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Posted: 10/28/2012 6:42:21 AM EDT
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Looking for some advice on reloading. I am looking into purchasing a progressive press to start reloading 9mm. Thats the only round I shoot alot. I am interested in the dillon square deal b since I am only wanting to reload a single caliber. I am a total newbie when it comes to this stuff and was curious what your guys opinions are on this press or if I will even save any money by doing this. I typically buy online a case at a time and spend between $200-230 for a case of 124g fmj which will last me approx a month or so. Any input you guys have for me will be appreciated. Thanks Matt Also if anyone has one <removed> COC Specific To Sales #2 WTB and WTS posts are not allowed in threads. dryflash3
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I have a 550, and have not used the square deal B. My question is:
Why would you not spend $50 more for the 550? You would be able to use just about any dies in the 550. Even though you only do 9mm, you would have the ability to expand later in the future if you needed. Are you reloading on another press now? Just curious. I would not hesitate to buy anything from Dillon. Their product service and quality of equipment have been top notch for me. |
| I know Dillon makes a great press, but you might consider spending less on your first press. I would recommend getting a LEE press. You are not going to see huge savings with 9MM. The more you spend on a press the longer it will take to recover the cost. I reload 9MM, but only because I only shoot hollow point bullets and it is cheaper to reload than to buy. If I shot FmJ it would make very little difference to reload. If you find you like reloading then get a better press, and you will find lading .223, .308 or .45ACP cheaper than buying, especially the quality of ammo you can make compared with quality of ammo you can buy. You can usually find cheap crap ammo cheaper than reloading. So test the waters before you throw down the hard cash. Make sure you have the time and you actually like reloading. Just my opinion. |
 SDB is a great press for loading 9mm. However I don't recommend it for a first press. Once you figure out the reloading process you will want to reload for all the calibers you shoot. Reloading is an addictive hobby and one caliber leads to another. The SDB only loads pistol rounds.....No rifle rounds.  Which is why you should spend a little more and get the 550, it will do rifle and pistol rounds.  Pick up a copy, read it. Will answer a lot of questions. |
| How come you dont recommend it for a first press? I know you said that the SDB cant load rifle ammo and I am fine with that because I dont shoot rifles. I only own 2 rifles, a 22lr and a .243 I use for coyote hunting. I dont shoot the .243 enought to justify reloading it. |
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How come you dont recommend it for a first press? I know you said that the SDB cant load rifle ammo and I am fine with that because I dont shoot rifles. I only own 2 rifles, a 22lr and a .243 I use for coyote hunting. I dont shoot the .243 enought to justify reloading it. Many people start out only wanting to reload for one or two calibers, and then end up branching out to others. The SDB will limit you to just pistol. Once you get interested in reloading, you may want to try it for your .243 or the AR you may get in the future. New rifles start to look more appealing when you know you can feed them with your reloads at a greatly reduced cost. |
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Quoted: How come you dont recommend it for a first press? I know you said that the SDB cant load rifle ammo and I am fine with that because I dont shoot rifles. I only own 2 rifles, a 22lr and a .243 I use for coyote hunting. I dont shoot the .243 enought to justify reloading it. However I don't recommend it for a first press. Once you figure out the reloading process you will want to reload for all the calibers you shoot. Reloading is an addictive hobby and one caliber leads to another. |
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The SDB is a great little press for pistol cartridges. If you would decide to get it as your first press, make sure you read and understand the manual. Have the manual open and follow it while reloading, being very patient and taking your time until you are comfortable with the reloading procedure. It's a simple press, but a lot is going on at one time. |
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How come you dont recommend it for a first press? I know you said that the SDB cant load rifle ammo and I am fine with that because I dont shoot rifles. I only own 2 rifles, a 22lr and a .243 I use for coyote hunting. I dont shoot the .243 enought to justify reloading it. However I don't recommend it for a first press. Once you figure out the reloading process you will want to reload for all the calibers you shoot. Reloading is an addictive hobby and one caliber leads to another. I want to piggy back on this a little. My first press was a 550. It was easy to learn on and has the ability to grow with me as I learn more. I started with .223, and that is still all I load (for now). I am saving brass to load for 9mm, 45, and am shopping for a .308. If you go with the SDB, you will be buying very specialized gear. It will work, and it will meet your needs.....and that's about all. I don't think that anyone is saying it is a bad press or a bad choice. It just limits how much you can learn and grow. Since I have a 550 and not a SDB, I had to go read the info on Dillon's website to make any comparison. It says that you have to get special dies that fit that press. If that is true, it sure limits your options on what kind of dies you can buy. That's why I asked: why not just spend $50 more for the 550 and have a press that can do more? |
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