I've been frustrated finding available ammo at my gun store, met a guy there yesterday and we chatted about reloading...he swears by the Dillon 650 but recommended the new 750. Having found your page, I feel like a whole new world has opened up! There's still so much I need to learn, but you have done a great job addressing this machine, thank you so much!
Same I tried the Lee progressives but had fits with the primers not feeding reliably at all so I broke out the single stage and it took an entire weekend to load 1,000 38 special and 5X the work(5 steps to load 1 round) and my elbow/shoulder was destroyed.@@jayblemsin4226
550 and 750 make a great partnership when you have a number of calibers, especially if you shoot a lot of smaller cased ammo like 9mm Luger or .38 Spec.
Gavin, this is exactly the type of content that I want to see! You did a great job explaining the setup and function. I have been eyeballing the new 750's, but I have been sold on Dillion ever since I tried out my father-in-law's for the first time. Now I just need to pull the trigger and do it!
Dillon customer service is second to none I have the xl750 and 2 square B loaders I am totally satisfied with them all . Out standing quality hands down
Mike Dillon (R.I.P.) started his Company based on Total Q.C. + Outstanding Customer Service. I've had Dillon presses since mid 1.980's and my ONLY troubles I ever had were with my first- generation Square Deal press' frame, (my fault, my mistakes), that Dillon Precision replaced for free over 20 yrs ago when I traded it with a friend. I actually have presses / products from Lyman, RCBS & LEE, but even in my LEE Loadmaster I use Dillon's powder measure + powder dies & funnels for several ctgs. All of the above said, IMHO is All American Top Quality & Top Customer Service. Many thanks for your excellent videos & God Bless!!👌😊🙏
It's funny I sat down last night with my 650 and reloaded a thousand rounds of 9mm and 223. Nothing else to do with the virus lockdown. Now I'm setting up for 45 long Colt today.
@Fix Bayonets Be patient, fellas. November 4th, the insanity will stop. After which, we will either be headed down a new path towards socialism. Or, we will be enduring another four years of despicable impeachment attempts. Either way, all of the "only go down the aisle this way", "wear the mask on the way to your table", "talk to Plexiglass" will be over. Patience.
Wanted to say Thank you , Thank you. I have never reloaded anything before now. Yep a real newbie. I just completed my first round of 9MM and 45acp on my new XL750, between you and the Dillon site you gave me enough information to do it right. Great times in the garage with my son-n-law. thank you again, keep up the great work.
Love these detailed videos. My brother and I have been looking at getting a 750 now and this really gave us some good insight as to how it all works. Love your channel and all your vids. Keep up the good work bud!
I researched the possibility of reloading 20 years ago and bought some dies. Then just stopped, no forward progress. I've been doing indept research again. I've stopped again. But this time with good reason. I've decided to buy a Dillon 750 XL. With a different brand premium scale and other necessities. I'm old and I don't like fiddling with junk! I will buy what works and expect nothing less than excellant customer service. Your video was well prepared, unbiased and extremely informational.Thank you . I had already made my decision. But you confirmed my positive thoughts on this machine.
In my over 40 years of reloading I've owned 9 progressive machines 5 have been Dillon and I still own and use a 25 year old xl 650 a 550 plus my newest one the xl 750 set up for one cartridge 9mm. The xl 750 is by far the best I had one small issue with the primer op rod when I was first setting it up but it was an easy fix. 18 months ago when I bought the xl 750 I had just got a great deal on 3 cases 36,000 Fiocchi small pistol primers today I opened the third case . That means the xl 750 has spit out over 24,000 9mm rounds with no issues. The only mods I've done to the xl 750 are a UFO light, a shell plate bearing and plastic detent ball and a Mr. Bullet feeder. With the press mounted where the shell plate is at eye level I can see every powder charge and bullet drop all I do is pull the handle and feed the beast. At the rate that I'm shooting and reloading my newest machine will have paid for it's self very soon.
I’m returning a Hornady Lock and Load AP press due to constant issues over 3 weeks of owning it and getting this press instead. It’s like somebody owned the Hornady press, got tired of the problems with it, then made this press to fix all the issues the Hornady had. Everything on it is an upgrade from Hornady. Great in depth review
I just pulled the trigger, because of your video, on the XL-750. I am new to reloading and at my gun club Dillon is used by 95 percent. I was looking at the 550 too. Buy once cry once I was told, so the 750 is on it way. 9 mm and 45 acp, eventually .223.
I have absolutely no experience reloading but I love shooting. I built a very nice workbench for my rifles so now instead of putting my rifles on my workbench and admiring them I'm going to get this press so I have an excuse to tinker. I'm an "empty nester " so instead of playing call of duty and staring at the walls i can pass the time reloading and going to the range more
A very great demo as you have shown the XL750 is in a class of its own. I am currently into going to get the XL750 loaded, all the bucks at one time. The cost is not a problem . You gave a very good demostration of Dillions XL750, Thank you I am SOLD.
I've been looking to get into reloading awhile I was already 90% sure I was going with a 750, this just pushed me over the edge. I know I have tons of research to do but this video was so informative and helpful. Thank you and subscribed! Looking forward to the rest of your videos.
Got a 750 recently after running a 550 since mid-1980's. What a difference! It takes some getting used to the different feel of a different machine. Following the instruction manual it was fairly straight forward to setup. Ran into one problem but it was because my eyes blanked out an instruction, but no major biggie. Running 9mm (#1 reason for the 750) I ran into some hiccups with the casefeeding system. Empties would occasionally get hung up and not drop; sometimes case wouldn't feed totally into the shellplate. Nearing the 500 mark I'd sometimes get two cases dropped (stacked "perfectly")and that would make a mess. Then came coup de grace, two cases dropped, one landed on its side and the other standing up. When the press went up there was a BANG and I briefly saw two objects flying through the air. This broke one of the guide arms and also mangled the metal insert which the empty slides on to the shellplate. So a call to Dillon was made on a heavy customer service day (Friday) and I was #10 in the phone queue. The Dillon guy was tired but courteous (it was 1530 AZ time). Bottom line it should not drop two 9mm cases at once! There was a question of the correct parts for 9mm and I had no idea, the unit was in a sealed box when I bought it from the large store chain. So the tech guy sent me a bunch of parts to make sure the correct stuff is in the unit beside the broken parts. Updates to come. Overall I love the machine. Wish I'd had one 30 years ago! LOL Case feeder is a must and I'm finding that a mechanical primer tube filling device would be a great addition also. Also realize I have more than the 2k 9mm cases I estimated, way more, much way more!! Suppose I've underestimated how many empty .38 Special cases I have which was the #2 reason for a 750. :)
@@williampowell8083 The 550 about 200/hr with no problems for pistol and 223 cases. The 750 can crank out 700/hr of 9mm without breaking a sweat. I finished all my empty pistol cases just before the pandemic panic. When I went to get more primers is when I discovered a virus caused a reloading buying panic. So right now my pace will be a lot slower as I haven't run the 750 for nearly four years.
