[MT930]

Originally Posted by jt1

I second what Jeff says above. If you are a beginning reloader, DO NOT start out with a 550B. They are fine machines, but you need to learn at a slower pace, so you understand exactly what's happening at each point of the process.

Buy a single stage press, the necessary shellholders, and a hand priming tool. You can resell it later. Read the manuals, I like the speer book especially. Once you learn the basics, you can move up to the dillon. If possible, find an experienced handloader in your area who will mentor you. It will speed the process and help you stay safe.

[QUOTE]Starting reloading with a 550B is roughly akin to doing your first DE with a 930 on race slicks, in the wet. It can be done, but the possibility of screwing up is high.

John[/QUOTE]

That is the most accurate analogy you could come up with. I have done both!
I single stage all my rifle ammo( Bench Rest & Hunting). Progressive all the pistol ammo.I did it the old fashion way one at a time prior to the progressive machine.