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Progressive volume reloading press for handgun?

Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 10:44 am
by Earl Three Beavers
I'm looking at Dillon but don't know of any other makes. What do you guys use for a volume reloading press for handgun? This will be mostly for .45ACP, maybe some 9x19. Not looking for any great accuracy, just to save some bux on range ammo and produce cheaper carry rounds. Thanks!

Re: Progressive volume reloading press for handgun?

Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 2:19 pm
by acloco
Dillon 550B...you will never look back.

Re: Progressive volume reloading press for handgun?

Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 3:00 pm
by Hotshot
ditto

Re: Progressive volume reloading press for handgun?

Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 3:26 pm
by Rick in Oregon
E3B: I'm still using my old Ponsess Warren semi-progressive Metal-Matic for all my pistol reloading, but agree wholeheartidly to go with the Dillon 550B. There's one in my future too, that is if I can quit buying/building guns and use the money more wisely.

Every time I'm over at my buddy's house that is using his, I swear it's my next purchase......

Re: Progressive volume reloading press for handgun?

Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 3:52 pm
by Earl Three Beavers
It sure looks like Dillon's the way to go! :D

Thanks guys.

Re: Progressive volume reloading press for handgun?

Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 4:55 pm
by acloco
I seriously considered the Hornady, but it is more money and the accessories/extras are also more money.

Re: Progressive volume reloading press for handgun?

Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 7:36 pm
by Sagebrush Burns
Get the Dillon. Not just for volume but for quality too. If you do your part you will produce as good a round with the Dillon as with a single stage press.

Re: Progressive volume reloading press for handgun?

Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 5:00 am
by Melvin Eades
Dillon 550B. Once you get it set up it will produce very accurate loads and you can crank'um out purty fast.

Re: Progressive volume reloading press for handgun?

Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 7:14 am
by Keith in Ga
Dillon, for sure. I'm still loading on an old 450 Dillon that I purchased over 25+ years ago. The service from Dillon is worth a lot, if you need parts, information, etc.

Re: Progressive volume reloading press for handgun?

Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 9:42 am
by Captqc
Sign up for the Dillon news letter called the Blue Press, that will automatically sign you up to win a 550 for Christmas!!! :D Gary

Re: Progressive volume reloading press for handgun?

Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 11:31 am
by Earl Three Beavers
Thanks, Gary. My issue of Blue Press is an old one, so I just signed up. Maybe Santa could tell the elves at Dillon? :wink: