*impressed with quality. my unit came 🔎🔍 **allabout.wiki/Lyman** with a pound or so of what looks like stainless steel shot and more importantly a spare o-ring for the access hatch and a toothed-belt for the motor-drum drive. Nice touch.the drum and base are both larger than I expected and heavy.the materials and build quality seem good to very good.it's been running on the slowest speed for the last couple of hours with2 pounds or so of my steel parts to be deburred,4 pounds or so of 1" ceramic stars andwater with a little bit of dawn soapfilled to 1/2 the drum volume.I weighed the drum half filled with the previous mentioned items and it came out a little under 9 **pounds.like**: I like the way the drum hatch gets locked.the robustness of the build and motor.con: no instructions that I can see on how to work the base dials/controls, but I got it running by just turning the knobs.grin.not sure if the timer is on or what the 1/0 switch does (it's not on/off to the motor), timer use maybe ??I'll have another look in the box for the instructions or maybe on line .... this is not a big enough of an issue to take rating stars off my initial 5 star rating.update 10.1.2017: ran it 24hrs/day for 4 days straight with 4 different batches of parts and it worked without issues. My a36 steel parts came out as expected with a nice even finish.BTW not mentioned but as I state in the previous line, I've been running it without a 'timer' limit. I suspect the '1/0' switch when switched to '0' disables the timer ... however I got it to work this way, it's the way I wanted, so I can run it overnight without a 3hr reset of the timer.*
Simple and sweet... I am still using a Dillon 450Jr ( bought at around 1987 and still running ) .. for .38, .357 and .45ACP... Dillon the best value out there,,, now am considering the 550 for 7.62x39 and 5.56... Thanks for posting
Bigbear1946 My name is Gragg Cain I noticed you possibly started reloading in 2014. that means you have been reloading for approximately 6 years. or did you start sooner. If you were a beginner like me what made you choose a Dillion over a single stage press. That is what I want but other reloads are trying to talk me out of a Dillion because of price. they want me to start with a single stage press that is not what I want. Why did you choose Dillion over other brands. please give me some input. good video!
When I posted this video I was very new to reloading. I did quite a bit of research and decided the Dillon 550 was the machine for me. It seemed reliable, durable, had many good reviews and could reload quite a number of different cartridges. Most important to me was the ability to quickly reload a lot of ammo. I was reloading for myself and a couple of friends. I may have chosen a single station machine if I was only loading a few at a time or was experimenting with bullets and amounts of powder. Hope this helps.
So....how do I get a .308 case dislodged from the depriming / priming die?!? My kids got into the garage and accidentally pulled the lever.... Good thing I was out of powder.....but holy shit that .308 brass is stuck in that die really good!!!! Any suggestions besides to spend some more $$$ to get another die?
Thank You, I appreciate the video. My only "issue" would be that next time make sure your License plate is not visible. That could get you some unwanted attention. Thanks again and stay safe!
great video, very informative. I volunteered to help some one to help set this up tomorrow. I'm only used to Lee single stage presses. your video will help tremendously.
You can use the media many times. I would say at least 6 to 10 times. It just depends on when you think it is not cleaning the shells as thorough or as quickly as you like. Also the bag of media supplied is enough to fill the tumbler 3 times.
Add a dryer sheet to the tumble mix and all the dirt sticks to the sheet, I haven't changed my media for years... Does not affect anything just tumbles with everything else.
You are welcome. I hope this made setup a little easier. This was my first try at reloading and this machine made me feel quite comfortable with it. Great machine. Good luck.
Good job. I have just re-unboxed a 550B that I've had in storage for over 20 years. I was feeling a little intimidated about getting started again but after your video I'm ready to make some ammo. Thanks
Excellent video - very informative. This assisted me with setting up my first rig - as stated below - with no bs. Thank you for taking the time to put this together for us.
Thank you so much for not saying ummm ummmm and moving your camera out of focus and aiming the camera at the floor etc. etc..... Great video, very to the point and informative. I appreciate it.
