Is anyone using a 550B to load 223/5.56 and if so, how is it working out for you? I'm thinking about buying a caliber conv kit for 223, but would like to see if it is going to really be of benefit in speeding up the process. Any comments?
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Dillon 550B for 223
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Ylee,
While not a 550, I did pick up a 450 a year ago to use for small primers. My intent was to set it up for 223's and Service Rifle shooting and leave it.
Other than getting it mounted on my bench (looks good now with a RCBS 4x4, a 550B and 450 Dillon) I haven't gone any further due to time constraints and not getting enough weekends off last year to shoot one Hi Power match. (Yes I know, gotta get my priorities in order).
No other excuses.
FWIW
While not a 550, I did pick up a 450 a year ago to use for small primers. My intent was to set it up for 223's and Service Rifle shooting and leave it.
Other than getting it mounted on my bench (looks good now with a RCBS 4x4, a 550B and 450 Dillon) I haven't gone any further due to time constraints and not getting enough weekends off last year to shoot one Hi Power match. (Yes I know, gotta get my priorities in order).
No other excuses.
FWIW
"A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government.” – George Washington
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Without exaggeration I would say that I have loaded over 100,000 rounds of 223 Rem on the three Dillon 550B's I have owned since 1986. I load all our Prairie Dog hunting ammo on one. It's not hard to produce 400+ rounds an hour once you get the hang of it. I just about don't use a single stage press for 223 anymore.
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