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Primer Feed

I have owned Square Deal reloaders in the past with NO problems...

Recently got a new one set up for 45 ACP...

Can't seem to get the primers to feed consistently ?

Right size tips/tubes/holder are in place...

figure something needs adjusted??

Where to start?

Thanks for any feedback..

Joe

First, be sure the primer seating punch is fully seated-measuring from the underside of the primer slide to the top of the primer cup, should measure 1.410", +/- .003". Next, there is a set screw located below the the bottom of the flat leaf spring-this screw is what the primer cup stops against, the properly locate it underneath the magazine tip. With an empty magazine tube installed, look down through the tube and slowly pull the primer slide back until it stops. The cup should come just past being centered under the plastic tip. If necessary, adjust this set screw in 1/8th turn increments.Go no more than 1/2 turn in either direction-it shouldn't take much adjustment at all.

Thanks..
up and running..
found the bottom of the red primer tip at the bottom of the tube was mashed in the back ??
Thanks
Joe

If it is a new machine send it back to dillon or take the machine apart and learn how it works lube contact points with graphite lube. taking the machine apart will help you understand future problems that you may encounter. Dillon is the best on the market but parts can wear(does not sound like the problem here)

for the record about primer feeding problems.....inspect the primer feeding tip...smashed or overextended into primer feeding cavity....caused by overtightening of primer tube cap, which forces primer feeding tube and its tip to fail in its intended design.

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