'new' reloader

**Idaho** · 12-18-2011, 06:06 PM

Well new to me anyway. I bought a used Dillon Square Deal B set up with 44spl/44mag dies. I have a Lyman Tru-Line Jr press that I've loaded 44mag on for many years. This will make that chore much easier.

I also plan to get a shell plate and dies for 380 so that I can feed that little beast and get some practice in. I bought 1000 rounds of 380 at a recent gun show and decided that I don't want to pay full price for any more ammo.

Now I have my brass polisher (an old 4 qt electric ice cream freezer laying on its side) turning 44 mag cases in the garage.

I'm really looking forward to using the Dillon press. They are considered by many to be the top of the line progressive presses on the market. Lifetime warranty to the current owner.

Let the fun begin!!!!

aldridgekennedy · 12-18-2011, 09:12 PM

You can't get any better in my opinion. I have one particular SDB in 45 acp that i've used for 25 years and untold tens of thousands of rounds. I've had to send it back 2x for minor issues. Each time they'd fix and install upgrades free.

No better company IMO.

**Idaho** · 12-18-2011, 10:41 PM

I find it very interesting that Dillon provides a lifetime warranty with every machine, no matter who owns it at the time. Says a lot for their confidence. There sure are a lot of folks who consider them to be the best reloaders on the market.

Monkeyman · 12-19-2011, 04:29 AM

I'd buy a Dillon if I wasn't spending so much on the scoot. I've tried a couple far inferior brands with zero consistancy. I had one that wouldn't seat the round at all. (Wilson? Wilkins? Worthington?) I might see about buying one next year as I tend to go through a LOT of ammo. I've averaged about 300 rds/month until the last couple months as I've been working more hours and spending more money on the Nomad.

AlabamaNomadRider · 12-19-2011, 04:34 AM

Sounds like a good deal Bud. Heck a thousand rounds would last me a life time.

Monkeyman · 12-19-2011, 05:36 AM

Once the bike is finished (HAHAHAHAHA...like that's ever gonna happen), I'll go back to 300+/month. I like to shoot and it keeps me good at it. You know the saying...if you don't use it, you lose it.

**minst7877** · 12-19-2011, 07:23 PM

My RL450 is due for a good workout. Stockpile is getting low. The Dillons are great machines.

DC

**Idaho** · 12-19-2011, 09:10 PM

At one time I reloaded tons of ammo for my 44mag. I burned through hundreds of rounds a week and was a VERY good shot. Those days are long gone. Probably could not hit the broad side of a barn from inside the barn with the doors closed.

**Cajunrider** · 12-19-2011, 09:46 PM

Shooting and loading thousands of rounds from the early to late 70's is the reason why I can't hear anymore. Did years of competition shooting then and was pretty darn good at it. Nobody wore hearing protection back then except the wimps. And all of the wimps I shot with can still hear a fish fart.

Monkeyman · 12-19-2011, 11:17 PM

what did you say?? Mom has the rickets? You're down with the tickets???

papat · 12-20-2011, 09:45 AM

I have just dusted off the reloading table also, gotta get the stock pile built back up.

**Idaho** · 12-21-2011, 12:34 AM

Well,,,,my killer deal might be so good after all. The side plate on the press is busted off of the ears that mount it to the press. The operate rod and accompanying hardware for the powder measure are missing. There is a note in a prepaid return envelope that the white block in the press needs to be replaced with the blue block in the envelope in order to maintain the factory warranty and the white block sent back to the factory in the enclosed envelope. The white block is still in the press and the return postage is dated 1988. I may get to send this back and find another one.

My first bad experience with E-Bay.

**Top Cat** · 12-21-2011, 01:06 AM

Did the Ebay add mention any of these problems?
Geez Bud, I think this press was put on Ebay by that rat bastard who stole your adapter design just to piss you off.

**Idaho** · 12-21-2011, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Top Cat

Did the Ebay add mention any of these problems?
Geez Bud, I think this press was put on Ebay by that rat bastard who stole your adapter design just to piss you off.

OMG! I did not think of that Tim! It is a conspiracy. I can see it now.

By the way, the add did not mention these things.

**Idaho** · 12-22-2011, 11:17 PM

It is all good after all. The seller neglected to send a couple of key parts. One that makes the powder measure work for instance. I bought one today and it is perfect. Then when I told the seller what was missing he remembered where it was and is sending it to me.

Also I had contacted Dillon about the chute that was broken by the UPS apes and they are covering it under warranty and sending a new one. I think I like these guys.

I bought a low primer warning system and set up the press and after fine tuning a few things reloaded 40 44mag rounds. This press is slick.

I also picked up a new tool head and 380 coversion kit so that I can get set up for reloading 380 ammo. I plan to do a LOT of shooting.

