Quick and easy primer size swap on Dillon 550

[Toprudder]

Was playing around with my 550 press, trying to figure an easier way to swap between primer sizes. I think I succeeded. I searched and could not find this method online anywhere. Maybe someone else figured this out, but they did not post a video that I can find. I timed this, and the complete swap can be done in less than 60 seconds.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nb1CvjA7UmA

 

[Ex]

That is indeed a time saver. Many thanks for sharing it!

 

[Citadel99]

I like it! Thanks for putting that together.

Mark

 

[sellersm]

That's very clever! Thx for sharing...

 

[straight-shooter]

Sometimes the answer is to close to my face to see it... thanks for sharing!

 

[Cheetos]

Going to have to try that one. I can swap out primer sizes in just under 2 minutes changing out the primer bar and removing the whole tube assembly and switching everything. Never thought of this way!

 

[hamp sandwich]

Awesome tip! Thanks for sharing that.

 

[X-Rap]

I was doing that before the internet, still bought another dedicated machine for each size.
It does work.

 

[mahansm]

I'm going to try that the next time I swap the priming system over.

Thanks for the tip.

 

[mc2212]

Fantastic tip. Thanks for sharing that.

 

[medalguy]

Like X-rap I have multiple presses. No switcho-changeo any more.