Auto Mag Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 I just joined this fine forum tonight and just wanted to say Hi! I have been reading some posts and have learned quite a bit. I am not a competion shooter but I do shoot about 3 times a week. I have been shooting about 42 years so I am not new to firearms. I especially like the section on the Dillon presses as I am in the market for a new one! I will most likely go with the RL550B. The old Rock Chucker is great but it is time for a change!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Welcome, John! Tha's a fine brace of blasters you've got for an avatar. What can you tell us about them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Welcome to the Forum, John. It's a good place to spend some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPMartin Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Welcome aboard! This Forum is a great wealth of knowlege and wisdom. If you have a question about fireaems, or shooting, these folks will have the answers.... RPM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 (edited) Welcome aboard John! Yeah, tell us about those fine blasters! If you're in the market for a new Dillon press, one of the best deals you can find is HERE with our host, Brian. Good luck! Edited October 12, 2006 by Nemo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viggen Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 (edited) The Dillon 550B is a fine choice(that's what I have x2), but don't get rid of the Rock Chucker. Both do become necessary when you have them available. Welcome to the Forum. Edited October 12, 2006 by Viggen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Glad you signed up! I recently purchased my 550 from Mr. Enos, and could not be happier with it. Please feel free to ask myself...or anyone for that matter, any questions that you may have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxshooter Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 +1 on Dillon Loaders have 2- 550's and 1-650. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Mag Posted October 12, 2006 Author Share Posted October 12, 2006 Thanks for the welcome!!! The Auto Mag on the left side is my shooter. It is a Pasadena Model 180 in 44 AMP with the standard 6.5" vent rib barrel. The one on the right is my dream Auto Mag. It is actually a replica called the Clint 1. It is made to replicate the Auto Mag Clint Eastwood used in the movie Sudden Impact. The 8.5" barrel assemblies are very hard to locate as only a few were ever made. One day hopefully I will have one. I have been reloading for about 5 years on the Rock Chucker. It is a good press but I need to get into a progressive. I will definitely keep the RC also. I load for 45ACP, 44 Auto Mag, 44 Magnum, 40 S&W, 9MM and 30 Carbine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 First progressive and for 6 calibers - The RL 550B would be the perfect press. be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Mag Posted October 14, 2006 Author Share Posted October 14, 2006 Brian, thanks for the recommendation!!!! That is the one that I am going to get. Any good ideas on a good reloading bench? I am going to check some restaurant equipment suppliers for maybe a used butcher block table that might serve the purpose. It will sure be sturdy enough. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Welcome to the Forum, John. You can build your own bench for less than $100. I used simple 2x4's and a 4 foot long counter top from Lowes. Drywall screws and Gorilla Glue can get alot done! Just be sure to bolt the thing securely to the wall, and you'll have a great bench! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxshooter Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 I bought my butcher block table at an unfinished furniture store. The price was very reasonable. I anchored it to the wall with a 2x4 screwed into the top and lag bolted to wall. The front legs are anchored to the floor with L brackets. It dosen't even wiggle while loading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Mag Posted October 15, 2006 Author Share Posted October 15, 2006 Thanks guys I will check into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Williamson Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 I just joined this fine forum tonight and just wanted to say Hi! I have been reading some posts and have learned quite a bit. I am not a competion shooter but I do shoot about 3 times a week. I have been shooting about 42 years so I am not new to firearms.I especially like the section on the Dillon presses as I am in the market for a new one! I will most likely go with the RL550B. The old Rock Chucker is great but it is time for a change!!! Ha if you go with the 650 you will find the it is much faster much faster and the cost is not much more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBraddy Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 I've been thinking about this too. I've had my 550b for about 15yr now. The two calibre's I load most are hands down .45 ACP and .223 Rem. but I occasionally load others like 9mm, .380ACP, .308 Win. etc.... Often my calibre changes include changing the primer assy. from large to small or vise/versa. I find the nessisary adjustments enough of a headache, that I often procrastinate doing so. It would be very nice to have two machines, one set up for calibre's using large primers, and the other set up for calibres using small primers. Sometimes, I would really like the increased capacity of the 650 for my .45 production, but don't know if it's worth it, given I already have so much set up, and accessories for the 550b. If I do decide to do it, I'm leaning toward just getting another 550b. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Brian would not steer you wrong...550B is the ticket... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Man Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 I've been thinking about this too. I've had my 550b for about 15yr now. The two calibre's I load most are hands down .45 ACP and .223 Rem. but I occasionally load others like 9mm, .380ACP, .308 Win. etc.... Often my calibre changes include changing the primer assy. from large to small or vise/versa. I find the nessisary adjustments enough of a headache, that I often procrastinate doing so. It would be very nice to have two machines, one set up for calibre's using large primers, and the other set up for calibres using small primers. Sometimes, I would really like the increased capacity of the 650 for my .45 production, but don't know if it's worth it, given I already have so much set up, and accessories for the 550b. If I do decide to do it, I'm leaning toward just getting another 550b. That is what I want to do, Two 550's, one set up for large and one set up for small primers. But a 650 set up for 38 SC and have my 550 do everything else may be the Way. FM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Mag Posted October 27, 2006 Author Share Posted October 27, 2006 Well my Dillon RL550B finally arrived and I have it up and running. It took a little trial and error but it is now right on. I just need to get into the rythem of using it now!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Mag Posted October 29, 2006 Author Share Posted October 29, 2006 Here is a photo of my tiny reloading room with my new Dillon RL550B set-up. As you can probably tell by the wall hangings and wall color I am also an avid Coca Cola collector!!!! I picked up a metal Craftsman work bench and it works quite well. It was sturdy from the git go but the extra weight of the reloading components on the bottom shelf and in the 3 drawers really helps also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gameplayer Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 Great looking reloading room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin c Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 It's too neat Oh, Siglady, where are you? Here's another addition to the reloading bench thread in the gallery... And welcome to the forums. Kevin C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Mag Posted October 31, 2006 Author Share Posted October 31, 2006 It is only neat because it is brand new!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin c Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 (edited) Fair 'nuff (and it's true it's new - you can tell because the powder measure isn't discolored, even though it's chock full o' powder ) Edited October 31, 2006 by kevin c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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