Brimstone Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 I am a little confused about the differences in the different Dillon 550 models. I want to get a progressive press and I was looking at getting a RL550B from Dillon, but wasn't too thrilled by the two month wait. I saw an ad locally for a RL550 for sale, but i am not sure what the differences are. Here is what his ad states: RL 550 with conversions for 223 40sw 45 acp and a shell plate for magnum cases. Questions: 1. What are the differences between the RL550B and RL550 2. Should I consider the 550 or get the 550B 3. What is a reasonable price for what he is offering? 4. I only really need the .223, so if I could get him to sell the RL550 with just the .223 what would be a good price? I can actually get a great deal on a new RCBS Pro 2000 (family member works for ATK), but I think over the long term I may be wishing I had the Dillon. Thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Rod Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 (edited) Hit the Dillon Precision web site. The 550 is a basic press that does not have a powder measure. The 550B also as the priming system. If you are loading .223 on a progressive you probably want the B plus a few more options like the trays, bins, etc. IMO get the press you want. The couple hundred you save up front is insignificant 10-20k rounds down the road. Edited September 15, 2013 by Dirty Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 http://www.longislandfirearms.com/forum/topic/22528-rl-550-vs-rl-550b/ Hit the Dillon Precision web site. The 550 is a basic press that does not have a powder measure. The 550B also as the priming system. If you are loading .223 on a progressive you probably want the B plus a few more options like the trays, bins, etc. IMO get the press you want. The couple hundred you save up front is insignificant 10-20k rounds down the road. Nope. You are thinking of the BL 550 basic loader. The OP found an older RL550. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brimstone Posted September 15, 2013 Author Share Posted September 15, 2013 http://www.longislandfirearms.com/forum/topic/22528-rl-550-vs-rl-550b/ Hit the Dillon Precision web site. The 550 is a basic press that does not have a powder measure. The 550B also as the priming system. If you are loading .223 on a progressive you probably want the B plus a few more options like the trays, bins, etc. IMO get the press you want. The couple hundred you save up front is insignificant 10-20k rounds down the road. Nope. You are thinking of the BL 550 basic loader. The OP found an older RL550. Thanks for that link. Any idea on what a fair price is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Rod Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 http://www.longislandfirearms.com/forum/topic/22528-rl-550-vs-rl-550b/ Hit the Dillon Precision web site. The 550 is a basic press that does not have a powder measure. The 550B also as the priming system. If you are loading .223 on a progressive you probably want the B plus a few more options like the trays, bins, etc. IMO get the press you want. The couple hundred you save up front is insignificant 10-20k rounds down the road. Nope. You are thinking of the BL 550 basic loader. The OP found an older RL550. Ahh. I stand corrected. Reading is fundamental. As it happens, mine just happens to be an ancient RL550 that was upgraded long before I bought it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppa Bear Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 It could still be a 550B. Many will just call it a 550. As long as it has the powder system and the primer system you are getting a good press. As far as a good price? 75% of new is great. If it had the right parts I would pay 90% if it included shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brimstone Posted September 16, 2013 Author Share Posted September 16, 2013 It could still be a 550B. Many will just call it a 550. As long as it has the powder system and the primer system you are getting a good press. As far as a good price? 75% of new is great. If it had the right parts I would pay 90% if it included shipping. It is local so I can go check it out as soon as the guy gets back to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Eric, the "fair price" for a Dillon is pretty close to retail, because of Dillon's incredible policy on fixing any Dillon (not the 1050) for FREE. So, if you buy a $550 Dillon 2nd hand for $475, and anything goes wrong with it, Dillon will fix it - so you saved $75 by buying it 2nd hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelindsey Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Get the 650. You won't regret it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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