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I have a friend who had a friend that passed way. He is helping his friend's wife value and sell some of his possessions.
One item is a Dillon press with dies for 17 cal and 45 cal.
Attached is a picture.
Can anyone ID the press and what it might be worth?
I have no idea regarding the condition or age.

Any recommended sell price?
Any info is helpful.
thanks in advance.

Looks to be a Dillon 550. Can't tell you exact model of 550 from pic. A new one from Dillon is about $620 and a lot would depend on what "other" stuff is there, additional tool heads for dies, dies, etc.

Not knowing what else is there, I will hazard a guess at $450 to $500 depending on extras and condition and that might be a little on the high side. Also, need to account for any reloading components such as primers, powder, bullets, brass.

Good luck

AF-Odin wrote: ↑Sun Nov 27, 2022 4:38 pm Looks to be a Dillon 550. Can't tell you exact model of 550 from pic. A new one from Dillon is about $620 and a lot would depend on what "other" stuff is there, additional tool heads for dies, dies, etc.

Not knowing what else is there, I will hazard a guess at $450 to $500 depending on extras and condition and that might be a little on the high side. Also, need to account for any reloading components such as primers, powder, bullets, brass.

Good luck

Thanks,
I found a 550C new on ebay for $580, but just for the press. So I think your estimate is about right, thanks again!

I see a Strong Mount, a Bullet Tray and a Roller Handle.
Each of those are "add-ons" which add some value, so look those up and add maybe 50% of each of those.
With all that stuff, I'd call $500-ish a "buy".
Ask him if any residual supplies (primers, bullets, brass, powder, reloading manuals, etc.) are hanging around...I think I see a box of bullets.
None of that stuff will be of any value to him, but for you? Just value added.
Good luck, and welcome to the world of reloading.

yup all the goodies add up
plus dillion has a NO bull forever warranty

i have used it a few times and never a question. great customer support as well
my square deal b has easily punched out over 20k rounds .