I just got this kit today. The instructions state it can hold 600 .45 ACP cases. I put 500 (approximately) in it. I noticed the more brass you put in it, the louder it is. With just the media it is VERY quiet. With 500 .45 ACP cases, it's quite a bit louder. It's been running for about an hour and 40 minutes.... the cases do look better than when I put them in. I'm going to let it go another couple hours and see. I'm quite happy with this kit as well so far and I thank you for your video!
Best video out there on the 550B. Thank you for making it. As some others have stated as well, I would encourage you to make other reloading videos, including the die setup.
2:00 in and I ran away from this video. After seeing how you added everything...wow
The installation of the powder assembly and adjustments are amiss....
Nice, enjoyed the video!
*impressed with quality. my unit came 🔎🔍 **allabout.wiki/Lyman** with a pound or so of what looks like stainless steel shot and more importantly a spare o-ring for the access hatch and a toothed-belt for the motor-drum drive. Nice touch.the drum and base are both larger than I expected and heavy.the materials and build quality seem good to very good.it's been running on the slowest speed for the last couple of hours with2 pounds or so of my steel parts to be deburred,4 pounds or so of 1" ceramic stars andwater with a little bit of dawn soapfilled to 1/2 the drum volume.I weighed the drum half filled with the previous mentioned items and it came out a little under 9 **pounds.like**: I like the way the drum hatch gets locked.the robustness of the build and motor.con: no instructions that I can see on how to work the base dials/controls, but I got it running by just turning the knobs.grin.not sure if the timer is on or what the 1/0 switch does (it's not on/off to the motor), timer use maybe ??I'll have another look in the box for the instructions or maybe on line .... this is not a big enough of an issue to take rating stars off my initial 5 star rating.update 10.1.2017: ran it 24hrs/day for 4 days straight with 4 different batches of parts and it worked without issues. My a36 steel parts came out as expected with a nice even finish.BTW not mentioned but as I state in the previous line, I've been running it without a 'timer' limit. I suspect the '1/0' switch when switched to '0' disables the timer ... however I got it to work this way, it's the way I wanted, so I can run it overnight without a 3hr reset of the timer.*
Yes you did make a superior video.
Simple and sweet... I am still using a Dillon 450Jr ( bought at around 1987 and still running ) .. for .38, .357 and .45ACP... Dillon the best value out there,,, now am considering the 550 for 7.62x39 and 5.56... Thanks for posting
You remind me of Mike Ehermantraut from breaking bad
Excellent video...thanks...very clear and informative
Bigbear1946 My name is Gragg Cain I noticed you possibly started reloading in 2014. that means you have been reloading for approximately 6 years. or did you start sooner. If you were a beginner like me what made you choose a Dillion over a single stage press. That is what I want but other reloads are trying to talk me out of a Dillion because of price. they want me to start with a single stage press that is not what I want. Why did you choose Dillion over other brands. please give me some input. good video!
When I posted this video I was very new to reloading. I did quite a bit of research and decided the Dillon 550 was the machine for me. It seemed reliable, durable, had many good reviews and could reload quite a number of different cartridges. Most important to me was the ability to quickly reload a lot of ammo. I was reloading for myself and a couple of friends. I may have chosen a single station machine if I was only loading a few at a time or was experimenting with bullets and amounts of powder. Hope this helps.
One of the best 550 setup videos I've seen. I will be sure to reference it when mine arrives. Thanks for taking the time to make it. I'm subscribed.
Yes, very good - thank you
Like the sifter pan set up too.
Well done. Very professional presentation. I may go without the strong mount like you did.
Pretty good for a "first time" video.
Great video, sounded like a military instruction video!
Well produced and informative, one of the best tutorials I have watched on RUclips.
How much
How much did that cost you for everything?
