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From: jordan@greipa.UUCP (Jordan K. Hubbard)
Newsgroups: mod.rec.guns
Subject: Re: subject lines and the Dillon press.
Message-ID: <380@greipa.UUCP>
Date: Tue, 3-Sep-85 02:58:21 EDT
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Posted: Tue Sep  3 02:58:21 1985
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Author: decwrl!pyramid!ena (Eric Aubery)

Article: 9:3

>Now. I've been thinking about getting a 'progressive' reloader for
>some time and have finally seen something I liked. The Dillon 550 (a
>450 with some 'fixes' and user requested enhancements). Has anyone
>out there used this equipment?
>
>My major want is something easy to use, fast and with a reliable
>powder measure (read RELIABLE). Any feedback on this or other
>reloaders would be appreciated. Info on cheap brass tumblers would
>also be appreciated.


The current issue of "Handgunner" has a review of the Dillon 550. It
sounds like a great reloader. The only negative aspect mentioned is 
that the powder measure might have problems with some types of powders,
either "lincoln log" or "very fine" types.

	-eric