JEBruns
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Not very often Dillon has sales on their reloaders. I'm already all Dillon'd up, or I'd be tempted:
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MarshallDodge
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Thanks for posting.
The gun business has to be feeling a slump. I drove past the local gun shop twice this week, in the middle of the day, and both times the parking lot was completely empty.
The gun business has to be feeling a slump. I drove past the local gun shop twice this week, in the middle of the day, and both times the parking lot was completely empty.
dh1633pm
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Can’t figure out the discount when so much of their stuff is back order? Couldn’t figure out how to order one anyhow, it’s too complicated to know exactly what one would need to make it go. Can’t they just offer one option with everything needed out the box? They do make great stuff.
LiveLife
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Am I missing something?
There's 3 major catagories Presses (2), Trim kits (2) and Cleaning kits (2).
Under Presses, you have 3 categories to choose between Essentials, Deluxe, and Ultimate...what is contained in each is listed
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JEBruns
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Agreed. This sale on the presses is for the "pre-configured" ones, which come with everything you should need.
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JEBruns
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That was my thought too. I see signs of that in other areas too. Some deep discounting starting to pop up on stuff you would have paid at least MSRP for a year ago, if you could find it at all.
jmorris
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I have good news for them, there is another election, just around the corner...
buddyd157
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i was "thinking" another 550c, and the only thing i'd need is the cover and roller handle.
i have all the dies, set up now in the tool heads, with powder dispensers.
but that 10% discount isn't really all that much, on those "pre-configured kits"
gonna still get dinged on taxes, and shipping.
i have all the dies, set up now in the tool heads, with powder dispensers.
but that 10% discount isn't really all that much, on those "pre-configured kits"
gonna still get dinged on taxes, and shipping.
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buddyd157
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"pre-configured kits"
as an example, this is for the 550c
550 Pre-Configured Kits
Dillon Precision: Reloaders, Reloading Equipment, Bullet Reloading, Bullet Reloaders
www.dillonprecision.com
That stood out to me also...it would barely cover the State Sales Tax
While at the same time Mark7/Lyman is offering a 17% discount on their Apex 10-station press...a little shopping will get you to 25% off (MAP pricing)
Soonerpesek
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What can we complain about next……!?!?
Pay full price then… sheeeesh…
I would gladly take a 10% discount off anything I was looking to purchase…
The other option is to buy a competitors comparable (or better) product. When Dillon's margins are so high, 10% seems pretty meager.
Granted if I was fixated on the press...drank to Blue Kool-aid... 10% might mean more. When you're in the market for a high(er) production machine, Blue isn't the only game in town. Their No BS Warranty doesn't even apply to their higher end presses
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JEBruns
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For a company that rarely has sales, it seems decent to me. And you'd have to pay taxes on most any brand new press you'd buy.
The presses offered in this deal do have the lifetime warranty.
MarshallDodge
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Since you brought it up, what would be a comparable or better solution than Dillon?
I've always thought the "Blue Kool Aid" reference was funny, but in your case it sounds a bit condescending, unless I am reading something wrong.
Soonerpesek
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Then possibly you should start a thread on whatever press you talking about……
This thread is about the 10% discount that DILLON is offering…..
Thanks for the info @JEBruns ….
Nothing is better, and maybe only a few are close to being comparable. Not to say you can't still make good ammunition with other stuff that is cheaper than Dillon.
If you were in the market for a new Dillon 10% is better than nothing. It's expensive, but buy once cry once.
This is true.
My comment that you quoted was in agreement to a statement of the level of generosity of the discount being offered and provided an example of more generous discounts being offered to jump start their market.
This doesn't invalidate the discount Dillon is offering or the service being provided by the OP in sharing it...it is simply to inform folks in the market of possible alternatives that they might look into
The second quote is an example of what I'm referring to when I use the term Blue Kool-aid. At one time it was true, but the offerings on the market has made advancements since that time.
I'm not making a blind observation without realistic perspective. In the last year, my bench has been home to a Hornady LNL AP, a Dillon 750, a Lee Pro 6000, and a Mark 7 Apex-10. I've also spent more than casual time setting up a couple of Dillon 550s and a three of 650s....loading several thousand rounds of 9mm and .45ACP. The extensive aftermarket parts available should make it pretty obvious that the 650/750 needs to be updated
The less expensive Mark 7 Apex-10 is several levels better than any Dillon, because it was designed to address the short comings that designers encountered while loading on their current Dillons
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A Hornday LNL AP is fully comparable to the Dillon 650/750 with the added benefit of finer available adjustments and greater flexibility to how it is used. The down side to the LNL is that it allows finer adjustments for folks who can't make them.
The Lee Pro 6000 performs comparably, rounds produced, to the 650/750 and is a better value for dollars spent. The downside to the Pro 6000 is overcoming prior perceptions and "different" solutions as to operation .
The Dillon 550 is an outstanding press and excellent value at it's price point.
The Square Deal is the worst value in Dillon's line. It was a great value at it's original price point ( < $200) but Dillon had to raise the price as folks insisted in using it beyond it's designed service life of 65k rounds
sevt_chevelle
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Using that logic, a Ruger American with zero aftermarket support is a far far superior pistol to Glock 19.
Aftermarket parts, mean the platform is popular and companies are willing to spend money on developing gadgets.
In the arena where the 650/750 play, they are still champion by a lot IMO.
In the arena of 8 plus stations, dillon is behind the curve.
MarshallDodge
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I have no experience with a Mark 7 Apex 10 but they seem to make some nice stuff.
A friend is an aircraft mechanic and he complains about his LNL AP. I like the Dillon powder measure and priming system on the 650 better.
Lee? Lots of failures at making a competitive progressive over the years. Maybe the 6000 will finally be the one.
A friend is an aircraft mechanic and he complains about his LNL AP. I like the Dillon powder measure and priming system on the 650 better.
Lee? Lots of failures at making a competitive progressive over the years. Maybe the 6000 will finally be the one.
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