glockster68 Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Hello, I have reloaded for years using a Lee Turret press. A good friend several years ago bought a 550B, never used it and sold it to me. I am kinda new at this so bear with me. I reload(in order of importance) 9mm, 40S&W, 45ACP and .223. I would like to keep the Lee dies I have for all the aftermentioned calibers. Here is what I have (1) Dillon550B press with the powder measure, bar, and 45acp dies-came from the factory with it (1) deluxe quick change kit-powder measure, stand, powder bar (1) conversion kit in 38spl(I will sell as I dont reload 38spl) (1) aluminum roller handle (1) spare parts kit (1) flip tray (1) cover for press (1) 4 large primer pickup tubes (1) set of redding 38spl dies-going to sell (1) set of dillon 44mag dies-going to sell (1) dillon beam scale (1) my RCBS 505 powder scale-going to sell (1) Hornady powder scale-going to sell I am going to sell the dillon 45acp, 44mag, and 38 spl redding dies, also going to sell the RCBS scale and Hornady scale. I know I am going to have to buy a 9mm conversion kit and small primer tubes but what else would you all recommend to get to where I can reload the above calibers? Any precautions to using the Lee dies? Do I need a Dillon powder die since I am using Lee dies? I am looking for the most affordable way to do this. I might buy another quick change kit for my 40S&W. Lastly, where do you all get your accessories besides dillon? Thanks from a newbie, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinj308 Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 (edited) You definitely need to call Brian Enos. He's got some great info on his store website as well. He can set you up with the best combo to maximize overlapping components. Kevin ETA: just go up to the top left of this page and click on brianenos.com, lots of cross reference data there. Edited August 15, 2012 by kevinj308 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfilbey Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Keep the Dillon dies for the calibers you load, ie .45. If you try them both you WILL see why. The tapered entry makes a big difference. I tried the Lee dies and ordered Dillon .45 dies recently. They are definately worth keeping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noylj Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I prefer Lee and Hornady dies over Dillon, but dies are personal to the operator. If I HAD to buy a 550, I would call Brian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Rod Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Keep the Dillon dies for the calibers you load, ie .45. If you try them both you WILL see why. The tapered entry makes a big difference. +1. I recently replaced my Lee 9mm sizing die with a Dillon die. The Dillon radius eliminated the case hitting the bottom of the die. I do like the adjustable seating die though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Dillon info on BrianEnos.com: Dillon FAQ: http://www.brianenos.com/pages/dillonfaqs.html “Which Dillon”: http://www.brianenos.com/pages/dillon.html#which Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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