I have the 650XL and I have been extremely happy with my purchase. The 750 is an upgraded 650 basically so I would buy one if I have the need for a second press. I would recommend that you get the powder check system, the bullet tray, the tool bracket accessory kit, the spare parts kit, and a "Skylight" LED lighting Kit for the Dillon XL 650 & 750 kit from Inline Fabrication. I also like the aluminum roller handle that Dillon offers. I have used Dillon's customer service a couple of times and it is the best there is. No other customer service department for any company not just reloading equipment comes close to Dillon's. I've been a Dillon customer for 30 years and I have never been disappointed with my decision to purchase their products and service.
Excellent Video as always Gavin! Let me preface this by saying I just bought a lock and load ammo plant. I called Dillon and really wanted and almost bought a 750 tho. My problem it seems, is I am loading almost completely rifle calibers. They recommend the 550 for that. A non auto indexing 4 station, not super fast which is fine for rifle. I also have 1 pistol caliber .45ACP Mostly magnum and other rifle calibers is my main need tho. I looked studied thought and thought. The more I looked at Hornady's 1/2 rotation index on the way up and 1/2 rotation index on the way down. I Then, understood why it handles tall rifle cases so easily. the cost of the Dillon wasn't off putting until I looked at setting up 5 bare dieplates at about $132.00 each I believe it was. The vast difference between that and I would get a bullet feeder and a rifle case feeder with the red machine! I also could buy all the case feed plates, and a ton of quick change lock and load bushings, instead of individual 132.00 die plates, and about the same cost of a Dillon set up for 1 caliber was just icing on the cake. I really like the Dillon and wanted a 750 but in the end I decided the Hornady was worth trying. Who knows I may end up with a blue machine in a year or 2 for all I know. If we are completely honest its like $275.00 to set it up, where you slide 1 die plate in with everything, (to load .45ACP for example). That plus the fast plate rotation, was the Dillon's biggest downfall to me. Dillon calls it an EZ caliber change kit on Dillon's website. That is a plate with dies and powder measure tho to be fair. Otherwise you have to unscrew your powder measure and transfer it to the next die plate.(which is what I would do) I wish I could have run both machines but I live out in the sticks so I did everything on the phone, and had it shipped. I did get a metric butt load of Hornady free bullets coming, (kind of a unfair bonus Hornady has over the press companies). I ended up setting up 2- RCBS 1stg. presses for ultra fine rifle case preparations like case sizing, neck sizing, etc. and bought a Lee bullet casting setup so I can also use them for bullet sizing before powdercoating etc. (with the extra money I would have spent on a Blue rig). So in the end, I spent just as much, probably more, dollars. But got a lot more. I hope this helps somebody, as I studied these presses for a long , long, time and read and watched everything before I decided. I believe either one is a great machine. If I shot more than 1 pistol caliber I may have gone with a 750, but when its almost all large rifle calibers , I think I made the best decision.
I love your videos. I wish I had done my due diligence and watched all your videos and it would have saved me the frustration of getting the Hornady AP. If you enjoyed taking the lawn mower apart as a kid and putting it back together over and over you will love the Hornady. I was constantly adjusting and/or watching youtube videos and how to fix problems. Nothing worked right and if it did not for very long. I have just ordered the Dillon XL-750 and can't wait to get it. Thanks again. I forgot to say, I returned the Hornady.
I’m running a pro chucker 5 with their case feeder... I figured it out, but it is not quite on the dillon level... I think I see me ditching it for an xl-750 in the near future! Thanks for the great video as always
Great video Gavin, I really appreciate the in depth info and answering questions all of us have I'm sure. Dillon should give you a commision because your video just sold me on a new 750 I picked up at local Turners yesterday. It's going to cover all my rifle and 9mm needs so thank you for the detailed explanation on caliber changes. One thing is, Gavin isn't BS'ing when he says it's a lifetime purchase because the new 750 is going right next to my Dillon SDB that was purchased new in 1988 by my dad and is now mine. It's actually shipping back to Dillon on Monday to be refurbished after only 34 years of continuous 357 & 44 mag production!!
Just bought Xl750 and coming from turret press T7. I maybe load 500 to two thousand rounds only a year for two different rifle calipers but wanted progressive and Dillon by brand. Here in Europe these presses are a littlebit expensier than in States, but hobbies cost. Great instructional video Gavin 👍Thank you.
Found your channel a couple days ago. I dont even own a gun or any reloading presses (yet) and I have to say you're making some of the bestl content on reloading. Theres too many videos of guys filming and recording audio with a potato on their bench about reloading (not that they have bad info! Just bad quality video/audio.) Keep up the good work!
I'm waiting to buy a XL750. When Dillon introduced the XL750 they advertised in their video that I would be able to load my 338 Lapua rounds. I was excited. They still do not have the XL750 set up for 338 Lapua. The last time I talked with them on 04-06-2020 they said, "We're waiting on shellplate to be done. Heat treat is backed up." I asked, "how will I know when it's ready', they said, "As soon as it's ready we';; list it online." I just checked as of 21:53 on August the 5th 2020 it's still not available in 338 Lapua.
Thanks for the video, I've been loading for many years on single stage presses, I think its time to step up my game, and your video has helped me make the decision this is the press I want !
The intro of this video was pro 👍 Wanted to add sound quality is amazing, I can hear you pick up something off the table and hear the equipment as you manipulate it. Great production! Still watching🍿
Currently, I run 2 650's one for small primers and one for large primers. I also run a 550 for some smaller batch reloading. So caliber conversions aren't much of an issue on my 650's.
