New to me Dillon.........

Ranger325 · October 9, 2006, 12:42 PM

I fell into a deal that will greatly accelerate my entry into reloading and would like your input. My brother is giving me a Dillon Square Deal B press, scale, primers, powder and some misc accessories – great price huh? I conducted a search and have read previous posts on the topic. I realize they only use Dillon dies and will only reload handgun ammo.

My questions are, do you have any suggestions or tips regarding the SDB as I get ready to set it up? How about the primers and powder – do they have a shelf life?

Thanks and regards,

**Bud Helms** · October 9, 2006, 12:45 PM

Yes they have a shelf life, but stored correctly they could outlive you.

Get a reloading manual ... get some reloading manuals ... get all the reloading manuals you can find. Read. 99.7% of what you need to know to reload is there all in the manuals and it's a lot quicker than coming to an online bulletin board and asking one question at a time for the next 9 years. Safer too.

Oh BTW, congratulations on the loader! You will love Dillon.

Jim Watson · October 9, 2006, 01:02 PM

If he has lost the manual, ask Dillon for the instructions.
Did anybody say to get a book or books on the subject?
Do.

Ranger325 · October 9, 2006, 01:07 PM

Yep, I have a copy of the ABC's of Reloading and if I'm not 'inheriting' a copy of Speer or similiar, I'll pick up one up.

Regards,

Jammer Six · October 9, 2006, 02:38 PM

I'm truly jealous.

My Square Deal cost me a hundred bucks, and I thought I got a screaming deal!

You can download the manual from Dillon.

It's not a reloading manual, though.

More manuals is good.

October 9, 2006, 12:42 PM	#1
Ranger325 Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2005 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 428	New to me Dillon......... I fell into a deal that will greatly accelerate my entry into reloading and would like your input. My brother is *giving* me a Dillon Square Deal B press, scale, primers, powder and some misc accessories – great price huh? I conducted a search and have read previous posts on the topic. I realize they only use Dillon dies and will only reload handgun ammo. My questions are, do you have any suggestions or tips regarding the SDB as I get ready to set it up? How about the primers and powder – do they have a shelf life? Thanks and regards, __________________ Ranger325 "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf. " George Orwell

October 9, 2006, 01:07 PM	#4
Ranger325 Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2005 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 428	Yep, I have a copy of the ABC's of Reloading and if I'm not 'inheriting' a copy of Speer or similiar, I'll pick up one up. Regards, __________________ Ranger325 "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf. " George Orwell

October 9, 2006, 02:38 PM	#5
Jammer Six Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 827	I'm truly jealous. My Square Deal cost me a hundred bucks, and I thought I got a screaming deal! You can download the manual from Dillon. It's not a reloading manual, though. More manuals is good. __________________ "Huh?" --Jammer Six, 1998

October 9, 2006, 12:45 PM	#2
Bud Helms Senior Member Join Date: December 31, 1999 Location: Middle Georgia, USA Posts: 13,198	Yes they have a shelf life, but stored correctly they could outlive you. Get a reloading manual ... get some reloading manuals ... get all the reloading manuals you can find. Read. 99.7% of what you need to know to reload is there all in the manuals and it's a lot quicker than coming to an online bulletin board and asking one question at a time for the next 9 years. Safer too. Oh BTW, congratulations on the loader! You will love Dillon.

October 9, 2006, 01:02 PM	#3
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,541	If he has lost the manual, ask Dillon for the instructions. Did anybody say to get a book or books on the subject? Do.