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#1
07-03-2016, 07:32 PM
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Lyman Dillon dies ?
Will Lyman rifle dies .223 work in a Dillon 550 ?
Found a 2 piece set for $32.00 . Then I will need to get what to finish dies ? I always just bought Dillon sets but now I am not rich , Cal . conversion will also be ordered . Thanks, Arley
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#2
07-03-2016, 07:52 PM
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While I haven't used Lyman, I do use RCBS, Lee, Redding, and Dillon with my 550. I see no reason to believe the Lyman would be any different. Actually, I haven't "used" the Redding dies yet, but they're in the shell plate waiting for use. I am curious to see if they work better than my RCBS dies.
The two die set, in addition to caliber conversion kit and powder die, are all that is required. A separate crimp die can be used in the 4th station if you want.
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07-03-2016, 09:27 PM
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I purchased a set of Lyman 38 Super Dies for around $36. It proved the old adage.... "you get what you pay for." I have had continued problems with the seating/crimping die. Lyman's response is " buy a separate crimping die".
RCBS doesn't need to do this. In fact... I took my RCBS 9mm seating/crimping die and used it for the 38 Super (yes, you can do this safely, according to RCBS) No problem whatsoever. I won't purchase any more Lyman dies. RCBS, Redding and Hornady. In that order. Just my opinion. RCBS and Redding are equal in quality, but Redding asks for more money. Da 
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07-03-2016, 11:25 PM
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Yes.
I use several different die sets in my RL 550B, and none were made by Dillon.
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07-03-2016, 11:36 PM
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I had lee a rcbs dies to start with both were good. Rcbs probably a bit better but when i got a dillon i got dillon dies because they are super easy to adjust and use. But are a bit more expensive too.
Never tried hornaday myself but don't hear bad about them either. I don't think you will go wrong if you buy good quality off the bat. I figured you don't replace them very often so go what you think is best quality right out the gate. If I didn't buy dillon i would buy rcbs.
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07-04-2016, 02:22 PM
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As long as the die treads are 7/8th x 14 they will work in any press.
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#8
07-16-2016, 10:19 PM
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