Got to be honest here, I have had a XL650 for 30yrs and the only problem has been a few primer system spring, only god knows how many hundreds of thousand rounds I have loaded on it for IPSC, don't pick up one projectile at a time, get a handful and use thumb and index finger to load, gets a really good pace and speeds things up, my case plate does not even stop until I run out of primers, can load 100 rounds of pistol in five minutes or less, I have tool heads in 45acp, 9mm, 38 super, 308 win, and 223, mount it to a solid bench and it will not move like this one does, use separate powder measures for each calibre, or at least a separate powder charge bar a lot less pissing about and your load settings stay precise, I replaced the failsafe bar with a accelerator return spring used on a Holley carb on a Buick V8 to smooth out the powder measure return action as I was spilling powder when loading 223 with every small jolt as the powder measure returned to position, no more spilt powder, powder measure has never failed to return. Fantastic presses and Dillon's customer service and warrantee is fantastic.
Fantastic video as always, you showed everything I would have had a question about. After watching your videos on the xl750 and the autodrive I've decided to invest in the system. I've got a bad shoulder and elbow and had to stop reloading about 2 years ago so I'm really hopeful I can get everything working as smooth as you have! Thanks so much for making and sharing all these videos.
I have two 650s, one dedicated as small primer for 9mm, 556 and 300 BlkOut and the other dedicated as large primer for 45ACP, 308 and 458 SOCOM. I have loaded thousands and thousands of rounds with these multiple calibers with quick conversion kits with no issues. I see no reason the 750xl is an upgrade with a primer system similar to the 550. I will wait for Dillon to release the 1100 since that will be the press I consider an upgrade.
great video learned a lot still have not made the plunge into reloading I have read the books just can't decide what calibers I want to reload. With ammo getting so cheap for bulk its hard to compete. I was originally going to do 45 because it was the most expensive round I owned but now they sell 200 rounds for 70 most places. But dillion has a great product from what I see and you provided a lot of info
The 650 is my first progressive press and I’ve had it 7 years. Needless to say I absolutely love the 650. I like that they addressed the short comings of the primer system but the 650 loads everything I need and I’m so used to the primer system that I don’t see any reason to upgrade.
Fantastic video! Thanks to you Dillon has a new customer - now, I just hope I can actually get it and use it this year!!!! Backordered for months they say . . . maybe in time for Christmas!
Better measure that powder! The factory strong mount doesn’t flex like the Inline Fabrication mount does. Press always feels better when there is no movement with the bench/mount in my opinion.
I have a 650 set up for 45 ACP and just received my 750 for 9 MM . I have not as of yet received my dies or the caliber conversion kit(they are now shipped separately) as they are back ordered. I think the 750 is much easier to change primers as you said. I have had 0 problems with the 650. Thanks for the video!
I want the Lyman Mark 7 Evolution.. but my OCD impulsiveness has compared the costs to get set-up and I do believe that the Dillon XL-750 is in my near future purchase for myself.
I have the xl650 and love it. I load 556, 9mm and 40sw with it. I plan on getting another 650 to setup with large primer system to load 308, 30-06, and 41 magnum. With the two, I will not have to change the priming system. I also bought an aftermarket primer feed disconnect so your complaints about the continuous feed is a moot point. Not saying the 750 is not good, but I wouldn't want to have two different machines. Thanks for the video.
Having taken a stab or two at doing reloading videos, I know how difficult it is to organize and produce, not to mention the technical details. This video was expertly done - kudos!! I just acquired a used 650 (been a 550 user for years and thought that was good enough). So far, I am hating the priming system of the 650, but hope that is just learning curve. Great channel - subbed.
My new 750 should be here tomorrow according to the tracking. Looking forward to trying it out. Wasn’t able to fond a case feeder in stock at this time so I guess that will have to wait. I was running a Hornady LNL AP but had tons of issues with the priming system and after failed attempts to remedy it I decided to part ways with it. If I like this 750 as much as I think I will then a new 550 to compliment it may soon be in order. Plan on dedicating this 750 to 9mm but might try out some 300 blk too.
I have a 750 i bought it the week before it was released, it is awesome. I never had a 650 because of the priming system on them, as soon as I heard about the upgrades to the 750 I was all over it.
Excellent review. Nice press and the cost was less that I expected. One of these days if I just completely get fed up with all these nagging little issues with with my Hornady LNL I may have to make the switch.
I've owned my 650 for better than 20 years (still have the instructional video on VHS)... I bought the spare parts kit to go with it, and after hundreds of thousands of rounds, I have yet to have to pull out a spare part. IMO, best testament to one of the greatest reloaders on the market. I'm thinking the 750 is nothing more than "We have to do SOMETHING "innovative", so lets fix what's not broke", though I will say it's nice that they used the roller bearing for the case indexer since that is probably the most common upgrade, and the variable speed case feed does look nice. Inline Fabrication mount.... WAY too much flex.
Thanks for your video! I imported one XL750 press and now I'm looking for some information about it, and your video is very simple and clear... One info, shipment took 25 days since has delivered to DHL until I get it, but most of time was spent in government verification (here in Brazil they control a lot every thing about fire guns)... Best regards from Brazil!
Hey Gavin, love these videos, tons of info! Noticed you were not trimming the brass on the .223 and this would be a cumbersome step with a progressive setup. Do you skip trimming on “plinking” rounds? Any concerns regarding crimped primer pockets?
As a proud Dillon XL650 owner of many years, I haven't seen a need to upgrade but this video makes me nostalgic for the unboxing experience of the Dillon and to top it off you get a color manual with the XL750. I'm so jealous.
LOVE Dillon's products! I only have a 550B, but have multiple tool heads with Dillon dies mounted in them. Caliber change is simple and quick. Oh, did I mention that the press is over 25 years old? I have loaded thousands of rounds with this press, with great repeatability. Thank you Gavin for the fantastic setup and review. As always, job well done!
Excellent video, as always. However, absent, is the switching of the case feed ramp (or whatever it's called)...(the black polymer ramped thing) from rifle to pistol. The thing that is marked "P" on one side for pistol and "R" on the other side for rifle. The official "Dillon Precision" XL 750 setup video also failed to address this. I can figure it out, but in this day and age, it's nice to see a video of anything prior to attempting it. Thanks, however, for your very informative videos.
