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Dillon Precision 14261 RL550C 4 Stage Manually Indexed Progressive Reloading Machine

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  • Dies Sold Seperately
  • Capable of loading 120+ Calibers
  • Will Load Rifle and Pistol
  • *Shown with optional accessories.

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The Dillon RL550C is the most versatile reloading machine in the Dillon Precision Products line. It will accommodate the widest variety of cartridges from 32 ACP up to 338 Lapua, 416 Rigby, and 460 Weatherby.

The "C" designation indicates a significant design change. The upper link arm pivot pins are now threaded in place, and have a grease groove around the pin that connects with a lube hole on the end of the pin. You can use a needle fitting on a grease gun to lubricate the upper pivot pins now.

What's new on the RL550C?

The biggest improvement of the RL550C over the RL550B is the threaded link arm pins.(Pictured Above.)

No longer is it necessary to drop the main shaft in order to access linkarm pins. These NEW Linkarm Pins make maintaining your machine fast and easy.

What's new on the RL550C?

Another change from the B model to the C model is reinforcement of key points of the frame which make the C model the strongest RL550 ever made.

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I'm going to try to synopsize this.I didn't try to read the 5 Star posts as they are all going to be complimentary. However, I started with the 3 Stars, just to see what disappointing things they didn't like. In as much there were only a few...which I agree with, these are fantastic presses! I began owning my first Dillon WAY BACK from Mike's humble beginning, and I do mean "humble".(1980's). I bought my first Dillon, a 300, then a 450..then a 450B, at his Scottsdale shop...very small building. He gave me a mini tour. Well, any way, that's a short, short history of Mike Dillon's start-up. RIP, Mike. This is were his motto, no BS warranty started. I am a satisfied customer of that warranty.As purported, the "stick" powders can be inaccurate, not by much, but a little, especially the IMR brands...(they "crunch" when the handle is operated, cycling the measure) with the Dillon powder measures. That is why you need to have a good scale handy and WEIGH every charge for infinite powder accuracy...sorry, but that is the way it is unless you invest in a higher-end measure which I use for that powder.(I still weigh each charge anyway because I want every load to be the same...defeats the purpose of a high-end measure, but consistency is better. I want to win, so I want my loads to be cloned). Ball powders work best.Also, the one 3 star report indicated multiple bins...nope, it only shows one, the finished cartridge bin. The other is 'grayed out" as well as the 9'' stand. What you see is what you get!The shell plate does not automatically rotate as indicated, and yes, with good reloading ethics, you will not find this a problem. Once you get the feel of loading, this should not be a minor inconvenience... if that. An entry level loader must apply himself to the fine details.(Us old timers think we're too smart sometimes showing off with our pedantic knowledge) As it was noted, a double charge is possible with a small charge but one would have to be non observing of his attention to detail. How this would happen: If the loader DID NOT put another empty cartridge in the 1st priming station, then yes, that would happen...but that is not how the loading procedure is done; there has to be a shell in each station to work correctly. If you want an auto index machine, open your wallet.My caveat: PAY ATTENTON..DON'T SMOKE AND WEAR EYE PROTECTONI I can go on and on but I am getting verbose but all I wanted to do was add my opinion. Final word: I am a fifty years' reloader. I own eleven Dillon 550's plus a progressive Hornady and a multitude of others. I got more affluent and lazy! I am not and have not been an employee of Dillon or paid by them to promote their products. They have been good to me. If one is ever able to visit their showroom: DAMN! My advice: Call Dillon Precision, ask about their NO BS warranty! It's an expensive hobby today. In the long haul, it will amortize the investment if you are an addicted reloader like me. Hope this helps.
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