Dillon Square Deal B: Overview and Loading 45 ACP

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Dillon's Square Deal B is all about simple and reliable loading for pistol ammunition. Available in 16 calibers, this affordable quality press is the subject of this video!
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[@hardball107]

Hands on time ? How about, as close as I can figure, 30,000+ rounds of 45 acp. I bought my SDB back in the late 80's as I remember. The press didn't even come with the primer alarm. I was shooting in competition then and I ran through many, multiple pounds or Win Super Target and ten's of thousands of Speer 200 gr 45 cal. dry lubed SWC before I started casting my own. The press never missed a beat until recently when the powder arm screwed up because of not enough case bell and I crunched it. Dillon not only sent me a complete rebuild kit but also the new Fail Safe powder arm assembly, extra primer tubes and a small parts kit without asking. I upgraded it to the brass press arm bushings, the originals were quite worn, and a caliber change kit to 357 Magnum. I immediately loaded another 1000 rounds of 357 and the press again never missed a beat. Dillons "No BS" warranty is the real deal, and they stand behind their product which is easy with the outstanding quality as evidenced by the repeated precision of the ammo produced. Yup, I drank the Blue Kool Aid and never regretted it and now my SDB is feeding a Rossi M92 carbine in 357 for my grandchildren and a Ruger 3" GP100 for me and when they go through 500 rounds in a weekend I'm glad I'm retired so I have the time to cast and reload for the weekends.

[@donbarile8916]

yup, I had a SDB back in the 80's too. Way ahead of it's time.

[@razorsharpbt124]

I got mine in the early 90s and she's still pumping out rounds to date.

[@watchintolearn2428]

I got one of these during the peak of the pandemic and couldn't find loaded ammo. I was able to feed my pistol and my g-friends gun. She bought her pistol and had 50 ends to train. Being a new fun owner she needed practice. I bought the press we split the components and we're shooting 9mm when no one else could get it. With very little time she and I had 200 rds built in about an hour. She now sees that we can build 9mm for way cheaper than buying loaded ammo for practice. She has over a 1000rds through her fun in less than 3months. It was worth the investment... PS have had zero issues with the press.

[@paladinhill]

As a competitive shooter back in the late 1980's and early 1990's, I loaded well over 100,000 rounds of both .45acp and .38spl on my Square Deal. Performance was nearly flawless, and with my son feeding the cases and filling primer tubes, we could get up to 600 rounds per hour out of that Square Deal. Customer Service from Dillon was unsurpassed. Later bought a Dillon 650 but found the primer system to be too complicated if something went wrong. Sold the 650 and got a 550 (much better for me) which I still have, and load several different calibers on it. Caliber changes take about 20 seconds without switching primer feeds, or about 3 minutes if you need to go from small to large or vice versa. Now, as an old man, I'm gonna go back to single stage and load on a Forster CoAx, and give the rest to my son. For a beginning shooter who reloads only one caliber, there is no better press to use than a Square Deal, especially for the price, lifetime warranty; lifetime free parts, and customer service.

[@oldfut808]

I own 3 SDB's since they first came out. I did have the handle break but they sent a replacement. It's a casting. I inherited one and sent it back to the mother ship for a refurb. The refurb was free but the shipping was expensive. It's like brand new again. :)

[@ImageThisPhoto]

Ive owned a SDB since 1994 and just now replacing some of the worn parts. Ive loaded many-many thousands of rounds. Love it!

[@flattire707]

I have been using one for over 20 years. I liked it so much I bought a second one. One for small pistol primers and one for large pistol primers. While the caliber changes are not hard, I like to experiment with a variety of powders and bullets and was going back and forth all the time. Using a Strong Mount is a great addition to the system. After many thousands of rounds, occasionally it will require a replacement part which Dillon will provide for free. Outstanding product and company.

[@lloyd6517]

Not going to lie, I could have sworn you ran one back in the early days.......so I looked back at your old school videos back when I started watching. Discovered two things. First, I was wrong. Two.....man time flies. Seemed like last year I watched your videos but it was over 10 years ago.

