Dillon's caliber conversion kits

[Bacchus]

Right now, I'm using a single stage press for reloading. I have several sets of dies that I'd like to keep using once I switch over to a 550B. It looks like I'll need to buy a caliber conversion kit for switching calibers on the progressive--is that correct?

Will I need multiple conversion kits or can I get by with one? I plan to reload both pistol and rifle calibers on the progressive.

 

[DILLONHELP]

In general, you will need a either a separate caliber conversion kit or components of one for each caliber you wish to load for. That being said, there is a fair amount of interchangability between some similar calibers. I suggest you go to www.dillonprecision.com, click on manuals in the top menu, and open up the manual for the Rl550B. There is a chart in the back of the manual showing caliber conversion parts interchangability.

 

[bwhited]

What do you need for that 550?
I have lots of conversion kit for the 550 but have gone to a 650 now.

 

[Bacchus]

I'd need conversions for several calibers, incl 45 ACP, 357, 308, and 223. Are you interested in getting rid of your old ones?

 

[halvey]

.45 and .308 should use the same conversion kit if I remember correctly.

 

[Sheldon]

The 45 Acp and the 308 Win share the same shellplate and locator buttons but needs a different powder funnel. There is a cross reference chart on the Dillon site that lists all the different numbers of the parts and which are required for the different calibers.
http://www.dillonhelp.com/rl550benglish/cal_conv_chart.htm

 

[bwhited]

Sure, they can find a new home.
Will have to check and see exactly what I have but should have all 4 that you mentioned.
Yes, the shell plates would be the same for the 45 and 308 because they both have the same head size.

 

[ulflyer]

Conversion kits for 9mm?

Bwhited: I could use a 9mm for the 550B if you have one to sell.

Thanks, ted

 

[redneck2]

From personal experience...

if you have multiple calibers, make a chart that lists the powder funnel, buttons, and shell plate for each caliber. I keep my stuff in one of those bolt organizer thingys. When I'm changing calibers, I just look at the chart and grab what I need.

For example, I know that the .22-250 and 45 acp use the same shell plate. If you look at the list, there are some shell plates that do dozens of calibers.

I'd STRONGLY suggest getting a separate tool head for each caliber. They're only a few bucks each and you don't have to set the dies each time. Trust me on this. If you don't, you'll waste 20-30 minutes every time you set up.

 

[bwhited]

Ran out of time tonight but will check on the calibre conversions Thursday night and get back to you then.

 

[bwhited]

I have 18 of those little blue boxes of conversion kits but none are marked in the calibres requested(45,357,308,223 + 9).
Some of the parts and others are in tool heads also. Along with various spare parts.
If you want to make a list of what parts are in the kit(s) you want, I should be able to get the parts together for you.
One of the kits is marked 45 Win Mag which does use the same shell plate as the 45 and 308. Also a 38 super which should use the same shell plate as a 223.

 

[Fatelvis]

Do you have the conversion kit for 30-30. It has a #7 shell plate, #4 locator button, and model B powder funnel. If you do have it, what would you want for it? Thanks-

 

[bwhited]

Do not have the shell plate for the 30-30.
Funny, thought I had them all.
Maybe I just have not found all of them as of yet.

 

[bwhited]

I'll see if I can get a list together of what I do have.
I will be at Steel Challenge next week so not sure if I can get the list together before I leave.

 

[Outlaws]

How do you like the 650? I have the 550. Is auto indexing all its cracked up to be? Any negatives to it?

 

[bwhited]

The 650 is da bomb!
The 550 is a great machine and I have no problems making 600 rounds an hour with it.
The 650 is even better especially when everything is going well.
All you do is keep feeding it supplies and ammo keeps coming out.
The biggest problem is keeping up with its demands for supplies.
The 650 is a bit more of a pain when things do not go right or converting calibre but not that much more once you learn the machine.

 

[bwhited]

Just ran into a tray of spare parts, they are:

Locater buttons:
#3
#4 - 3 sets

Shell Plates:
C
D
H
P

Powder Funnels:
B
D
E
J
N
Q
W

Calibre Conversion Sets:
348 Win T 7 44D
41 Mag 6 1 43H
8 8 S (Long)
45 Win Mag L 1
7.62 x 39 A 2 44AR
17 Rem 3 44O
6.5 x 54 M 2 44P
22 Hornet E 8 44A
25-20 O 3 43R
8 Rem Mag B 4 44M
45-70 G 9 43T
444 N 4 43X
25 Rem R 2 44K

Still have others around either not found or on tool heads.

 

[woodfiler]

get them

redneck2 is correct on this one. get a tool head for each caliber you;ll
save a ton of time when switching. (unless its like 30).
you'll also need a powder die for each as well. put in the new toolhead,
add the powder dispenser, adjust if necessary, run a few samples,
check grain weight and go.

wood