go to the Mr Bulletfeeder. Edited April 17, 2011 by manderson2228 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 missed that. Never mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98sr20ve Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Seat and crimp at the same time. It's not big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manderson2228 Posted April 18, 2011 Author Share Posted April 18, 2011 Seat and crimp at the same time. It's not big deal. So it's worth it go that route and get the powder check? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whistlepig Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Powder check die is nice. It has stopped a few problems over the years. Ref using your 550 for rifle work you are on the right track. It will work great. You also don't need to get a caliber conversion kit for the 550 for .308 if you already have a .45 setup for the 550. The .45 plate and pins works great for any case with the .308 size base. I started progressive years ago with the 550 and still have it set up, it does .223 full time now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyPotty Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Seat and crimp at the same time. It's not big deal. Id probably go this way too. congrats on the 650 - I love mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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