[@howardkahn4330]

I USED THIS EQUIPMENT FOR YEARS, NO MATTER WHAT PROBLEM I HAD, DILLION NEVER CHARGED ME FOR ANY EQUIPMENT THAT WAS REPLACED EVEN IF THE FAULT WAS MINE, DILLION also paid for the shipping on all replaced parts...This equipment is the best....

[@ronaldmeyer5904]

I've had one for several years. I liked it enough that when the XL750 came out, I got one of those, too. One issue with the SDB is that it takes a special set of dies that are a little more expensive. The XL750 uses standard 7/8 x 14 dies, and you almost have to have a case feeder. The XL 750 is more expensive, however. For the person who loads only pistol, the SDB is a great press.

[@hardball107]

I have a Rock Chucker for rifle duty just for the precision. I have bought the caliber change kits for my SDB and I've set the 45acp aside for the time being and switch it back and forth between 357 & 9mm. I go through a lot of it.

[@gillesjill4689]

Hi from France, I bought my Square Deal in September 1991 and it still making quality reloads as if it was a new one . Much better than the Lee Pro... I've too .

[@Ultimatereloader]

Right on. Thanks for watching from France!

[@moushunter]

I have a SDB that I inherited. I haven't used it yet however. It is an older model without the fail safe rod assembly. I made the conversion to 45acp from 38sp. I have been building a new reloading bench (yes, I wore out the old bench) so I haven't run the machine yet. I have 3 Lee presses on one bench and a Lee and old Pacific on another. I haven't been able to get my hands on any large pistol primers in a while so my 45acp and 44 rem mag loading has ground to a halt. (before anyone craps on the Lee gear, I have a Loadmaster from the late 90s that has cranked out half a million + rounds with minimal issues. I also have a Pro 1000 that cranks out .223 flawlessly ( I do prime off press with this one though since I'm still working my way through 2 trash barrels of once fired LC, CBC, and PPU brass.)

[@m4tol]

Like those 'less-than-diamond shine-polished' slightly imperfect cases. Puts it all more into the daily reality of the common man ;) Also, handy little fella that press. Like a small brother of Dillon's heavy hitters. Thanks fo the vid and godspeed.

[@joshuaoliver5878]

I own a Dillon 550B reloader since 2003 and now just looking at the Square Deal B for 9mm cartridges. My 550B reloaded .45 ACP, .45 Colt, and 5.56X45mm cartridges. This video is extremely helpful for my future Square Deal B!

[@IdahoReloader]

My go too! Love my SDB! I've got a great Easy Dial mod on mine. Makes powder charge adjustments a one step process.

[@ChuckMahon]

Nice review Gavin! I've owned my SDB almost 10 years and it been a great introduction to reloading. After the first few hundred rounds I read the instructions in more depth - easily giving me the fundemental understanding to fine tune adjustments for different powders and bullet shapes/weights. That lead to ordering caliber change kits - which are far easier to install and adjust than I thought initially. The primer system needs to be watched and the machine cleaned from time to time to remove built up powder gunk and debris. A small goose neck light aimed at station 3 is a helpful addition to this machine.

[@bwagpdx802]

Thanks for a great video. I've had mine 20+ years and x- thousands of rounds.. Mostly 45acp and 9mm, some .38/.357. I sent mine in and had it rebuilt once when the frame cracked, came back perfect and free.

[@twestgard2]

Lol, I’m over here trying to get my fired brass back to like-new shine, and here’s Gavin loading brass that looks like it was dragged through a puddle of hot asphalt. 😂

[@waynehendrix4806]

I was thinking that also. I don't think I can pass on a vib cleaning , usually after deprime... thus ruining my joy with any progressive reloading. He probably got it clean enough for a Glock shooter though.

[@ja0298]

I like mine a lot. I’ve had it for probably 5 years, and have loaded a lot of 357/38 and 9mm. It’s been a great press, and I have made some good ammo with it. The only thing I have added to mine is a led light to make it easier for powder checking, and a powder baffle for more consistent powder drops. I thought about getting a micrometer powder bar, but haven’t yet

[@stephensiska3178]

I have had a SDB for 22 yrs now. Thats where I do all my pistol loading!! Its a great press!!!

