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CWOOD wrote:

fulano wrote:Good question. I'm considering the Square Deal. I'm going to bookmark this thread.

Something to consider regarding the Square Deal (SDB). The SDB is, by all accounts an excellent unit but is somewhat limited in its application. It is for straight walled handgun cartridges ONLY.

If you have any intention of also loading rifle cartridges, you will not be able to do so with this unit.

Also, be aware that dies are relatively expensive and ARE NOT of a standard size (7/8" X 14). The only dies that will work are those specifically made for this particular press. Other Dillon dies will not work.

If you have a need to reload a fairly high volume (up to 350/hour) of a specific handgun cartridge this might work well for you. If you want to reload for several different calibers, it can be relatively expensive for caliber conversions (about $100 each). Also if you have any intention to reload any NON straight walled handgun cartridges like .357Sig or ANY rifle cartridges like .223 etc., you will not be able to do it with this press.

Here is a link to Dillon's selection guide:

http://www.dillonprecision.com/#/custom ... oader.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Also, Brian Enos has a website with some excellent information on Dillon products. He states that he almost always recommends the RL550B over the SDB for a first progressive loader, and then gives the reasons. You can see is site at:

http://www.brianenos.com/store/dillon.sqdeal.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I hope you find this useful.