My first reloader was a Dillon 650XL bought in 1993 I happen to live a few miles from Dillon so always had great customer service from them. Early on I got into machine guns when prices were still cheap early 90's and reloading was a must. Then Russian steel case stuff hit the markets and price was so cheap wasn't even worth reloading 1000 rounds for $100 .223 and 308 $150. 2000's came and went prices that reloading is no longer cost effective for rifle rounds at least for the machine guns I still reload pistol calibers. The biggest issues with rifle is the lube makes a mess all the processing my first time loading got a .223 jammed real good into a sizing die.
Great video. I'm bookmarking all the info videos on xl750. I am about to drop hammer on the 750 I just want to know everything before hand. I will be reloading .223, .44 mag, .357 mag, 9mm, and .223, and 30 cal carbine. I have all my dies, carbide, I used to reload with a cheap single stage RCBS. I have already started pricing things like the tool heads. 2 for $51 on Ebay, Lee precision lock rings with wrench $8 for 3, upgrade kit from Dillon $157.97. I still need to buy the primer flip tray and a lot of the other odds and ends. I can't afford the bullet loader or the automatic casing loader. I know loading the bullets by hand is a no brainer but what about loading bullet and casing by hand. The major problem I'm having is finding bullets, casings, gun powder and primers. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. This is a father me at 66, and son at 34 deal.
Gavin, great video and right on target! My wife gave me an early Christmas present this year...yep an XL750 with lots of extras...primer tubes, decapper, extra toolhead...I had been using a Lee Classic Turret for the last 5 years. Many Many Many rounds, but I was really tired of the 45 min per 100 rounds AFTER the press was topped off with primers and powder... I decided not to go with the Dillon Case Feeder and went with the DAA Mini Case Feeder. I couldn't justify the extra cost. Also used the change over to install t-tracks in the bench for an Ultimate Bench! Thanks Gavin!
Love my 750 and it is a quality tool. My only complaint is that you can't directly mount it to a work surface that has a thickness of 1 inch. As in a slab table top. The nylock nut on the bottom of the pull lever hits the under side of the table right where the bolt goes through also. Seems engineering should have spotted this little issue and offset the press another 3/4 to the mounting holes in the base. I had to create a whole new base place just to directly mount it 3/4 further out from the actual end of my work table. Other than that it's a very nice press.
These Dillon seem great but I got a Redding t7 turret press a couple years ago and only reload 223 and 500 sw mags it take a bit of time but I split up the processes I resize deprime one evening throw them in to case cleaner then the next day ream primer pockets check and cut cases if needed and deburr the necks and prime using a Lee hand primer then the next day finish the process on the press I can easily do 2-3 hundred in a few hours. The 500 I individually weigh powder charges I like them hot but safe so all I do after case preparation is seat and crimp on the press work for me. But if hand gun ammo doesn’t come down soon I’ll be looking into a Dillon
Great job. I pick up my new XL750 today and will keep my 30 year old 550 which has well over 300K on it. I have a couple of questions who's work bench top in that and how thick is it ? Are the Alum rails a "tee" slot? Recommendations on where to purchase? Second question , inline 4" quick change mount . How mucuch does the ram / handle nut hang below the top of the bench? Third question on the quick change plate , is it level when installed or is it a little off from base to base?
If you’re a brand new reloader I think this costs $1.4k even just for a single caliber with the case feeder and mount kit. You have to buy all the other necessary things to measure, load primers etc. I’d say your cost is for someone that already has a basic reloading setup and is buying or upgrading to a 750xl. Maybe that’s what you meant though.
I have a Dillon 650 Watched the video I like the updated priming system on the 750 Other than that I don’t see any differences I’ll look forward to you doing the shoot out between the 650 and 750 the differences between the two
Gavintoobe: “This is packaged so well it would be impossible to damage it”
UPS: “Challenge accepted”
Hahahaha- hopefully it's not Ace Ventura delivering your package! :)
@@Ultimatereloader Isn't it always?
Facts; ex upser here when unloading a truck the average distance your package will fly is 15 feet
Idk ups isn’t bad for me. USPS. They will do anything to smash your package into that mailbox.
@The Reaper Yep. Time is money. And dont be the one to cause a belt stoppage.
I've been frustrated finding available ammo at my gun store, met a guy there yesterday and we chatted about reloading...he swears by the Dillon 650 but recommended the new 750. Having found your page, I feel like a whole new world has opened up! There's still so much I need to learn, but you have done a great job addressing this machine, thank you so much!
Boy what a machine to start with. Id done a batch single stage before trying this thing setup and I feel like I'm stupid
Same I tried the Lee progressives but had fits with the primers not feeding reliably at all so I broke out the single stage and it took an entire weekend to load 1,000 38 special and 5X the work(5 steps to load 1 round) and my elbow/shoulder was destroyed.@@jayblemsin4226
Got my Dillon 550 in 1989 and is still smooth silk love it!! And their customer support is second to none!!
Guess what press I'll be unboxing next? :)
550 and 750 make a great partnership when you have a number of calibers, especially if you shoot a lot of smaller cased ammo like 9mm Luger or .38 Spec.
Gavin, this is exactly the type of content that I want to see! You did a great job explaining the setup and function. I have been eyeballing the new 750's, but I have been sold on Dillion ever since I tried out my father-in-law's for the first time. Now I just need to pull the trigger and do it!
Glad you liked the content! The XL-750 won't disappoint!
Take the jump! You'll be kicking yourself for not doing it long ago!
It's a life time investment. You can't go wrong. Pass it on to your kids and grand kids.
I love my 650, had it for 6 years at least and still running strong.
Dillon customer service is second to none I have the xl750 and 2 square B loaders I am totally satisfied with them all . Out standing quality hands down
Mike Dillon (R.I.P.) started his Company based on Total Q.C. + Outstanding Customer Service. I've had Dillon presses since mid 1.980's and my ONLY troubles I ever had were with my first- generation Square Deal press' frame, (my fault, my mistakes), that Dillon Precision replaced for free over 20 yrs ago when I traded it with a friend. I actually have presses / products from Lyman, RCBS & LEE, but even in my LEE Loadmaster I use Dillon's powder measure + powder dies & funnels for several ctgs. All of the above said, IMHO is All American Top Quality & Top Customer Service.
Many thanks for your excellent videos & God Bless!!👌😊🙏
It's funny I sat down last night with my 650 and reloaded a thousand rounds of 9mm and 223. Nothing else to do with the virus lockdown. Now I'm setting up for 45 long Colt today.
