Dillion makes the best presses that money can buy. I have a 550 and I load pistol and rifle ammo on it. Cost of componets has gone up recently and are getting hard to find. I enjoy casting some of my own bullets and reloading as much as shooting.
I love my Dillon RL550B. I reload 300 BLK, .308, 6.5 Grendel, 5.56, 9mm, 10mm and 40 S&W on it. Reloading is therapeutic. There's something about the sound of a freshly minted round dropping into that blue cartridge bin.
@1Mjollnir1 It depends on a lot of things, but for .45 ACP with my rather modest loads I get 6-8 reloads out of a case. Just check to make sure each case doesn't have any splits in the mouth as you load it into the press. If you see a split, toss the case in the trash.
@Badin10tions i dont mean to butt in here...but reloading does give you the option of hotter loads (more powder) but more importantly for long range shooting--it gives you absolute consistency in the OAL (over all length) of the case and the ability to adjust for different rifles. where factory ammo is a generic for all rifles. Also-reloading gives you the ability to use top knotch components like Bench Rest primers, Match grade projectiles,cleaner burning powder (for AR's).etc etc...
Best vid on reloading. Really great for noobs like me. That would be awesome if you could do more on reloading. How to get the press setup from scratch. Setting up dies and how to get it right. Really great vid
good video explaining dillons and how they worrk , i currentlt have a 650xl , and a 550 b . i could not imagine reloading the old slow way. the 650 will easily do 1000 an hour . i would recomend dillions rf-100 for primers (its as important as casefeeder on 650 xl. i know its expensive , but it speeds up a slow process , i really enjoy to reload now.
Hey. I would get a Speer or Nosler or Hornady reload manual. In the first couple of chapters you will be shown all you need to know and then some.Choosing a press is made easy due to youtube just look on line at them then go see if someone is demonstrating it there. You will get a feel for how it works not every little detail but a basic idea. Each press has its own way of loading so their manual will get you started.
@famas626 The Hornady Lock and Load press is a great press. While I prefer Dillon products, there's nothing wrong with the Hornady progressive press. The dies can be used in just about any popular press. Some require adapters to "lock" in or for powder dispersion, but generally speaking dies are universal.
Hi, I am reloading revolver rounds only on a Lee Classic Turret Press (38/357/44) installed on the corner of my desk ! Looking at your "reloading room" I am a bit jealous ! This room is a example to follow for sure ! Great setup with Dillon presses too, I am looking to buy one in the next future (will keep my LEE however !). Thanks for sharing and have fun at the range. I have 45ACP and 9mm too but haven't tested any reloading process on those caliber yet. Cheers. Eric (Belgium)
@Ca11MeKARMA Yes, it's a huge savings to reload once you get past the start-up cost. The brass is the most expensive part of the process, but you can reuse the brass several times and this where the real savings come into play. The other components are relatively cheap comparatively. If you plan on shooting the cartridge quite a bit, the only cost effective solution is to reload for it.
Progressive presses do save time but particularly for the beginning reloader, the single stage presses are less expensive and require the beginner to learn the specific technique of each stage. This greatly reduces the chance of mistakes that can be dangerous as well as costly as mistakes are multiplied quickly on a progressive if you don't know exactly what you are doing.
My only response to that is to do WHAT I DID: treat my RL550 AS a single stage. Nobody said you HAD to use a/the progressive at FULL capacity at all times. So I’d figure, prior to getting my 1st press, WHY NOT get the press I would “grow” into initially and ‘learn’ on it. WHILE it may have been a bit more expensive than a single-stage, it served the same purpose and I wouldn’t end up with 2 presses..NOT that THAT is a bad thing though. I actually am now considering getting a SINGLE stage and dedicating it for a rifle cartridge-specific press. I tend to enjoy the relaxed, slower loading of rifle rounds and am never in a hurry, so quality OVER quantity.
