LiveLife
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My shooting/reloading mentor taught me to reload on Dillon 550/Lee Pro 1000 and I have been a happy user of two Pro 1K and Classic Turret for the past 17 years.
I came across a used Dillon 450 in good condition with a price I couldn't pass up (much less than the price of Pro 1K) and wondering what I should do next. I have C-H 205/RCBS RS5 single stage and Lee Classic Turret I have been using to load .223/.308 and two Pro 1K that are set up for 9mm/40S&W and 45ACP.
The Dillon 450 already has the auto case ejection added but still has the manual powder measure and primer feed. I am thinking about using the 450 for 45ACP and perhaps .308 as they share the same shell plate.
My current considerations are:
1. Use Pro Auto Disk powder measure with return spring and hand primed cases (no extra cost as I already have extra Pro Auto Disk powder measures and hand prime .308 cases).
2. Use Pro Auto Disk powder measure and upgrade the primer feed system ($86).
3. Upgrade the powder measure and primer feed system ($88/$86).
4. Upgrade to 550 frame body with removable toolhead ($95) and powder measure/primer feed ($88/$86).
Any other suggestions/ideas?
I came across a used Dillon 450 in good condition with a price I couldn't pass up (much less than the price of Pro 1K) and wondering what I should do next. I have C-H 205/RCBS RS5 single stage and Lee Classic Turret I have been using to load .223/.308 and two Pro 1K that are set up for 9mm/40S&W and 45ACP.
The Dillon 450 already has the auto case ejection added but still has the manual powder measure and primer feed. I am thinking about using the 450 for 45ACP and perhaps .308 as they share the same shell plate.
My current considerations are:
1. Use Pro Auto Disk powder measure with return spring and hand primed cases (no extra cost as I already have extra Pro Auto Disk powder measures and hand prime .308 cases).
2. Use Pro Auto Disk powder measure and upgrade the primer feed system ($86).
3. Upgrade the powder measure and primer feed system ($88/$86).
4. Upgrade to 550 frame body with removable toolhead ($95) and powder measure/primer feed ($88/$86).
Any other suggestions/ideas?