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Dillon RL 550B
Instruction Manual
May 2007

illon recision

Products, Inc. Manufacturers of The World's Finest Loading Equipment

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RL 550B Parts List

Part # 13149 13409 13573 13583 13644 13650 13673 13691 13700 13704 13707 13719 13720 13734 13747 13757 13765 13775 13781 13789 13793 13794 13795 13799 13801 13803 13824 13825 13830 13834 13839 13841 13845 13848 13850 13857 13864 13869 13871 13879 13881 13882 13885 13887 13889 13890 13891 13893 13898 13899 13904 13917 13919 13920 13921 13923 13924 13925 13926 13928 Description Manual Crank Machine Box Link Arm, Left Powder Bar Spacer Spent Primer Cup Primer Magazine, Red, Large Powder Measure Tube Link Arm Pin Handle Washer Follower Rod Cartridge Spring Retainer Screw Index Sprocket Parts Box Link Arm, Right w/Hook Primer Seating Punch, Small Roller Main Shaft Shellplate Platform 1/4-2/8 Set Screw Roller Shellplate Bolt Machine Cover Stripper Wing Nut Tinnerman Nut Insert Ejected Cartridge Chute Bracket Primer Seating Cup, Large Primer Seating Cup, Small Main Shaft Pivot Pin Solid Link Arm Pin, Left Cartridge Collection Bin Nylock Nut Collar Sleeve Bellcrank Bushing Operating Handle Knob Battery Cover Switch Lever Operating Rod Bellcrank Cube Primer Magazine, Blue, Small Hollow Link Arm Pin, Right Powder Measure Lid Return Bracket Operating Rod Bracket Primer Slide Roller Spring Washer Index Ball Powder Bar Post, Large Primer Slide Stop Nut Spent Primer Catcher Chute Bellcrank Bolt, New Style Roller Clip Slide Roller Post Primer Slide Powder Bar Spacer Plug Brass Tip Set Screw Slide Post Ejector Wire Cartridge Spring Primer Slide Return Spring Part # * 13930 13939 13940 13943 13951 13957 13958 13961 13964 13966 13967 13968 13979 13996 13997 13998 13999 14001 14003 14008 14010 14013 14014 14015 14023 14024 14025 14033 14037 14040 14051 14067 14202 14280 14281 14282 17085 17086 18086 20048 20059 20060 20062 20063 20064 * 20093 20094 20263 20302 20303 20339 20636 20782 21275 22038 22273 97000 Description Locator Buttons (3) Body Collar Clamp Body Collar - Part Powder Bar Bolt Powder Bar Post, Small Magazine Shield Cap Powder Bar Bolt Washer Slide Pickup Adjustment Screw Retain Spring Screw Shellplate Platform Bolt Primer Seating Punch, Large Toolhead Primer Retain Pin Spring Primer Punch Set Screw Index Ball Spring Spent Primer Catcher Pin Primer Pickup Tip, Yellow, Small Roller Pin Flexible Orifice, Red, Large Toolhead Pin Primer Pickup Tip, Green, Large Roller Bracket Screw Primer Housing Screw Primer Track Bearing 8-32x3/4 BH Screw Flexible Orifice, Blue, Small Primer Slide Return Spring Retainer Spring Clamp/Bracket Screw Retaining Clip Primer Retaining Pin Die Lock Ring Powder Measure Tube Screw Roller Bracket Shell Platform Primer Slide Assembly, Large Primer Slide Assembly, Small Dispensing Tip, Large Dispensing Tip, Small Shoulder Washer Spare Parts Kit Primer Pickup Tube, Yellow, Small Primer Pickup Tube, Green, Large Powder Bar Assembly, Small Powder Bar Assembly, Large Powder Die Shellplate Frame Primer Feed Body w/ Shield Primer Early Warning System Powder Measure Failsafe Kit Bellcrank Operating Handle Assembly Powder Measure System Connector Body Collar Crank Assembly Powder Body w/ Drop Tube Rod

* Indicates caliber specific parts. See the caliber conversion chart for the correct part number for the caliber you are loading for.
Some items listed are not shown in schematic illustration.

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RL 550B Schematic
20302 13794
See page 5 for more detail.

13707

13673

17085 (large) or 17086 (small)

14040

13720 20093 13891

See page 4 for more detail.

13997 13930

13966 13925 20059

13781 13885 14008 14280

See page 5 for more detail. See page 5 for more detail.

14067

14015 13881

97000 13968

13850 14025 20094 18086 14033 13799 13839 13834 13923 14014 13650 20636 Handle Assembly 13928

13801

13747 13775 13841 13890 13789 13803 13583 13830 13841 13700 13841 13890 13409 13704

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RL 550B Automatic Powder System

13921 13882 13644 spacer 13951 20780 extra small

13426 13644 13691 13782 13848 13871 13882 13893 13904 13921 13943 13951 13958 14041 14067 14202 16340 20062 20063 20064 20780 21253 21275 21353 22273 97034 16813 13799 13801 14033 18086 97000 21275 13939 13940 13793 14808 14023 13845 14037

* Powder Funnel, .45 cal Pistol Powder Bar Spacer Powder Measure Tube Only * Powder Funnel, .22 cal Rifle Bellcrank Bushing Bellcrank Cube Powder Measure Lid Powder Bar Post, Large Bellcrank Screw Plastic Plug Powder Bar Bolt Powder Bar Post, Small Powder Bar Bolt Washer (not shown) Bowed Washer Die Lock Ring Powder Measure Tube Screws 10-32 Nylon Lock Nut Powder Bar Assembly, Small Powder Bar Assembly, Large Powder Die - small Powder Bar Assembly, Extra Small Powder Die - large (not shown) Connector Body Collar - Complete Powder Bar Assembly, Magnum Powder Measure, Part Slotted Bellcrank Failsafe Rod Assembly Stripper Wing Nut Tinnerman Nut Insert Rod Spring Shoulder Washer Failsafe Rod Connector Body Collar Assembly Body Collar Clamp Body Collar - Part Roller Collar Roller Bushing 8-32x3/4 BH Screw Collar Sleeve Clamp/Bracket Screw

20062 small 13893 21353 magnum

13691

20063 large

13871 22273 14202 97034 13848

14202 16340 13940 13939 13793

14041

13904

97000

14808 14023 14037 *13426 13845

* Indicates caliber specific parts see the caliber conversion chart for the correct part number for the caliber you are loading for.
WARNING This powder measure drops a full charge of powder each time the operating handle is cycled. If, for any reason, you believe that more than a single measure of powder was dropped or you think that you may have cycled the handle more than once on a single case, you need to empty the case and start over. A double charged case can result in bodily injury or a damaged firearm.

