jdknotts1 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Getting a 550B and want to know what I can and can't do without. I don't feel like spending an extra $300 on accessories but I also want to be set and ready to go when I get it set up. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtr Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Getting a 550B and want to know what I can and can't do without. I don't feel like spending an extra $300 on accessories but I also want to be set and ready to go when I get it set up. Thanks Strong mount, roller handle, bullet tray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Just save yourself a lot of bother and call Brian. He already knows what you need, you just have to fill in a few blanks for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cali shot doc Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 strongly recommend Brian's "all you can BE" package which includes the strong mount, bullet tray and roller handle. I got the cover just to protect from pet hair getting into it and stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hankfan79 Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 (edited) You mean "As it should BE" package? Edited June 18, 2011 by hankfan79 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cali shot doc Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 You mean "As it should BE" package? lol whoops yea. army commercial was on the same time i typed it......my bad lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckfarris Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 I think the Strong Mount and roller handle are both must haves for the 550. You can get by without the bullet tray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARKAVELI Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 The "As It Should Be" I wish I had gottin it when I bought my 550B its like a beefed up 550B you wont regret it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwesi Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 A separate tool head for each caliber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngeyes Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 I wish I were, once again, getting my first Dillon. Oh well, there's only one first time. Do it in this order: 1. Call Brian 2. Call Brian 3. Oh yeah. Call Brian. 4. To appease the search police, there are tons of usefull stuff in Search mode. Enjoy your new toy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdknotts1 Posted June 18, 2011 Author Share Posted June 18, 2011 Looks like the "as it should BE" is what I'm going to go with. I think I will also get a few spare primer tubes and maybe a spare parts kit. I don't think theres a need to call and bug Brian when it's easy enough to figure out what I need from you guys. I'm really only going to be loading .45ACP. Later I may start loading for different calibers but just 45 from the start. I am wondering what I should do about a bench... Should I buy a table, bolt the table to the wall and floor? Or should I just build a bench? My workshop is going to be in my spare bedroom. It has carpet. And at some point I will be relocating the room downstairs when I refinish the basement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfpmb Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 I bought that as it should be with extra decapping pins, primer tubes and the spare parts kits. Glad I did and it has been smooth sailing since. The only thing I did not use was the DVD as someone came over, helped me set it up and ran some batches through with me. My first solo time, primer in case, bent the decap pin, needed new one. If I did not have the extra, would have been shut down immediately. 550 as it should be has served this beginner, thank you Brian for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Looks like the "as it should BE" is what I'm going to go with. I think I will also get a few spare primer tubes and maybe a spare parts kit. I don't think theres a need to call and bug Brian when it's easy enough to figure out what I need from you guys. I'm really only going to be loading .45ACP. Later I may start loading for different calibers but just 45 from the start. I am wondering what I should do about a bench... Should I buy a table, bolt the table to the wall and floor? Or should I just build a bench? My workshop is going to be in my spare bedroom. It has carpet. And at some point I will be relocating the room downstairs when I refinish the basement. For the most reliable operation of the machine it is critical that any table, bench, etc that you use must not move at all during loading. In a spare room that you will want to convert back later I would screw 2x4's to the wall and build a bench. Once you move to the basement just spackle the holes and you'll never know the bench was there. Once you move to the basement just use bigger screws to attach it more permanently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARKAVELI Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 (edited) Looks like the "as it should BE" is what I'm going to go with. I think I will also get a few spare primer tubes and maybe a spare parts kit. I don't think theres a need to call and bug Brian when it's easy enough to figure out what I need from you guys. I'm really only going to be loading .45ACP. Later I may start loading for different calibers but just 45 from the start. I am wondering what I should do about a bench... Should I buy a table, bolt the table to the wall and floor? Or should I just build a bench? My workshop is going to be in my spare bedroom. It has carpet. And at some point I will be relocating the room downstairs when I refinish the basement. For the most reliable operation of the machine it is critical that any table, bench, etc that you use must not move at all during loading. In a spare room that you will want to convert back later I would screw 2x4's to the wall and build a bench. Once you move to the basement just spackle the holes and you'll never know the bench was there. Once you move to the basement just use bigger screws to attach it more permanently. +1 no need to tear stuff up, its cheaper to buld your own. Careful when reloading in carpeted room, if your to vacumn your carpet, cause with powder particles falling from the press and losing a primer or two they can cause the Hoover to go kaboom! Edited June 25, 2011 by MARKAVELI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HS101 Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 yes, beware the KABOOM! I load in a bedroom, and carefully inspect the carpet before I vacuum each time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob DuBois Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 There's no need to work under a 550B so Bolt it to the bench, I put two small pieces of 2x6 under mine. One section is far enough that I can use it for a tray to put a cut down cardboard bullet box on. The box holds around 300 bullets. No need for the bullet tray. Roller handle is well worth the money, saves a sore hand on long reloading sessions. I use powdered graphite as a lubricant on the primer bar. Calibers from Harbor Freight will work. Spare parts kit will come in handy as thing do break when you least expect them to. You'll need to set tool heads up in the calibers you want to load. Hope you enjoy yours as much as I have mine, it's over twenty five years old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdknotts1 Posted July 10, 2011 Author Share Posted July 10, 2011 Wow! This machine is awesome! Put it together last night and cranked out a hundred rounds... I didn't sleep I was so excited about it being in the room next to me. Such a work of art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astephenson Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I never found the roller handle all that useful on the 550 since you have to remove your hand between every pull to place a case. On a 650 with a casefeeder, on the other hand, it's a necessity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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