Opinions - Dillon 550 vs. 650

ottawaguy said:
The only advantage a 650 has over a 550 is the amount of ammo you can make in a given amount of time.
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Even if that were correct it would be a significant benefit, but it isn't. As I mentioned above, the 650 has an additional die station, which allows for powder check == safer shooting.
 
And so does the Hornady LNL, for less money and a nicer press to boot.:D

(yep, I have one, and yep, I like it a lot.)

Dillons are ok too though, if you can't find a hornady.......;)
 
I've had a 550 for about 12 years now and love it. I load three pistol calibers and three rifle caliber and it suits my needs perfectly. I don't feel the need for a 650, the 550 does everything the bigger brother does. I don't mind manually indexing the shellplate, it doesn't seem to slow me down, I can still load 500 rounds a hour when I want to when my primer tubes are full. I've never had a double charge or any problems, my 550 has been a dream. When I originally bought my reloader I considered the 650, but I can't see any advantages to it, the 550 suits my needs perfectly and probably always will. If I were in the market for a new press, I would again go with a 550.
 
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