Square Deal is a great press if you are ok with loading pistol only. I used to have three Square Deals - one in 9, one in 40, one in 45. They served me very well for many years.
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Thoughts on Dillon Square deal
- Thread starter Dirty J
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You seem to have it figured out: if only one caliber is in your future, the SDB is a great press. I started with a SDB in 45ACP. I HAVE OWNED THE SDB, a 550 and 3 650’s. I would not buy a used SDB unless it was obviously only slightly used. They have a lot of wearable parts and it is a harder press to work on and adjust than a 550 or 650. Personally, I would buy a second SDB before switching back and forth between two calibers.
Side note: I like the 40. The brass loads like a 45, but can be handloaded as light as a 9mm. As a reloader it offers a lot of versatility.
Side note: I like the 40. The brass loads like a 45, but can be handloaded as light as a 9mm. As a reloader it offers a lot of versatility.
Send it back to Dillion ad they will make it like new. They take their lifetime warranty seriously.
if you only plan on loading one caliber its a great deal
You don't need a dragster to commute to work.
I'd argue buying what meets your needs and within your means comes more with age than just always buying the top of the line with all the bells and whistles.
Quality is remembered long after price is forgotten.You don't need a dragster to commute to work.
I'd argue buying what meets your needs and within your means comes more with age than just always buying the top of the line with all the bells and whistles.
I don't disagree. But I'm not talking about buying a Lee.
It's Dillon vs. Dillon.
We're just talking features here. Not quality.
Sounds like you've made up your mind, now just go get it. Why ask if you aren't going to take the advice?
