Dillon Square deal verses Dillon 550

I echo I Don't Care About You's recommendation. I've used a number of quick-change systems for swapping out presses, etc., over the years. The Inline Fabrication system is about the best one on the market, in my view. Easy to set up. Very sturdy and makes change-outs effortless. A good investment for any reloader....even if space isn't an issue.
This may be useful: FortuneCookie45LC aired a video a short while ago, describing how the IF system operates. May be worth watching to get an overview of how the mount works.
Likewise: Ultimate Reloader.
Note: For more complete information, go to the Inline Fabrication website. The FAQ section has plenty of useful info about the products.

Al
 
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6MT said:
My impression is that Dillon stuff is a large money pit.
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It all depends on how much you want to drop. If you don't change between a dozen calibers, use small and large primers, and powders, a single press and tool head is it. I tried a SUPER 1050, I found I didn't enjoy reloading as much. It's a design that wants to be set up once and left alone, but I generally don't load big enough batches to make it worthwhile. I sold it to a guy from here, and downgraded to 2x550cs, and am much happier.
 
PPCLI-Jim said:
I tried a SUPER 1050, I found I didn't enjoy reloading as much. It's a design that wants to be set up once and left alone, but I generally don't load big enough batches to make it worthwhile.
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The 1050 can certainly be persnickety. Not only is it better if not monkeyed with but it needs to be taken care of. Cleaned after use, lubed etc. There is a lot going on in a 1050 and so a lot that has to be monitored as it is working.

I've got two 1050's I use for loading 556. One is used as a case prep machine and the other for actual loading. they mostly sit unused until I feel like making a big batch of ammo. The 550 is a much more versatile machine.
 
I Dont Care About You said:
The 1050 can certainly be persnickety. Not only is it better if not monkeyed with but it needs to be taken care of. Cleaned after use, lubed etc. There is a lot going on in a 1050 and so a lot that has to be monitored as it is working.

I've got two 1050's I use for loading 556. One is used as a case prep machine and the other for actual loading. they mostly sit unused until I feel like making a big batch of ammo. The 550 is a much more versatile machine.
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Yeah mine was setup for .223 Rem, the problem started when I went for a caliber change. After trying to deal with it for about a year, I gave up. Now I'm much happier with the twin 550s, and can still produce 400+ in an hour.
 
Love my 550, pistol or rifle much faster. I've been doing 45-70 on it, way better than a single stage. I'm playing with Tightgroup so I'm just doing one at a time. Manual index is nice in certain circumstances . Big case with little powder, no room for a mistake.
 
PPCLI-Jim said:
I can do about 300 in a half hour, but then my focus starts to drift. So I do short bursts over a few days.
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I'd be fine for an hour or so but then just kinda get tired of it. Shorter periods of loading allows time to replenish primer tubes, case feeder tubes and bullet feeder tubes. All those allow a higher rate of production in the loading session. :D
 
I have a Dillon Square Deal which I use for 9mm and 38 and also a Lee Turret for Rifle. I really like the setup and don't plan on changing. But it would be really nice to be able to use case and bullet feeders which are only available for the 550 (and other larger Dillon presses).
If I were starting over I would go with the 550.
 
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