Never thought I'd be asking this ,but...
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gregintenn
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Summer before last, my kid and a buddy were going to pitch in together and buy a boat. I said no. I bought a boat and told them to use it as they please and remain friends. 18 months later, neither kid has hooked a truck to it.
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Wow, never expected this much response. But..the question I asked was about Dillon reloaders, not about the sharing of one. After re-reading my post, maybe it came off that I was looking for advice on sharing the Dillon, but I wasn't. Some good points were brought up and other advice is worth exactly what I paid for it. Thank you to the 4 or 5 guys that actually responded to the intended question. Will do a little more editing on future questions/comments before I post.
You specifically ask the quote above. ???
So as clairvoyant, mind readers that is how we replied.
As we all know and are told daily, Dillon is the greatest, bestest reloading "machine" in the whole worlds.
The only downside is it is expensive but you pay for that lifetime warranty and service. Buy one and all the needed added accessories.
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Wee Hooker
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Down side to Dillon is cost. Cost to buy. Cost of accessories. Cost to convert calibers.
On that note, there is a big gap between the capabilities ( and learning curve) of a single stage and an auto indexing progressive. I'd point out that all three of you could all buy your own "semi progressive" Lee Classic Turret Press and still come out cheaper than a single 650
Over and out.
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S&WIowegan
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An important point about Dillon progressives is that you do NOT have to buy Dillon dies, except for the powder measure die and funnel. Your single stage dies will work fine. Dillon dies are chamfered at the mouth to reduce any chance of snagging the case mouth. I use Lee dies on many calibers I already owned in my Dillon presses.
You can even get by using a different powder measure, but you will need to figure a way to bell the case mouth at a different station.
Sorry we wasted our effort saying sharing a press is a bad idea.
Good Luck.
You can even get by using a different powder measure, but you will need to figure a way to bell the case mouth at a different station.
Sorry we wasted our effort saying sharing a press is a bad idea.
Good Luck.
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I would advise against it. I would stick to your own, single stage press and give friendly, informal advice to new people once in awhile. I like the single stage simplicity for the newer reloaders as well. I also would be wary of potential liability if someone has a reload that blows up a gun and injures the shooter/others. Anyone who messed with the press and components that produced the faulty round could get pulled into a messy lawsuit in that instance.
I think that between three people.....
....even I could afford a Dillon. Cost would be my last consideration.
....even I could afford a Dillon. Cost would be my last consideration.
Makes more sense for the three of you to go in together on a progressive second wife - fewer potential problems.
I was in a deal like that with 3 other fellows many years ago. It worked out. As to now..I probably wouldn't. Many allude to the costs associated to buying a brand Buy Dillon or Hornady or Lee. Of course many presses are expensive. A Dillon 650 may cost as much as a new gun. Well so will a Hornady..Lee?? maybe not so much in money...but in aggravation... maybe. I tried many progressive presses..Buy the one that is best for you. I tried 'em all and ended up with Dillon. cause they worked best for me. One over riding factor with the Dillon is..keep it... use it for a year... or ten... and you can sell it and either get all or most of your initial investments. I mean come on..we'll buy what we consider the best guns. And of course, you will have to pay the initial cost to own "the best".... guns or reloading equipment! I have found over many years with many mistakes buying the best is usually cheaper in the long run.
But I'd probably buy my own progressive press. I happen to have 3 1050s and a 650...also Have a LnL or two and even a Lee Classic Turret. The last 3 are all for sale!
But I'd probably buy my own progressive press. I happen to have 3 1050s and a 650...also Have a LnL or two and even a Lee Classic Turret. The last 3 are all for sale!
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ArchAngelCD
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Personally I would not go in with 3 other reloaders on an expensive tool like a Dillon 550/650. Like mentioned there is too much a chance someone will change a setting without remembering to note it. Add the fact 4x the use will accelerate the ware on the press, I would pass.
stykshooter
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The only reason it worked out for the three of us is that we all shot the exact same load and that is all we loaded on that press. The same charge of 231, the same cast 200 gr. SWC and the same O.A.L.
Is the question about choosing Dillon or is it about sharing a press? Seems lik most if the answers are about the sharing part.
I can't advise about Dillon, I use a Hornady LNLAP. I like it a lot and would pick it again.
About sharing - how much have you spent on components and firearms compared to the cost of a 650? I suspect you will find the press cost is tiny in comparison. IMHO there is far too much agonizing over the cost of presses.
I can't advise about Dillon, I use a Hornady LNLAP. I like it a lot and would pick it again.
About sharing - how much have you spent on components and firearms compared to the cost of a 650? I suspect you will find the press cost is tiny in comparison. IMHO there is far too much agonizing over the cost of presses.
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