[@hghunter44]

I purchased my SDB back in 1990 and it has been a fantastic press for all my pistol reloading. I've loaded thousands of rounds of ammo with it with no issues in 30 years of steady use. Getting shell plates for each caliber is the way to go and I can swap calibers in minutes and keep my previous die settings. I have dies for 38 Super, 9 mm, 357 Mag/38 SPL, 45 ACP (also works for 460 Rowland), 45 LC (can be used for 454 Casull too) and 44 Mag/44 SPL and the resulting loaded ammo is very accurate.

[@Bill-rs1zm]

I purchased a sdb about 12 years ago and I have loaded over 25k rnds still love this little press. I decided to get into loading .556 and other rifle caliber’s a couple years ago so I picked up a 550c. I dedicated the 550 to rifle and the sdb is still loading all my pistol caliber’s it’s a great press for reloading handgun ammunition.

[@culoprieto535]

I invested on a 550 C and the decision was made on your previous video. I load 300 BLK and is working perfectly for me. Thanks for your videos!!!

[@Ultimatereloader]

Awesome! Thanks for watching…

[@CountryBoy-zl4fh]

With 30+ years of use on a SDB and well over 300k rounds as a GM class uspsa shooter, I can say the SDB press is the way to go for anyone only loading pistol cartridges.

[@21psd]

I love my Square Deal B, I've been using it for many years loading 45 acp and 9 mm. Caliber conversions are fast and simple by swapping the entire tool head and dies assembly, shell plate, and the priming gizmo (from small to large in my case). Just periodically check and retighten the shell plate hold down screw because it tends to loosen. Thread locker (blue) would solve this but since it threads into aluminum, repeatedly taking the screw in and out to swap calibers might eventually damage the threads, so I just snug it down from time to time. No biggie!

[@Nix6p]

I have a SDB and I love it! I cranked out thousands of rounds on it before I even considered adjusting any settings. It's very accessible and it's set up pretty well straight out of the box. As someone who isn't hugely involved in reloading as a hobby and just wants to economically produce a lot of 9mm, I think it's perfect.

[@AZVIDS]

Another great video! Have been wondering about this press for awhile. Cannot wait for the PP Shootout!👍👍👍👍

[@walterschmidt5204]

I Purchased my Sq. Deal back in the early 90's. I saw an ad for them in the American Rifleman and placed an order. I've had very few issues with it except for one major problem which required returning it to Dillion. They rebuilt the press for me at no charge. I've loaded thousands of 9mm, .38, .357, .40 S&W and .45ACP with it. The press has paid for itself many times over. If you're a pistol shooter and in the market for a progressive press you will not regret buying a Sq. Deal.

[@ibmoose13]

I have two Square Deal B presses. I use one for large primers and the other for small ones. Since I load 9mm, .45 ACP and 10mm, these two presses are perfect for my needs.

[@williamstringer2846]

The Square Deal is an awesome reloader. Owned one for years. Gave mine to my brother when I upgraded to the 550. Looking at buying a new one in the near future.

[@roberta.6399]

Mine is 20 yrs old and is a workhorse. Thousands of rounds later and only minor maintenance repairs. Great piece of equipment.

[@dustinbonar1407]

Iv had one in 45 acp for 30 plus years an it is sold there customer support is awesome an great reloader for money get in grove an can load 1000 hour shot lot so it always has been used

[@joemorris1956]

I've loaded close to 20,000 45acp and have just finish moving to my new place. I'm setting SDB up and replacing some parts. This is a great machine to use. I'm also ordering a 40 S&W set up for it.

[@tommyguns3700]

I’ve had a Dillon SDB for over 30 years and it loaded .45, .38 , .357, and 9mm with it. It a top not press and wouldn’t trade it for anything!!

[@DanielBoone337]

This looks like a miniaturized 550C... Dillon presses are freaking awesome I'm still getting to know my 550C but so far I love it... And you're spot on with the packaging I think you can drop it off a 3 story building and the press would be just fine.... LOL

[@kevinfisher6675]

Learned how to reload on one of these about 30 years ago. Liked it so much got one of my own.

[@kurtschulmeyer1041]

I have 2: 9mm and 45 acp. They work very well.