@markaveli44 I've been buying bullets from Kempfs Gunshop, although late last year he marked them up considerably more than they used to be which I thought was odd given the price of lead is down. I buy my powder from him at times or from my other local shop, Blythes Sports. They typically work with me on the price a little (Blythes, not Kempfs).
@MARINE1146 True, I was told if you shoot over 2k rounds a year you should seriously consider reloading. Keep in mind that in Canada ammo is already more expensive to begin with and we don't have cheap ammo like Wolf to play with.
Yes you need to get different dies for each cal etc. And those cost a pretty penny as well. Also check out Brownells as they have free online videos you can download etc. And they also sell books and dvd's. But in truth you don't really need all that crap as the machines are very easy to use especially the automatic ones I just love mine. Plus there are tons of videos on how to dillion machines here on youtube just do a search.
@sniper4usmc I'm not sure one is "better" than the other. Some argue that using reloads in a defensive situation opens you up to civil action by the victim (victims family). I'm not sure this has ever happened, but given the large number of really good defensive loads commercially available, I just buy mine. For practice you can replicate the load by reloading so you can practice with a similar load that you carry.
@Oaktree406 My experience with the M&P pistols is somewhat limited, although I do plan on picking one up this year to test out. But from what I've seen so far, they are very good pistols for the money. Ergonomically, I do believe they are superior to the G21SF (my personal favorite polymer .45) and from what owners tell me, every bit as reliable. So, I don't think you can go wrong with one.
$4 for 50 rounds...you are my favorite channel and extremely informative. But if the projectiles are at least $.30 each for 45acp or $15 for 50 am I missing something?
So i love the idea of reloading as i am spending WAY too much money on ammo...i shoot a lot and hunt a lot and want to start but dont know anything about reloading...your video seemed very helpful however when i went to the dillion precision site, and i think i entered the correct information for the machine i needed which is the one your usung...the price just to get the thing is about $1000...is reloading that expensive to start?
Great vid - getting back to steel plate with my .45 and aim point! Oldie but goodie. Reloading may be in stars. Can you tell me how the amount of powder you want is determined? What charge would do you recommend for a full size Colt with 3 port comp? Thanks
crimping does nothing to hold the bullet in place in a semi auto cartridge. Neck tension holds it in place. The "crimp" for a semi auto round is not a crimp at all. It removes the flare you made to seat the bullet.
Crimping as well as neck tension actually prevents the bullets in semi auto cartridges from walking out of the cartridge when used in a revolver such as a Smith & Wesson 610 or Ruger 10mm auto revolver. Special care should be given for proper neck tension and Crimping when hand loading 10mm Magnum loads using 200 g XTPs,
If shooting pistols etc Did you ever try casting your own? Its not that hard and saves money. I do it for my pistols runs dirtier but hell their just wadcutters for training so no big deal. I buy or use old tire lead or fishing lead and smelt em down and cast.
It's worth noting that most ranges won't allow you to use non-jacketed rounds. Also, most ranges won't let you pick up brass that isn't yours. So, if you take into account the costs of buying jacketed bullets and either buying brass or buying retail rounds and saving the brass, it's seldom "cheap". I don't get anywhere NEAR $3/box. You'll pay more than that for copper jacketed bullets alone. I still save probably 50% over retail, but $3-4/box? No way.
Great video. I'm just getting started and was given a Dillion 550B. I bought RCBS dies for it as the instructions said any die will work. As I am researching this and putting it together I have been somewhat confused. It appears that it would work best if I used the dies from dillion, is that true (they were not available at the retail store I went to)? I also saw that you had plain lead bullets versus fmj bullets. I was told not to use lead in my Glock or Springfield. Any info there?
If you are serious about getting into reloading. First purchase a manual, I recommend a Lee manual. Second ask someone who’s into reloading to show you how.if they are into reloading they’ll talk your arm off and help you in any way they can. It’s not rocket science but demands common Sense and 100% commitment . A single stage press is adequate for rifles, a progressive press is the way to go For handguns.