18086 14033 20064 14067 *13782 13799 13801

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RL 550B Automatic Primer System

13757 13824 13825 13869 13887 13889 13898 13917 13919 13920 13924 13957 13961 13964 13967 13979 13996 14033 14037 14051 20263 22028 13999 14040 17086 22029 14010 14040 17085 22030 14024 22031 14003 20302 13707 13857 13864 14280 13719 13765 13899 13926 13998 14001 14530 Primer Seating Punch, Small Primer Seating Cup, Large Primer Seating Cup, Small Operating Rod Operating Rod Bracket Large Roller Primer Slide Stop Nut Roller Clip Roller Pin Primer Slide Primer Slide Return Spring Post Primer Shield Cap Slide Pickup Adjustment Screw Primer Feed Stop Spring Screw Primer Seating Punch, Large Primer Feed Stop Spring Primer Punch Set Screw Primer Seating Cup Spring Clamp/Bracket Screw Primer Feed Stop Pin Primer Housing and Shield Small Primer Pickup Tube Assembly Pickup Tube Tip Small Retaining Clip Dispensing Tip, Small Large Primer Pickup Tube Assembly Pickup Tube Tip Large Retaining Clip Dispensing Tip, Large Small Primer Magazine Tube Assembly Flexible Orifice Small Large Primer Magazine Tube Assembly Flexible Orifice Large Primer Early Warning System Follower Rod Battery Cover Switch Lever Roller Bracket Assembly Cartridge Spring Retaining Screw Roller Spent Primer Catcher Chute Cartridge Spring Spent Primer Catcher Pin Roller Pin Roller Bracket Screw(s)
13707 17085 (large) or 17086 (small) 14040 20302 13672 13748

13864

13957 22031 13857 22029

13887 13869 14037

14010

20263 14051 13979 13967 13961 13824 14033 13996 13898 13924 14037 13964

14003

13719 13926 14280

Complete Primer Slide Assemblies 14281 Primer Slide Assembly, Large Primer Slide Assembly, Small 14282

13917 13889

13824 14530 13920 14033 13967 13996 1.215 to 1.220 13919 13920 13899 13998 13765 14001

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Introduction
First of all, the Dillon RL 550B is a remarkably simple machinea little care and thought while setting up will save you time and give you thousands of trouble free rounds.

Suggested Minimum Equipment:

1) Loading Manual 3) Safety Glasses 2) Powder Scale 4) Primer Flip Tray *

(* Indicates items that are not 5) Dial Caliper * absolutely essential, but are pretty darned handy!)

Mounting the RL 550B to your bench.

Place your RL 550B on the edge of sturdy bench or table. Give yourself about 12 inches of work space on each side of
Fig. 3 - The cartridge collection bin (#13839) simply slides onto the bracket and will be in the proper position.

the machine to allow room for components. Using the machine itself as a template, mark and drill four one-quarter inch holes in your bench and bolt your RL 550B securely to it, Fig. 1. Next, mount the cartridge collection bin bracket (#13803) onto your bench, Fig. 2, allowing approximately one-eighth inch clearance between the platform (#13781) and the ejected cartridge chute. Using two screws or bolts, secure the bracket to your bench. The cartridge collection bin (#13839) simply slides on the bracket, Fig. 3, and will be in the proper position to catch ejected loaded rounds. Bolt the operating handle in place as shown in the schematic.

Safety Points to Know Before you Begin

Fig. 1 - Using the machine as a template, mark and drill four 1/4 inch holes allowing 12 inches on each side for your work area.

Reloading ammunition involves the use of highly explosive primers and powder. Handling these materials is inherently dangerous. You should recognize this danger and take certain minimum precautions to lessen your exposure to injury. Never operate the machine without ear and eye protection on. Call our customer service department at (800) 223-4570 for information on the wide variety of shooting/safety glasses and hearing protection that Dillon has to offer. PAY ATTENTION: Load only when you can give your complete attention to the loading process. Dont watch television or try to carry on a conversation and load at the same time. Watch the automatic systems operate and make sure they are functioning properly. If you are interrupted or must leave and come back to your loading, always inspect the cases at every station to insure that the proper operations have been accomplished. SMOKING: Do not smoke while reloading or allow anyone else to smoke in your reloading area. Do not allow open flames in reloading area. SAFETY DEVICES: Do not remove any safety devices from your machine or modify your machine in any way. MODIFICATIONS: Any modifications performed to your machine, or the addition of any unapproved equipment from other manufacturers will void the warranty.

Fig. 2 - This photograph shows the correct mounting position of the cartridge collection bin bracket in relation to the machine.

* Indicates a caliber specific part. See the caliber conversion chart on page 16 for the caliber you are loading for.

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LEAD WARNING: Be sure to have proper ventilation while handling lead components or when shooting lead bullets. Lead is known to cause birth defects, other reproductive harm and cancer. Wash your hands thoroughly after handling anything made of lead. LOADS AND LENGTHS: Avoid maximum loads and pressures at all times. Use only recommended loads from manuals and information supplied by reliable component manufacturers and suppliers. Since Dillon Precision has no control over the components which may be used on their equipment, no responsibility is implied or assumed for results obtained through the use of any such components. Seat bullets as close to maximum cartridge length as possible. Under some conditions, seating bullets excessively deep can raise pressures to unsafe levels. Refer to a reliable loading manual for overall length (OAL). QUALITY CHECKS: Every 50-100 rounds, perform periodic quality control checks on the ammunition being produced. Check the amount of powder being dropped and primer supply. RELOADING AREA: Keep your components safely stored. Clear your work area of loose powder, primers and other flammables before loading. COMPONENTS: Never have more than one type of powder in your reloading area at a time. The risk of a mix-up is too great. Keep powder containers closed. Be sure to inspect brass prior to reloading for flaws, cracks, splits or defects. Throw these cases away. Keep components and ammunition out of reach of children. BLACK POWDER: Do not use black powder or black powder substitutes in any Dillon powder measure. Loading black powder cartridges requires specialized loading equipment and techniques. Failure to do so can result in severe injury or death. PRIMERS: Never force primers. If they get stuck in the operation of the machine, disassemble it and gently remove the obstruction. Never attempt to clear primers that are stuck in either the primer pickup tube or the primer magazine tube. Never, under any circumstances, insert any type of rod to attempt to force stuck primers out of these tubes. Trying to force primers out of the tube will cause the primers to explode causing serious injury or even death. If primers get stuck in a primer magazine or pickup tube flood the tube with a penetrating oil (WD-40), throw the tube in the garbage and call us for a free replacement. Never attempt to deprime live primers eventually one will go off. When it does it will detonate the others in the spent primer cup. Depriming live primers is the single most dangerous thing you can do in reloading and can cause grave injury or death. LOADED AMMUNITION: Properly label all of your loaded ammunition (Date, Type of Bullet, Primer, Powder, Powder Charge, etc.).

BE PATIENT: Our loading equipment is conservatively rated and you should have no trouble achieving the published rates with a smooth, steady hand. If something doesnt seem right, stop, look and listen. If the problem or the solution isnt obvious, call us. The reloading bench is no place to get into a hurry. We have done everything we know how to make your machine as safe as possible. We cannot, however, guarantee your complete safety. To minimize your risk, use common sense when reloading and follow these basic rules. REMEMBER: If your machine does not perform to your expectations, or if you are having technical difficulties, give us a call.

TO BEGIN LOADING

Fig. 4 - This photo shows a complete caliber conversion; the powder funnel, shellplate and locator buttons.

Now that everything is bolted down and you understand the safety precautions, you can proceed. First, decide what caliber you want to reload and take the shellplate (*#20079) from the caliber conversion box, Fig. 4. Now, in your parts box, find a bag containing; index ball (#13891), shellplate bolt (#13794), index ball spring (#13997), set screw (#13923), and index sprocket (#13720). Insert the index ball spring (#13781) in the platform as shown in Fig. 5. Next set the index ball on top of the index ball spring. Now place the shellplate (number up) over the index ball spring and index ball, Fig. 6. Place the index sprocket on top of the shellplate (making sure the locator posts go into the corresponding holes in the shellplate, see Fig. 7). Next, insert the shellplate bolt through the sprocket and plate and into the center hole of the platform, Fig. 8. Tighten with the supplied Allen wrench to the point where you are unable to turn the sprocket by hand. Now, back off the bolt slightly, allowing you to push the sprocket easily with your thumb, Fig. 9. There should be no looseness or slop at this point and when you rotate the plate, you should be able to feel and hear the index ball click into place under the shellplate.

* Indicates a caliber specific part. See the caliber conversion chart on page 16 for the caliber you are loading for.

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Fig. 5 - This photo shows the index ball spring and index ball being placed in the platform. Fig. 8 - Inserting the shellplate bolt, first through the index sprocket then the shellplate.

