Dillon-precision RL 550B User Manual Page 1

illonrecisionProducts, Inc.Manufacturers of The World's FinestLoading EquipmentDillon RL 550BInstruction ManualMay 2007RL 550B, May 2007 5/17/07

The ToolheadYour new RL 550B has been shipped to you with oneremovable toolhead. Additional toolheads are available fromthe factory. The advantage of

Station TwoHere, the powder is dropped and the mouth of the case isbelled. This is where the Automatic Powder System isinstalled.The powder die is loc

Note: If you screw the die down too far the case will looklike example“C” FIG 22. You must then discard this case,back the powder die off, by turning

Adjusting the Powder Charge You will notice an adjusting bolt on the back of thepowder bar, Fig. 23. Turning the bolt counter- clockwisereduces your

This is most easily accomplished by using a primer fliptray, which will arrange them all for you, Fig. 25. A qualitycast metal flip tray is available

15LubricationUse 30 weight motor oil on the main shaft and bearinggrease on the pivot pins. Do not use spray type penetratinglube such as WD40 or Brea

Handgun-Caliber Conversions.22 Remington Jet - # 20165#2 Shellplate - # 13751#A Powder Funnel - # 13426#2 Locator Pin - # 14062.30 Luger, .30 Mauser -

176mm Bench Rest - # 20276#1 Shellplate - # 13692#6 PPC Rifle Powder Funnel - # 13085#1 Locator Pin - # 139306mm PPC - # 20265#A Shellplate - # 13211#

.356 Winchester - # 20238#L Shellplate - # 12703#P Rifle Powder Funnel - # 13187#1 Locator Pin - # 13930.35 Whelen/.358 Winchester - # 20170#1 Shellpl

Shellplate 1 Locator Button 1Powder Funnel.22 BR A - #13426.22-250 A - #13426.30-06 B - #13587.300 Savage AK - #13015.308 - 7.62 Nato B - #135877.7 Ja

RL 550B Parts ListPart # Description13149 Manual13409 Crank13573 Machine Box13583 Link Arm, Left13644 Powder Bar Spacer13650 Spent Primer Cup13673 Pri

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IntroductionFirst of all, the Dillon RL 550B is a remarkably simplemachine–a little care and thought while setting up will saveyou time and give you t

• LEAD WARNING: Be sure to have proper ventilation whilehandling lead components or when shooting lead bullets.Lead is known to cause birth defects, o

Take the brass tipped set screw (#13923) insert andtighten securely in the tapped hole beneath the platform onFig. 10 - Insert the brass tipped set s

the left side of the main shaft, Fig. 10. This will keep theshellplate from tightening as you use the machine. Thisscrew must be loosened when changin