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<blockquote data-quote="1911user" data-source="post: 287617" data-attributes="member: 543"><p>Another way to think about it: If you think 1000 cases is a lot to load, buy a 550. If you think a 5 gallon bucket full of pistol brass is a nice start, get a 650. That is direct from a dillon service manager on another forum. 550's are cheaper for caliber changes. 650's are better for bigger runs of fewer calibers. </p><p></p><p>IMHO a 550 is a better choice for most people because most people honestly don't shoot that much consistently. If you shoot 1500-2000 centerfire rounds every month (cold weather months count too) then maybe a 650 would be better. </p><p></p><p>550 caliber changes cost about $65 plus dies. 650 caliber changes cost about $100 plus dies plus any needed casefeeder plates. These costs include the caliber conversion kit plus a toolhead and powder die only. For low volume calibers, it is often cheaper to keep a single stage press handy; conversion costs are just dies and a shellholder. It's nice to run everything through a progressive press, but for 100 rounds a year of something (hunting ammo for example) single stage loading makes more sense. </p><p></p><p>In the interests of disclosure, I have a dillon 550 progressive press and a rcbs single stage press with no intention of changing the reloading setup anytime soon.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="1911user, post: 287617, member: 543"] Another way to think about it: If you think 1000 cases is a lot to load, buy a 550. If you think a 5 gallon bucket full of pistol brass is a nice start, get a 650. That is direct from a dillon service manager on another forum. 550's are cheaper for caliber changes. 650's are better for bigger runs of fewer calibers. IMHO a 550 is a better choice for most people because most people honestly don't shoot that much consistently. If you shoot 1500-2000 centerfire rounds every month (cold weather months count too) then maybe a 650 would be better. 550 caliber changes cost about $65 plus dies. 650 caliber changes cost about $100 plus dies plus any needed casefeeder plates. These costs include the caliber conversion kit plus a toolhead and powder die only. For low volume calibers, it is often cheaper to keep a single stage press handy; conversion costs are just dies and a shellholder. It's nice to run everything through a progressive press, but for 100 rounds a year of something (hunting ammo for example) single stage loading makes more sense. In the interests of disclosure, I have a dillon 550 progressive press and a rcbs single stage press with no intention of changing the reloading setup anytime soon. [/QUOTE]
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