Dillon Precision
Dillon Precision RL550C Progressive Reloading Press
$590
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Dillon Precision RL550C Progressive Reloading Press vs Lee Precision Classic Turret Press
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Dillon Precision RL550C Progressive Reloading Press is cheaper at $590. Every spec and price links to its source.
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| Spec | Dillon Precision RL550C Progressive Reloading Press | Lee Precision Classic Turret Press |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $590 | — |
| Brand | Dillon Precision | Lee Precision |
| Released | — | — |
| Press type | progressive, manual indexing | turret, manual or auto-indexing rod |
| Number of stations | 4 | 4 |
| RAM diameter (in) | — | 1.125 |
| Rounds per hour | 400-600 | — |
| Priming system | on-press, automatic primer feed seated at station 1 | off-press, separate Lee Auto-Prime hand tool (no integrated priming arm standard) |
| Frame material | aluminum alloy frame with steel toolhead and linkage | cast iron frame with steel turret head |
| Shellplate turret compatibility | quick-change steel shellplate, caliber-specific; over 160 cartridges supported via Dillon conversion kits | 4-hole steel turret head, standard 7/8-14 dies; auto-index rod supports cartridges up to 3.313 in. OAL |
| Mounting footprint | bench-mount, 4-bolt pattern; compatible with optional Dillon Strong Mount | bench-mount, 4-hole pattern |
Sources — Dillon Precision RL550C Progressive Reloading Press: dillonprecision.com (verified 2026-08-11). Lee Precision Classic Turret Press: leeprecision.com (verified 2026-08-11).
What's the difference between the Dillon Precision RL550C Progressive Reloading Press and Lee Precision Classic Turret Press?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Press type: Dillon Precision RL550C Progressive Reloading Press progressive, manual indexing vs Lee Precision Classic Turret Press turret, manual or auto-indexing rod
- Priming system: Dillon Precision RL550C Progressive Reloading Press on-press, automatic primer feed seated at station 1 vs Lee Precision Classic Turret Press off-press, separate Lee Auto-Prime hand tool (no integrated priming arm standard)
- Frame material: Dillon Precision RL550C Progressive Reloading Press aluminum alloy frame with steel toolhead and linkage vs Lee Precision Classic Turret Press cast iron frame with steel turret head
- Shellplate turret compatibility: Dillon Precision RL550C Progressive Reloading Press quick-change steel shellplate, caliber-specific; over 160 cartridges supported via Dillon conversion kits vs Lee Precision Classic Turret Press 4-hole steel turret head, standard 7/8-14 dies; auto-index rod supports cartridges up to 3.313 in. OAL
- Mounting footprint: Dillon Precision RL550C Progressive Reloading Press bench-mount, 4-bolt pattern; compatible with optional Dillon Strong Mount vs Lee Precision Classic Turret Press bench-mount, 4-hole pattern