@MARINE1146 Wow, when I find 15-20K of ammo in one place that i can afford all at once it will be a first. until then I will reload about a thousand rounds at a time.
So, wait a minute. If the Winchester primers are not "up-side-down", then why the need to flip them with the plates? Wouldn't it be better to buy the other brand, that you say is "up-side-down", and not have to worry about flipping them? I know it only takes a couple seconds to flip, but maybe a clumsier person drops the plates in the floor while flipping then you have to pick them all up one by one. I know you're the expert here so I will let you give me that answer. Nice video.
Question, if you were to process say 5.56 or 7.62 brass with a Dillon, how would you clean off the case lube at the conclusion of your reloading process when you have a fully reloaded round?
Hunter Gough I've not began reloading yet, but had basically the same question. If case lube gets inside the case, will it contaminate the powder? Especially when using a spray like Hornady One-Shot. Is it safer to deprime, size and clean before reloading?
I am looking to get started in reloading handgun ammo. i have been looking at the Dillon 550b but i am unsure what it all comes with and what i need to get for extra parts. I want to start off loading 9mm and 380 what extra parts do I need to switch from one to the other. what dies do i need? Do the conversion kits have what i need in them to change over from one to the other? I have reloaded shotshells for a long time but this is all new need as much help as i can get
@gunhappyie Yes, I do recommend a progressive for a beginner. I see no reason to invest in a single stage press only to out grow it in a month or two. Reloading isn't that complicated so I don't see any need for a "beginner" press. Now, if you're only interested in reloading small volumes of rifle rounds for example, a single stage press might be a better option. For loading high volume for, say, handguns then the progressive is the way to go.
Outstanding explanation. I watched Hitchkok's, which was good, but my goodness, you fly along with more content per minute than anyone else on the web. Much appreciated.
@MARINE1146 For rifle ammo, the savings is far less. But I save $15+ per box of 50 rounds on .45 ACP. I shoot 300-500 rounds every time I take my .45 ACP out of the safe. That's a $90 savings in one range trip if I shoot 300 rounds. In a few months I've saved enough for all of my gear, easily. But with rifle ammo, for me, there's not much savings in reloading so I buy Wolf and go shoot.
@Badin10tions It involves more than I can write here, but in essence people reloads for extreme accuracy because it gives them the ability to tailor the bullet type, weight, brand, to the rifle along with a finely tuned and tested charge of powder, primer, seating depth, crimp, etc. All rifles shoot differently and not all ammo shoots the same through different rifles of the same caliber. So it takes lots of time and tinkering to find the perfect round for a particular rifle.
@markaveli44 I've been buying bullets from Kempf's Gunshop, although late last year he marked them up considerably more than they used to be which I thought was odd given the price of lead is down. I buy my powder from him at times or from my other local shop, Blythes Sports. They typically work with me on the price a little (Blythes, not Kempfs).
@markaveli44 I've been buying bullets from Kempf's Gunshop, although late last year he marked them up considerably more than they used to be which I thought was odd given the price of lead is down. I buy my powder from him at times or from my other local shop, Blythes Sports. They typically work with me on the price a little (Blythes, not Kempfs).
@SugarFreeTargets Google! :) There are a number of powder options available. A good reloading manual, or just using the internet (what I do) will help you find a powder that suits you. Actually, there are lots of good options. I use Bullseye because it works well with large volume cases with modest charges like the .45 ACP.
@mechanicalbu11 Yes, I have one and enjoy shooting it. Ironically, the reason I bought it was to be able to easily mount a RDS to the pistol and as time has gone on... I've found I really don't care much for mounting red dots to pistols. I plan on buying a suppressor for it here soon though and do enjoy shooting it.
I know it's old, but I think this is the best reloading video on TH-cam. I watched it back in 2011 when you first uploaded it, and just watched it again in 2018. Props to you, sir! Great content.
Thanks so much. I am interested in a dill on 650. Starting .40 pistol 1st. I shoot uspsa about 600 rounds a month. 30 cents each round getting old. any tips for a new reloader? I want to get the 600 dollar press and add on case feeder and other items as needed.