Fig. 6 - Showing the shellplate in its proper position: under the ejector wire with the shellplate number up.

Fig. 9 - This photo shows the proper method of indexing the shellplate and the proper installation of the locator buttons.

Fig. 10 - Insert the brass tipped set screw (#13923) and tighten securely. Fig. 7 - This photo shows the index star in its proper position: the locating tabs centered in the shellplate.

Take the brass tipped set screw (#13923) insert and tighten securely in the tapped hole beneath the platform on

* Indicates a caliber specific part. See the caliber conversion chart on page 16 for the caliber you are loading for.

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the left side of the main shaft, Fig. 10. This will keep the shellplate from tightening as you use the machine. This screw must be loosened when changing calibers, something that is often forgotten as its out of sight. In your caliber conversion box, you will find three brass locator buttons. These simply drop into the three remaining holes in the platform, Fig. 9. These buttons hold the cases securely in place while you are reloading, but by removing them, allow you to take out a troublesome case, should that occur in your reloading process.

This set screw (#13961) adjusts the outward travel of the primer slide to align the primer seating cup with the primer magazine.

How To Change Primer Size

Your RL 550B has been shipped to you with the primer system installed and correctly adjusted to feed large primers. If the caliber you have selected to start with requires small primers, you must change to the small primer slide bar.
Fig. 12 - The operating rod has moved the primer slide into the primer feed body where it will automatically pick up a primer.

Fig. 11 - This is the proper alignment of the operating rod and the position of the primer slide fully forward with the primer seating cup in the lowered platform.

Observe carefully how the factory-adjusted bar fits, Fig. 11. Raise and lower the platform and notice the alignment of the primer seating cup (*#13824) as it enters the platform. This adjustment is made by turning the cap screw (#14037) on the primer feed body, Fig. 12. Now remove the two screws from beneath the frame under the primer feed body, Fig. 13. Unhook the spring and remove the primer slide. To replace, reverse this procedure. The operating rod (#13869) must be installed between the two white rollers before operating the primer slide. Refer to Fig. 12 for the proper placement of the rod. Unscrew the knurled cap (#13957) and remove the large primer magazine and replace with the small primer magazine tube, Fig. 14; the plastic tip should look like the one you just took out. Replace the knurled cap. Wait until youve finished assembly before actually placing primers in the magazine. You will notice that the primer magazine tube tips are different colors and have an indexing ridge on the tip. The

Fig. 13 - Removing the primer feed body to change primer slides. Caution do not over tighten these bolts (#14014).

Fig. 14 - The machine comes with two primer pickup tubes (#20060 large, #20059 small) and two primer magazine tubes (#22031 large, #22030 small). They are color coded for easier identification. See page 13 for color coding information. The large ones should be used together and the small ones should be used together.

magazine tips and the primer pick-up tube tips are color coded to help identify their size, see page 13 for more information. The indexing ridge is to help you place the magazine in its proper position in the primer feed body.

* Indicates a caliber specific part. See the caliber conversion chart on page 16 for the caliber you are loading for.

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The Toolhead
Your new RL 550B has been shipped to you with one removable toolhead. Additional toolheads are available from the factory.

Carbide Dies?
All Dillon pistol resizing dies are manufactured with a carbide insert. Carbide is one of the worlds hardest materials and will last the average reloader a lifetime. It also takes a high polish and being more dense is smoother than a steel die. Besides its longevity, it has another advantage. All steel dies require lubrication of your brass before resizing, but with a carbide pistol resizing die this is not absolutely necessary. Lubrication will make sizing easier, but with a carbide pistol die, it is not required. However, when using carbide rifle dies, your cases must always be lubricated. The advantage of carbide rifle dies is their long life and scratch resistant qualities. If you are a commercial reloader, you may want to consider them.

Setting your Rifle Dies: See the separate instruction

booklet supplied with the rifle dies.

Setting your Pistol Dies

Fig. 15 - A complete, removable toolhead with all of the dies adjusted. Toolhead stand optional.

Before you begin, make sure that the toolhead is secured by the toolhead pins (#14008).

The advantage of this system is simple, once your dies have been adjusted just the way you want them, they can stay that way. Plus, changing to another caliber becomes a simple matter of pulling two pins and sliding the toolhead out, Fig. 15.

Station One
You will notice an adjustable retaining spring at Station One, Fig. 16. This spring should be adjusted to almost contact the case when its placed in the shellplate.

Choose Your Dies

Your RL 550B will perform well with any manufacturers standard 7/8 x 14 die. However, for ease of use in your RL 550B, the dies should have a radius on the lead-in portion of the die; that is to say a taper or funnel effect to assist the entrance of the case into the die. This is especially recommended on the sizing die. We also recommend the use of separate bullet seating and crimp dies for pistol cases. Simultaneous seating and taper crimping of semi-auto cases is not recommended. Why? Two reasons. First, in a combination seating and crimping die, we have two forces that are opposed to one another. That is, forcing the bullet into the case while trying to simultaneously crimp it in place. A better idea is to seat the bullet in one die and then crimp it in place in another. Second, with semi-auto cases (9mm & .45 ACP) you must use a separate taper crimp die to get reliable ammunition and function from your semi-automatic pistol. This type of crimp is necessary to maintain the square shoulder effect where the brass edge of the case meets the bullet. It is on this tiny shoulder that the functioning of your semi-auto pistol depends. If this shoulder is rounded or roll-crimped, the cartridge may enter too far into the chamber and jams will result. On revolver ammunition, where the cartridge headspaces on the rim of the case, this type of crimp is not as important, but once again, by using a separate crimp die, you will obtain better and more uniform bullet seating.

Fig. 16 - A fully loaded shellplate, directly below the proper dies. Clockwise from Station One, the cartridge at this station is resized, deprimed and reprimed. Station Two bells the case mouth (pistol only) and dispenses the powder. Station Three seats the bullet. Station Four crimps the bullet.

In the first station, Fig. 16, brass is resized, deprimed, and then reprimed. Using the die lock rings provided, screw the sizing die into the toolhead. Raise the platform and screw the die down until it touches the shellplate. Lower the platform and insert an empty case into Station One. Raise the platform so the case is in the die, tighten the lock ring on the die. This will keep everything centered. The decap assembly should be screwed fully into the die at all times. A note of caution, never attempt to deprime a live primer. An explosion may result.

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* Indicates a caliber specific part. See the caliber conversion chart on page 16 for the caliber you are loading for.

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Station Two
Here, the powder is dropped and the mouth of the case is belled. This is where the Automatic Powder System is installed. The powder die is located in the automatic powder measure assembly, you will need to retrieve it before you can continue. See the schematic on page 4.

Fig. 19 - The powder die can be easily adjusted by turning the die beneath the toolhead while holding the powder measure securely from above. Fig. 17 - This photo shows the powder die in its correct position (Station Two) in the toolhead. The powder die may be higher or lower depending on the caliber it is being adjusted for.

(open) position by the case, Fig. 20 & 21, while the handle is at the full up position. When you have determined that your adjustments are correct, tighten the die lock ring.

Now, screw the powder die (#20064) into the toolhead, Fig. 17. Next, insert the pistol powder funnel (*#13782) or a rifle powder funnel (*#13426) with the tapered end down, Fig. 18. The funnel should move freely in the die.

Fig. 20 - This photo shows the large powder bar in its closed position. Note the position of the white bellcrank cube. (Primer system removed for clarity.)

Fig. 18 - Drop the powder funnel into the powder die tapered end first. The funnel should move freely in the die.

