BBBB Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 What got me thinking about this was the recent replacement of an old style seating die with one of the newer ones that has the removable insert. What a pleasure it is when loading lead bullets to be able to remove, clean, and replace it in a couple minutes without losing any adjustments. Such a clever solution to a common problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 BBBB, Yes, the new style seat die design is a simple, brilliant inovation. Back in the day, to clean a gummed up seat die, I'd have to remove the die, clamp the die body in a bench vise, then take a pair of vice-grips to the (silly knurled knob on the) seating stem, to get it out of the die body. The first massive improvment I thought of was going to the case-activated powder drop/measure, from the previous hand-push/spring loaded return powder bar. And then also the press-activated priming bar operation. I think both of those came with the 400 or 450, from the RL 300. be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juan Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 the no BS warranty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBBB Posted June 15, 2011 Author Share Posted June 15, 2011 RL300-That was a bit before my time. It seems like they've come a long long way since then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splashdown Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 THE SQUARE DEAL CASE FEEDER!!!! (What page was that in the catalog? Anyone?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD45 Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 The no BS warranty, and the SDB when it was $125.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolguy Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 The toolhead changing is the one that stands out to me, although the ones mentioned above definitely have their merits too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadapple Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 What got me thinking about this was the recent replacement of an old style seating die with one of the newer ones that has the removable insert. What a pleasure it is when loading lead bullets to be able to remove, clean, and replace it in a couple minutes without losing any adjustments. Such a clever solution to a common problem. I bought Dillon's 44 Magnum dies for that very reason: Loading lead bullets. I like them enough that it looks like there are a few more Dillon pistol die sets in my near future. If you look at all the little things Dillon has improved on, it makes it hard to just distinguish one innovation. If compared to other like products on the market, their attention to detail and over-all quality really stands out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeman711 Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Nothing better than Dillion Reloaders and their No BS warranty. I just wonder what new innovations they have up their sleeve? A new tool head with an additional station to automaticlly case gauge the loaded round ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairtrigger Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 The fact they were the first I know of to sell advertising in their catalogs! The fact they convince you to buy a strong mount and roller handle instead of including them! No doubt the warranty made the company Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rishii Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I would have to say the dillon 450, the 1st affordable progressive press. I remember before the 450 coming out there was the star loader, and those sold for over $1000 1980's dollars. the 450 were sold direct from the factory, no middle man and priced so it was within reach for most of the shooters out there. I don't think the all of the action pistol would have been so popular without it. if you don't think so, try loading a 1000 rounds of practice ammo on a rockchucker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calishootr Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 sorry to buck the system...besides the unparalled customer service, i'd say ther roller handle, no more blisters!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickRak2000 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 I'd say that Dillon's improvement to the GE Minigun patent is top of the list ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlamoShooter Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Total marketing approach made competitive shooting with in reach for the masses, forcing all forms of reloading products to keep up with Dillon's lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritinUSA Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 I suspect the employees would say, 'covered parking'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Ho Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Blue Press models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setsuo Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 m134 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Blue Press models Don't forget the calendar. Yum... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braxton1 Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 I hate to disagree with our gracious host, but.... I would argue whether we could include "case-activated powder measure" as a Dillon innovation, as it was actually patented by Lee Precision, but I will say that Dillon's adoption of the idea improved their presses dramatically over the RL-450. I think that Mike Dillon will go down in history as the person who made top-shelf quality progressive reloading machines accessible to the masses, so I would agree with those who say "marketing". On the mechanical side, I would say the XL-650, since that press was a quantum leap forward in its price niche. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griz Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Nothing better than Dillion Reloaders and their No BS warranty. I just wonder what new innovations they have up their sleeve? A new tool head with an additional station to automaticlly case gauge the loaded round ? You can already have that, it's called a "Lee Factory Crimp Die". The catalog cover is what brought their brand name to my attention every month for a decade until I was finally brainwashed enough to buy a press. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Boudrie Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Directory factory sales, resulting in increased manufacturer margin that gets poured back into superior customer service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Definitely the removable tool head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 m134 As a very happy owner of multiple Dillon loaders I still have to say...... Another vote for the M134. Dillon M134 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Acquiring a Thompson in the first place !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 That blue paint. I trust that blue paint. I know I can go to the bench and knock out hundred and hundreds of consistent ammo...time after time after time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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