Adding a Dillon 650?

[silverjay]

Have a Dillon 550 that I like. Found 650 on sale for Father's Day and considering adding it for higher volume handgun rounds. Is it worth adding a 650? The 550 is staying for all the small volume stuff.

[PaulG67]

Yes it is, I have a 650 and without it I would not do any volume reloading. I is easy to use and smooth in operation.

[kayala]

It was worth it for me. I've had my 550 for about 5 years now and recently purchased a 650 - couldn't be happier.

[bullet maker 57]

I have a 650 as well as a Square deal. Love them both.

[Smoke4320]

Got a 650 and love it . It has a learning curve but not steep ..
Go slow at first and study what happens on handle going down AND handle going up . It makes a difference how you handle a jam, powder spill ect
again not hard ju8st have to be aware what to do in each case to get any/all stations corrected

[Earl Brasse]

Buy it.

It is hard to find a "deal" on Dillon equipment; move fast, good deals don't last.

I loaded on a 550 for years, then I got a 650 & only wonder why I waited soo long.

A case feeder is a wonderful thing.

[M-Tecs]

One often over looked advantage the 650 has is the extra station that makes using the powder check system easy.

[Smoke4320]

One often over looked advantage the 650 has is the extra station that makes using the powder check system easy.

Amen to that.. keep fresh batteries in it and you are good to go ..

[silverjay]

You guys are a bad influence. $687 out the door with a case feeder. Now to find a place to mount it.

[M-Tecs]

You guys are a bad influence. $687 out the door with a case feeder. Now to find a place to mount it.

It gets worse. Loved my 650's so much they need a big brother. They now share the bench with a couple of 1050's.

[molar]

I love my 550. Thought about adding a 650 as well, but the priming system has scared me off. Those of you who own the 650, have you had any priming issues?

[DerekP Houston]

I would love to add a 650, the only reason I decided to give the LnL a shot was that the dies I had were already compatible. Worked out fine so far I'll post a review up when I hit 1k rounds. At this point...my rhythm and speed were much faster on the ol' classic cast turret. I had to take it off the bench to stop myself from going back.

[VHoward]

I love my 550. Thought about adding a 650 as well, but the priming system has scared me off. Those of you who own the 650, have you had any priming issues?

Only when I wore out the primer advance cam (it is plastic) and it wouldn't advance the next primer all the way. A call to Dillon and a free replacement was on the way.

[500MAG]

I use a 650 for my .223's and SQD for semi-auto handgun ammo. Love the 650 for fast accurate loading.

[VHoward]

You guys are a bad influence. $687 out the door with a case feeder. Now to find a place to mount it.
Don't worry. It is money spent only once since it is a Dillon. And you can't take your money with you anyway. :kidding:

[Dragonheart]

A Dillon 450 was my first press from Dillon. When the 550 was introduced I ran two 550's for years. A couple of years ago I replaced the 550's with two 650's and couldn't be happier. I am not putting sour grapes on the 550 as it is an excellent press, but the 650 is a better progressive press; it's stronger, faster, has an extra station, a case feeder that handles all the most popular calibers and other improvements. The priming system runs longer without a mishap, the extra station allows for a powder check making it safer or for adding a bullet feeder. I believe the 650 is the best progressive press for the money on the market and once you get yours I think you will agree.

[M-Tecs]

I love my 550. Thought about adding a 650 as well, but the priming system has scared me off. Those of you who own the 650, have you had any priming issues?

All three of mine have been trouble free. They do take a little longer to switch form large to small but I have one set up of large and one for small so it's been at least 10 years since I switched. Some don't like the fact that it continues to feed primes if there is no case and sometimes jump out of the collect tray.

[osteodoc08]

Dad had a 550 and I like it but after having a 5 station 650, I'll never go back.

All my my low volume rifle is done on a RC anyhow

[runfiverun]

I have 4-550's and a 650.
the 650 stays set up for the 45 colt and covered.
I could have converted it over to 9mm [with the kit I have] when I done the 10-k run last month, but it's easier and just as fast for me to just leave the cover on the 650 and use the small pistol 550.

[too many things]

as a note to you guys. I have 7 different cals on the press and costs was about 100 bucks
only thing you need is shell plate and some replacement parts. you don't need the whole conversion set
few things make it better. the adjustable power measure is a must and the bearing kit. I did change the pin system the holds the case in the shell holder. so only have to move in place of using the different pins
would I buy another . NO the lee loadmaster will do just as good if you know how to work the bugs out

[tstowater]

I've thought about getting a 650 for volume loading but I haven't found the need for more speed than a 550 gets me. Once you get the feel of a 550, you can get a lot done. The powder check and case feeder options would be nice. I can't set up the loaders I have so buying more isn't going to help.

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