illon
recision
Products, Inc.
Manufacturers of
The World's Finest
Loading Equipment
Dillon Square Deal ‘B’
Instruction Manual
May 2007
May 2007 Square Deal B Manual 5/17/07 2:23 PM Page 1
S
tock # Description
11628 Bullet Seater Insert
11734 Crimp Insert
*
12124 Seating Stem
1
2864 Carbide Sizer Insert
13028 Square Deal B Manual
13328 Shellplate Bolt
*13427 Powder Funnel
13429 Decap Pin Nut
1
3433 Ejector Wire
1
3437 Shaft
1
3444 Overtravel Block Bolt
13445 Square Deal Frame
13461 Index Bolt
13479 Spent Primer Track Cover
*13504 Shellplate
13597 Over Travel Block
13621 Primer Cup – Large
13622 Crank Pin
13624 Indexer Spring (RL1000)
13644 Smaller Powder Bar Spacer
13657 Primer Cup – Small
13659 Chute Bracket
13673 Primer Magazine – Large
13689 Primer Slide Roller
13690 Platform Base Disc
13691 Powder Measure Tube
13705 Indexer Pawl
13707 Follower Rod
13712 Toolhead Plate
13714 Indexer Lever
13718 Crank Pin Set Screw
13721 Delrin Die Lock/Friction Plate
13722 Primer Slide Bearing
13726
Return Spring Roll Pin
13739 Detent Spring
13754 Primer Slide
13756 Bin Box
13757 Primer Punch – Small
13764 Powder Die Ring Clamp
13776 Pawl Pin
13789 Set Screw
13790 Primer Slide Return Pin
13793 Body Collar Roller
13797
Pivot Bushing
13798 Return Spring
13799 Blue Failsafe Strip Nut
13801
Tinnerman Insert
13809
Roller Bolt
14037 Toolhead Mount Screw
13818 Powder Bar Insert – Small
13822 Link Arm
13823 Primer Punch Set Screw
13828
Link Arm Washer
13843 Upper Decap Pin
13845 Collar Sleeve
13847
Overtravel Spring
13850 Handle Knob
13853 Powder Bar Insert – Large
13857 Battery Cover
13860 Base Disc Screws
1
3864 Switch Lever
1
3865 Powder Die
13871 Bellcrank Cube
13879 Primer Magazine – Small
13882 Powder Measure Lid
13893 Powder Bar Post – Large
1
3895 Clamp Screw
1
3896 1/4-20 3/8 BH Screw
1
3908 Crimp Adjustment Screw
13921 Powder Measure Spacer Plug
13943 Powder Bar Adjustment Bolt
13944 Indexer Return Spring
13945 Pivot Bolt Wave Washer
13951 Powder Bar Post – Small
13957 Primer Shield Cap
13958 Powder Bar Washer
13961 Primer Adjustment Screw
13964 Spring Screw
13967 Primer Punch – Large
13976 Chute Bracket Screw
13979 Primer Return Pin Spring
13982 Primer Punch Spring
13986
Collar Clamp
13989 Feed Body Screw
13999 Pickup Tube Tip (yellow) - Small
14003 Magazine Orifice (red) - Large
14010 Pickup Tube Tip (green) - Large
14013 8/32”x3/8” Cap Screw
14014 10-24x7/8 SHCS
14019 Detent Ball
14024 Magazine Orifice (blue) - Small
14033 Primer Cup Spring (RL550B)
14036 Powder Bar Spring
14037 Clamp/Bracket Screw
14040
Retaining Clip
14041
Bowed Washer
14051 Primer Retaining Pin
*14060 Locator Button (3)
14157 #10 Washer
14293 Indexer Lever Assembly
16211 Spent Primer Cup
16523 Plastic Wave Bearing - 4 pack
16814 Failsafe Rod
17085
Dispensing Tip, Large
17086 Dispensing Tip, Small
17212
Spent Primer Cup/Return Bracket
18077 Brass Link Arm Bearing
18086 #10 Rod Washer
20059
Primer Pickup Tube – Small
20060 Primer Pickup Tube – Large
20062 Powder Bar Assembly – Small
20063 Powder Bar Assembly – Large
20114
Crank Handle
20302 Complete Early Warning System
20642
Body Collar Assembly
20900 Primer Feed Body
22200 Decap Stem w/ Cap & Pin
22273 Powder Measure Body
* Indicates a caliber/size specific part. See the caliber
conversion chart for the caliber you are loading for.