Set the powder measure assembly onto the powder die, Fig. 19. The powder measure clamp (#13939) should fit loosely around the die, tighten the screws just a little. This will enable you make adjustments to the die easily, Fig. 19. On rifle cases, the die should be adjusted so that the powder funnel will contact the mouth of the case and then fully actuate the powder bar, Fig. 20 & 21. These adjustments are accomplished with a case in the shellplate and alternately raising and lowering the operating handle, while adjusting the powder die, Fig. 19. When properly adjusted, the powder bar will be moved to its full rearward

On pistol cases, once the powder bar travels fully across you should continue to adjust the powder die for the desired amount of bell (turn the powder die 1/8 of a turn at a time). The desired amount bell is just enough to allow the bullet to sit on the case mouth without falling off and to keep the case from shaving lead during the seating process (see A FIG 22).

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* Indicates a caliber specific part. See the caliber conversion chart on page 16 for the caliber you are loading for.

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brass in a tumbler should help. Next, attach the powder measure fail safe rod assembly to the bellcrank (#17839). Using your thumb and index

Fig. 21 - This photo shows the large powder bar in its fully open (rearward) position. Note the position of the white bellcrank cube. (Primer system removed for clarity.)

Note: If you screw the die down too far the case will look like example C FIG 22. You must then discard this case, back the powder die off, by turning it counter-clockwise, and continue with a new sized case. Fig. 22 A
Correct amount of bell.

finger of your right hand, move the lock-link down to align the hole with the slot on the Powder Measure bellcrank (#17839). Then insert the rod (#97000) through the two holes, Fig. 20. Next, lower the operating handle (#20636). Insert the powder measure rod into the slot in the return bracket (#13885) press the shoulder washer into the slot from the bottom. Move the operating handle to the priming position, press the operating handle firmly forward. Tighten the blue wingnut (#13799) until the top of the spring (#14033) just touches the underside of the return bracket (#13885). Release the operating handle to the up/rest position. Now, tighten the screws on the body collar clamp (#13939). Well come back to filling the measure with powder and adjusting the bar. The purpose of the powder measure failsafe rod (#97000) is to return the powder bar to its closed position.

Station Three
In this station the bullet is seated to its proper depth. You need to refer to a loading manual for overall length of the completed round. Overall length (OAL) may vary up to .016, and this is normal. Put a case into the shellplate at Station Three. Raise the platform up and screw the die down until it just touches the shellplate and back it out two turns. Now, back your seating stem out. Place a bullet on the case and operate the handle. Using a dial caliper or case gage, check for overall length. Keep screwing the seating stem down in small increments until the correct overall length is achieved. Once you are satisfied with the overall length, tighten the lock ring.

B
Not enough bell.

Station Four
The crimping operation is performed at this station. Insert the crimp die and place an empty case in Station Four. Raise the platform and screw the crimping die down until it touches the rim of the case. Now lower the platform and screw the die down an additional one-quarter of a turn. Place a round in Station Four with a seated bullet and cycle the operating handle. You will need to refer to a loading manual to get proper crimp dimensions for the caliber you are loading. A dial caliper is required to take accurate measurements from your crimped round. If more crimp is needed, screw the crimp die down in small increments until you get the desired crimp, now tighten the lock ring.

C
Too much bell.

Youll soon learn to judge the correct amount of bell by simply looking at it. In the meantime, you might want to use your dial calipers to check it. Twenty thousandths of an inch greater (at the mouth of the case) than its original diameter, should about do it. Once youve achieved the desired amount of bell with the case in Station 2, raise the platform. Turn the die lockring down hand tight. Be aware that new brass will often stick on the powder funnel or cause resistance on the upstroke. Cleaning the

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* Indicates a caliber specific part. See the caliber conversion chart on page 16 for the caliber you are loading for.

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Adjusting the Powder Charge

by trial and error adjustments, determine the correct weight of your powder charge. You are now ready to fill the primer magazine.

Primer Early Warning System Installation

(See item #20302 on page five for assistance.) Remove the follower rod (#13707) from the assembly bag and set it aside. Install the battery and the battery cover (#13857) in the systems main body. Slide the Early Warning System assembly down over the knurled cap on your primer magazine (#13957) and lightly tighten the clamp screw.

Primer Magazine

Fig. 23 - Turning the bolt counter clockwise reduces your powder charge, clockwise increases the charge.

You will notice an adjusting bolt on the back of the powder bar, Fig. 23. Turning the bolt counter- clockwise reduces your powder charge, clockwise increases the charge. Your machine comes with two powder bars one large and one small.

Fig. 14 - The machine comes with two primer pickup tubes (#20060 large, #20059 small) and two primer magazine tubes (#22031 large, #22030 small). They are color coded for easier identification. See color coding information below. The large ones should be used together and the small ones should be used together.

You will notice that the primer magazines and primer pick-up tubes have different colored tips. They have been color coded to help you identify size more easily. The color code is as follows: Blue Small Primer Magazine Orifice Red Large Primer Magazine Orifice Yellow Small Primer Pick-up Tube Green Large Primer Pick-up Tube Select the proper size pick-up tube and fill it by placing the plastic expandable tip over loose primers and pressing down. The shiny sides of the primers need to be facing up, Fig. 25.

#13904

Fig. 24 - After emptying the powder measure, loosen the bellcrank screw (#13904) sufficiently to allow you to remove the powder bar. Insert the new powder bar and reverse this procedure.

Rule of thumb: Use the large bar whenever possiblesee page 15. These bars are easily changed, Fig. 24. Use a reloading manual to determine how much powder you need for a particular load and an accurate powder scale to determine the weight. A high quality precision powder scale is available from Dillon. You should now fill the powder measure with your chosen powder. Place an empty case under the measure and operate the machine's handle. Then,

Fig. 25 - Use of the primer pickup tube and the Dillon Primer flip tray.

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* Indicates a caliber specific part. See the caliber conversion chart on page 16 for the caliber you are loading for.

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This is most easily accomplished by using a primer flip tray, which will arrange them all for you, Fig. 25. A quality cast metal flip tray is available from Dillon and is a better choice than the smaller plastic trays which are difficult to use and have a tendency to warp.

be automatically carried back to the primer magazine, where it will pick up a primer. Now, raise the handle smoothly. The primer slide (#13920) will come forward with a primer and place it under the deprimed case. If you are using the handle gently, you will feel the primer contact the primer pocket. Press forward firmly until the handle stops. Your primer will now be seated. Advance the case to the second Station by pressing on the index sprocket (#13720) with your left thumb. Place another empty case into Station One and pull the operating handle. Station One will repeat as before. Station number two will bell the case mouth and dispense the powder. Again, raise the handle, index with your thumb and place a bullet on the powder charged case at Station Three with your left hand, Fig. 7. With your right hand, install a new case at Station One and pull the handle. Stations one and two will repeat as before. Station Three will seat the bullet. Index with your left thumb and put in a bullet. Put an empty case into Station One with your right and operate the handle. Stations one, two and three will repeat: Station Four will have crimped the bullet. Index again and your first completed round will tumble into the cartridge collection bin. Now just add a bullet and a case. Each time you operate the handle youll get a loaded round. Works good, right? If not, go back over the procedure.

Fig. 26 - Drop the primers into the primer magazine.

Once youve filled the pick-up tube, make sure the little retaining clip is in place at the top of the tube. Pivot the switch lever (#13864) away from the Early Warning System housing. Invert the pick-up tube over the knurled cap (#13957) of the primer magazine, Fig. 26. You will notice the cap has a bevel to help you funnel the primers in. Hold the tube in place, pull the retaining clip and allow the primers to drop into the magazine. Pivot the switch lever back over the Early Warning System housing. Gently slide the follower rod down into the primer magazine tube until the follower rod touches the primers. When you are nearly out of primers (about three left) the follower rod (#13707) will activate the buzzer. A word of caution: primers are easily detonated, sometimes by a remarkably light blow. Treat them as if they are as fragile as eggs. Never force them.

