Dillon Precision BL550 Basic Loader Progressive Reloading Press

The Dillon BL550 is the basic version of the RL550C reloading machine. Instead of having the automatic powder measure and priming systems included with the RL550C model, the BL550 offers a funnel system so weighed powder charges may be poured into the case without removing it from the shellplate. Primers are set into the primer seating arm by hand. The BL550 will accommodate the widest variety of cartridges, from .32 ACP up through .338 Lapua, .416 Rigby and .460 Weatherby.

Most shooters realize that reloading is the most economical way to enjoy their sport, but many shooters are unaware of just how simple it is to reload. In fact, Dillon’s BL550 is one of the simplest reloading machines to learn to operate. The BL550 enables you to complete all of the steps in the reloading process, one step at a time, without having to change, and then re-adjust, dies for each operation like you must with an old-fashioned single-station press. Skeptical? Here is the reloading process

1. Place an empty cartridge case into the BL550’s shellplate at Station One. Lower the operating handle. The BL550 will deprime and resize the case. While the platform is in the “up” position, set a primer into the primer-seating arm. Raise the operating handle, and push it forward to seat the primer into the case.

2. Advance the index sprocket with your thumb and lower the operating handle. At Station Two, pour your powder charge into the case. Raise the operating handle and advance the index sprocket with your thumb.

3. At Station Three, place a bullet on the powder-charged cartridge case and lower the operating handle. This will seat the bullet into the case. (NOTE: with some manufacturers die sets, it may crimp the bullet in place as well.) Raise the operating handle and advance the index sprocket with your thumb.

4. At Station Four you may use a separate crimp die (most Dillon die sets incorporate a separate crimp die to facilitate easier die adjustment) or simply advance the shellplate with your thumb and remove the loaded cartridge from the shellplate at Station One.

Features

• Includes Press and Instruction Manual
• No Adjustments Needed with Dillon Removable Toolhead

Note: Caliber Conversion Kit and Dies not Included