Handloader109
09-01-2014, 10:20 PM
Just got through unloading from a trip down to MS and back. Stopped on the way and met a great guy who traded me a Dillon 650XL for my AK. Thanks to the guys who offered that used press should get about 80% value. With what I had in my gun originally, plus items I'd added, along with almost $200 in ammo, I had about $950 in value. Dillon owner has spent about $1100 on the press. So, we were close in value. I think, at least in my mind, that we both ended up with that we wanted. I don't have anywhere to shoot the AK, pistol range is only close place, and the OP wanted something to shoot, no time to reload.
So, I unloaded the press tonight. BTW, press has never seen powder, and consequently wasn't used. Pristine new condition. The powder feeder still had the paperwork inside. Did I mention he had bought a second feeder for the 223 dies he had never even broken the seal on? And he had bought the optional scale, Lyman 49th manual, and caliper. Threw in a box of 1000 115gr bullets, and three boxes of CCI primers. Dang, that is almost $200 over his estimate for just those two items. I haven't gotten to the bottom of the box yet, might be some more treasure.
At any rate, I gave him everything I had for the AK, could have probably not traded a couple of extra mags and sold elsewhere, but I thought I might not be matching his press. I'm quite surprised with everything he threw in, could have for sure sold the extra powder feeder and other items but he didn't do that either. Great trade for me, and I hope for him. Now I only have to find a place to set the thing up! Anyone have any suggestions or hints not to miss on the 650xl? Thanks for reading John
So, I unloaded the press tonight. BTW, press has never seen powder, and consequently wasn't used. Pristine new condition. The powder feeder still had the paperwork inside. Did I mention he had bought a second feeder for the 223 dies he had never even broken the seal on? And he had bought the optional scale, Lyman 49th manual, and caliper. Threw in a box of 1000 115gr bullets, and three boxes of CCI primers. Dang, that is almost $200 over his estimate for just those two items. I haven't gotten to the bottom of the box yet, might be some more treasure.
At any rate, I gave him everything I had for the AK, could have probably not traded a couple of extra mags and sold elsewhere, but I thought I might not be matching his press. I'm quite surprised with everything he threw in, could have for sure sold the extra powder feeder and other items but he didn't do that either. Great trade for me, and I hope for him. Now I only have to find a place to set the thing up! Anyone have any suggestions or hints not to miss on the 650xl? Thanks for reading John