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Dillon 550C

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Ernie
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Re: Dillon 550C

Post by Ernie » Tue Nov 04, 2025 4:04 pm

Thanks guys I am still debating the cost v/s using my Redding t7 and buying extra turrets. I don't know that I need the speed.

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Re: Dillon 550C

Post by DsGrouse » Tue Nov 04, 2025 4:14 pm

Creedmor sports sells a turret shim kit and machined turrets.

The shim kit,

https://www.creedmoorsports.com/creedmo ... pgrade-kit

The upgraded turret.
https://www.creedmoorsports.com/416-sta ... redding-t7

I use the lyman t8 shim kit on mine, but standard cast heads.

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Re: Dillon 550C

Post by BrokenolMarine » Tue Nov 04, 2025 4:39 pm

I never worried too much about speed, but accuracy. I found loads for each caliber that were more accurate than I was, set up each caliber's tool head for that load combination and stuck with it. Served me well for years.
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I don't look back at the things I can't do anymore with regret, I just look forward to the things I still can.

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Re: Dillon 550C

Post by Ernie » Tue Nov 04, 2025 6:07 pm

Got the turret shim kit in the mail today. Would be using cast heads.

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Re: Dillon 550C

Post by Ernie » Sun Nov 09, 2025 5:30 pm

I ordered the Dillon RL550C with a couple extras from Midway USA. The press will come next week. I am also going to set up the Redding T7 and split the dies between the two presses. Will be taking down the Classic Lee Turret press to make room on the bench. I guess I will try to sell it. It is a decent press but I think I will be more comfortable with manual presses.

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