gunrush128 Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 Hi All - I've been reloading for 15+ years using a combination of single stage and turret presses, but given my lack of time lately and the ridiculous ammo prices, I've decide to take the plunge into a progressive setup. After tons of research, I've decided on the XL750. Given the wide array of parts available and my lack of experience with this, I was hoping you guys could look over my shopping list and give your opinions on whether I'm missing anything and/or whether I'm wasting my money anywhere. For starters I'll be loading for 223, 44mag, and 357mag, but eventually I'll probably add 9mm and 45acp. My big bore rifles will probably stay on t-7 turret press. See attached shopping list below. Dang this stuff is expensive Thanks in advance! -Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manac Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 Don’t you have dies, gages, and a swage setup already? I am setting up a 750 in 9, 45, 223, and 300 for half that. No case feeder yet. Had to buy conversions for 9 and 45, then just a few parts for the AR calibers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nxfedlt1 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 I think you're off on your price for your 750 with 223. That looks like the price of the no caliber conversion machines, which is the only way they are selling now as of last week for the time being. That said, there is a decent price increase coming Jan 1 across the board, so don't wait. I have a new primer flip tray I'll sell you for 15, so you can save a ton right there off your 2300 haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysrracer Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Scale? Caliper? Bullet puller? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Dflyer Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 I use this to swage my 223 brass because it works well on a progressive press, thus saving time from handling brass for another step. https://swageit.com/swage-it-small-large-primer-pocket-swager-for-the-dillon-xl750/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudyVey Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 8 hours ago, ysrracer said: Scale? Caliper? Bullet puller? He said he is reloading for 15+ years, so one could assume he has these already..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunrush128 Posted December 28, 2020 Author Share Posted December 28, 2020 Thanks for the input guys. I already have calipers, scales, etc. I also have dies, but I’ve been reading that the Dillon dies function better with the Dillon press. They were specifically designed for progressive reloading. Is this not true? Thanks for the tip on the swage-it tool. That looks nice. Does it replace the priming setup? If so, I’d assume that you just run your brass through the system twice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 4 minutes ago, gunrush128 said:I’ve been reading that the Dillon dies function better with the Dillon press. 5 minutes ago, gunrush128 said: I’ve been reading that the Dillon dies function better with the Dillon press. ABSOLUTELY NOT TRUE! 5 minutes ago, gunrush128 said: They were specifically designed for progressive reloading. Is this not true? TRUE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 7 minutes ago, gunrush128 said: Thanks for the input guys. I already have calipers, scales, etc. I also have dies, but I’ve been reading that the Dillon dies function better with the Dillon press. They were specifically designed for progressive reloading. Is this not true? Thanks for the tip on the swage-it tool. That looks nice. Does it replace the priming setup? If so, I’d assume that you just run your brass through the system twice? There are many many dies that are better than Dillon and function just fine at very high speed reloading Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m700 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 3 minutes ago, Sarge said: Agreed, not functioning better, but they are a bit longer than alot of other dies but I havent come across any dies that didnt function on dillon because of length Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunrush128 Posted December 28, 2020 Author Share Posted December 28, 2020 Interesting... I have a combination of Hornady, RCBS, and Dillon dies. I also use the Lee FCD for most calibers. All fine with the Dillon? I assume I would just need to swap the lock rings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe4d Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 I use a 550, probably about the same, dont think i currently use any DIllon dies, I think one is out in the swamp. Way less than impressed with Dillon dies. Your dies will work fine with the Dillon. It does work better to seat and crimp in 2 different steps, and you may need to buy some crimp dies. I have gotten away from Lee FCD and gone to taper crimps, as I pretty much only use coated bullets in handguns. Tip with Lee dies.. Take the Lee lock ring off, flip it over so the open part is UP,, put it back on. Chuck the Oring. Will give you a couple more threads of adjustment to make up for them being a hair short. On some Lee position dies you may be able to put the lock under the toolhead if you have clearance. But the flip and ontop has worked for all my Lee dies I still use on the 550. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boatdoc173 Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 1/4" e -clips for deprimer die extra prime rpick up tips extra primer magazine feeder tips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtchevy841 Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Reloading innovations light kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrysuperhawk Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 (edited) I am going to disagree (-ish) on the swage-it. Its a wonderful product, and I own two, in fact one is installed on the press next to me as I type this. I have used one enough to have worn it out and bought a replacement. All of that said, the only way that really makes sense is if you are going to go with a full bore case prep setup, with a universal decap and swage it , a FL resizer, and a (motorized, dillon) trimmer. If you are processing large amounts of machine gun brass or unknown brass then that makes sense. If your rifle brass supply is pretty static or mostly once fired commercial, you may be better off with just the Super Swage or even just a reamer and a Lee trimmer if you dont get much new to you once fired .mil brass. I am doing the same as you (ish) but I am setting up my (old) 550 as a dedicated case prep station and intending to load on the 750... I also 100% agree on a light kit, but I prefer the ones that stick to the press and not the toolhead for 2 reasons. #1 everything comes unstuck at some point, and the ones on the toolhead get jostled more, and could bugger up some shells or be buggered by them depending on the timing. #2 I find LED lights to be a bit harsh, and the combined angles of the light, the brass, and my eyeballs was uncomfortable when the LED was shining straight down. You aren't going to see down into the case with rifle calibers anyway, so you are better off adding a powder check die than planning on visual verification. Edited December 30, 2020 by barrysuperhawk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddc Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 On 12/28/2020 at 12:38 PM, gunrush128 said: Interesting... I have a combination of Hornady, RCBS, and Dillon dies. I also use the Lee FCD for most calibers. All fine with the Dillon? I assume I would just need to swap the lock rings? The only reason to swap lock rings is if you want to use a particular brand or style. As long as the threading is compatible they will work. The caveat is some rings take up more real estate than others which can make them difficult to access. I use a lot of Lee dies but I use Dillon 1" lock rings with them since they are a little narrower and low profile than some alternatives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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