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Offline chucky52

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Thinking about adding a press
« on: April 14, 2010, 06:00:50 PM »
If I add a progressive press, which one is do I want for a reasonable price?

Thancks,
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Re: Thinking about adding a press
« Reply #1 on: April 15, 2010, 02:17:33 AM »
though not truely a progressive press the dillon 550 is tough to beat for most handloaders.
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Re: Thinking about adding a press
« Reply #2 on: April 15, 2010, 02:59:10 AM »
Quote from: Lloyd Smale on April 15, 2010, 02:17:33 AM
though not truely a progressive press the dillon 550 is tough to beat for most handloaders.
It works for me. Orginally I had the Dillon 450, then did the conversion to the 550. Awesome press.
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Offline chucky52

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Re: Thinking about adding a press
« Reply #3 on: April 15, 2010, 02:59:34 PM »
looking at the site, it looks like Dillon caters to the pistol caliber loaders???
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Re: Thinking about adding a press
« Reply #4 on: April 15, 2010, 03:08:35 PM »
Dillions presses will load anything you want, The 550 is prolly the best deal. I have a Square deal B and a 650 I really like them both.  I do think the hornady LHL press is a good buy also. 8)
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Re: Thinking about adding a press
« Reply #5 on: April 15, 2010, 03:21:28 PM »
I just went through this selection process.  Man, there are LOTS of opinions.  Here's things to consider.

1.  Dillon has a no nonsense, great warranty, but the extra waranty coverage is reflected in a little higher price.
2.  The LNL and Dillon 650 are pretty comparable.
3.  The LNL has a GREAT die switching system
4.  The EZject on the LNL is way better than their old LNL system.  It really works great.
5.  Both the Dillon and the LNL will last many years, and with a little maintenance, your kids will give either to your grandkids.
6.  Most people have the Dillon
7.  Hornady also has a great warranty, and the times that I have used them (die parts and a lost press part), they replaced the pieces VERY fast, and didn't charge me a cent, even though it was my fault.

Bottom line, I bought the LNL, and haven't looked back.  It is truly a fine press, and is made like a fine piece of machinery.  The Dillon is great too.

Dillon 550 $420
Dillon 650 $550
LNL         $395

The LNL is a better press than the 550, and has more features.
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Re: Thinking about adding a press
« Reply #6 on: April 16, 2010, 03:09:52 AM »
Just the info I was looking for. Thank guys!
Chuck
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