Hi Mac I just bought the Dillon 550b reloader I'm new to reloading and would like to order the 9mm die set from Dillon on there website it shows a 9mm pistol die set with 3 dies don't I need a set with 4 dies to crimp separate from the seating? Thank you for your help in advance. Dom
Just bought a Dillon press. New to reloading. The recapping die seems to be squeezing in the center of the cartridge wall Between between the bullet and the primer end. Do the cases need to be lubed even if it's carbide dies?
My 2cent, if you reload simply to save $$, you’re making a mistake. Reloading is a fascinating hobby in itself. If I can catch $50 a pound fish, surely I can figure out how to make $50 a box Ammo.
I have 1 Dillon Reloading machine Model RL 550, the dye only suited for cal. .9mm refilling.. is it viable to replace the dye to refill45 cal ammunition, 38 cal ammunition and m16 cal. ammunition?
While I encourage the use of gloves, a dust mask is more important when handling lead. In fact, you can't absorb inorganic lead (the kind found in bullets) via the skin. From OSHA: Lead can be absorbed into your body by inhalation (breathing) and ingestion (eating). Lead (except for certain organic lead compounds not covered by the standard, such as tetraethyl lead) is not absorbed through your skin. When lead is scattered in the air as a dust, fume or mist it can be inhaled and absorbed through you lungs and upper respiratory tract. Inhalation of airborne lead is generally the most important source of occupational lead absorption. You can also absorb lead through your digestive system if lead gets into your mouth and is swallowed. If you handle food, cigarettes, chewing tobacco, or make-up which have lead on them or handle them with hands contaminated with lead, this will contribute to ingestion.
Dillon is the Rolls Royce of presses and is guaranteed forever. f i just had my third hand press overhauled for little more than the cost of shipping. It came back ;looking like nrew. spend the bucks and get the best..
My husband loads and he works at a shop that sells reloading supplies. Plus his shop is an authorized Dillon dealer.
Well married. You looking for a son? Already house trained.
Dillion makes the best presses that money can buy. I have a 550 and I load pistol and rifle ammo on it. Cost of componets has gone up recently and are getting hard to find. I enjoy casting some of my own bullets and reloading as much as shooting.
I love my Dillon RL550B. I reload 300 BLK, .308, 6.5 Grendel, 5.56, 9mm, 10mm and 40 S&W on it. Reloading is therapeutic. There's something about the sound of a freshly minted round dropping into that blue cartridge bin.
@1Mjollnir1 It depends on a lot of things, but for .45 ACP with my rather modest loads I get 6-8 reloads out of a case. Just check to make sure each case doesn't have any splits in the mouth as you load it into the press. If you see a split, toss the case in the trash.
@Badin10tions i dont mean to butt in here...but reloading does give you the option of hotter loads (more powder) but more importantly for long range shooting--it gives you absolute consistency in the OAL (over all length) of the case and the ability to adjust for different rifles. where factory ammo is a generic for all rifles. Also-reloading gives you the ability to use top knotch components like Bench Rest primers, Match grade projectiles,cleaner burning powder (for AR's).etc etc...
Best vid on reloading. Really great for noobs like me. That would be awesome if you could do more on reloading. How to get the press setup from scratch. Setting up dies and how to get it right. Really great vid
good video explaining dillons and how they worrk , i currentlt have a 650xl , and a 550 b . i could not imagine reloading the old slow way. the 650 will easily do 1000 an hour . i would recomend dillions rf-100 for primers (its as important as casefeeder on 650 xl. i know its expensive , but it speeds up a slow process , i really enjoy to reload now.
He uses a Lone Wolf barrel for that reason. It has the standard rifling in which he can use lead in.
Hey. I would get a Speer or Nosler or Hornady reload manual. In the first couple of chapters you will be shown all you need to know and then some.Choosing a press is made easy due to youtube just look on line at them then go see if someone is demonstrating it there. You will get a feel for how it works not every little detail but a basic idea. Each press has its own way of loading so their manual will get you started.