At Last
If youve followed instructions, you are now ready to load. Many reloaders develop their own style when using the RL 550B. But, let me explain the most efficient method. Try it and later, if you want to make changes in your technique, go ahead. Place your bullets in a box to the left of the RL 550B and the empty cases in a box to the right. A few extra cartridge collection bins (#13839) are ideal for this. Now, with your right hand, place a case in Station One and smoothly pull the operating handle. This resizes and decaps this case, at the same time your primer slide should

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Lubrication
Use 30 weight motor oil on the main shaft and bearing grease on the pivot pins. Do not use spray type penetrating lube such as WD40 or Break Free as you run the risk of contaminating powder and primers.

REMEMBER
Be sure to use the necessary precautions when loading lead bullets or when casting lead bullets. Exposure to lead can cause cancer, birth defects, and reproductive problems. Be sure to wash your hands thoroughly after handling lead. When firing lead bullets, be sure that you have adequate ventilation. Keep any lead items out of reach of children. Press forward firmly on the handle once it is at the aft position to seat your primers fully. Watch the powder bar function to make sure youre getting powder. Set the bullet straight on the case at Station Three so that it enters the die correctly. Watch your supply of powder, youll be using it faster than you think you are. Take your time and learn the machine and its function. The RL 550B will deliver hundreds of trouble free rounds in short order, just relax and take your time in the beginning. Keep it clean primer residue, spilled powder and just plain dirt can jam your machine. Clean your powder bar about every 500 rounds. Some powders build up and will eventually stick the powder bar. Paint thinner, acetone or lacquer thinner works well to remove any build up.

Troubleshooting
Problem One. Primers not seated deep enough. A. Shellplate too loose. B. Shellplate upside down. You should be able to see a stamped shellplate number facing up. C. The crimp in the primer pockets of military brass will cause this problem. Crimps can be easily removed by use of a Dillon Primer Pocket Swage. Problem Two. Erratic powder bar operation: A. Turn the powder die (#20064) clockwise in one-eighth turn increments. This will insure complete powder bar activation. B. Extruded pencil type powders will not flow smoothly through smaller sized powder funnels because of their length. Another problem with extruded powders is getting them into small necked cases. Many times these powders will bridge across the case mouth and cause spillage and erratic charges, There is no fast way of dispensing these powders and if you insist on using them in small mouthed cases it is best to weigh every charge by hand. Modern ball type powders will do for most reloading situations. These powders will do everything the pencil powders will do, but without this problem. Warning: Do not use I.M.R. pencil lead type powder in cases smaller than .30 caliber. Problem 3. Primer jams or misfeeds. A. Primer misfeeds can be caused by misadjustment of the set screw (#13961) in the primer feed block, Fig. 12. B. The most common cause of primer misfeeds or jams is the primer punch not seated fully into the primer slide. This will cause the primer seating cup to strike the flexible orifice on the bottom of the primer magazine tube. See the photograph on page 5 for adjustment tolerances. WARNING: If the primers are jammed and will not feed from the bottom of the primer magazine, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FORCE THE PRIMERS OR THE PRIMER SLIDE. Never force primers in any situation, an explosion resulting in injury can occur. C. Another common problem is that the primer slide fails to return fully forward with the new primer. Periodically wipe the primer slide with rubbing alcohol. This removes the spent primer residue that causes the slide to drag. Problem 4. Crushing cases: A. If your dies do not have a radiused lead-in you must guide the cases into the die. The best solution is to replace the offending dies with dies having the proper radius. B. Always tighten your die lock rings with a case in the die. This will assure you of proper alignment between the die and the shellplate. Adjust your depriming stem in the same manner and it will always be on center.

NOTICE
This machine is designed specifically to be a manually operated handloading machine. Any attempts to automate this product will void any and all warranties offered by the company. We specifically warn against converting this product to automated or motorized operation. All Dillon machines are warrantied for life from defects in material or workmanship (except the Super/RL 1050), plus a one year 100% warranty against normal wear. All electrical/electronic components in Dillon equipment are covered by a one year warranty.

About Powder Bars:

Dillon Precision manufactures four types of powder bars. 1. Extra Small use for dropping less than 3 grains of powder 2. Small use for dropping 3 to 20 grains of powder 3. Large use for dropping 20 to approximately 45 to 50 grains of powder 4. Magnum use for dropping 50 or more grains of powder The extra small powder bar is used when loading .32 Auto, .32 S&W and .32 SWL. Both the extra small powder bar and the magnum powder bar are non-standard items and are ordered separately. The large and small powder bar are standard equipment and are included with every reloader.

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RL 450 & RL 550B Caliber Conversion Chart

Kits include shellplate, locator buttons and flow-thru powder funnel.
.41 Magnum - # 20135
#6 Shellplate - # 13120 #H Powder Funnel - # 13240 #1 Locator Pin - # 13930

Handgun-Caliber Conversions
.22 Remington Jet - # 20165
#2 Shellplate - # 13751 #A Powder Funnel - # 13426 #2 Locator Pin - # 14062 #5 Shellplate - # 13743 #C Powder Funnel - # 13564 #3 Locator Pin - # 14060 #J Shellplate - # 13136 #S Powder Funnel - # 12845 #8 Locator Pin - # 14048 #D Shellplate - # 13092 #S Powder Funnel - # 12845 #3 Locator Pin - # 14060

.220 Swift, .225 Winchester - # 20154

#L Shellplate - # 12703 #L Powder Funnel - # 10831 #1 Locator Pin - # 13930

.44-40 Winchester - # 20206

.30 Luger, .30 Mauser - # 20175

#N Shellplate - # 10004 #.44-40 Pistol Powder Funnel - # 13600 #4 Locator Pin - # 14047

.223, .222, .221 Remington - # 20128

#3 Shellplate - # 13684 #A Powder Funnel - # 13426 #3 Locator Pin - # 14060

.44 Spl, Mag, Colt, Russian - # 20136

#4 Shellplate - # 13610 #G Powder Funnel - # 13427 #4 Locator Pin - # 14047

.223 WSSM - # 20676

.32 ACP, .32 Short Colt - # 20160

.45 ACP - # 20126

#B Shellplate - # 13347 #223 Short Mag. Rifle Powder Funnel - # 18417 #6 Locator Pin - # 15755 (Requires XL Powder Die #21253)

.32 S&W Long, .32 H&R Magnum - # 20146

#1 Shellplate - # 13692 #E Powder Funnel - # 13782 #1 Locator Pin - # 13930

.22 Bench Rest, .22-250 - # 20145

#1 Shellplate - # 13692 #A Powder Funnel - # 13426 #1 Locator Pin - # 13930 #A Shellplate - # 13211 #A Powder Funnel - # 13426 #2 Locator Pin - # 14062

.45 Auto Rim - # 20158

.32-20 Winchester - # 20177

#O Shellplate - # 12013 #S Pistol Powder Funnel - # 12845 #3 Locator Pin - # 14060

#H Shellplate - # 13010 #E Powder Funnel - # 13782 #4 Locator Pin - # 14047

.224 Weatherby Magnum - # 20235

.380 ACP - # 20133

.45 Colt, .455 Webley, .454 Casull, .45 S&W # 20137

#C Shellplate - # 13334 #E Powder Funnel - # 13782 #4 Locator Pin - # 14047 #L Shellplate - # 12703 #E Powder Funnel - # 13782 #1 Locator Pin - # 13930

