Reloading tip for reloading .223 on a Dillon 550

sig2009 · 02-04-2009, 04:42 PM

Was going to buy the .223 Dillion Conversion Kit for my 550 when after doing some research I discovered that the 550 Dillon Conversion Kit for 380 ACP uses the same shellplate #3 and locator buttons #3 that .223 Remmington uses. So you can save some money and reload both 380 ACP and .223 Remmington with the same conversion kit. The kit numbers are different but the componet numbers are the same. You just have to buy the "A" powder funnel for the .223.

380 ACP Kit # 20133
Shellplate 3-13684
Locator buttons 3-14060

.223 Remmington Kit #21028
Shellplate 3-13684
Locator buttons 3-14060

MullahElRon · 02-04-2009, 04:46 PM

Always pays to look the chart over before buyin a kit. I hates to think I'm harborin' the means to manufacture 9mm Kurtz...

colorado4wheel · 02-04-2009, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sig2009

Was going to buy the .223 Dillion Conversion Kit for my 550 when after doing some research I discovered that the 550 Dillon Conversion Kit for 380 ACP uses the same shellplate #3 and locator buttons #3 that .223 Remmington uses. So you can save some money and reload both 380 ACP and .223 Remmington with the same conversion kit. The kit numbers are different but the componet numbers are the same. You just have to buy the "A" powder funnel for the .223.

380 ACP Kit # 20133
Shellplate 3-13684
Locator buttons 3-14060

.223 Remmington Kit #21028
Shellplate 3-13684
Locator buttons 3-14060

I don't get how the it saves you any money. Does Dillon charge more for the .223 kit then it should. You still have to buy the shellplate, buttons and funnel. Kits are exactly the same except the funnel.

AdamN · 02-04-2009, 05:47 PM

I think he means if ya already have one of the calibers?

The 550 manual lists everything that will interchange as well

Of course then I would have to buy a 380

sig2009 · 02-04-2009, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colorado4wheel

I don't get how the it saves you any money. Does Dillon charge more for the .223 kit then it should. You still have to buy the shellplate, buttons and funnel. Kits are exactly the same except the funnel.

I already have a 380 conversion kit that I can use to reload .223. I don't have to buy a .223 conversion kit. All I have to buy is the $10 powder funnel "A". You are welcome to spend $45 for the .223 conversion kit if you want to. That is how you save some money. The shell plate and buttons are the same for both calibers. Don't you understand?

colorado4wheel · 02-04-2009, 07:24 PM

I didn't realize you already had the .380 kit. I just thought all this was common knowledge. I did the same thing when I needed to get my 10mm conversion. I just bought the proper funnel and buttons. It uses the same shellplate as the 9mm.

BigSlick · 02-04-2009, 07:27 PM

Easy enough to find the info if ya know about it, but a lotta folks don't

Sig puttin up the info will help some folks save a few bucks, shell plates ain't cheap

Thanks for da post Sig

45/70Geddumout! · 02-04-2009, 07:33 PM

Here is a link to a chart of what shell plates buttons and funnels fit what for those that dont already know about it.
http://www.brianenos.com/pages/dillo...onv.chart.html
:chainsaw:

AdamN · 02-04-2009, 08:35 PM

All the info is in the manual that comes with a 550, read the manual

http://www.dillonprecision.com/docs/...l_may_2007.pdf

Pages 16-19

creophus · 02-05-2009, 07:09 AM

That's good info. Anyone know if I could get away with a #5 shell plate and #2 locator buttons to do .223?

BigSlick · 02-05-2009, 08:23 AM

Nope. #5 plate won't hold in the groove well enough.

You could prolly make it work, if dats all ya had (as in TSHTF wasteland survivor), but it a be real slow with some issues with trashin some brass now an again.

creophus · 02-05-2009, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigSlick

Nope. #5 plate won't hold in the groove well enough.

You could prolly make it work, if dats all ya had (as in TSHTF wasteland survivor), but it a be real slow with some issues with trashin some brass now an again.

Doh! Might be spending money one one soon then.

In the mean time the LCT will just have to do.

colorado4wheel · 02-05-2009, 08:42 AM

Well your screwed now. The LCT is a good reliable press. She won't see you cussing and angry at the machine so you are going to have a real hard time convincing her you want a Dillon/LnL in the future. I would suggest finding a used LM just so you can cuss and curse at something new if/when you want a faster machine.

BigSlick · 02-05-2009, 10:11 AM

He already got a 550B

Everyone does... well, ALMOST everyone

BoltNut · 02-05-2009, 11:44 AM

TwoShot · 02-05-2009, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sig2009

Was going to buy the .223 Dillion Conversion Kit for my 550 when after doing some research I discovered that the 550 Dillon Conversion Kit for 380 ACP uses the same shellplate #3 and locator buttons #3 that .223 Remmington uses. So you can save some money and reload both 380 ACP and .223 Remmington with the same conversion kit. The kit numbers are different but the componet numbers are the same. You just have to buy the "A" powder funnel for the .223.

