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5.56 and 7.62 set up

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Reloader@dillonprecision
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#1 · March 21, 2014, 2:09 am

Hello everyone,  

I'm new to Dillon Reloading.  I used to hand load on a RCBS single stage (5.56 and .300 win mag).
Wanting to get a reloading set up (5.56 and 7.62) and here is a list of what I am looking at.
Wondering if I am missing something I'll need or if I have things I do not?

I'd like to thank everyone that takes the time to look at my list and offer feed back.

Thanks again!

XL 650 XL 650
Stock #: Dillon XL 650
Price: $566.95  		  Add To Shopping Cart
  Caliber Conversion Kit to be Included: .223/5.56mm - $0.00
Dillon's Instructional DVDs for Reloading Machines Dillon's Instructional DVDs for Reloading Machines
Stock #: dillondvds
Price: $19.95  		  Add To Shopping Cart
  reloading machine DVDs: XL650 DVD - $0.00
XL 650 Spare Parts Kit XL 650 Spare Parts Kit
Stock #: 21146
Price: $25.95  		  Add To Shopping Cart
   
XL 650 Casefeeder - 110 Volt XL 650 Casefeeder - 110 Volt
Stock #: Dillon XL 650 CF
Price: $218.95  		  Add To Shopping Cart
  Casefeeder Size: Small Rifle (.204 Ruger, .223 and similar) - $0.00
Dillon Casefeed Plate Large Rifle Dillon Casefeed Plate Large Rifle
Stock #: 21075
Price: $38.95  		  Add To Shopping Cart
   
Dillon Powder Check Dillon Powder Check
Stock #: 21044
Price: $68.95  		  Add To Shopping Cart
   
Dillon Strong Mounts XL650-only Dillon Strong Mounts XL650-only
Stock #: 22052
Price: $45.95  		  Add To Shopping Cart
   
Dillon Aluminum Bullet Tray-for Square Deal, RL550 & XL650 Dillon Aluminum Bullet Tray-for Square Deal, RL550 & XL650
Stock #: 22214
Price: $41.95  		  Add To Shopping Cart
   
Dillon Roller Handle (Aluminum) Dillon Roller Handle (Aluminum)
Stock #: 17950
Price: $45.95  		  Add To Shopping Cart
   
Dillon's XL 650 Toolholders XL 650 w/Wrench Set Dillon's XL 650 Toolholders XL 650 w/Wrench Set
Stock #: 11555
Price: $29.95  		  Add To Shopping Cart
   
Dillon Low Powder Sensor Dillon Low Powder Sensor
Stock #: 16306
Price: $41.95  		  Add To Shopping Cart
   
Dillon Carbide Rifle Dies (Individual & Three-Die Sets) Dillon Carbide Rifle Dies (Individual & Three-Die Sets)
Stock #: dcrd3ds
Price: $162.95  		  Add To Shopping Cart
  Die Type: .223 Remington - $162.95
Dillon Rifle Case Gages Dillon Rifle Case Gages
Stock #: drcg
Price: $26.95  		  Add To Shopping Cart
  Dillon Rifle Case Gages: 223 Case Gage - $26.95
Primer Pickup Tubes, 2 Small, 2 Large Primer Pickup Tubes, 2 Small, 2 Large
Stock #: 20056
Price: $23.95  		  Add To Shopping Cart
   
Rapid Polish 290 (8 oz. Bottle) Rapid Polish 290 (8 oz. Bottle)
Stock #: 13804
Price: $8.95  		  Add To Shopping Cart
   
Dillon Case Lube (8 oz. Bottle) Dillon Case Lube (8 oz. Bottle)
Stock #: 13733
Price: $8.95  		  Add To Shopping Cart
   
Dillon Carbide Rifle Dies (Individual & Three-Die Sets) Dillon Carbide Rifle Dies (Individual & Three-Die Sets)
Stock #: dcrd3ds
Price: $168.95  		  Add To Shopping Cart
  Die Type: .308 Winchester - $168.95
Dillon Rifle Case Gages Dillon Rifle Case Gages
Stock #: drcg
Price: $27.95  		  Add To Shopping Cart
  Dillon Rifle Case Gages: .308 Winchester Case Gage - $27.95
XL 650 Quick Change XL 650 Quick Change
Stock #: 22059
Price: $107.95 

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Reloader@dillonprecision
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#2 · March 21, 2014, 3:58 am

Dockm,

  I did something similar a couple years ago and this is my take...

1)You may not want the video, there's plenty of instruction on youtube and this forum.

2) Get the maintenance kit combo with the spare parts kit

3) You don't need the polish unless you have a tumbler (I'd highly recommend a tumbler)

4) I don't use the spare pick up tubes - they hold a 100 primers each, and I like to stop at least every 100 and check things, so I only use one.

5) I didn't see a need for the low powder alarm, its right in front of you and if you check things at least every 100 rounds, its hard to miss that its getting low.

6) Get the primer flip tray, of all the things you need, that's one.

7) I assume you already have all the basics; calipers, scale, manuals, etc . Don't get rid of your single stage, save it for bullet pulling. I use my old rcbs with the collets for every caliber.

 

Welcome to the fun.

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Reloader@dillonprecision
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#3 · March 24, 2014, 3:42 pm

Thanks for the input divejj, I do appreciate that you took the time to help me!

I have reloaded in the past hand loading using a single stage so I do have most of the basic items - I'm just new to Dillon.  I've seen some nice Dillon set ups in the past but don't have access to those people any longer, so I'm stuck using forums to get info.

I'll go back and up-date my wish list, and thanks again for the help!

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Reloader@dillonprecision
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#4 · March 24, 2014, 4:22 pm

I don't see the caliber conversion kit for .308  , stock #21094, or case lube  stock#13733

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#5 · April 16, 2014, 2:46 pm

I didn't see a Small rifle plate for the case feeder for the 556

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