Does the LNL mount right up to the strong mount?
It literally takes me all of 2 minutes to switch calibers on my 550B. About a minute for the tool head, and a minute to swap shell plates and locator buttons.
I think there is an aftermarket unit for one or more of the Dillon presses.
The shellplate must be some sort of quick attach and auto adjusted?
I have a couple of bids on Gunbroker, if I don't get them I'll probably get a new press and keep the old as a standby.
Sure, if you have the toolhead for each caliber, powder measure for each caliber, and don't have to change primer systems. That's all it takes me, but if I was changing to .45acp (small primer to large primer system), and didn't have a separate powder dispenser, it would be a lot longer.
Not saying it negates the pros of the system, but that it isn't as easy as some.
Its a learning curve. The shellplate is held in place by an allen bolt. Basically, you just tighten it down till you get stiff movement, then back it out a 1/4 turn (there is also a retention allen in the side to lock everything in place).
Depending on calibers, sometimes you dont have to switch the shellplate. 9mmL and .40s&w use the same shell plate, so all you have to swap is the locator buttons (these are literally buttons that just drop into holes to hold your cases in place. Theres 3 of them)
Dude, I hate dinking with changing calibers. I have 2 quick change setups for 9mm alone so I dont have to reposition my seating die for different weight boolits.
So yeah, I always spring for a powder measure for every die set.
DONOT buy a used Dillon, unless you know the seller and they guarantee ALL the parts are there.
due to complexity of Dillon press ... if you are not familiar with how they work.... just trying to figure out what is missing will be a Major PITA!
purchased from another OSA member a Dillon 550B press for $425 .. then ended up spending another $235 from Dillon buying all the missing pieces necessary to make it work.
if I had to do it all over again... probably would have purchased a 550B from Brian Enoes, just to get the support.
due to complexity of Dillon press ... if you are not familiar with how they work.... just trying to figure out what is missing will be a Major PITA!
purchased from another OSA member a Dillon 550B press for $425 .. then ended up spending another $235 from Dillon buying all the missing pieces necessary to make it work.
if I had to do it all over again... probably would have purchased a 550B from Brian Enoes, just to get the support.
This or directly from Dillon.
I noticed that they control the prices, no discounts.