12-18-2011, 06:06 PM	#1
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	'new' reloader Well new to me anyway. I bought a used Dillon Square Deal B set up with 44spl/44mag dies. I have a Lyman Tru-Line Jr press that I've loaded 44mag on for many years. This will make that chore much easier. I also plan to get a shell plate and dies for 380 so that I can feed that little beast and get some practice in. I bought 1000 rounds of 380 at a recent gun show and decided that I don't want to pay full price for any more ammo. Now I have my brass polisher (an old 4 qt electric ice cream freezer laying on its side) turning 44 mag cases in the garage. I'm really looking forward to using the Dillon press. They are considered by many to be the top of the line progressive presses on the market. Lifetime warranty to the current owner. Let the fun begin!!!! __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-18-2011, 10:41 PM	#3
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	I find it very interesting that Dillon provides a lifetime warranty with every machine, no matter who owns it at the time. Says a lot for their confidence. There sure are a lot of folks who consider them to be the best reloaders on the market. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
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12-19-2011, 04:29 AM	#4
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	I'd buy a Dillon if I wasn't spending so much on the scoot. I've tried a couple far inferior brands with zero consistancy. I had one that wouldn't seat the round at all. (Wilson? Wilkins? Worthington?) I might see about buying one next year as I tend to go through a LOT of ammo. I've averaged about 300 rds/month until the last couple months as I've been working more hours and spending more money on the Nomad. __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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12-19-2011, 04:34 AM	#5
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Sounds like a good deal Bud. Heck a thousand rounds would last me a life time. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-19-2011, 05:36 AM	#6
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	Once the bike is finished (HAHAHAHAHA...like that's ever gonna happen), I'll go back to 300+/month. I like to shoot and it keeps me good at it. You know the saying...if you don't use it, you lose it. __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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12-18-2011, 09:12 PM	#2
aldridgekennedy Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 200	You can't get any better in my opinion. I have one particular SDB in 45 acp that i've used for 25 years and untold tens of thousands of rounds. I've had to send it back 2x for minor issues. Each time they'd fix and install upgrades free. No better company IMO.
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12-19-2011, 07:23 PM	#7
minst7877 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,286	My RL450 is due for a good workout. Stockpile is getting low. The Dillons are great machines. DC __________________ Me and my 99 G1 Nomad on US 2 by the Lake Michigan Shoreline. Judge's Oil Gear failed and engine overhauled @ 35563 miles VBA/KawaNOW #01625 Christian Motorcyclists Assoc. Wheels Of Destiny Chapter #735 PA Wilds NE/Eastern Canada regional rally July 2012 Eureka Springs National 2015 Rolling Thunder Washington DC 2016 NE US / E Canada Rally - Mont Tremblant, QC 2016 VRA Eastern National at Maggie Valley 2017 99 Nomad G1 gone but never forgotten traded 4/8/17 for a 2017 Indian Roadmaster
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12-19-2011, 09:10 PM	#8
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	At one time I reloaded tons of ammo for my 44mag. I burned through hundreds of rounds a week and was a VERY good shot. Those days are long gone. Probably could not hit the broad side of a barn from inside the barn with the doors closed. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
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12-19-2011, 09:46 PM	#9
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Shooting and loading thousands of rounds from the early to late 70's is the reason why I can't hear anymore. Did years of competition shooting then and was pretty darn good at it. Nobody wore hearing protection back then except the wimps. And all of the wimps I shot with can still hear a fish fart. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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12-19-2011, 11:17 PM	#10
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	what did you say?? Mom has the rickets? You're down with the tickets??? __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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12-20-2011, 09:45 AM	#11
papat Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tucumcari NM Posts: 358	I have just dusted off the reloading table also, gotta get the stock pile built back up. __________________ SHEEPLE: Sheep like people, many of whom deny the existence of wolves, and vote to pull the teeth of the sheepdogs who protect the flock!
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12-21-2011, 12:34 AM	#12
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	Well,,,,my killer deal might be so good after all. The side plate on the press is busted off of the ears that mount it to the press. The operate rod and accompanying hardware for the powder measure are missing. There is a note in a prepaid return envelope that the white block in the press needs to be replaced with the blue block in the envelope in order to maintain the factory warranty and the white block sent back to the factory in the enclosed envelope. The white block is still in the press and the return postage is dated 1988. I may get to send this back and find another one. My first bad experience with E-Bay. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
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12-21-2011, 01:06 AM	#13
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Did the Ebay add mention any of these problems? Geez Bud, I think this press was put on Ebay by that rat bastard who stole your adapter design just to piss you off. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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12-22-2011, 11:17 PM	#15
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	It is all good after all. The seller neglected to send a couple of key parts. One that makes the powder measure work for instance. I bought one today and it is perfect. Then when I told the seller what was missing he remembered where it was and is sending it to me. Also I had contacted Dillon about the chute that was broken by the UPS apes and they are covering it under warranty and sending a new one. I think I like these guys. I bought a low primer warning system and set up the press and after fine tuning a few things reloaded 40 44mag rounds. This press is slick. I also picked up a new tool head and 380 coversion kit so that I can get set up for reloading 380 ammo. I plan to do a LOT of shooting. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
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