Good vid you only skipped a few steps lol
So....how do I get a .308 case dislodged from the depriming / priming die?!? My kids got into the garage and accidentally pulled the lever.... Good thing I was out of powder.....but holy shit that .308 brass is stuck in that die really good!!!! Any suggestions besides to spend some more $$$ to get another die?
Im not sure but it sounds like it's time to get out the screw driver and pliers. I think it will just take time and patience.
Great video, thank you!
Great video! Thanks for taking the time to make it.
love this........have to have one!
du klarer jo ikke å gjøre noe bedre
very very good video. i think you've got the knack for it Big Bear
Well done! So much better than the "other guys" that make videos on this subject.
Dillon should hire you to do their videos, very informative! Thank you.
Many thanks for a very informative and well done video!
Thank You, I appreciate the video. My only "issue" would be that next time make sure your License plate is not visible. That could get you some unwanted attention. Thanks again and stay safe!
excellent video. thank you.
great video, very informative. I volunteered to help some one to help set this up tomorrow. I'm only used to Lee single stage presses. your video will help tremendously.
Fantastic demonstration the best one I ever seen.
I just wanted to say thank you I got the 550b and there was no user friendly way of setting it up and just watching your video I have it all together.
I'm glad to hear that and thank you. Good luck and enjoy your new reloader.
As I am reboxing my dillon 550 b I was hoping to see how everything fit in the box. I cant figure out where the actuator lever goes.
Sorry but it's been so long since I unboxed mine that I can't remember.
How many times can you reuse the corncob media before you have to change it out and get a new bag?
You can use the media many times. I would say at least 6 to 10 times. It just depends on when you think it is not cleaning the shells as thorough or as quickly as you like. Also the bag of media supplied is enough to fill the tumbler 3 times.
Add a dryer sheet to the tumble mix and all the dirt sticks to the sheet, I haven't changed my media for years... Does not affect anything just tumbles with everything else.
Great job!! Your very thorough. I wish you had a video on installing and calibrating the dies as well. Much better than the rest.
Thanks for making that video big bear, I'm just getting started into reloading and it helped a great deal.
You are welcome. I hope this made setup a little easier. This was my first try at reloading and this machine made me feel quite comfortable with it. Great machine. Good luck.
I'm liking your opening music. Just picked up a 550b myself. Complex machine but it works like a charm.
Good job. I have just re-unboxed a 550B that I've had in storage for over 20 years. I was feeling a little intimidated about getting started again but after your video I'm ready to make some ammo. Thanks
+William Osborne The Dillon 550B is a wonderful machine. It is quite easy to set up and use. I'm sure it will be easier then you thought. Good luck.
Excellent video - very informative. This assisted me with setting up my first rig - as stated below - with no bs. Thank you for taking the time to put this together for us.
+Theo Ciba Thanks for the kudo. Glad it helped.
Thank you so much for not saying ummm ummmm and moving your camera out of focus and aiming the camera at the floor etc. etc..... Great video, very to the point and informative. I appreciate it.
+Eric Thomas Thanks
I just got this kit today. The instructions state it can hold 600 .45 ACP cases. I put 500 (approximately) in it. I noticed the more brass you put in it, the louder it is. With just the media it is VERY quiet. With 500 .45 ACP cases, it's quite a bit louder. It's been running for about an hour and 40 minutes.... the cases do look better than when I put them in. I'm going to let it go another couple hours and see. I'm quite happy with this kit as well so far and I thank you for your video!
great vid bbear
I am ordering my 550 tonight, your video was very good and easy to understand. Thank You
Great video! Also, you sound like Mike from Breaking Bad (one of my favorite characters)
That's exactly what I thought
Good job, concise and direct with no BS!
Nicely done! This will be very helpful as I'm about to bite the bullet, pun intended, on a 550b. Happy reloading!
Very well made video. Thanks
Excellent video, thank you!
Best video out there on the 550B. Thank you for making it. As some others have stated as well, I would encourage you to make other reloading videos, including the die setup.