Very good synopsis of Dillon!Dillon for volume pistol reloading. Square Deal B is a good starting point but uses cheap but proprietary dies. THe 550 is the next step up but it is semi progressive and (I think) it is too easy to double charge for a newbie. The 650 is the cat daddy for the average pistol reloader. Fully progressive. Dillon is the standard for competiton pistol reloading.
I have 3 Dillons; SD, SDB, 550.
For every week loading I suggest SDs
For more sporadic loading and the ability to use regular dies, the 550 fits the bill
Unless you have the money then I would choose the 650.
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