.22 Hornet - # 20150

#3 Shellplate - # 13684 #F Powder Funnel - # 13806 #3 Locator Pin - # 14060

#E Shellplate - # 12957 #A Powder Funnel - # 13426 #8 Locator Pin - # 14048

9x18 Makarov - # 21656

.45 Winchester Magnum - # 20221

.22 PPC - # 20182

#5 Shellplate - # 13743 #9 Powder Funnel - # 14980 #3 Locator Pin - # 14060

#A Shellplate - # 13211 #A Powder Funnel - # 13426 #2 Locator Pin - # 14062

9mm, .38 Super - # 20127

.460 S&W - # 20888

.243, .244, 6mm, .240 Wby - # 20192

#1 Shellplate - # 13692 #I Powder Funnel - # 13305 #1 Locator Pin - # 13930

#5 Shellplate - # 13743 #F Powder Funnel - # 13806 #3 Locator Pin - # 14060

#C Shellplate - # 13334 #.460 S&W Powder Funnel - # 18949 #4 Locator Pin - # 14047

9x25 Dillon, .357 Sig - # 21526

#5 Shellplate - # 13743 #F Powder Funnel - # 13806 #2 Locator Pin - # 14062

.475 Linebaugh, .480 Ruger - # 20116

.243 WSSM - # 20316

.38 S&W - # 20159

#G Shellplate - # 13313 #475/480 Ruger Powder Funnel - # 10723 #7 Locator Pin - # 13436 (Requires Extra Large Powder Die - # 21253)

#B Shellplate - # 13347 #243 Short Mag. Rifle Powder Funnel - # 11156 #6 Locator Pin - # 15755 (Requires XL Powder Die #21253)

#U Shellplate - # 12944 #F Powder Funnel - # 13806 #2 Locator Pin - # 14062

.50 Action Express - # 21428

.25-20 Winchester - # 20176

#O Shellplate - # 12013 #R Powder Funnel - # 13243 #3 Locator Pin - # 14060 #1 Shellplate - # 13692 #K Powder Funnel - # 13216 #1 Locator Pin - # 13930 #7 Shellplate - # 12501 #K Powder Funnel - # 13216 #4 Locator Pin - # 14047 #2 Shellplate - # 13751 #R Powder Funnel - # 13243 #4 Locator Pin - # 14047 #B Shellplate - # 13347 #K Powder Funnel - # 13216 #4 Locator Pin - # 14047

.38 AMU - # 20278

#O Shellplate - # 12013 #D Powder Funnel - # 13599 #3 Locator Pin - # 14060

#50 Shellplate - # 13147 #50 Act Ex Powder Funnel - # 14465 #4 Locator Pin - # 14047 (Requires Extra Large Powder Die - # 21253)

.25-06, .250, .257 Roberts, Ackley - # 20147

.500 S&W Mag - # 20121

.38 Special, .357 Mag, .38 LC - # 20132

#2 Shellplate - # 13751 #D Powder Funnel - # 13599 #2 Locator Pin - # 14064

#B Shellplate - # 13347 #50 Act Ex Powder Funnel - # 14465 #6 Locator Pin - # 15755 (Requires Extra Large Powder Die - # 21253)

.25-35 Winchester - # 20197

Rifle-Caliber Conversions
.17 Remington - # 20203
#3 Shellplate - # 13684 #O Powder Funnel - # 12921 #3 Locator Pin - # 14060

.38-40 Winchester - # 20178

#N Shellplate - # 10004 #W Pistol Powder Funnel - # 13600 #4 Locator Pin - # 14047

.256 Winchester Magnum - # 20215

.40 S&W, 10mm - # 20179

#5 Shellplate - # 13743 #W Powder Funnel - # 13600 #2 Locator Pin - # 14062

.204 Ruger - # 20307

#3 Shellplate - # 13684 #204 Rifle Powder Funnel - # 20322 #3 Locator Pin - # 14060

.257 Weatherby Magnum - # 20199

.40 Super, .400 CorBon - # 20129

#1 Shellplate - # 13692 #W Powder Funnel - # 13600 #1 Locator Pin - # 13930 #5 Shellplate - # 13743 #H Powder Funnel - # 13240 #3 Locator Pin - # 14060

.218 Bee - # 20151

#O Shellplate - # 12013 #A Powder Funnel - # 13426 #3 Locator Pin - # 14060

.25 Remington - # 20233

#R Shellplate - # 13497 #K Powder Funnel - # 13216 #2 Locator Pin - # 14062

.41 Action Express - # 20277

.219 Zipper, .22 Savage - # 20180

#7 Shellplate - # 12501 #A Powder Funnel - # 13426 #4 Locator Pin - # 14047

.25 WSSM - # 20315

#B Shellplate - # 13347 #.25 Short Mag. Rifle Powder Funnel - # 11157 #6 Locator Pin - # 15755 (Requires XL Powder Die #21253)

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RL 450 & RL 550B Caliber Conversion Chart

Kits include shellplate, locator buttons and flow-thru powder funnel.
.30 M1 Carbine - # 20131
#8 Shellplate - # 13135 #C Powder Funnel - # 13564 #8 Locator Pin - # 14048

6mm Bench Rest - # 20276

#1 Shellplate - # 13692 #6 PPC Rifle Powder Funnel - # 13085 #1 Locator Pin - # 13930

7.62x39mm - # 20213

#A Shellplate - # 13211 #AK Rifle Powder Funnel - # 13015 #2 Locator Pin - # 14062

6mm PPC - # 20265

#A Shellplate - # 13211 #6 PPC Rifle Powder Funnel - # 13085 #2 Locator Pin - # 14062

.300 Whisper - # 20236

#3 Shellplate - # 13684 #AK Rifle Powder Funnel - # 13015 #3 Locator Pin - # 14060

7.62x54R - # 20346

#G Shellplate - # 13313 #B Powder Funnel - # 13587 #7 Locator Pin - # 13436 #O Shellplate - # 12013 #S Pistol Powder Funnel - # 12845 #3 Locator Pin - # 14060

.264 Win Mag, 6.5 Rem - # 20210

#B Shellplate - # 13347 #Y Powder Funnel - # 12870 #4 Locator Pin - # 14047

.300 Winchester Magnum - # 20188

6.5x54 Man-Scho - # 20208

#M Shellplate - # 13230 #Y Powder Funnel - # 12870 #2 Locator Pin - # 14062

#B Shellplate - # 13347 #B Powder Funnel - # 13587 #4 Locator Pin - # 14047 (Requires Magnum Powder Bar # 21353)

.32-20 Winchester - # 20177

.300 WSM - # 20215

.303 British - # 20183

6.5 Arisaka - # 20209

#L Shellplate - # 12703 #Y Powder Funnel - # 12870 #1 Locator Pin - # 13930

#B Shellplate - # 13347 #30Cal Lng Mag Powder Funnel - # 15013 #4 Locator Pin - # 14047 (Requires XL Powder Die # 21253) (Requires Magnum Powder Bar # 21353)

#4 Shellplate - # 13610 #B Powder Funnel - # 13587 #4 Locator Pin - # 14047

8x57mm Mauser - # 20201

.308/.30-06 - # 20130

#1 Shellplate - # 13692 #M Powder Funnel - # 12963 #1 Locator Pin - # 13930

6.5 Grendel - # 20894

#A Shellplate - # 13211 #6.5 Grendel Powder Funnel - # 18947 #2 Locator Pin - # 14062

#1 Shellplate - # 13692 #B Powder Funnel - # 13587 #1 Locator Pin - # 13930

8x57R - # 20201

.300 Savage - # 20190

#N Shellplate - # 10004 #M Powder Funnel - # 12963 #4 Locator Pin - # 14047

6.5x55, 6.5x57, .260 Rem - # 20207

#1 Shellplate - # 13692 #Y Powder Funnel - # 12870 #1 Locator Pin - # 13930

#1 Shellplate - # 13692 #AK Powder Funnel - # 13015 #1 Locator Pin - # 13930

8x68mm - # 20272

.300 RUM - # 20239

#P Shellplate - # 13134 #M Powder Funnel - # 12963 #4 Locator Pin - # 14047

7mm TCU - # 20141

#3 Shellplate - # 13684 #N Rifle Powder Funnel - # 13014 #3 Locator Pin - # 14060

