chad s Posted November 5, 2004 Share Posted November 5, 2004 Ive been looking at dillon presses for a while now, when one of my co-workers said he had a 550 for sale. $400.00 for the press, 5 sets of dies, the conversion kits, and various other parts. I haven't looked at the press yet, I was wondering if anyone had advise here. I know you can't tell me if it's a good deal, because im not sure yet exactly what all the spare parts are. Is there anything I should look for in buying a used press, or could this be trouble and I should buy a new one. Thanks.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdragon Posted November 5, 2004 Share Posted November 5, 2004 Chad S, As far as I know all the Dillon presses with the exception of the 1050 are warranteed for life. If you buy a used one and it breaks send it back to Dillon and they will repair it! Any one out there know this to be true? Ivan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPSCDRL Posted November 5, 2004 Share Posted November 5, 2004 Absolutely true! You can buy an old Dillon press (other than 1050) from a garage sale that has been run over by a truck and send it back to them and they will repair/replace it for you. Hands down THE best warranty in the business. Dillon reloading presses do not loose much value over time due to this fact. I have had a SDB for the past 15 years and have put tens of thousands of rounds through it. Great products. Great service. I'd buy another Dillon in a minute. Do a search of the forums. This has been discussed in great detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANeat Posted November 5, 2004 Share Posted November 5, 2004 If its in good repair and you think that it will do what you want it sounds like a good deal. Dillon stuff is well made so if someone takes care of it it will last. Yes it would be guaranteed for life from what I have heard; so even if something was broken you could get it repaired for free (I would try to get a better price though) Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeFoley Posted November 5, 2004 Share Posted November 5, 2004 Go with a Dillon, but decide what you want. If you are going to reload multiple calibers, then factor that into your decision. A couple of issues ago, Dillon Blue Press had a summary of all of their presses and which one to choose based on your needs. The folks at Dillon are the best at customer service. They really know their presses firsthand, and are eager to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AikiDale Posted November 5, 2004 Share Posted November 5, 2004 Chad, If it is in working condition it is a great deal. If you order a new one from Brian, at a discount, you are going to pay $349 for the press and $54.95 for one set of dies. Do the math. However, if you decide to move up and get a 1050 down the road, you will still have the 550 to load the all the other calibers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRT Driver Posted November 5, 2004 Share Posted November 5, 2004 I bought a used 550 4 years ago. About 150k rounds later, the nylon primer stop pin broke. Dillon replaced it free no questions asked!!! Wipe it down and Oil it periodically and it will last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogiebb Posted November 5, 2004 Share Posted November 5, 2004 i bought a double digit year old 1050 ..isent it to dillon no questions asked they cleaned it and replaced some of the parts for free..best warranty ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.40AET Posted November 5, 2004 Share Posted November 5, 2004 5 sets of dies are only useful if you intend on using all 5 sets. If you're only going to use one caliber, you're just buying stuff to sit in a box. They don't seem to hold their value as a used product. Buyers appreciate used dies more than the sellers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbagg0705 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Used is quiet alright with me because,Dillon will warranty or replace any defective parts,no matter if your the first buyer or the 14th buyer.also if it falls off a truck and breaks,theyll replace it.it doesnt matter how its broken, or whos fault it is,theyll warranty it.The folks here on Brian enos,however has some of the best customer service that i have ever encountered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codemonkey001 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 i would go for it, sounds like a good deal w/ all the dies. if it includes toolheads or extra powder measures, that's a great price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Round_Gun_Shooter Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I own 2 Dillon 550 presses. I have never had the pleasure of owning a NEW Dillon press. If you don't buy it send me the info by PM. I have a friend that will snap it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LINC Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I bet its gone after 7 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SND Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 I bought a gently used 550b several years ago with literally all the extras. A guy was simply going a different way and sold everything he had. Too much to list really. I sold extra dies, caliber conversions, powder dispensers, tool holders and bullets, electronic scale and recouped 90% of the price. Kept everything for 9mm and .223 then bought my .308 stuff. Great customer service from Dillon for sure that got me started. Nice thing also is just about anything Dillon sells very quickly on online auction services. It was an outstanding deal .... Look at the set-up carefully, download an owners manual if possible and give the unit a good once over before you buy. My bet is you'll do well. Scott Ive been looking at dillon presses for a while now, when one of my co-workers said he had a 550 for sale. $400.00 for the press, 5 sets of dies, the conversion kits, and various other parts. I haven't looked at the press yet, I was wondering if anyone had advise here. I know you can't tell me if it's a good deal, because im not sure yet exactly what all the spare parts are. Is there anything I should look for in buying a used press, or could this be trouble and I should buy a new one. Thanks.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishpinoy27 Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 (edited) I won't even give your buddy time to think....follow him home and snatch it before he changes his mind...I just got a 2 yr old/ 5k rounds for $300 w/1 conversion kit....its almost bnew...my buddy is upgrading to a 650 with a case feeder.... Edited November 9, 2011 by fishpinoy27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 New answers for a post a few days over 7 years old......... I wonder if Chad is still shooting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishpinoy27 Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Grrrrr....I didn't notice it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey_safety Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 (edited) 5 sets of dies are only useful if you intend on using all 5 sets. If you're only going to use one caliber, you're just buying stuff to sit in a box. They don't seem to hold their value as a used product. Buyers appreciate used dies more than the sellers. What is up with reviving the old threads? It seems like several all at once? Edited November 9, 2011 by joey_safety Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Boudrie Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 You can buy an old Dillon press (other than 1050) from a garage sale that has been run over by a truck and send it back to them and they will repair/replace it for you. Except for a really, really old model like the RL1000 (Dillon no longer stocks parts for this model). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38SuperDub Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 This should help you out... http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=137379&st=25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskapopo Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 A friend of mine bought a 550 at a garage sale that had been damaged in a fire. He sent it to Dillon who refurbed the whole thing and sent it back for free except shipping. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underlug Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 5 sets of dies are only useful if you intend on using all 5 sets. If you're only going to use one caliber, you're just buying stuff to sit in a box. They don't seem to hold their value as a used product. Buyers appreciate used dies more than the sellers. What is up with reviving the old threads? It seems like several all at once? People are actually USING the search feature? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyZip Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 I bet its gone after 7 years. New answers for a post a few days over 7 years old......... I wonder if Chad is still shooting? :roflol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djeffers Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 I bet its gone after 7 years. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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