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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: JJB11B on November 28, 2016, 06:01:53 PM

Title: setting up a Dillon RL550B
Post by: JJB11B on November 28, 2016, 06:01:53 PM: Yesterday I picked up the following very gently used and in like new condition on all of it
Dillon RL550B
Hornady Electronic Powder measure/dispenser/scale thingy
RCBS case trimmer
Lyman media Tumbler
Dillon manual Powder Measure

I am sure I am forgetting a few of the accessories I got but I paid $650 for everything, came with all the original packaging and receipts.

Does anyone have any advice on setting it up?
Years ago I had an RCBS Rockchucker set up that I bolted to a kitchen Table...
Title: Re: setting up a Dillon RL550B
Post by: syoungs on November 28, 2016, 07:27:49 PM: Make sure. The base is extremely sturdy. I find thee Dillon stands are worth the money, as well as the accessory tool holder.
They make a sweet light that fits into the turret that makes it a breeze to see as well, don't have that yet. But it's probably gonna show up for christmas.
Title: Re: setting up a Dillon RL550B
Post by: jrebel on November 28, 2016, 07:47:00 PM: Nice find....youtube has a ton of information on setting up the dillon presses. You can also watch the videos on dillons web site I think. Have fun, you got a great press. :tup:
Title: Re: setting up a Dillon RL550B
Post by: JJB11B on November 30, 2016, 07:03:18 PM: How about building a bench? anyone ever topped their bench with Melonite? The OSB with the white plastic crap on it.

After googling Melonite it would appear that Melonite is not the word I was looking for. Melamine seems to be what I meant
Title: Re: setting up a Dillon RL550B
Post by: h20hunter on November 30, 2016, 07:05:34 PM: pm me your number if you want....i'll text a few pics of my blue machine and bench.