#B Shellplate - # 13347 #30Cal Lng Mag Powder Funnel - # 15013 #7 Locator Pin - # 13436 (Requires Belted Magnum Powder System # 97126)

8mm Remington Magnum - # 20155

7-30 Waters - # 20223

.30-30 Win, .32 Win Spl - # 20139

#7 Shellplate - # 12501 #B Powder Funnel - # 13587 #4 Locator Pin - # 14047 #R Shellplate - # 13497 #B Powder Funnel - # 13587 #2 Locator Pin - # 14062 #L Shellplate - # 12703 #B Powder Funnel - # 13587 #1 Locator Pin - # 13930

#B Shellplate - # 13347 #M Powder Funnel - # 12963 #4 Locator Pin - # 14047 (Requires Magnum Powder Bar # 21353)

#7 Shellplate - # 12501 #N Rifle Powder Funnel - # 13014 #4 Locator Pin - # 14047

.325 WSM - # 20891

7mm Bench Rest - # 20216

.30 Remington, .32 Remington - # 20184

#1 Shellplate - # 13692 #N Powder Funnel - # 13014 #1 Locator Pin - # 13930

#B Shellplate - # 13347 #.325 WSM Powder Funnel - # 18948 #6 Locator Pin - # 15755 (Requires XL Powder Die # 21253) (Requires Magnum Powder Bar # 21353)

7x57 R, 7x65 R - # 20268

.307 Winchester - # 20237

.338 Winchester, .340 Weatherby - # 20156

#B Shellplate - # 13347 #Q Powder Funnel - # 13406 #4 Locator Pin - # 14047 (Requires Magnum Powder Bar # 21353)

#N Shellplate - # 10004 #J Powder Funnel - # 13456 #4 Locator Pin - # 14047

7mm Rem Mag, 7mm STW - # 20140

.30-378, .300 Dakota - # 20249

#B Shellplate - # 13347 #J Powder Funnel - # 13456 #4 Locator Pin - # 14047 (Requires Magnum Powder Bar # 21353)

#G Shellplate - # 13313 #30Cal Lng Mag Powder Funnel - # 15013 #7 Locator Pin - # 13436 (Requires Belted Magnum Powder System # 97126)

.338 RUM - # 20258

#B Shellplate - # 13347 #.338 Mag Rifle Powder Funnel - # 15012 #7 Locator Pin - # 13436 (Requires Belted Magnum Powder System # 97126)

.270 WSM, 7mm WSM, 7mm RSAUM - # 20122

#B Shellplate - # 13347 #7mm Short Mag Powder Funnel - # 18416 #6 Locator Pin - # 15755 (Requires XL Powder Die # 21253) (Requires Magnum Powder Bar # 21353)

.30-40 Krag - # 20185

#P Shellplate - # 13134 #B Powder Funnel - # 13587 #4 Locator Pin - # 14047

.338 Lapua - # 20257

.300 WSM, .300 RSAUM - # 20243

#G Shellplate - # 13313 #.338 Mag Rifle Powder Funnel - # 15012 #6 Locator Pin - # 15755 (Requires Belted Magnum Powder System # 97126)

7mm RUM - # 20682

#B Shellplate - # 13347 #7mm Mag Powder Funnel - # 15019 #6 Locator Pin - # 15755 (Requires Belted Magnum Powder System # 97126)

#B Shellplate - # 13347 #.300 Short Mag Powder Funnel - # 18415 #6 Locator Pin - # 15755 (Requires XL Powder Die # 21253) (Requires Magnum Powder Bar # 21353)

.348 Winchester - # 20217

#T Shellplate - # 12808 #P Rifle Powder Funnel - # 13187 #7 Locator Pin - # 13436

.30R Blaser - # 20270

.35 Remington - # 20166

.270 Win, 7x57, .284 Win - # 20142

#1 Shellplate - # 13692 #J Powder Funnel - # 13456 #1 Locator Pin - # 13930

#C Shellplate - # 13334 #B Powder Funnel - # 13587 #4 Locator Pin - # 14047

#M Shellplate - # 13230 #P Rifle Powder Funnel - # 13187 #2 Locator Pin - # 14062

.300 RUM - # 20239

.35 Winchester - # 20168

6.8 SPC - # 20323

#R Shellplate - # 13497 #N Powder Funnel - # 13014 #2 Locator Pin - # 14062

#B Shellplate - # 13347 #.30 Cal Long Mag Powder Funnel - # 15013 #6 Locator Pin - # 15755 (Requires Belted Magnum Powder System # 97126)

#P Shellplate - # 13134 #P Rifle Powder Funnel - # 13187 #4 Locator Pin - # 14047

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RL 450 & RL 550B Caliber Conversion Chart

Kits include shellplate, locator buttons and flow-thru powder funnel.
.460 Weatherby - # 21664
#G Shellplate - # 13313 #.460 Rifle Powder Funnel - # 15009 #7 Locator Pin - # 13436 (Requires Belted Magnum Powder System # 97126)

.356 Winchester - # 20238

#L Shellplate - # 12703 #P Rifle Powder Funnel - # 13187 #1 Locator Pin - # 13930

.35 Whelen/.358 Winchester - # 20170

#1 Shellplate - # 13692 #P Rifle Powder Funnel - # 13187 #1 Locator Pin - # 13930

.50 Beowulf - # 20467

.38-55, .375 Winchester - # 20226

#7 Shellplate - # 12501 #V Rifle Powder Funnel - # 13344 #4 Locator Pin - # 14047

#A Shellplate - # 13211 #.50 Pistol Powder Funnel - # 14465 #2 Locator Pin - # 14062 (Requires Extra Large Powder Die # 21253)

.375 H&H, .375 Weatherby - # 20204

#B Shellplate - # 13347 #R Rifle Powder Funnel - # 13531 #4 Locator Pin - # 14047 (Requires Magnum Powder Bar # 21353)

.378 Weatherby - # 21665

#G Shellplate - # 13313 #.378 Rifle Powder Funnel - # 15010 #7 Locator Pin - # 13436 (Requires Belted Magnum Powder System # 97126)

.375 RUM - # 20261

#B Shellplate - # 13347 #.378 Rifle Powder Funnel - # 15010 #7 Locator Pin - # 13436 (Requires Belted Magnum Powder System # 97126)

9.3x62mm - # 20273

#1 Shellplate - # 13692 #R Rifle Powder Funnel - # 13531 #1 Locator Pin - # 13930

9.3x64mm, 9.3x74R - # 20274

#P Shellplate - # 13134 #R Rifle Powder Funnel - # 13531 #4 Locator Pin - # 14047

.38-40 Winchester - # 20178

#N Shellplate - # 10004 #W Pistol Powder Funnel - # 13600 #4 Locator Pin - # 14047

.40-65 Winchester - # 20264

#G Shellplate - # 13313 #.40 Cal Rifle Powder Funnel - # 11151 #7 Locator Pin - # 13436

.416 Weatherby - # 20262

#G Shellplate - # 13313 #.416 Rifle Powder Funnel - # 10222 #7 Locator Pin - # 13436 (Requires Belted Magnum Powder System # 97126)

.44-40 Winchester - # 20206

#N Shellplate - # 10004 #.44-40 Pistol Powder Funnel - # 13600 #4 Locator Pin - # 14047

