7 Mag dies
Quote from pathfinder1946 on June 20, 2023, 1:04 amPlease excuse my lack of knowledge regarding the Dillon world. My Uncle just gave me all of his Dillon RL 550 B reloading equipment, all of my previous experience has been with RCBS. I noticed on Dillon's website they do not offer 7 mag dies, can you reload 7 mag and other large mag rifle ammunition with the 550? Also, can you use other manufacturer dies in the Dillon 550 press?
Thanks,
Don
Please excuse my lack of knowledge regarding the Dillon world. My Uncle just gave me all of his Dillon RL 550 B reloading equipment, all of my previous experience has been with RCBS. I noticed on Dillon's website they do not offer 7 mag dies, can you reload 7 mag and other large mag rifle ammunition with the 550? Also, can you use other manufacturer dies in the Dillon 550 press?
Thanks,
Don
Quote from Xiphos on June 20, 2023, 5:17 pmYes, the RL550 will handle cartridges with cases of the 375 H&H Magnum head size and overall length.
I purchased my 7mm Rem Mag dies from Redding and have had excellent results. I have decided the micrometer bullet seating feature in any manufacturer's dies is essential to the easy production of top-quality ammunition.
Hornady, RCBS, Bonanza (Forster), and Lyman also make excellent tools that will work beautifully.
A word of caution. Some pistol dies are shorter than required to fit the 550 tool head properly (I.E., Lee).
Yes, the RL550 will handle cartridges with cases of the 375 H&H Magnum head size and overall length.
I purchased my 7mm Rem Mag dies from Redding and have had excellent results. I have decided the micrometer bullet seating feature in any manufacturer's dies is essential to the easy production of top-quality ammunition.
Hornady, RCBS, Bonanza (Forster), and Lyman also make excellent tools that will work beautifully.
A word of caution. Some pistol dies are shorter than required to fit the 550 tool head properly (I.E., Lee).