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    550 conversion verification

    Hey guys, I have a dillon 550 (not 550B) Set up for .40s&w, and want to conVert to 9mm.

    It looks like I just need dies and a powder funnel, can you all confirm or correct me?

    Thanks.

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    Don't forget the shell plate
    Last edited by signal4l; 11-30-20 at 09:42.

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    Quote Originally Posted by signal4l View Post
    Don't forget the shell plate
    Yep. The conversion kit with shell plate and detents. I'd get another tool head too so you could leave the 40 dies set in the current tool head.
    "What would a $2,000 Geissele Super Duty do that a $500 PSA door buster on Black Friday couldn't do?" - Stopsign32v

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    There are some very handy charts at the following link:
    https://brianenos.com/dillon-rl-550b...ference-chart/

    In short, looks like you will need the following items:
    3x #3 locator buttons (Part# 14060)
    1x F powder funnel (Part# 13806)

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    You MAY be able to use the shell plate. 9x19 and .40 are close to the same case head diameter.

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    That is exactly what I have decided this year. Been using my RL550B for 40S&W since mid 1990s & am gradually getting my components for make the 9mm reload changeover (age & arthritis never stops). I just ordered the below parts from Dillon (along with some other stuff,) which is what I believe you will need. I've received everything I ordered 09/09/2020, but Dillon has been hit with getting some of their stuff out either for virus related problems or heavy demand from customers. I got the Quick change/powder assembly couple of weeks ago & still waiting on my 9mm pistol dies.

    Carbide Pistol Dies (Three-Die Sets)
    Qty: 1
    $75.99


    RL 550 Caliber Conversion KitRL 550 Caliber Conversion Kit
    Qty: 1
    $52.99

    RL 550 Series Deluxe Quick Change AssemblyRL 550 Series Deluxe Quick Change Assembly
    Qty: 1
    $121.99

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    Quote Originally Posted by markm View Post
    I'd get another tool head too so you could leave the 40 dies set in the current tool head.
    Absolutely... Unless the OP is done loading .40 forever.

    Also, splurge on an extra powder bar ($20?) for 9mm, and leave the one for .40 as-is (label it), so it's ready to go when you switch back.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bimmer View Post
    Absolutely... Unless the OP is done loading .40 forever.
    I thought I'd never load 9mm again, but here we are.
    "What would a $2,000 Geissele Super Duty do that a $500 PSA door buster on Black Friday couldn't do?" - Stopsign32v

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    Quote Originally Posted by markm View Post
    I thought I'd never load 9mm again, but here we are.
    It's a weird, weird world...

    My next door neighbor just brought home his first a gun, a Springfield XD in 9mm.

    He's been searching for ammo for weeks and weeks (since he ordered the gun), and still has none. Not a single round. Zero.

    I don't shoot (or have any) 9mm, or I'd spot him a box...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bimmer View Post
    Absolutely... Unless the OP is done loading .40 forever.

    Also, splurge on an extra powder bar ($20?) for 9mm, and leave the one for .40 as-is (label it), so it's ready to go when you switch back.
    The deluxe quick change comes with one tool head, & I ordered an extra one for my 40 cal setup, along with some spare parts & decap pins. Planning on doing some long delayed maint/lube this winter. I also never thought I'd go back to 9mm, but the arthritis in hands is only going to get worse, & am planning to shooting as long as I can.

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