@famas626
The Hornady Lock and Load press is a great press. While I prefer Dillon products, there's nothing wrong with the Hornady progressive press. The dies can be used in just about any popular press. Some require adapters to "lock" in or for powder dispersion, but generally speaking dies are universal.
Hi, I am reloading revolver rounds only on a Lee Classic Turret Press (38/357/44) installed on the corner of my desk ! Looking at your "reloading room" I am a bit jealous ! This room is a example to follow for sure ! Great setup with Dillon presses too, I am looking to buy one in the next future (will keep my LEE however !). Thanks for sharing and have fun at the range. I have 45ACP and 9mm too but haven't tested any reloading process on those caliber yet. Cheers. Eric (Belgium)
@Ca11MeKARMA Yes, it's a huge savings to reload once you get past the start-up cost. The brass is the most expensive part of the process, but you can reuse the brass several times and this where the real savings come into play. The other components are relatively cheap comparatively. If you plan on shooting the cartridge quite a bit, the only cost effective solution is to reload for it.
Progressive presses do save time but particularly for the beginning reloader, the single stage presses are less expensive and require the beginner to learn the specific technique of each stage. This greatly reduces the chance of mistakes that can be dangerous as well as costly as mistakes are multiplied quickly on a progressive if you don't know exactly what you are doing.
My only response to that is to do WHAT I DID: treat my RL550 AS a single stage. Nobody said you HAD to use a/the progressive at FULL capacity at all times. So I’d figure, prior to getting my 1st press, WHY NOT get the press I would “grow” into initially and ‘learn’ on it. WHILE it may have been a bit more expensive than a single-stage, it served the same purpose and I wouldn’t end up with 2 presses..NOT that THAT is a bad thing though. I actually am now considering getting a SINGLE stage and dedicating it for a rifle cartridge-specific press. I tend to enjoy the relaxed, slower loading of rifle rounds and am never in a hurry, so quality OVER quantity.
@Badin10tions
About long range accuracy? I was talking about rifles and making match loads custom tailored to your rifle.
@markaveli44 I've been buying bullets from Kempfs Gunshop, although late last year he marked them up considerably more than they used to be which I thought was odd given the price of lead is down. I buy my powder from him at times or from my other local shop, Blythes Sports. They typically work with me on the price a little (Blythes, not Kempfs).
@MARINE1146 True, I was told if you shoot over 2k rounds a year you should seriously consider reloading. Keep in mind that in Canada ammo is already more expensive to begin with and we don't have cheap ammo like Wolf to play with.
sturm, you are a very organized individual sir. makes me want to clean my stuff. thanks for the vid.
Yes you need to get different dies for each cal etc. And those cost a pretty penny as well. Also check out Brownells as they have free online videos you can download etc. And they also sell books and dvd's. But in truth you don't really need all that crap as the machines are very easy to use especially the automatic ones I just love mine. Plus there are tons of videos on how to dillion machines here on youtube just do a search.
@sniper4usmc
I'm not sure one is "better" than the other. Some argue that using reloads in a defensive situation opens you up to civil action by the victim (victims family). I'm not sure this has ever happened, but given the large number of really good defensive loads commercially available, I just buy mine. For practice you can replicate the load by reloading so you can practice with a similar load that you carry.
Can we get an updated Video about the current products on the market, and where beginners should start now, as it's 5 years later
Redhotandblue89 not much has changed.
The research I've done (this week) suggests the presses are still pretty much the same.
agreed
@Oaktree406
My experience with the M&P pistols is somewhat limited, although I do plan on picking one up this year to test out. But from what I've seen so far, they are very good pistols for the money. Ergonomically, I do believe they are superior to the G21SF (my personal favorite polymer .45) and from what owners tell me, every bit as reliable. So, I don't think you can go wrong with one.