For the 100th time....there is no lockdown. Prisoners are locked down. We have the right to assemble, travel, exc.
@@brianmorrison9066 For the 100th time, you know what he meant with the lockdown comment. LOL
@Fix Bayonets Be patient, fellas. November 4th, the insanity will stop. After which, we will either be headed down a new path towards socialism. Or, we will be enduring another four years of despicable impeachment attempts. Either way, all of the "only go down the aisle this way", "wear the mask on the way to your table", "talk to Plexiglass" will be over. Patience.
@@brianmorrison9066 I want to, but can't agree 100%. We are Americans and the govt is deep into our lives, we sit on our hands and do nothing.
Wanted to say Thank you , Thank you. I have never reloaded anything before now. Yep a real newbie. I just completed my first round of 9MM and 45acp on my new XL750, between you and the Dillon site you gave me enough information to do it right. Great times in the garage with my son-n-law. thank you again, keep up the great work.
I could watch this guy reloading cases the entire day!
Love these detailed videos. My brother and I have been looking at getting a 750 now and this really gave us some good insight as to how it all works. Love your channel and all your vids. Keep up the good work bud!
Thanks Ryan!
I researched the possibility of reloading 20 years ago and bought some dies. Then just stopped, no forward progress.
I've been doing indept research again. I've stopped again. But this time with good reason. I've decided to buy a Dillon 750 XL. With a different brand premium scale and other necessities.
I'm old and I don't like fiddling with junk! I will buy what works and expect nothing less than excellant customer service.
Your video was well prepared, unbiased and extremely informational.Thank you .
I had already made my decision. But you confirmed my positive thoughts on this machine.
In my over 40 years of reloading I've owned 9 progressive machines 5 have been Dillon and I still own and use a 25 year old xl 650 a 550 plus my newest one the xl 750 set up for one cartridge 9mm. The xl 750 is by far the best I had one small issue with the primer op rod when I was first setting it up but it was an easy fix. 18 months ago when I bought the xl 750 I had just got a great deal on 3 cases 36,000 Fiocchi small pistol primers today I opened the third case . That means the xl 750 has spit out over 24,000 9mm rounds with no issues. The only mods I've done to the xl 750 are a UFO light, a shell plate bearing and plastic detent ball and a Mr. Bullet feeder. With the press mounted where the shell plate is at eye level I can see every powder charge and bullet drop all I do is pull the handle and feed the beast. At the rate that I'm shooting and reloading my newest machine will have paid for it's self very soon.
Where do you get your reloading supplies?
I’m returning a Hornady Lock and Load AP press due to constant issues over 3 weeks of owning it and getting this press instead. It’s like somebody owned the Hornady press, got tired of the problems with it, then made this press to fix all the issues the Hornady had. Everything on it is an upgrade from Hornady. Great in depth review
I just pulled the trigger, because of your video, on the XL-750. I am new to reloading and at my gun club Dillon is used by 95 percent. I was looking at the 550 too. Buy once cry once I was told, so the 750 is on it way. 9 mm and 45 acp, eventually .223.
I have absolutely no experience reloading but I love shooting.
I built a very nice workbench for my rifles so now instead of putting my rifles on my workbench and admiring them I'm going to get this press so I have an excuse to tinker. I'm an "empty nester " so instead of playing call of duty and staring at the walls i can pass the time reloading and going to the range more
A very great demo as you have shown the XL750 is in a class of its own. I am currently into going to get the XL750 loaded, all the bucks at one time. The cost is not a problem . You gave a very good demostration of Dillions XL750, Thank you I am SOLD.
I've been looking to get into reloading awhile I was already 90% sure I was going with a 750, this just pushed me over the edge. I know I have tons of research to do but this video was so informative and helpful. Thank you and subscribed! Looking forward to the rest of your videos.
Very professional. Your videos are excellent. Thank you.
Just getting into this as a business in fl . Already got my license . Ty for ur videos. U helped Alot
By far the best un-boxing and explanation of the XL 750 with pros & cons! Thank you!
Thanks, I guess that means "Mission Accomplished" :) I put a LOT of hours into this one :)
Ive had 650’s out of the box plagued with issues and some that i can fire away with,glad you didnt have any issue
Got a 750 recently after running a 550 since mid-1980's. What a difference! It takes some getting used to the different feel of a different machine. Following the instruction manual it was fairly straight forward to setup. Ran into one problem but it was because my eyes blanked out an instruction, but no major biggie.
Running 9mm (#1 reason for the 750) I ran into some hiccups with the casefeeding system. Empties would occasionally get hung up and not drop; sometimes case wouldn't feed totally into the shellplate. Nearing the 500 mark I'd sometimes get two cases dropped (stacked "perfectly")and that would make a mess. Then came coup de grace, two cases dropped, one landed on its side and the other standing up. When the press went up there was a BANG and I briefly saw two objects flying through the air. This broke one of the guide arms and also mangled the metal insert which the empty slides on to the shellplate.
So a call to Dillon was made on a heavy customer service day (Friday) and I was #10 in the phone queue. The Dillon guy was tired but courteous (it was 1530 AZ time). Bottom line it should not drop two 9mm cases at once! There was a question of the correct parts for 9mm and I had no idea, the unit was in a sealed box when I bought it from the large store chain. So the tech guy sent me a bunch of parts to make sure the correct stuff is in the unit beside the broken parts. Updates to come.
Overall I love the machine. Wish I'd had one 30 years ago! LOL Case feeder is a must and I'm finding that a mechanical primer tube filling device would be a great addition also. Also realize I have more than the 2k 9mm cases I estimated, way more, much way more!! Suppose I've underestimated how many empty .38 Special cases I have which was the #2 reason for a 750. :)
How much faster do you find your 750 over your 550?
@@williampowell8083 The 550 about 200/hr with no problems for pistol and 223 cases. The 750 can crank out 700/hr of 9mm without breaking a sweat. I finished all my empty pistol cases just before the pandemic panic. When I went to get more primers is when I discovered a virus caused a reloading buying panic. So right now my pace will be a lot slower as I haven't run the 750 for nearly four years.
