Dillon Precision: the choice for professionals and enthusiasts

1. Dillon Precision RL-550C

The RL550C is the most versatile reloading press in the Dillon range. It will handle a wide variety of cartridges from .32 ACP to .338 Lapua, .416 Rigby and .460 Weatherby.
This is a manual indexing press, this allows you to reload larger rounds, but if you are not used to it, you are more likely to double load. Overall, this simple but quality press allows for repeatable and consistent reloading.
A number of optional accessories are also available for this model, including shell feeders from Dillon and Double Alpha Academy and an ergonomic roller grip from Inline Fabrication.
This reloading press is incredibly capable and versatile, but also more affordable than some of Dillon's other options. With four stations and no auto indexing, you have to remember that if you want to have powder control, for example, you'll have to combine extra steps at other stations.

The base model RL-550C includes:

• One machine
• Powder measure with standard large and small powder bars - small installed. 
• Prime system includes large and small priming parts
• Large and small primer pick up tube
• Low Primer Alarm
• Tool head with four stations
• Powder die
• Retaining container for loaded cartridges
• Set of standard Allen wrenches
• Written instruction manual for use

4 stations:

FouFour stations, which can reload between 400 to 600 rounds per hour, perform these operations simultaneously:

Station 1- resizes, deprimes and primes the case

Station 2- flares the case and dispenses powder

Station 3- seats the projectile (bullet)

Station 4- crimps the bullet into place
 

What it is for:

• precision progressive reloading, quality on a low budget
   

What it is not for:

• commercial or serial reloading
   

Pros:

• quality
• simplicity
• suitable for more than 160 calibres
• versatility, standard functions
• accuracy
   

Cons:

• no automatic rotation (indexing)
• 4 stations

 

2. Dillon Precision Super 1050

The Super 1050 is one of the most advanced reloading machines in the Dillon Precision line. The Super 1050 is an eight-station progressive reloading press that features a calibration pin for removing primer crimp from military cartridges and can reload all common handgun calibers and several popular rifle calibers.

Dillon's Super 1050 evolved from the original RL1050 and has an extended frame and crank that provides more functional travel for larger cartridges including 30-06, 6.5 Creedmoor and 308 Wincheter, but the crank travel is minimal, meaning less work for the operator.

The base model Super 1050 includes:

• One machine
• Dies in selected caliber
• Electric casefeeder
• Auto indexing shellplate
• Built in primer pocket swager
• Automatic powder measure system
• Automatic priming system
• Low primer alarm
   

8 stations:

Eight stations, which can reload between 1,000 and 1,200 rounds per hour, perform these operations simultaneously:

Station 1- empty cases are automatically inserted into the shellplate via the electric casefeeder

Station 2- the spent cartridge cases are resized and deprimed

Station 3- the case mouth is expanded while a rod supports the case base for swaging

Station 4- the case is seated with a new primer

Station 5- the case mouth is belled and powder dispensed

Station 6- station is open to allow for case inspection

Station 7- the bullet is seated to its proper depth

Station 8- the bullet is crimped into place

-reload cartridges are then automatically dumped into the collection container

What it is for:

• commercial or serial reloading
   

What it is not for:

• occasional reloading
   

Pros:

• high production speed
• 8 workstations
• automatic rotation (indexing)
• wide range of calibers
• durable construction
• consistency and accuracy

Cons:

• higher initial price
• complexity
• maintenance
• suitable for advanced users

 

3. Dillon Precision XL-750

The XL750 is an automatically indexed five-station progressive reloading press with an optional automatic case feeder and powder-level sensor. Available in all popular pistol and rifle calibers from 32ACP to magnums, the Dillon XL750 is the successor to the XL650.
One of the big differences is that the old telephone dial priming system has been replaced with a sliding bar priming system. This progressive press has automatic indexing, comes with a drop tube for the case feeder that is sold separately, and features a quick-change caliber. That it has five stations allows users to use a die to control powder levels or to separate the bullet seating and crimping process. Dillon has its own powder control system, which is probably the most reliable and simplest option.

The base model XL-750 includes:

• One machine
• Powder measure with standard large and small powder bars - small installed. 
• Prime system includes large and small priming parts
• Large and small primer pick up tube
• Low Primer Alarm with and a rod for priming system
• Tool head with five stations
• Powder die
• Retaining container for loaded cartridges
• Set of standard Allen wrenches
• Written instruction manual for use
   

5 stations:

Five stations, which can reload between 500 to 800 rounds per hour, perform these operations simultaneously:

Station 1- resizes, deprimes and primes the case

Station 2- flares the case and dispenses powder

Station 3- can be fitted with a powder control system or a a bullet feeder

Station 4- the bullet is seated to its proper depth

Station 5- the bullet is crimped into place

What it is for:

• reloading pistol and rifle calibers to medium volume

What it is not for:

• commercial reloading

Pros:

• 5 workstations
• automatic cartridge feeder
• speed and efficiency
• calibre range
• accuracy and quality

Cons:

• higher initial price
• size
• more difficult to maintain
• suitable for advanced users