@TRAVERZULU3
Yes, I actually load more on my 550's still than I do my 650. The 550's are a little easier to use and are plenty fast enough.
COOL video about reloading.
Excellent video.Lots of information, but not so much that it would confuse a novice like myself . Subcribed...
Sweet INGO hat... I'm in the market for one now.
Great video, thank you for making it. I plan to start reloading soon.
Great reloading room--I am jealous!!!
Very good video.
Great intro video!
Great video! Thank you.
id like to see a video of you reloading 7.62x39 or 5.45x39 not alot of those videos around
"with lube around the ring..." that's what she said! Excellent video!
thank you thank you thank you sturm
Great vid, thanks.
$4 for 50 rounds...you are my favorite channel and extremely informative. But if the projectiles are at least $.30 each for 45acp or $15 for 50 am I missing something?
Hey thanks, very informative
At 6:14 you called the tool a micrometer. It's actually called a digital caliper. Otherwise, nice vid. Thanks
So i love the idea of reloading as i am spending WAY too much money on ammo...i shoot a lot and hunt a lot and want to start but dont know anything about reloading...your video seemed very helpful however when i went to the dillion precision site, and i think i entered the correct information for the machine i needed which is the one your usung...the price just to get the thing is about $1000...is reloading that expensive to start?
Mac, would you consider doing more reloading videos at some point?
Great vid - getting back to steel plate with my .45 and aim point! Oldie but goodie.
Reloading may be in stars.
Can you tell me how the amount of powder you want is determined?
What charge would do you recommend for a full size Colt with 3 port comp?
Thanks
more reloading videos!
Try out the 550b.
Very good video! You covered almost every step! Maybe that you should wear ear protection, but that's ok anyways!
I agreed with that part, maybe you should learn to read. You said you have to put the powder into each round by hand, which is wrong.
crimping does nothing to hold the bullet in place in a semi auto cartridge. Neck tension holds it in place. The "crimp" for a semi auto round is not a crimp at all. It removes the flare you made to seat the bullet.
Crimping as well as neck tension actually prevents the bullets in semi auto cartridges from walking out of the cartridge when used in a revolver such as a Smith & Wesson 610 or Ruger 10mm auto revolver. Special care should be given for proper neck tension and Crimping when hand loading 10mm Magnum loads using 200 g XTPs,
If shooting pistols etc Did you ever try casting your own? Its not that hard and saves money. I do it for my pistols runs dirtier but hell their just wadcutters for training so no big deal. I buy or use old tire lead or fishing lead and smelt em down and cast.
$25 for a box of 45 in 2021 is a dream.
It's worth noting that most ranges won't allow you to use non-jacketed rounds. Also, most ranges won't let you pick up brass that isn't yours. So, if you take into account the costs of buying jacketed bullets and either buying brass or buying retail rounds and saving the brass, it's seldom "cheap". I don't get anywhere NEAR $3/box. You'll pay more than that for copper jacketed bullets alone. I still save probably 50% over retail, but $3-4/box? No way.
CueBall909 u can buy cooper plated bullets instead of jacketed. so far only indoor ranges won't let me use lead only bullets.
Great video. I'm just getting started and was given a Dillion 550B. I bought RCBS dies for it as the instructions said any die will work. As I am researching this and putting it together I have been somewhat confused. It appears that it would work best if I used the dies from dillion, is that true (they were not available at the retail store I went to)? I also saw that you had plain lead bullets versus fmj bullets. I was told not to use lead in my Glock or Springfield. Any info there?
I enjoyed your video very much , I sub to you , thanks again.
I sub to you too.
thank you.
Good video.
How many times can one re-use a case?
If you are serious about getting into reloading. First purchase a manual, I recommend a Lee manual. Second ask someone who’s into reloading to show you how.if they are into reloading they’ll talk your arm off and help you in any way they can. It’s not rocket science but demands common Sense and
100% commitment . A single stage press is adequate for rifles, a progressive press is the way to go
For handguns.