I have the 650XL and I have been extremely happy with my purchase. The 750 is an upgraded 650 basically so I would buy one if I have the need for a second press. I would recommend that you get the powder check system, the bullet tray, the tool bracket accessory kit, the spare parts kit, and a "Skylight" LED lighting Kit for the Dillon XL 650 & 750 kit from Inline Fabrication. I also like the aluminum roller handle that Dillon offers. I have used Dillon's customer service a couple of times and it is the best there is. No other customer service department for any company not just reloading equipment comes close to Dillon's. I've been a Dillon customer for 30 years and I have never been disappointed with my decision to purchase their products and service.
Excellent Video as always Gavin! Let me preface this by saying I just bought a lock and load ammo plant. I called Dillon and really wanted and almost bought a 750 tho. My problem it seems, is I am loading almost completely rifle calibers. They recommend the 550 for that. A non auto indexing 4 station, not super fast which is fine for rifle. I also have 1 pistol caliber .45ACP Mostly magnum and other rifle calibers is my main need tho. I looked studied thought and thought. The more I looked at Hornady's 1/2 rotation index on the way up and 1/2 rotation index on the way down. I Then, understood why it handles tall rifle cases so easily. the cost of the Dillon wasn't off putting until I looked at setting up 5 bare dieplates at about $132.00 each I believe it was. The vast difference between that and I would get a bullet feeder and a rifle case feeder with the red machine! I also could buy all the case feed plates, and a ton of quick change lock and load bushings, instead of individual 132.00 die plates, and about the same cost of a Dillon set up for 1 caliber was just icing on the cake. I really like the Dillon and wanted a 750 but in the end I decided the Hornady was worth trying. Who knows I may end up with a blue machine in a year or 2 for all I know. If we are completely honest its like $275.00 to set it up, where you slide 1 die plate in with everything, (to load .45ACP for example). That plus the fast plate rotation, was the Dillon's biggest downfall to me. Dillon calls it an EZ caliber change kit on Dillon's website. That is a plate with dies and powder measure tho to be fair. Otherwise you have to unscrew your powder measure and transfer it to the next die plate.(which is what I would do) I wish I could have run both machines but I live out in the sticks so I did everything on the phone, and had it shipped. I did get a metric butt load of Hornady free bullets coming, (kind of a unfair bonus Hornady has over the press companies). I ended up setting up 2- RCBS 1stg. presses for ultra fine rifle case preparations like case sizing, neck sizing, etc. and bought a Lee bullet casting setup so I can also use them for bullet sizing before powdercoating etc. (with the extra money I would have spent on a Blue rig). So in the end, I spent just as much, probably more, dollars. But got a lot more. I hope this helps somebody, as I studied these presses for a long , long, time and read and watched everything before I decided. I believe either one is a great machine. If I shot more than 1 pistol caliber I may have gone with a 750, but when its almost all large rifle calibers , I think I made the best decision.
I love your videos. I wish I had done my due diligence and watched all your videos and it would have saved me the frustration of getting the Hornady AP. If you enjoyed taking the lawn mower apart as a kid and putting it back together over and over you will love the Hornady. I was constantly adjusting and/or watching youtube videos and how to fix problems. Nothing worked right and if it did not for very long. I have just ordered the Dillon XL-750 and can't wait to get it. Thanks again. I forgot to say, I returned the Hornady.
Dillon has been number one for as long as they first came out. That's a lot of years.
Thanks to your videos, I decided to purchase the Dillon XL750 instead of another brand’s auto progressive reloaded. Great work, thanks.
Great video. Answers many questions on the Dillon XL 750. My next purchase!
I’m running a pro chucker 5 with their case feeder... I figured it out, but it is not quite on the dillon level... I think I see me ditching it for an xl-750 in the near future! Thanks for the great video as always
Great video Gavin, I really appreciate the in depth info and answering questions all of us have I'm sure. Dillon should give you a commision because your video just sold me on a new 750 I picked up at local Turners yesterday. It's going to cover all my rifle and 9mm needs so thank you for the detailed explanation on caliber changes. One thing is, Gavin isn't BS'ing when he says it's a lifetime purchase because the new 750 is going right next to my Dillon SDB that was purchased new in 1988 by my dad and is now mine. It's actually shipping back to Dillon on Monday to be refurbished after only 34 years of continuous 357 & 44 mag production!!
Just bought Xl750 and coming from turret press T7. I maybe load 500 to two thousand rounds only a year for two different rifle calipers but wanted progressive and Dillon by brand. Here in Europe these presses are a littlebit expensier than in States, but hobbies cost. Great instructional video Gavin 👍Thank you.
Found your channel a couple days ago. I dont even own a gun or any reloading presses (yet) and I have to say you're making some of the bestl content on reloading. Theres too many videos of guys filming and recording audio with a potato on their bench about reloading (not that they have bad info! Just bad quality video/audio.)
Keep up the good work!
I got 60k rounds though my 650, going to get a 750 this month
Good deal!
I'm waiting to buy a XL750. When Dillon introduced the XL750 they advertised in their video that I would be able to load my 338 Lapua rounds. I was excited. They still do not have the XL750 set up for 338 Lapua. The last time I talked with them on 04-06-2020 they said, "We're waiting on shellplate to be done. Heat treat is backed up." I asked, "how will I know when it's ready', they said, "As soon as it's ready we';; list it online." I just checked as of 21:53 on August the 5th 2020 it's still not available in 338 Lapua.
Thanks for the video, I've been loading for many years on single stage presses, I think its time to step up my game, and your video has helped me make the decision this is the press I want !
The intro of this video was pro 👍 Wanted to add sound quality is amazing, I can hear you pick up something off the table and hear the equipment as you manipulate it. Great production! Still watching🍿
Thanks Matt!
gavintoobe I added a bit to this comment haha, didn’t want to comment twice.
Update: I bought one today, thank you for your video!
Congrats! Glad I could provide info that helped you make a decision!
@@Ultimatereloader Your vids are always the best! The most in depth and objective videos out there. Thanks for all you do!
Thank you, for the well explained process of the Dillon XL750! Hope to buy one when available!
Thank you very much for your excellent video’s. It really helped me out with installing my 750 correct.
Glad to help
Currently, I run 2 650's one for small primers and one for large primers. I also run a 550 for some smaller batch reloading. So caliber conversions aren't much of an issue on my 650's.
