Soonerpesek
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You won't hear many votes for it but my vote is for the Dillon 550.
ABSOLUTELY....!!!
Especially since it can be run as a single stage if desired.
550 was my choice, it was also my first press.
You won't hear many votes for it but my vote is for the Dillon 550.
Mabey they got some Live Dillon Calendars girls working the front desk!Another reason(s) I'm getting a Dillon. Plus thier factory/showroom is about 25 min. away from me.
OMG there is a calendar: https://www.dillonprecision.com/2021-dillon-calendar_8_12_26862.htmlMabey they got some Live Dillon Calendars girls working the front desk!
And how far behind are they on orders? Last I saw it was 6 months. Nice machines and VERY highly priced.
Not sure, but I've seen them online.And how far behind are they on orders? Last I saw it was 6 months. Nice machines and VERY highly priced.
Nice machines and VERY highly priced.
Dillon’s customer service is not that great! that’s why they have calendar girlsAre you saying that crappy machines that are CHEAP are the way to go...?
I would rather pay more for something solid, with a great customer service, than base my choice on the lowest cost.
WERE have you been hiding?OMG there is a calendar: https://www.dillonprecision.com/2021-dillon-calendar_8_12_26862.html
No, I am saying that there are a lot of very nice competitors that aren't as ridiculously priced as a Dillon - and I used to own oneAre you saying that crappy machines that are CHEAP are the way to go...?
I would rather pay more for something solid, with a great customer service, than base my choice on the lowest cost.
Dillon’s customer service is not that great! that’s why they have calendar girls
No, I am saying that there are a lot of very nice competitors that aren't as ridiculously priced as a Dillon - and I used to own one
I will beg the Calendar Girl. I had issues with my Brand New Dillon, I emailed them, 8 weeks later, a email response. I took care of the issues with a hammer and bench vise.I would beg to differ,
The FEW times I have had to deal with them has been a pleasure...
The Calendar Girls do hurt any matters, tho...!
I had issues with my Brand New Dillon, I emailed them, 8 weeks later, a email response. I took care of the issues with a hammer and bench vise.
mabey I should try the phone next time. I’m planing on getting a 550 next!Sorry to hear, but I settled my issues with a simple phone call.
Gotta love a blue FanBoy....................seems those who love them will not tolerate any disparaging remarks. I HAD one..........notice the HAD; the primer feed system on mine sucked; too many misfeeds, jams etc. Then again, the auto primer feed system on most progressives are the weakest link. Dillons seems to be the worst when compared (first hand) to Dillon, Hornady, RCBS. I have no experience with Lee or LymanI guess where the rock I live under is, I don't see a large discrepancy in price among equal machines.
But, my rock, my opinion........As is yours.
I have to agree with your fan boy statements. I like dillon because they are cool... and on the rare occasion that someone goes into my reloading room, I was the room to say Dillon Professional reloder.Gotta love a blue FanBoy....................seems those who love them will not tolerate any disparaging remarks. I HAD one..........notice the HAD; the primer feed system on mine sucked; too many misfeeds, jams etc. Then again, the auto primer feed system on most progressives are the weakest link. Dillons seems to be the worst when compared (first hand) to Dillon, Hornady, RCBS. I have no experience with Lee or Lyman
My only experience with Lee was their really cheap and crappy shotshell reloader; I'd buy expensive factory before reloading on one of those again.........But then, I started when the internet wasn't around and gun rags were all you had to go by.I have to agree with your fan boy statements. I like dillon because they are cool... and on the rare occasion that someone goes into my reloading room, I was the room to say Dillon Professional reloder.
on a quality vs. price note. I did not like Lee stuff because I thought it was for trailer reloaders. Then I started using their stuff... WOW is it good! Got my trailer on layaway!
Gotta love a blue FanBoy....................seems those who love them will not tolerate any disparaging remarks.
But, my rock, my opinion........As is yours.
I HAD one..........notice the HAD; the primer feed system on mine sucked; too many misfeeds, jams etc. Then again, the auto primer feed system on most progressives are the weakest link
Hi all. Long time off this forum. I'm looking for a recommendation for a new progressive press. My son and I are getting into some target shooting and I think it would be a great Father-Son endeavor. We'll be reloading mainly handgun caliber ammo, but I imagine a machine that can handle a rifle cartridge may come in handy down the road. We won't be loading thousands of rounds a month or anything in that capacity. I figure a few hundred rounds every couple of months. I'd like to stay under $1,000, but don't mind spending money on a quality machine. I already have some Lee dies, but won't mind having to get new proprietary dies, if needed. Any suggestions? Thanks!!!!