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RL 550C RELOADER - NO CALIBER CONVERSION KIT

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RL 550C RELOADER - NO CALIBER CONVERSION KIT

The Dillon RL 550C is the most versatile reloading machine in the Dillon Precision Products line. It will accommodate the widest variety of cartridges from 32 ACP up to 338 Lapua, 416 Rigby, and 460 Weatherby.

The "C" designation indicates a significant design change. The upper link arm pivot pins are now threaded in place, and have a grease groove around the pin that connects with a lube hole on the end of the pin. You can use a needle fitting on a grease gun to lubricate the upper pivot pins now. 

How It Works

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 RL 550C is the easiest progressive loader in the world to learn to reload with. How can we make that statement? Simple. Since all of the reloading steps are performed with a stroke of the handle, there is less to remember (or forget) than with an old-fashioned single-station press.

Attention to Detail

The RL 550C has a manually indexed shell plate making it easier to master the various steps of reloading. Manual indexing also gives the operator greater control over each individual step in the loading process. Caliber changes are simple and require fewer parts than other machines which makes it less expensive to convert to another cartridge.No Adjustments

Of all the steps in reloading, the adjustment of the reloading dies is the most critical. With the Dillon RL 550C's removable toolhead, your dies will stay in perfect adjustment. There's no need to screw them in and out even when changing calibers! The RL 550C functions perfectly with any standard 7/8 x 14 die set. There's less to go wrong, less to remember.

Case Feeder

An automatic case feed system, similar to the one used on Dillon’s commercial-grade Super 1050 machine and the XL 650, is now available for your RL 550C. You simply dump a quart of cases into the hopper and turn it on. The motor-driven disc fills the case feed tube, a micro-switch shuts off the motor when the tube is full, and automatically restarts it when low. This case feeder only works for the handgun calibers listed under the case feed caliber conversions. Rifle cases are too tall to feed with this system.

Customize Your Reloader

The Dillon RL 550C will produce match-quality ammo for over 160 different rifle and pistol calibers.

User Information

The RL550C comes with a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects and normal wear and tear.

This is the RL550C without a caliber conversion kit - it is intended for users purchasing an additional RL550 Series machine.


Specifications

Uses the RL 550C caliber conversion kits. You must order a caliber conversion kit separately.

The RL 550C includes:

  • The basic Machine
  • Powder measure with standard large and small powder bars (small installed),
  • Small bar throws from 2.1 to 15 grains of powder Large bar throws up to 55 to
  • 60 grains of powder.
  • One prime system with large and small priming parts.
  • One large and one small pick up tube
  • Low Primer Alarm
  • One toolhead
  • One powder die
  • One loaded cartridge catch bin
  • One written instruction manual
  • One set of standard Allen wrenches

You will also need (at a minimum):

  • Caliber Conversion Kit (not included with the base unit)
  • Die set (dies are not included with the base unit)
  • Powder scale
  • Reloading Handbook
  • Dial caliper
  • Case lube (for bottleneck cartridges)

We also suggest that you purchase:

  • Dillon dies, which are designed for high speed use.
  • A machine cover to keep the unit dust free.

To change calibers, you will need:

  • A Die set for the new caliber.
  • A Caliber Conversion Kit.

If you want to leave your dies preset, you'll need:

  • Toolhead (#13909)