Dillon Square Deal

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Hello!
One of my friends is selling me a Dillon Square Deal all set up for .45 Auto and .38 Special for $250.00CDN.
The only things missing are the bullet tray and strongmount (accessories).
Is it a good deal and what other accessories would you recommend as essential with that kind of press?
PP. :)
 
PerversPépère said:
Hello!
One of my friends is selling me a Dillon Square Deal all set up for .45 Auto and .38 Special for $250.00CDN.
The only things missing are the bullet tray and strongmount (accessories).
Is it a good deal and what other accessories would you recommend as essential with that kind of press?
PP. :)
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Yes it is a geat deal. The strong mount is worth getting along with the trays that attach to it. The Square Deal is a great press if you are just loading pistol catridges.

Take Care

Bob
 
You will need a large & a small primer pickup tube & a primer flipper tray if you don't have them already.
Also a good powder scale to check the powder charge weights & calipers for checking the cartridge length.
Also at least one good, up to date reloading manual.
 
I prefer to prime off my Dillon Square Deal press using a Hornady hand priming tool as I don't trust any stacked primer system. Hand priming also allows me to inspect brass for defects.
 
Great counseling! :D
I have all the above mentioned accessories (manuals -many!-, primer pick-up tubes, powder scale, etc.)
I already have a Lee Pro 1000 on which I reloaded many 44 Magnum but the Dillon Square Deal was too nice to pass, I guess. I'll go and get the strongmount and tray.
I, too, prefer to prime on an independent system. I have an RCBS automatic band priming system that works like a charm.
Is there a powder level lockup die on this Dillon press or is it found only on the RL550B, XL650 and upper models?
PP.
 
There is no auto warning system for low powder. The hopper is right in front of you, keep an eye on the level. There is an audio alarm for low primers. Primer seating is away from the primer magazine tube, I don't think there is a safety issue. I use a SDB for 9mm, have the conversion kit for .38, but have not used it yet. There is a learning curve for use of this press, it isn't just a matter of adding components and working the handle.
 
I have a SDB. Can anyone tell me how I can adjust primer seating depth? (I can't locate the manual that came with the machine)

I need to seat my primers below flush on .38 Spl in order to get more consistant ignition from my Model 66.
 
Aqualung said:
I have a SDB. Can anyone tell me how I can adjust primer seating depth? (I can't locate the manual that came with the machine)

I need to seat my primers below flush on .38 Spl in order to get more consistant ignition from my Model 66.
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I doubt you can. The primers are a certain size. when you seat them the primers seat as deeply as they can as they can only go in as deep as the primer pocket will allow.

Take Care

Bob
 
tiriaq said:
There is no auto warning system for low powder. The hopper is right in front of you, keep an eye on the level.
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Hi, Tiriaq!
When talking about a powder level lockup die, I was referring to the gizmo that checks powder level IN THE CASES and locks the press if it's out of spec. Does the Square Deal allow such a system or is it reserved to the big Dillon presses?
PP.
 
Hey that's a great deal! If you are missing bits and pieces, just skip any middlemen and go straight to Dillon.They have all spares on hand, their shipping is super fast, and their customer service is second to none! I had a conversion kit and some bits and pieces for my SDB in 5 days, Arizona to Alberta.The only deal with the powder thrower station is that it has a collar that is pushed up by a primed case, no case, no charge of powder will drop.
 
Aqualung said:
I have a SDB. Can anyone tell me how I can adjust primer seating depth? (I can't locate the manual that came with the machine)

I need to seat my primers below flush on .38 Spl in order to get more consistant ignition from my Model 66.
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You can seat primers below flush on some cases having a thicker rim and pockets cut just a bit deeper but you just cannot press the primers lower than the pocket dimensions. Going too far will crush the primer's pellet and give you bad ignition, too.
If you have problem getting consistent ignition on your Model 66, just check if the tensioning screw isn't backed off a tad too much.
Many do that "trick" to get a softer let-off only to find they got bad ignition in the bargain.
Sometimes, you might even need to increase that tension. Some prefer to fit a spent primer cup (with the anvil removed) over the screw end that contacts the bottom of the leaf spring before increasing the spring pre-load.
PP.
 
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