Anyone near Lowell willing to give me some pointers?

[SERVED_USMC]

Im going to be picking up a Dillion 550 in a few weeks. Ive ordered a few reloading books that I can read through. I was wondering if anyone has a similar setup that would be willing to walk me through a few things? I just want to make sure Im semi confident and had a little hands on before I get mine. Im going to be reloading mostly 223, 40 and 45. I will pick up 308 later when I get my ar 10. Let me know if you have some spare time and would like to give me some pointers. I have 223 and 308 brass I could donate if your willing to help. Thanks in advance fellas.

 

[SERVED_USMC]

No one near me reloads huh........

 

[Jay]

I reload .223 and .45, but I'm down in Grant county, near Marion. I use a 550, but it's a fair drive to Lake county. If you want to come down here, I'll be glad to show you what I can.

 

[melensdad]

No one near me reloads huh........

I had a 550 about 15 years ago!!!

Send me a PM, I'm in Lake County, I'm getting back into reloading and Santa brought me a Hornaday LNL progressive press, but I haven't set it up yet. I can probably help you with some stuff, but my memory is probably fuzzy enough that I will need a lot of refreshing too.

 

[JosephR]

I have reloaded 9mm and .45 on a lee progressive. I'm just North in Crown Point. I have no experience with the Dillons but by buying a Lee, I had to learn the ins and outs of that fugger before doing anything!

 

[Drail]

Have a good SOLID bench to mount it on. Have a good bright light source on the bench. Adjust the light so you can see down into the cases as they go around. Make sure the light source is NOT above the primer tube. Look at everything closely before you advance to the next station. Take your time for a while. You'll pick up speed in time but in the beginning go slow. Load small batches so if you screw up you don't screw up a lot of components. Get as many reloading manuals as you can find. Be wary of any load data posted on the internet. Have fun. You will become addicted.

 

[semperfi211]

I don't reload. I notice there is a five part video series on you tube.
YouTube - How to reload with a Dillon RL 550B Part 1

 

[SERVED_USMC]

I don't reload. I notice there is a five part video series on you tube.
YouTube - How to reload with a Dillon RL 550B Part 1

I watched that a couple of weeks ago, pretty informative. I just need to figure out all the little parts that make the big picture. Pretty much what it takes to change calibers and how to set up dies and what not. Ill get it soon enough

 

[JosephR]

Setting up dies is a real PITA if you don't realize what they all do and their functions. Luckily all my first attempts were on "free" brass

 

[Max Volume]

Now that was good! I've reloaded thousands of 12 ga. but am awaiting my Dillon any day now.