@cybrough What's a plated bullet I know Glock recommends not shooting lead bullets through their factory barrel.
@MARINE1146 Wow, when I find 15-20K of ammo in one place that i can afford all at once it will be a first. until then I will reload about a thousand rounds at a time.
Is that an assault reoloading press? How much registration do I need to go through?
Great Video
Any thoughts on other brands?
I want to start but dont want to go over 500 bucks.
So, wait a minute. If the Winchester primers are not "up-side-down", then why the need to flip them with the plates? Wouldn't it be better to buy the other brand, that you say is "up-side-down", and not have to worry about flipping them? I know it only takes a couple seconds to flip, but maybe a clumsier person drops the plates in the floor while flipping then you have to pick them all up one by one. I know you're the expert here so I will let you give me that answer. Nice video.
I'm sure he just did that for demonstration.
Do you have to lube all cases when you resize the case?
Question, if you were to process say 5.56 or 7.62 brass with a Dillon, how would you clean off the case lube at the conclusion of your reloading process when you have a fully reloaded round?
Hunter Gough I've not began reloading yet, but had basically the same question. If case lube gets inside the case, will it contaminate the powder? Especially when using a spray like Hornady One-Shot. Is it safer to deprime, size and clean before reloading?
I am looking to get started in reloading handgun ammo. i have been looking at the Dillon 550b but i am unsure what it all comes with and what i need to get for extra parts.
I want to start off loading 9mm and 380 what extra parts do I need to switch from one to the other. what dies do i need? Do the conversion kits have what i need in them to change over from one to the other?
I have reloaded shotshells for a long time but this is all new
need as much help as i can get
Douglas Meddaugh pistol only get the dillon square deal B.
Do you have to sort the brass by brand? The reloading data I see specifies the case brand. Ie rem or double star, etc.
woops sorry, i did not wait till the video was over
can I have the source for lead bullets you have. Thanks Doug
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@RyanR3volution
Yes, a Dillon RL 550B would handle all those calibers. You just need to buy the dies and a few spare tool heads.
Thank you, Very nice video!
@gunhappyie
Yes, I do recommend a progressive for a beginner. I see no reason to invest in a single stage press only to out grow it in a month or two. Reloading isn't that complicated so I don't see any need for a "beginner" press. Now, if you're only interested in reloading small volumes of rifle rounds for example, a single stage press might be a better option. For loading high volume for, say, handguns then the progressive is the way to go.
Outstanding explanation. I watched Hitchkok's, which was good, but my goodness, you fly along with more content per minute than anyone else on the web. Much appreciated.
every time you said micrometer i winced
"$25 for a 50rd box of .45acp, too expensive these days..." oh how well that has aged
@MARINE1146
For rifle ammo, the savings is far less. But I save $15+ per box of 50 rounds on .45 ACP. I shoot 300-500 rounds every time I take my .45 ACP out of the safe. That's a $90 savings in one range trip if I shoot 300 rounds. In a few months I've saved enough for all of my gear, easily. But with rifle ammo, for me, there's not much savings in reloading so I buy Wolf and go shoot.
@Badin10tions
It involves more than I can write here, but in essence people reloads for extreme accuracy because it gives them the ability to tailor the bullet type, weight, brand, to the rifle along with a finely tuned and tested charge of powder, primer, seating depth, crimp, etc. All rifles shoot differently and not all ammo shoots the same through different rifles of the same caliber. So it takes lots of time and tinkering to find the perfect round for a particular rifle.
@markaveli44 I've been buying bullets from Kempf's Gunshop, although late last year he marked them up considerably more than they used to be which I thought was odd given the price of lead is down. I buy my powder from him at times or from my other local shop, Blythes Sports. They typically work with me on the price a little (Blythes, not Kempfs).
@markaveli44 I've been buying bullets from Kempf's Gunshop, although late last year he marked them up considerably more than they used to be which I thought was odd given the price of lead is down. I buy my powder from him at times or from my other local shop, Blythes Sports. They typically work with me on the price a little (Blythes, not Kempfs).
