[Balrog]

I got my 650 recently and set it up, and things are going great. I have it set up for large primers right now... I was actually thinking about getting a second press so I could have one set for large primers and one for small primers, and not have to mess with changing out the primer assembly when I go back and two.

I realize that is not a very cost effective way to reload, but it is not about saving money to me. Has anyone else done that?

[Jenrick]

I've got multiple powder measures for that reason. Set it forget it.

-Jenrick

[atblis]

I am seriously considering it for the same reasons. Thing to remember is that when you order a new machine, it basically comes with a caliber conversion kit and quick change setup. ~$170 worth of stuff and you get free shipping.

So if you were going to order conversion kit with powder measure, tool head, etc., for an extra $360 you get the complete machine.

The case feeder is easy to swap from one machine to the other.

[Balrog]

See, that is just the kind of rationalization I was looking for!

[lgbloader]

I have 2.

I have 1 x 650 set up for 45ACP (large primer) and 1 x 650 set up for 9mm (small primer).


LGB

[EddieNFL]

If you have to switch shellplates, the primer feed is only two more bolts. Of course, there are instances when you would use the same shellplate with L and S primers (.308 and BR cartridges). If you're setting up for two cartridges only, a dual setup would be an advantage.

[Rugg_Ed]

Two are better than one with multiple tool heads and powder measures for that reason. Accompanied with some single stage presses.
Wonder how many 100K rnds that press, calaverasslim talked about has reload. Mine is getting up in age.

[EddieNFL]

I had way over 250K on my 650 when I sent it back for an overhaul. Still worked okay, but was starting to "hickup" on occasion. I have a 550 I bought from a friend. He had it overhauled just before I bought it. Said it was in the 300K range.

[bfoosh006]

Should you buy another press ?...How many guns do you have?....( I'm moving towards the whole ...another press is really not that much money theory ;)...)
If you are considering it, then you are already sold..., its just a matter of time....

Enjoy your life ! ..and your new press ;)

[X-Rap]

I have two 550's for the same reason, also have 4 powder measures and wish I had more.
All calibers set up with their own tool heads.

[chrisgo]

4 Dillons here.......RL650,RL550,SDB,SL900 with multiple powder measures and die holders. It gets costly tooling up each one of them for multilple calibers, however I do it anyway! Go Blue!!
c.g.

[EddieNFL]

It gets costly tooling up each one of them for multilple calibers, however I do it anyway! Go Blue!!

It's worthwhile whenever I remember it's Friday night before a match and I remember I don't have any match ammo loaded. I don't have to spend time setting up. Replace the toolhead, verify and load. I don't mind investing in quality tools. I have five setups.

[Paints]

I have powder measures for each head (I even have one that I haven't used yet, I don't remember why I bought it!)

When I used to shoot and reload a lot, I was considering getting a second 550. As it is now, I just normally reload 1000-1500 rounds of any caliber before I switch.

I see a second press most valuable where you mainly use one caliber but want to be able to test small lots in another caliber.

Another approach may be to pick up a Square Deal for the second caliber. I haven't looked at prices in a long time, but it seems that if you only have two calibers, a pair of Square Deals is about the same cost as a 550 with a dual caliber setup.

Ken

[Sheldon]

I ran 2 550B presses and then 2 650 presses. I sold the 2 650 presses when I ran into a smoking deal on a 1050 setup for 3 calibers that I used. Still have a single 550 press for the "low volume" stuff. If you can afford it, there isn't anything wrong with running two presses set up for each size primer. I can't afford it, but have been lucky in the past in getting some used presses really cheap.

[highlander 5]

I have 2 650s one for large and one for small primers. I found that changing the primer cup to be a royal PITA. Easier to change the machine.

[jfrey]

Paints is right - I have 2 SB's and love them. One for large primers and one for small.

[lgbloader]

It is kinda nice to just walk up to a machine, switch on the brass feeder, verify the charge, start your run, check the specs on the first couple and then crank away. Even nicer when you can do that for more than one caliber, my case two presses. 1 for 9mm & 1 for 45ACP.
But to be honest, now that I don't shoot as much as I used to, I am thinking of boxing up the Dillons and stashing 'em in the attic and buying a Lee Classic Turret. Unless you are shooting like 300 to 500 rounds of a couple of different calibers each week, like me and the wifey were, you don't really need anything more, well, except a Lee Classic cast to go along with it.

Anybody who has those two presses set up on a nice sturdy 8' or so long bench has my envy.

LGB