[@karlsailor]

This was my first real press. I got it in 2003, and it now has 67,000 rounds made on it. I taped a little piece of paper on the powder bottle and put a tick mark on it with every 1000 primers I finish. Mine developed a crack on the frame after about 7 years, but it never grew or hurt anything, so I left it alone. I am POSITIVE Dillon would replace it for free and overhaul everything, but it doesn't bother me. As a handgun press I think it is better suited than my 550. Everything is just the right size for pistol ammo.

[@timturner7609]

It looks like the sdb is only $100 less than a 750. Not sure i see the value

[@Cool7141]

So glad the shootout is coming. Wanna get into reloading this winter 🙌

[@kenadams2799]

I’ve been reloading on a web since 1992. Set up for nines only. I also have a 550 and a Dillon shot gun press that’s gone through almost 1,000,000 rounds. They are all amazing machines. I noticed you back your powder charge down with the charge bar full. I’ve always adjusted all of mine with the handle down and the bar empty. Maybe no difference, but just saying. Great videos.

[@user-kp6pe6wk9d]

After setup, my machine had severe primer feed issues. Several surfaces of the primer slide were rough, along with crude fabrication of the primer cup and stem. As a result, primers failed to feed (spilling powder!), were trapped in the machine, and spit out in various directions when the primer slide snapped into place. After taking the slide out and polishing rough parts it was usable. Finally loaded 100 9mm on the 1st day. Next morning 400 with no problem. Happy to have machine ,but feel qc should deliver sound product out of the box

[@brianjay692]

When it sounds just like the beginning of the Pink Floyd song “Money,” then you know you are on the money!

[@eyespy1415]

Mount it solidly at table height and not on a stand. Get yourself extra prime tubes. Get a comfortable chair that is the right height so you are not moving around as much. Swapping from 9mm to .38 Special was only a matter of minutes, most of the time used to reset powder weights and weight checking for the different powders. Had that down to tee, with usually 1/4 to 1/2 turn of the adjuster to get grain weights just right. Quick blow down with air every 1000 rounds to remove any powder grains etc Never had a mishap of any kind, even though they say beware. Never had a misfire with any reloads, and shot will over a couple of hundred thousand rounds of different calibers

[@russtuff]

Great press. I helped my old man load thousands of rounds through one of these... 25 years ago.

[@erikjensen6503]

Second owner of a 25 year old 550B it rocks! Looks like the SDB may be a good third press for handgun only

[@ljashansen]

Love my SDB in 45ACP. However if one wants to change calibers and have the dies set up permanently they need a new tool head ($45) plus a caliber conversion kit ($130) assuming the primers are the same size for each caliber. Or if you want a preset powder measure as well get the Quick Change Kit that comes with tool head and powder measure ($182) to go with the caliber conversion kit dies ($130). This is why my Dillon is a single caliber only since I have another progressive (loadmaster) with standard dies and tool heads that cost much less per caliber. I love the SDB for what it does and it does it well. I just do all my other pistol and rifle calibers on my larger progressive (380, 357, 45 Long Colt, 30-06, 270, 30-40 Krag, etc). Dillon makes great equipment. I took my grandson on a tour of their factory in Arizona, great people great products.

[@klausmoritzpeitzsch690]

Nice press! And, as usual, excellent video and presentation. I really need to retire my old and unreliable Lee press. This is the channel I get all (most) of my information from, in addition to visiting fellow reloader colleagues. Which of course currently is a bit difficult.

[@tselder2000]

Press...check, powder ...check, brass....check, bullets...check, primers....................??????..................??????.........Bueller.....Bueller........lol, great video sir!!! Keep them coming!!!

[@chrisb9478]

Ive got a Dillon SDB set up for 9mm for my Idpa ammo. I’ve been using it for 24yrs. I’ve only changed out a couple small parts.

[@Greenjeans2020]

Love Dillon products. Best warranty hands down. I only wish I could find primers to start loading again.

