which would be best to buy 38 spec and change to do 357 or the other way around
Quote from Reloader on March 27, 2009, 2:04 amI have wanted a progressive reloader since the days that the Star machine was still being made. Needless to say I am disappointed about the Dillon 550 B that I returned as descibed below. I would consider buying a Square deal if I could be assured that It comes fully set up for the caliber ordered, ( except for powder charge). I can see I should not attempt to use one machine to do all my reloading. I need to just be happy with one caliber. Which brings me to my questions.
Can I find out what is set at the factory for a Square Deal?
Which would be best to order as set up 357 mag or 38 special? I would be moving back and forth between the two. Seems a shome to have to buy two, one for 38 special and one for 357 mag.
I sent the 550b back, was just to much for my wee brain to figure out , I had gun powdere, and primers on floor, work bench and ever nook and cranny on the 550b . The shell plate would hit the primer cup and cold hear it do a resounding click. Tried customer service and got told several times to many about how the representive had three with no problem . thet does nothing for me, Another time got told to read the manyal. I asked and where is that writtern, finally got and oops, that repair trick is not in manual. Any way got disgusted with the 550b, The 650 is out of my price range.
Becaue of all the problems I had with just getting one calibler set up i have no expectations of trying to use one machine to load mustilbe calibers. Granted multible tool heads and dies and powder measure wold allow many calibers to be loaded as more than i am willing to pay.
That leaves me with my old faithful C&H 444X pistol champ that i have used for many years, for loading 32 acp to 338 winchester magum.
I have wanted a progressive reloader since the days that the Star machine was still being made. Needless to say I am disappointed I would consider buying a Square deal if I could be assured that It comes fully set up for the caliber ordered, ( except for powder charge)
I have wanted a progressive reloader since the days that the Star machine was still being made. Needless to say I am disappointed about the Dillon 550 B that I returned as descibed below. I would consider buying a Square deal if I could be assured that It comes fully set up for the caliber ordered, ( except for powder charge). I can see I should not attempt to use one machine to do all my reloading. I need to just be happy with one caliber. Which brings me to my questions.
Can I find out what is set at the factory for a Square Deal?
Which would be best to order as set up 357 mag or 38 special? I would be moving back and forth between the two. Seems a shome to have to buy two, one for 38 special and one for 357 mag.
I sent the 550b back, was just to much for my wee brain to figure out , I had gun powdere, and primers on floor, work bench and ever nook and cranny on the 550b . The shell plate would hit the primer cup and cold hear it do a resounding click. Tried customer service and got told several times to many about how the representive had three with no problem . thet does nothing for me, Another time got told to read the manyal. I asked and where is that writtern, finally got and oops, that repair trick is not in manual. Any way got disgusted with the 550b, The 650 is out of my price range.
Becaue of all the problems I had with just getting one calibler set up i have no expectations of trying to use one machine to load mustilbe calibers. Granted multible tool heads and dies and powder measure wold allow many calibers to be loaded as more than i am willing to pay.
That leaves me with my old faithful C&H 444X pistol champ that i have used for many years, for loading 32 acp to 338 winchester magum.
I have wanted a progressive reloader since the days that the Star machine was still being made. Needless to say I am disappointed I would consider buying a Square deal if I could be assured that It comes fully set up for the caliber ordered, ( except for powder charge)
Quote from Reloader on March 27, 2009, 12:27 pmI have two Square Deals, one in 45ACP and the other in 40S&W. Basically one for small primers and one for large. I've converted the small primer press to load 38spl now. Converting one is not for the faint of heart. As coming from the factory the Square Deal is set up for the calibre you order but you must set the power charge and the bullet seating depth. Not every bullet is the same length. I've owned a 550 before and if that was to much for you maybe factory ammo is the way you should go. I love the Square Deal especially the auto-indexing.
I have two Square Deals, one in 45ACP and the other in 40S&W. Basically one for small primers and one for large. I've converted the small primer press to load 38spl now. Converting one is not for the faint of heart. As coming from the factory the Square Deal is set up for the calibre you order but you must set the power charge and the bullet seating depth. Not every bullet is the same length. I've owned a 550 before and if that was to much for you maybe factory ammo is the way you should go. I love the Square Deal especially the auto-indexing.
Quote from Reloader on March 27, 2009, 4:55 pmSorry your experience with the RL550B was not satisfactory. On the SDB, dies are adjusted, but you will have to tweak them for your specific bullet, and you may desire more or less crimp than we set it for here. The dies and caliber conversion parts are all installed, and the priming system is set up for the primer size appropriate for the caliber you order the machine in.
You need to attach the powder measure, spent primer catcher, loaded cartridge chute/bracket, and adjust the powder measure and bullet seating. The machine includes a dummy cartridge showing what bullet, seat depth, and crimp the machine is adjusted to.
It matters not at all which caliber you order it for. To go from 38 Special to .357, or visaversa, adjust stations 2,3 & 4 up or down about 1 1/2 turns.
Sorry your experience with the RL550B was not satisfactory. On the SDB, dies are adjusted, but you will have to tweak them for your specific bullet, and you may desire more or less crimp than we set it for here. The dies and caliber conversion parts are all installed, and the priming system is set up for the primer size appropriate for the caliber you order the machine in.
You need to attach the powder measure, spent primer catcher, loaded cartridge chute/bracket, and adjust the powder measure and bullet seating. The machine includes a dummy cartridge showing what bullet, seat depth, and crimp the machine is adjusted to.
It matters not at all which caliber you order it for. To go from 38 Special to .357, or visaversa, adjust stations 2,3 & 4 up or down about 1 1/2 turns.
Quote from Reloader on March 28, 2009, 2:52 amDillon thank you for your answer, It was helpfull, the other one was the same kind i got from custormer service.
Dillon thank you for your answer, It was helpfull, the other one was the same kind i got from custormer service.
Quote from Reloader on April 10, 2009, 12:35 pmI want to add that the square deal while being a slick outfit is not trouble free. Not trying to be a smarty but like said if the 550 gave you troubles the SD may not be the machine for you either. You can always contact me though and I would do my best to talk you through any problem you have. 🙂
Jay
I want to add that the square deal while being a slick outfit is not trouble free. Not trying to be a smarty but like said if the 550 gave you troubles the SD may not be the machine for you either. You can always contact me though and I would do my best to talk you through any problem you have. 🙂
Jay