RCBS 2000 Progressive press
- Thread starter buckbrush
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Cast iron construction vs. aluminum, 5 stations vs 4, 100% clean primer disposal and priming at a different station than decapping vs Dillons decap and prime at the same station with associated grit and grime fouling primer slide every 500 or so rounds. Slightly cheaper caliber conversions. Strip or tube primer system vs tube. Bigger frame opening on RCBS than the 550. Supposedly faster caliber changes on the RCBS...
I have a 550 and am pretty happy with it . My problems with it are mostly the primer disposal and primer slide fouling problems, and the 4 die stations. I don't like aluminum presses but the dillon seems to last pretty well and the service is the best.
The advantages for the 550 to me are cheaper inital price, probably a higher resale price, much longer and proven track record, much better parts and accessories availability, and much, much, much better factory owners manual.
I compulsively bought a used but unused RCBS 2000 with a bunch of calibre conversions for a very good price. I guess once it arrives, I will run them both and decide which one is better for my uses. The other one will go on the equipment exchange.
I have a 550 and am pretty happy with it . My problems with it are mostly the primer disposal and primer slide fouling problems, and the 4 die stations. I don't like aluminum presses but the dillon seems to last pretty well and the service is the best.
The advantages for the 550 to me are cheaper inital price, probably a higher resale price, much longer and proven track record, much better parts and accessories availability, and much, much, much better factory owners manual.
I compulsively bought a used but unused RCBS 2000 with a bunch of calibre conversions for a very good price. I guess once it arrives, I will run them both and decide which one is better for my uses. The other one will go on the equipment exchange.
Will do.
I just thought of a couple of other points for the 550. Case feeder for handgun rounds and a roller handle option.
I seem to remember a moderator here having and using a RCBS 2000 a lot ,can't remember his name. Didn't find anything with search function.
Smellboy? no Scullboy I think it was.
I just thought of a couple of other points for the 550. Case feeder for handgun rounds and a roller handle option.
I seem to remember a moderator here having and using a RCBS 2000 a lot ,can't remember his name. Didn't find anything with search function.
Smellboy? no Scullboy I think it was.
Greenfields
CGN Regular
- Location
- Lower mainland BC
It is Slavex who used a 2000, as do I. I bought mine at just under 200 US, so it was a smoken deal. The press has worked flawlessly for me, once you hit your stride you can cruise. I don't have any experience with Dillon stuff so I can't compare.
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Greenfields
CGN Regular
- Location
- Lower mainland BC
Hey Buck, bought the 3 caliber plates and die plates when I bought the press, they too where a steal. Can't remember what I paid.
I bought a 303 plate from Cabelas in Michigan when I was in the area. It was pricey but I needed it.
Cheers
I bought a 303 plate from Cabelas in Michigan when I was in the area. It was pricey but I needed it.
Cheers
Well the RCBS has arrived, and man it is heavy! Almost as heavy as my Hollywood senior turret. Everything on the RCBS 2000 is bigger, thicker or longer than the 550. On the down side ,the RCBS doesn't have oil holes on the link arms like my Dillon 550 does, although it is easy enough to drill them on the RCBS arms. I must say I much prefer the Dillon roller handle to the ball handle of the RCBS. The finishing of the castings and powder coating is also much better on the Dillon.
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