[@samyers1967]

The SDB is absolutely perfect for the guy who just likes to go and do some plinking. Try not to compare it to anything else because the 550, 750, 1050 etc are all different beasts. No case feeder or bullet feeder talk. No proprietary die talk. Thats all for another press and time. This machine is what it is and its perfect for what it does. Its no nonsense and built dillon tough. I too laughed at this machine when I first started looking into progressive reloading. I now own 3 and they are set up to just walk up to and start churning out rounds. Very easy to get others involved in the process as well. My family enjoys going out and making some rounds together. My precision rifle rounds are done on a turret t7. My 223 plinkers on a case fed progressive. The SDB serves its purpose and does it very well. Get one and just enjoy it.

[@CrystalRedTintcoat]

If I’m not mistaken, you should not turn the powder measure bolt on the powder bar without the handle down and the powder arm extended otherwise breakage could occur.

[@JDRay-hq7lm]

I have an RL550C, but after seeing this video I should have bought the Square Deal B. I only do pistol rounds on the "C", and the auto-advance would be nice. If y'all are going to be down Texas way give me a holler. I'm out in the middle of nowhere but would like to have you take a look at my shop.

[@scottperson9487]

Another con is the Square Deal B uses its own dies that do not work with any other press. I sold my SQB after over 10k rounds loaded and bought a 550C. If I could have gone back in time i would have bought the 550 instead of the SDB from the get go.

[@ryankozak6874]

Honestly, I like the 550c, since I have the capability to run pistol AND rifle on one press, plus I can make some very accurate rounds with mine.

[@gracewthomas]

I have 7 square deal b's ,1 550 ,and 1 sl 900 . Also a forster co axle press too

[@philthy8150]

Your right that’s a lot of Flare

[@fiorevitola880]

I was wined on the star press for 45 ACP This Star press I have put thousands of rounds through when I was competing in NRA comp.

[@northdakotakid8787]

After 25 years of single stage reloading I just purchased a used Dillon SDB with 45 ACP & 9mm dies. It came complete without any manuals and extra priming slide but I got it going with .45 loading up a few boxes. Boy have I been missing out! I love this thing. However, I’m having a hard time finding replacement parts. Can I call Dillon directly to get an extra primer slide? I did find a spare parts kit from Titan reloading so that’s on order. I got a heck of a deal on this setup.

[@stevefeldt3114]

When can we expect the progressive press comparison video? Hopefully sometime soon been waiting to long. So excited

[@JabariHunt]

The one thing I with this press had is some sort of powder check mechanism.

[@kmanghexpert]

I had a sdb but then got a xl750 so I could do rifle and have a powder check.

[@carsandconcerts]

I would love to get my hands on one in 9mm (20104)!! I hear though that they are on back order till probably after the first of the year! Looking forward to getting it though! Great review!

[@livincincy4498]

I just can't get past the Decision by Dillion to make this press smaller and with proprietary dies. If this was caliber conversion compatible with the (4) station 550 or even better the (5) station 6/750 it would be better. A lot of these move to the end of the bench, boxed up and kept as a romantic memory of it being their first Dillon. The aftermarket support for the other Dillions make to many SQDB owners not use their SQDB. I think Dillon should redo the SQDB & 550 to a compatible (5) station shell plate, caliber conversion & tool head of the 6/750. Their offerings are dated to what consumers want.

[@roquri]

Learned how to load on a square deal 30ish years ago.

[@gruntspy44]

I recomend tab lifters

[@chrismclean2989]

Whilst progressive it’s a long step backwards from my 30 year old Dillon 650 with a case feeder 😅 it looks like hard work 😂👍

[@msh8695]

good and entertaining video, regarding the product I think it is a ver y good choice. Im working with 750 . thanks for your videos Gavin some information about the quick change press stand. some information about the press support greetins from spain

[@michaelrandall4956]

I have the predecessor to the Square deal the RL-450 Jr. Singular Manual prime feed and push to drop powder. Manual indexing. I wonder if Dillion will let me trade in and up like Lee does. Great pistol press, mines in 9mm Luger.

[@stephenjones629]

I haven’t reloaded in years and want to pick it up again. I use to have the Lyman Turrent Press I watched your video and was impressed I still don’t know what I want. How much is the cost for the one you demoed ?

[@vhoward1122]

I found the SDB a little small for my monster hands. Other than that, it was a great press.

[@driftingabstract4076]

It would be cool if you could buy conversion kits and their proprietary dies for it. Dillon is failing on supply for this press.