Got to be honest here, I have had a XL650 for 30yrs and the only problem has been a few primer system spring, only god knows how many hundreds of thousand rounds I have loaded on it for IPSC, don't pick up one projectile at a time, get a handful and use thumb and index finger to load, gets a really good pace and speeds things up, my case plate does not even stop until I run out of primers, can load 100 rounds of pistol in five minutes or less, I have tool heads in 45acp, 9mm, 38 super, 308 win, and 223, mount it to a solid bench and it will not move like this one does, use separate powder measures for each calibre, or at least a separate powder charge bar a lot less pissing about and your load settings stay precise, I replaced the failsafe bar with a accelerator return spring used on a Holley carb on a Buick V8 to smooth out the powder measure return action as I was spilling powder when loading 223 with every small jolt as the powder measure returned to position, no more spilt powder, powder measure has never failed to return.
Fantastic presses and Dillon's customer service and warrantee is fantastic.
Been watching your channel for about 10 years now. Always great informative videos.
Fantastic video as always, you showed everything I would have had a question about. After watching your videos on the xl750 and the autodrive I've decided to invest in the system. I've got a bad shoulder and elbow and had to stop reloading about 2 years ago so I'm really hopeful I can get everything working as smooth as you have! Thanks so much for making and sharing all these videos.
I have two 650s, one dedicated as small primer for 9mm, 556 and 300 BlkOut and the other dedicated as large primer for 45ACP, 308 and 458 SOCOM. I have loaded thousands and thousands of rounds with these multiple calibers with quick conversion kits with no issues. I see no reason the 750xl is an upgrade with a primer system similar to the 550. I will wait for Dillon to release the 1100 since that will be the press I consider an upgrade.
great video learned a lot still have not made the plunge into reloading I have read the books just can't decide what calibers I want to reload. With ammo getting so cheap for bulk its hard to compete. I was originally going to do 45 because it was the most expensive round I owned but now they sell 200 rounds for 70 most places. But dillion has a great product from what I see and you provided a lot of info
Thanks Seth, and good luck with your decisions :)
It's been many years in the making, but UR is back with a Dillon vid!! Great stuff.
Yes- excited to be partnered once again...
The 650 is my first progressive press and I’ve had it 7 years. Needless to say I absolutely love the 650. I like that they addressed the short comings of the primer system but the 650 loads everything I need and I’m so used to the primer system that I don’t see any reason to upgrade.
cool ! and very understandable on the whole (for the french I am) thanks !
About time you did a review! Props!
Yes, it was fun- impressive machine!
Fantastic video! Thanks to you Dillon has a new customer - now, I just hope I can actually get it and use it this year!!!! Backordered for months they say . . . maybe in time for Christmas!
Better measure that powder!
The factory strong mount doesn’t flex like the Inline Fabrication mount does. Press always feels better when there is no movement with the bench/mount in my opinion.
I have a 650 set up for 45 ACP and just received my 750 for 9 MM . I have not as of yet received my dies or the caliber conversion kit(they are now shipped separately) as they are back ordered. I think the 750 is much easier to change primers as you said. I have had 0 problems with the 650. Thanks for the video!
I want the Lyman Mark 7 Evolution.. but my OCD impulsiveness has compared the costs to get set-up and I do believe that the Dillon XL-750 is in my near future purchase for myself.
I have the xl650 and love it. I load 556, 9mm and 40sw with it. I plan on getting another 650 to setup with large primer system to load 308, 30-06, and 41 magnum. With the two, I will not have to change the priming system. I also bought an aftermarket primer feed disconnect so your complaints about the continuous feed is a moot point. Not saying the 750 is not good, but I wouldn't want to have two different machines. Thanks for the video.
Just bought my xl750 today.
Having taken a stab or two at doing reloading videos, I know how difficult it is to organize and produce, not to mention the technical details. This video was expertly done - kudos!! I just acquired a used 650 (been a 550 user for years and thought that was good enough). So far, I am hating the priming system of the 650, but hope that is just learning curve. Great channel - subbed.
Justin Opinion thanks Justin! Good luck getting things setup!
My new 750 should be here tomorrow according to the tracking. Looking forward to trying it out. Wasn’t able to fond a case feeder in stock at this time so I guess that will have to wait. I was running a Hornady LNL AP but had tons of issues with the priming system and after failed attempts to remedy it I decided to part ways with it. If I like this 750 as much as I think I will then a new 550 to compliment it may soon be in order. Plan on dedicating this 750 to 9mm but might try out some 300 blk too.
GREAT GREAT video, Gavin. Total Pro.
Just bought xl750.... finding dies in Nov 2021 was tuff!!
Fantastic content! Looking forward to the progressive press shootout.
About to get into reloading and this video was quite informative, I will probably buy a Dillon xl750 as it has what I’m looking for.
Did you end up getting it? Don’t fall for the money saving Lee Loadmaster. Mine has let me down for the last time. I bought the XL750 today
I have a 750 i bought it the week before it was released, it is awesome. I never had a 650 because of the priming system on them, as soon as I heard about the upgrades to the 750 I was all over it.
Excellent review. Nice press and the cost was less that I expected. One of these days if I just completely get fed up with all these nagging little issues with with my Hornady LNL I may have to make the switch.
I've owned my 650 for better than 20 years (still have the instructional video on VHS)... I bought the spare parts kit to go with it, and after hundreds of thousands of rounds, I have yet to have to pull out a spare part. IMO, best testament to one of the greatest reloaders on the market.
I'm thinking the 750 is nothing more than "We have to do SOMETHING "innovative", so lets fix what's not broke", though I will say it's nice that they used the roller bearing for the case indexer since that is probably the most common upgrade, and the variable speed case feed does look nice.
Inline Fabrication mount.... WAY too much flex.
Hoping to get the 750 for my first press. Looks like a excellent choice
Thanks for your video!
I imported one XL750 press and now I'm looking for some information about it, and your video is very simple and clear...
One info, shipment took 25 days since has delivered to DHL until I get it, but most of time was spent in government verification (here in Brazil they control a lot every thing about fire guns)...
Best regards from Brazil!
Just ordered a 750 two days ago now just have to wait
well I should have got my 750 in 2019! same set up you have here basically with 2 caliber change overs without dies was 2000 yesterday!!!
Dude I'm just getting into shooting but I can see myself making ammo all day long. I need one.
Great video as always. Thank you.
Hey Gavin, love these videos, tons of info!
Noticed you were not trimming the brass on the .223 and this would be a cumbersome step with a progressive setup. Do you skip trimming on “plinking” rounds? Any concerns regarding crimped primer pockets?
