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<blockquote data-quote="NikatKimber" data-source="post: 1841328" data-attributes="member: 423"><p>True, I did add some extras to the Dillon. Part of the idea was to show that if you true quick change capability, that's where it adds up fast with the Dillon. Even if you drop the powder measure on each tool head (3 x $80), the .45 conversion ($45), and the Strong Mount ($45), you're still over a grand on the Dillon.</p><p></p><p>Again, I'm not saying don't get the Dillon. Just illustrating the cost difference. I have the 550, and Lee Turret. I don't want to get rid of either. The Turret is nice for calibers or loads I'm only going to run less than a hundred at a time. Much faster to change calibers, and cost effective to keep a complete tool head for each. The Dillon I only have set up for 3 calibers, and I do have it setup with a meter on each. </p><p></p><p>200rph is pushing the Lee. I can do that with 9mm. And yes, that was with a 3 hole press, running a 3 die set. I'd say 125-150 is probably average, and average on the Dillon is probably 325-350. I usually pull out the 200rph number when people start claiming 500 or more with the Dillon 550.</p><p></p><p>It still comes down to how much the OP is going to be loading. Small batches once or twice a month would be hard to justify the Dillon, in my mind. Large batches often would surely drive one mad using the Lee.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Didn't know they sold that.</p><p></p><p>That could certainly be an option. Buy that, extra tool heads, then put Lee Carbide dies in it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="NikatKimber, post: 1841328, member: 423"] True, I did add some extras to the Dillon. Part of the idea was to show that if you true quick change capability, that's where it adds up fast with the Dillon. Even if you drop the powder measure on each tool head (3 x $80), the .45 conversion ($45), and the Strong Mount ($45), you're still over a grand on the Dillon. Again, I'm not saying don't get the Dillon. Just illustrating the cost difference. I have the 550, and Lee Turret. I don't want to get rid of either. The Turret is nice for calibers or loads I'm only going to run less than a hundred at a time. Much faster to change calibers, and cost effective to keep a complete tool head for each. The Dillon I only have set up for 3 calibers, and I do have it setup with a meter on each. 200rph is pushing the Lee. I can do that with 9mm. And yes, that was with a 3 hole press, running a 3 die set. I'd say 125-150 is probably average, and average on the Dillon is probably 325-350. I usually pull out the 200rph number when people start claiming 500 or more with the Dillon 550. It still comes down to how much the OP is going to be loading. Small batches once or twice a month would be hard to justify the Dillon, in my mind. Large batches often would surely drive one mad using the Lee. Didn't know they sold that. That could certainly be an option. Buy that, extra tool heads, then put Lee Carbide dies in it. [/QUOTE]
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