[@hermanterblanche7712]

I had my for about 5 years. Had lots of problems with the primer feed. Runs well for about a 100 rounds and then giving me problems. Alao now having problems with the powder bar not moving the full cycle. Maybe i am just unlucky with my press. Gone single stage again due to fustration

[@bubbagrant]

My only problem was trying to empty the powder flask ? Is there a safe and easy way? Thanks love your videos 🇨🇦❤️

[@donaldvanwinkle1143]

The only thing I had a problem with is the powder seems to go all over the place????? Any suggestions?

[@joshgrove1042]

Where is the spring that goes around the powder bar? Or they don't have that anymore?

[@drakulie]

Will this press fit on a Lee stand??

[@hk93shooter]

i just saw this press on facebook marketplace for a 100 bucks, 3 hr drive from were i am . is it worth it? hmmm. dont need it but could use it or sell .

[@surfnblues729]

Hey Gavin how about a shirt that says: I Reload Therefore I Can Afford To Shoot ?

[@mikeramsey9747]

So adding other calibers is the same method, purchase dies and install ?

[@zanecourie3545]

At least 10k 9mm rounds loaded on mine. It just keeps on going

[@rootintootinshootinreloadi6345]

Looks like bullet seating stem is leaving a crease on ogive of bullets. Is that correct or am I not seeing clearly?

[@glocknut6431]

They’re the same price as a 550c so why get one of these instead?

[@Bunkie57]

What good is it if you can’t find primers?

[@platypus1287]

I had shipping damage on my 750 and they forgot a part

[@mitchbertone3809]

Non-standard dies make this a non-starter unless you are only going to set this up for only one caliber, and it still limits your options on dies. Nope, way too costly, as shown $811.00.

[@adambrown6930]

I think the concept is great, but they are pricing themselves out of the market. Considering you can buy a Hornady AP progressive for less or even the RL550C for less and considering those presses are not limited to only pistol calibers, I don't see the value in spending the money on a Square Deal B.

[@mtnshooter2487]

Sometimes simple is better.

[@donape64]

Ciao, quanto costa così assemblata?

[@DavidSmith-ef1ws]

Kinda surprised that the press wasn’t painted the Dillon Blue. I mean how much did they save in production with that move? Seems like a foolish departure from a long established branding.

[@texpatriot8462]

Can you change calibers?

[@unclecharlie1014]

You mentioned this was the last press you were waiting for for the long awaited progressive press shoot out, does this mean you secretly got your hands on Frankford Arsenal FX-10 ?

[@la8bloomer509]

WHERE did you get 8 pounds of CFE Pistol? -.-

[@WoodrowWoods2007]

Never understood why they never updated the design. Needs paint and a nee handle at the very least………

[@glockonr]

I won at auction a 650 Dillion. For some reason it had two auto primer feed assemblies in the spare parts. I have ne use for them. Anyone interested?

[@constantgardener4517]

25? years, 50k rounds .45 on what then a used press. All I can say is that if the need arises for a press I’m going Dillon. RIP Mike Dillon. My god I need to get out shooting again. For all that is holy, please fellow Californians, let’s collectively make our state great again. Reagan, Deukmejian, maybe it’s you? Let’s not give up and turn things over to the likes of pretty-boy Brown Jr.

[@georgehager4248]

What does this offer over the 550C for basically the same $$$??

[@Leethal1]

The sdb is a 4 station progressive press. On the 550 you have to index the shell plate yourself, every time. The 550 will have 5 stations for different dies and also the capability to change the whole plate to a different caliber

[@georgehager4248]

@@Leethal1 Pretty sure the 550 is a 4-station press,. Still a fan of the 550 even if I have to manually rotate the shell plate.

[@JoeJoe6678]

How is the bench coming? Any updates?

[@Ultimatereloader]

Lots of work trying to source appropriate components and to get parts made, VERY difficult time to do so due to COVID. I have someone working on this project, but it's beyond slow going, very sorry!

[@cosmiccharlie8294]

No way I'm paying $630.00 for this press. The Lee Classic Turret is a much better value.

[@eugenejohnson8635]

You want all the reloading press how many do you have now that’s stupid