🎅 Santa please drop this down my chimney in twenty days, I've been a very good this year
Outfreakingstanding. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Super video....huge help.
As a proud Dillon XL650 owner of many years, I haven't seen a need to upgrade but this video makes me nostalgic for the unboxing experience of the Dillon and to top it off you get a color manual with the XL750. I'm so jealous.
Any little birds tell you when the 1100 will be available .. Waiting to purchase one . Great Video Gavin . Look forward to the 1100 video ..
I will let you know when I know! :)
Very helpful video, bookmarking it for later. Getting ready to start reloading, and am leaning towards this press.
LOVE Dillon's products! I only have a 550B, but have multiple tool heads with Dillon dies mounted in them. Caliber change is simple and quick. Oh, did I mention that the press is over 25 years old? I have loaded thousands of rounds with this press, with great repeatability. Thank you Gavin for the fantastic setup and review. As always, job well done!
Thanks Matt!! 550C content is coming.... Stay tuned!
Excellent video, as always. However, absent, is the switching of the case feed ramp (or whatever it's called)...(the black polymer ramped thing) from rifle to pistol. The thing that is marked "P" on one side for pistol and "R" on the other side for rifle. The official "Dillon Precision" XL 750 setup video also failed to address this. I can figure it out, but in this day and age, it's nice to see a video of anything prior to attempting it. Thanks, however, for your very informative videos.
Love Your Unboxing-Videos. I purchased several Items shown in Your videos and enjoy them very much.
Thanks! Lots more coming!
Thank you! I am thinking about getting the XL750. Great review!!!
My first reloader was a Dillon 650XL bought in 1993 I happen to live a few miles from Dillon so always had great customer service from them. Early on I got into machine guns when prices were still cheap early 90's and reloading was a must. Then Russian steel case stuff hit the markets and price was so cheap wasn't even worth reloading 1000 rounds for $100 .223 and 308 $150. 2000's came and went prices that reloading is no longer cost effective for rifle rounds at least for the machine guns I still reload pistol calibers. The biggest issues with rifle is the lube makes a mess all the processing my first time loading got a .223 jammed real good into a sizing die.
Nice video! Could u please show how to adjust the powder measure for different loads. Thanks.
It's just a bolt. You can dial it with your fingers. In is less powder, out is more powder. You're just adjusting the volume inside the powder bar.
Great video. I'm bookmarking all the info videos on xl750. I am about to drop hammer on the 750 I just want to know everything before hand. I will be reloading .223, .44 mag, .357 mag, 9mm, and .223, and 30 cal carbine. I have all my dies, carbide, I used to reload with a cheap single stage RCBS. I have already started pricing things like the tool heads. 2 for $51 on Ebay, Lee precision lock rings with wrench $8 for 3, upgrade kit from Dillon $157.97. I still need to buy the primer flip tray and a lot of the other odds and ends. I can't afford the bullet loader or the automatic casing loader. I know loading the bullets by hand is a no brainer but what about loading bullet and casing by hand. The major problem I'm having is finding bullets, casings, gun powder and primers. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. This is a father me at 66, and son at 34 deal.
Going to get one only for 9x19 , thx for the informational video about it :)
I'll give up my 650 when they pry it from my cold dead hands.
The alarm should have a tiny replaceable led to help locate the issue? I would love to start reloading
Gavin, great video and right on target! My wife gave me an early Christmas present this year...yep an XL750 with lots of extras...primer tubes, decapper, extra toolhead...I had been using a Lee Classic Turret for the last 5 years. Many Many Many rounds, but I was really tired of the 45 min per 100 rounds AFTER the press was topped off with primers and powder... I decided not to go with the Dillon Case Feeder and went with the DAA Mini Case Feeder. I couldn't justify the extra cost. Also used the change over to install t-tracks in the bench for an Ultimate Bench! Thanks Gavin!
That is AWESOME! Congrats on the awesome new setup...
Love my 750 and it is a quality tool. My only complaint is that you can't directly mount it to a work surface that has a thickness of 1 inch. As in a slab table top. The nylock nut on the bottom of the pull lever hits the under side of the table right where the bolt goes through also. Seems engineering should have spotted this little issue and offset the press another 3/4 to the mounting holes in the base. I had to create a whole new base place just to directly mount it 3/4 further out from the actual end of my work table. Other than that it's a very nice press.
Excellent overview, thanks
Excellent demonstration!! thank you!!
I’m on the edge between Dillon 750 and hornady lnl AP and i think i might go with Dillon
Great Presentation !
Thank You :-D
( My how things have changed in 25 - 30 years . All this time I thought my 550 was just fine :-P )
Could you please do a video with the Bulletfeeder and the powder checker?
These Dillon seem great but I got a Redding t7 turret press a couple years ago and only reload 223 and 500 sw mags it take a bit of time but I split up the processes I resize deprime one evening throw them in to case cleaner then the next day ream primer pockets check and cut cases if needed and deburr the necks and prime using a Lee hand primer then the next day finish the process on the press I can easily do 2-3 hundred in a few hours. The 500 I individually weigh powder charges I like them hot but safe so all I do after case preparation is seat and crimp on the press work for me. But if hand gun ammo doesn’t come down soon I’ll be looking into a Dillon
Great review!
Has anyone else on a tight budget tried mounting a Lee (manual) case collator? Or just hand-feeding the bullet feed/drop tube?
Great job. I pick up my new XL750 today and will keep my 30 year old 550 which has well over 300K on it. I have a couple of questions who's work bench top in that and how thick is it ? Are the Alum rails a "tee" slot? Recommendations on where to purchase? Second question , inline 4" quick change mount . How mucuch does the ram / handle nut hang below the top of the bench? Third question on the quick change plate , is it level when installed or is it a little off from base to base?
Use a single stage now, looking at progressive, RCBS or Dillon. 750 looks very nice
If you’re a brand new reloader I think this costs $1.4k even just for a single caliber with the case feeder and mount kit. You have to buy all the other necessary things to measure, load primers etc. I’d say your cost is for someone that already has a basic reloading setup and is buying or upgrading to a 750xl. Maybe that’s what you meant though.
I have a Dillon 650 Watched the video
I like the updated priming system on the 750
Other than that I don’t see any differences
I’ll look forward to you doing the shoot out
between the 650 and 750
the differences between the two
There's a handful of differences, I'll publish that story soon, stay tuned!