must-have accessories for Dillon RL550?

[mljdeckard]

I had my fun with the Lee ALBP, it was educational and interesting, but I'm moving, and I decided I don't want to take it with me. For the price I don't mind scrapping it, it paid for itself. So I'm pretty sure I want to just upgrade to a Dillon, skip the next couple of steps in between. I will mostly be doing bulk 9mm and .223. (Although I may come to trust it enough to do precision rifle rounds.)

So, what are the 'must have' add-ons I need to get to be comfortable with it? (And does anyone want to try to talk me into something else?)

 

[Sb1911]

I love my 550 but I would have went with a 750 if I could do it all over again because it has more stations and more options overall. That being said I’m content with my 550 and doubt I will ever change.

Items I recommend are a strong mount, bullet tray kit, out put & brass bins, tool caddy, spare parts kit, and a light. A light like the inline fab sky light or UFO light. The light will definitely help to quickly visually verify every 223 powder charge before seating a bullet.

Enjoy your new press.

 

[mljdeckard]

Yeah, when I was running the Lee I quickly learned how important the light is.

 

[Soonerpesek]

"Skylight" LED lighting Kit for the Dillon RL 550 B and C - Inline Fabrication

LED lighting system for the 550.....perfected. This Patent pending reloading press LED lighting system consists of a machined bushing with...

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Powder adjustment knob for Dillon Precision measures - Inline Fabrication

Powder adjustment knob for Dillon Precision measures. Fits XL650, XL750, Super 1050, RL550 and Square Deal presses Large profile for...

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Machine Upgrade Kit | RL550C

This Upgrade Kit contains the most popular RL550C machine options, including: 550/650 Strong Mount , Bullet Tray Kit , Empty Case Bin and Bracket , Roller Handle. Please note **Kit shipments will be delayed due to a Bullet Tray slight redesign.

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Foam Grip - SKU: T1527

This foam grip cushions your hand yet provides good "feel" when seating primers. NPVC Foam This foam grip is made from NPVC, a foam rubber material known for its soft, comfortable feel, high durability and excellent vibration dampening qualities. "Buffed" Finish The foam surface goes through a...

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550 Primer Track Bearing - SKU: T1571

The UniqueTek 550 Primer Track Bearing has a 1.4″ extension that supports the primer bar better. This extended support prevents the primer bar from "drooping" and binding while its in the "out" position. Nicklon™ Nickel/Teflon Plating Our Primer Track Bearing features Nicklon™ … a co-deposition...

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All these make life a bit easier................................

 

[LiveLife]

Strong Mount or Ultra Mount

 

[jmorris]

The UFO light is the only thing I have on mine but I'll admit I don't use the 550 as much as 650's and 1050's. It's more of a "gap filler" between them and single stage machines because its faster than other progressives to convert.

From trying all sorts of gadgets and even coming up with a few of my own, over the years, I'd suggest you use it as delivered enough to know how it works from the factory. This way you can at least feel for yourself, if and what makes a difference.

For example, if your bench top is flimsy the larger footprint of the strong mount might help spread the load but if its solid, bolting the casting to a couple sheetmetal brackets that lifts it off the surface isn't as rigid as bolting it directly to the bench. Probably why some swear by them and others swear at them, different situations.