380 ACP Kit # 20133
Shellplate 3-13684
Locator buttons 3-14060

.223 Remmington Kit #21028
Shellplate 3-13684
Locator buttons 3-14060

Thanks For the Info..
Well now ,,, I have .380 dies,.380 brass,AND with this info got the shell plate etc. Now all i needs is some bollits ,Well guess I need the gun too.

MullahElRon · 02-05-2009, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigSlick

He already got a 550B

Everyone does... well, ALMOST everyone

Dirka Dirka!

creophus · 02-05-2009, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigSlick

He already got a 550B

Everyone does... well, ALMOST everyone

Got that 550 on advice from Slick. It's a great press. I've loaded many thousand rounds on it since then.

TwoShot · 02-05-2009, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ANeat

All the info is in the manual that comes with a 550, read the manual

http://www.dillonprecision.com/docs/...l_may_2007.pdf

Pages 16-19

Don't ya know ,ya silly wabbit, "Books is for Sissys"

All they is good for is packin material in da box.

Chuckles · 02-06-2009, 12:44 AM

If you are like me and load 40 S&W and by a 9mm, all you need are lew locator bottons and a powder funnel. $12 from Dillon. If you need to load 357 Sig after that, you have all the pieces. Just by dies. 357 SIG is the 40 S&W shellplate and locators with a 9mm powder funnel.

02-04-2009, 04:42 PM	#1
sig2009 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 52	Reloading tip for reloading .223 on a Dillon 550 Was going to buy the .223 Dillion Conversion Kit for my 550 when after doing some research I discovered that the 550 Dillon Conversion Kit for 380 ACP uses the same shellplate #3 and locator buttons #3 that .223 Remmington uses. So you can save some money and reload both 380 ACP and .223 Remmington with the same conversion kit. The kit numbers are different but the componet numbers are the same. You just have to buy the "A" powder funnel for the .223. 380 ACP Kit # 20133 Shellplate 3-13684 Locator buttons 3-14060 .223 Remmington Kit #21028 Shellplate 3-13684 Locator buttons 3-14060

02-04-2009, 07:24 PM	#6
colorado4wheel Thread Killer Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 875	I didn't realize you already had the .380 kit. I just thought all this was common knowledge. I did the same thing when I needed to get my 10mm conversion. I just bought the proper funnel and buttons. It uses the same shellplate as the 9mm. __________________ Steve

02-04-2009, 07:27 PM	#7
BigSlick Black Assailant Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Playin in da sand Posts: 11,982	Easy enough to find the info if ya know about it, but a lotta folks don't Sig puttin up the info will help some folks save a few bucks, shell plates ain't cheap Thanks for da post Sig __________________ That gun will replace your tongue, you will learn to speak thru it

02-04-2009, 07:33 PM	#8
45/70Geddumout! 1911 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 37	Here is a link to a chart of what shell plates buttons and funnels fit what for those that dont already know about it. http://www.brianenos.com/pages/dillo...onv.chart.html :chainsaw: __________________ Tight like a Tiger! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 1 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

02-05-2009, 07:09 AM	#10
creophus Family Man Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 13,323	That's good info. Anyone know if I could get away with a #5 shell plate and #2 locator buttons to do .223? __________________ I am the Bacon King. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 1 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. for all your web design and hosting needs.

02-04-2009, 04:46 PM	#2
MullahElRon Dillon Dillon Akbar! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Allah, AZ Posts: 5,218	Always pays to look the chart over before buyin a kit. I hates to think I'm harborin' the means to manufacture 9mm Kurtz...

02-04-2009, 05:47 PM	#4
AdamN Castaway Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,176	I think he means if ya already have one of the calibers? The 550 manual lists everything that will interchange as well Of course then I would have to buy a 380

02-04-2009, 08:35 PM	#9
AdamN Castaway Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,176	All the info is in the manual that comes with a 550, read the manual http://www.dillonprecision.com/docs/...l_may_2007.pdf Pages 16-19

02-05-2009, 08:23 AM	#11
BigSlick Black Assailant Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Playin in da sand Posts: 11,982	Nope. #5 plate won't hold in the groove well enough. You could prolly make it work, if dats all ya had (as in TSHTF wasteland survivor), but it a be real slow with some issues with trashin some brass now an again. __________________ That gun will replace your tongue, you will learn to speak thru it

02-05-2009, 08:42 AM	#13
colorado4wheel Thread Killer Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 875	Well your screwed now. The LCT is a good reliable press. She won't see you cussing and angry at the machine so you are going to have a real hard time convincing her you want a Dillon/LnL in the future. I would suggest finding a used LM just so you can cuss and curse at something new if/when you want a faster machine. __________________ Steve

02-05-2009, 10:11 AM	#14
BigSlick Black Assailant Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Playin in da sand Posts: 11,982	He already got a 550B Everyone does... well, ALMOST everyone __________________ That gun will replace your tongue, you will learn to speak thru it

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02-06-2009, 12:44 AM	#20
Chuckles Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southwest Washington Posts: 40	If you are like me and load 40 S&W and by a 9mm, all you need are lew locator bottons and a powder funnel. $12 from Dillon. If you need to load 357 Sig after that, you have all the pieces. Just by dies. 357 SIG is the 40 S&W shellplate and locators with a 9mm powder funnel. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 1 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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