@SugarFreeTargets
Google! :) There are a number of powder options available. A good reloading manual, or just using the internet (what I do) will help you find a powder that suits you. Actually, there are lots of good options. I use Bullseye because it works well with large volume cases with modest charges like the .45 ACP.
Wow I had only been watching newer videos. Threw me for a loop without the Beard.
@shootcentermass
I served in the Marines.
10:07 The low primer alarm makes a noot noot sound. c:
@mechanicalbu11
Yes, I have one and enjoy shooting it. Ironically, the reason I bought it was to be able to easily mount a RDS to the pistol and as time has gone on... I've found I really don't care much for mounting red dots to pistols. I plan on buying a suppressor for it here soon though and do enjoy shooting it.
Yes, it's expensive to start but the savings comes quickly. In a year or less if you shoot a lot it will pay for itself in ammo cost savings.
@fentressmatthew
Yup, it's a Glock 21 SF with a 1913 rail and ambi mag release (the pistol developed for the military trials).
@TxSoldier77
I use lead because its much cheaper than jacketed bullets.
@Glockster42
Thanks. It's my home away from home.
Do you have a preference between 550 and 650 press. Im thinking of getting the 650 and keeping my 550 as well. Curious to know why you have both???
John B love my 650 for high volume loading
@mechanicalbu11
Not sure what suppressor I will use just yet.
Old school, I didn’t even know Mac reloaded.
Would like to see more reloading videos
who is this imposter
I know it's old, but I think this is the best reloading video on TH-cam. I watched it back in 2011 when you first uploaded it, and just watched it again in 2018. Props to you, sir! Great content.
I wanted to start reloading but the range I go to doesn't allow us to keep our brass. I need to find a new range.
Can u reload 30-30 hollow points
Thanks for watching!
Thanks so much. I am interested in a dill on 650. Starting .40 pistol 1st. I shoot uspsa about 600 rounds a month. 30 cents each round getting old. any tips for a new reloader? I want to get the 600 dollar press and add on case feeder and other items as needed.
Hi Mac I just bought the Dillon 550b reloader I'm new to reloading and would like to order the 9mm die set from Dillon on there website it shows a 9mm pistol die set with 3 dies don't I need a set with 4 dies to crimp separate from the seating? Thank you for your help in advance. Dom
Just bought a Dillon press. New to reloading. The recapping die seems to be squeezing in the center of the cartridge wall Between between the bullet and the primer end. Do the cases need to be lubed even if it's carbide dies?
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My 2cent, if you reload simply to save $$, you’re making a mistake. Reloading is a fascinating hobby in itself. If I can catch $50 a pound fish, surely I can figure out how to make $50 a box Ammo.
I have 1 Dillon Reloading machine Model RL 550, the dye only suited for cal. .9mm refilling.. is it viable to replace the dye to refill45 cal ammunition, 38 cal ammunition and m16 cal. ammunition?
While I encourage the use of gloves, a dust mask is more important when handling lead. In fact, you can't absorb inorganic lead (the kind found in bullets) via the skin. From OSHA: Lead can be absorbed into your body by inhalation (breathing) and ingestion (eating). Lead (except for certain organic lead compounds not covered by the standard, such as tetraethyl lead) is not absorbed through your skin. When lead is scattered in the air as a dust, fume or mist it can be inhaled and absorbed through you lungs and upper respiratory tract. Inhalation of airborne lead is generally the most important source of occupational lead absorption. You can also absorb lead through your digestive system if lead gets into your mouth and is swallowed. If you handle food, cigarettes, chewing tobacco, or make-up which have lead on them or handle them with hands contaminated with lead, this will contribute to ingestion.
12:15 not wearing gloves
Are you feeling okay, Tim? You look and sound a little weird.
Dillon is the Rolls Royce of presses and is guaranteed forever. f i just had my third hand press overhauled for little more than the cost of shipping. It came back ;looking like nrew. spend the bucks and get the best..