.444 Marlin - # 20164

#N Shellplate - # 10004 #X Pistol Powder Funnel - # 12920 #4 Locator Pin - # 14047

.45-70 Government - # 20143

#G Shellplate - # 13313 #T Pistol Powder Funnel - # 13407 #7 Locator Pin - # 13436

.458 Win Mag, .450 Marlin - # 20161

#B Shellplate - # 13347 #T Pistol Powder Funnel - # 13407 #4 Locator Pin - # 14047 (Requires Magnum Powder Bar # 21353)

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RL 450 & RL 550B Caliber Cross Reference Chart

Shellplate 1 Locator Button 1 Powder Funnel .22 BR A - #13426 .22-250 A - #13426 .30-06 B - #13587 AK - #13015 .300 Savage B - #13587 .308 - 7.62 Nato 7.7 Japanese Arisaka B - #13587 7.5 x 55 Swiss B - #13587 7.65 Bel-Arg B - #13587 .40 Super/ .400 Corbon W - #13600 E - #13782 .45 ACP I - #13305 .240 Wby. Mag. .243 Win. I - #13305 6mm BR 6PPC - #13085 6mm Rem.- .244 I - #13305 .260 Rem./6.5x284 Y - #12870 .270 Win. J - #13456 .284 Win. J - #13456 7mm-08 Rem. J - #13456 7x 57 Mauser J - #13456 7 x 64 Brenneke J - #13456 7mm Ex - 280 Rem. J - #13456 .250 Savage-.250/3000 K - #13216 .25-06 K - #13216 .257 Ack. Imp K - #13216 .257 Roberts K - #13216 8mm Mauser M - #12963 7mm BR N - #13014 7mm Intl N - #13014 .358 Win. P - #13187 .35 Whelen P - #13187 6.5-06 Y - #12870 6.5 x 55 Swed Mauser Y - #12870 Shellplate 2 Locator Button 2 .256 Win. Mag. 543R - #13243 A - #13426 .22 Rem. Jet .38 Sp.-.357 Mag./Max. D - #13599 .38 LC D - #13599 Shellplate 3 Locator Button 3 .221 Rem. Fire Ball A - #13426 .222 Rem. - Rem. Mag. A - #13426 .223 - 5.56 mm A - #13426 .380 ACP F - #13806 6mm TCU 6PPC - #13085 7mm TCU N - #13014 .17 Rem. O - #12921 .30 Whisper AK - #13015 Shellplate 4 Locator Button 4 .303 British B - #13587 .44 Sp. - Mag. G - #13427 .44 Colt/.44 Russian G - #13427 Shellplate 5 Locator Button 2 F - #13806 9x25 Dillon/.357 Sig. 10mm/.40 S&W W - #13600 Shellplate 5 Locator Button 3 9 - #14980 9x18 AE - #13180 .41 AE .30 Luger C - #13564 C - #13564 .30 Mauser F - #13806 9mm Luger .38 Super F - #13806 Shellplate 6 Locator Button 1 Powder Funnel .41 Mag. H - #13240 Shellplate 7 Locator Button 4 .375 Super Mag. 543V - #13344 543V - #13344 .38-55 Win. Ballard A - #13426 .219 Zipper .219 Donaldson A - #13426 .22 Savage Hi Power A - #13426 .30 Herret AK - #13015 .30-30 Win. B - #13587 B - #13587 .32-40 Win. B - #13587 .32 Win. Sp. .357 Herrett D - #13599 7-30 Waters N - #13014 .25-35 Win. K - #13216 7mm Intl Rimmed N - #13014 Shellplate 8 Locator Button 8 .30 M1 Carbine C - #13564 .32 ACP - 7.65mm S - #12845 .32 Short Colt S - #12845 Shellplate 50 Locator Button 4 .50 AE 50AE - #14465 Shellplate A Locator Button 2 .22 PPC A - #13426 .224 Wby. Mag. A - #13426 6 PPC 6PPC - #13085 7.62 x 39 Russian AK - #13015 Shellplate B Locator Button 4 .458 Win. Mag. 543T - #13407 .375 H&H 544R - #13531 .375 Wby Mag. 544R - #13531 .416 Rem. Mag. 544RM - #13415 .450 Marlin/.470 Nitro T - #13407 .300 Win. Mag. B - #13587 .300 Win. Short 300 - #15013 B - #13587 .300 H&H Mag. .300 Wby. Mag. B - #13587 .30-338 Win. Mag. B - #13587 B - #13587 .308 Norma Mag. .270 Wby. Mag. J - #13456 7mm Rem. Mag. J - #13456 7mm STW J - #13456 7mm Wby. Mag. J - #13456 .257 Wby. Mag. K - #13216 8mm Rem. Mag. M - #12963 .350 Rem. Mag. P - #13187 .358 Norma Mag. P - #13187 .338 Win. Mag. Q - #13406 .340 Wby. Mag. Q - #13406 .264 Win. Mag. Y - #12870 6.5mm Rem. Mag. Y - #12870 Shellplate B Locator Button 7 7mm - #15019 7 Ultra & WSM .270 WSM 7mm - #15019 .300 Ultra 300 - #15013 338 - #15012 .338 Ultra 378 - #15010 .375 Ultra Mag. Shellplate C Locator Button 4 Powder Funnel .45 Colt/.45 Schofield E - #13782 .454 Casull E - #13782 .455 Webley E - #13782 Shellplate D Locator Button 3 S - #12845 .32 S&W Long .32 H&R Mag. S - #12845 Shellplate E Locator Button 8 .22 Hornet - K Hornet A - #13426 Shellplate G Locator Button 7 543T - #13407 .45-70 Govt 544378 - #15010 .378 Wby. Mag. 7.62 x 54 Russian B - #13587 .30-378/.300 Dakota 300 - #15013 .33 Win. Q - #13406 .338 Lapua/.330 Dakota 338 - #15012 .40-65 RM - #13415 .416 Rigby & Wby 416 - #10222 .404 Jeff 416 - #10222 .460 Wby. Mag. 544460 - #15009 .480 Ruger/.475 Linebgh E - #13782 Shellplate H Locator Button 4 .45 Auto Rim E - #13782 Shellplate L Locator Button 1 .220 Swift L - #10831 .225 Win. L - #10831 .30 Merrill AK - #13015 .307 Win. B - #13587 .45 Win. Mag. E - #13782 7mm Merrill N - #13014 .356 Win. P - #13187 6.5 Japanese Arisaka Y - #12870 Shellplate M Locator Button 2 .35 Rem. P - #13187 6.5 x 52 Carcano Y - #12870 6.5 mm x 54 Mann-Scho Y - #12870 Shellplate N Locator Button 4 .444 Marlin 543X - #12920 G - #13427 .44-40 Win. .38-40 Win. W - #13600 Shellplate O Locator Button 3 .25-20 Win. 543R - #13243 .218 Bee A - #13426 .38 AMU F - #13806 .32-20 Win. S - #12845 Shellplate P Locator Button 4 .30-40 Krag B - #13587 .35 Win. P - #13187 .376 Steyr R - #13547 Shellplate R Locator Button 2 .30 Rem. -32 Rem. B - #13587 .25 Rem. K - #13216 Shellplate T Locator Button 7 .348 Win. P - #13187 Shellplate U Locator Button 2 F - #13806 .38 S&W

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The RL 550B is pictured with optional accessories: Strong Mount #22051 Aluminum Roller Handle #17950 Low Powder Sensor #16306 Bullet Tray #22214 Other accessories available for the RL 550B include: Video Instruction Manual #14621 Machine Cover #13795 Maintenance Kit & Spare Parts Kit #97016 The Blue Press, Dillons monthly catalog, has a complete listing of accessories available for all machines.

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