Square Deal B Parts List
2
May 2007 Square Deal B Manual 5/17/07 2:23 PM Page 2
Square Deal B Schematic
22200
13908
14037
13712
13721
14037
16523 (4)
12124
13764
14040
*13879
*20059
*13999
*14003
14037 (2)
See page 5 for
more detail.
18077
14037
13989
13896
13828
13822
See page 4 for
more detail.
See
page 4
for more
detail.
See
page 5
for more
detail.
Pre 1998
#13800, Delrin (old)
7/98 - Current
#18077, brass
13328
13504
13860
14019
13739
*14060
*14060
13690
13850
20114
13847
13597
13444
13718
16211
14013
13622
14014
13714 - Index Lever
14293 - Index Lever Assembly
13797
13944
13776
13705
13624
13479
13659
13756
13976
13976
13445
13461
13433
13789
14041
17212
13945
14157
17085, large
17086, small
IMPORTANT
The shellplate bolt
(#13328) and linkarm
bearings (#18077)
require occasional
lubrication.
3
May 2007 Square Deal B Manual 5/17/07 2:23 PM Page 3
Automatic Primer System
13707
13957
13864
AAA
battery
13857
20900
13964
14051
13961b
13798
13621
13982
13809
13689
13754
13823
13790
13722
13967
13726
13961a
4
20302 Early Warning
System (Complete)
13707 Follower Rod
13857 Battery Cover
13864
Switch Lever
See the machine schematic on
page 3 for mounting screw
positions – part #14037 & #13989
1.410”
±
.003”
20253 large, 20012 small
13726 Return Spring Roll Pin
13798 Return Spring
13957 Primer Shield Cap
13961a Primer Feed Adjst Screw
1
3961b Slide Stop Adjst Screw
13964 Spring Screw
13979 Primer Return Pin Spring
13989 Feed Body Screw
1
4037 Bracket Screw
14051 Primer Retaining Pin
20124 Large Primer Slide Assy
20125 Small Primer Slide Assy
20900 Primer Housing & Shield
2
2028 Small Primer Pickup Tube
22029 Large Primer Pickup Tube
22030 Small Primer Magazine Assy
22031 Large Primer Magazine Assy
Primer Slide Assembly
20124 large, 20125 small
13621
Primer Cup – Large
13657 Primer Cup – Small
13689
Primer Slide Roller
13722
Primer Slide Bearing
13754 Primer Slide
13757
Primer Punch – Small
13790
Primer Slide Return Pin
13809 Roller Bolt
13823 Primer Punch Set Screw
13967
Primer Punch – Large
13982
Primer Punch Spring
SDB Primer Slide Adjustment
22031, large
assembly
22030, small
assembly
22029, large assembly
22028, small assembly
13979
May 2007 Square Deal B Manual 5/17/07 2:23 PM Page 4
5
20001 SDB Automatic Powder System
1
3644 Powder Measure Spacer
1
3691 Powder Measure Tube
*
Caliber Specific Part – Powder Funnel
13793 Powder Measure Roller
13799 Stripper Wing Nut
13801 Tinnerman Insert
13818 Powder Bar Insert – Small
13845 Collar Sleeve
13848 Bellcrank Bushing
13853 Powder Bar Insert – Large
13865 Powder Die
13871 Bellcrank Cube
13882 Powder Measure Lid
13893 Powder Bar Post – Large
13895 Collar Clamp Screw
13904 10-32x1 1/4 SHCS Bellcrank Bolt
13921 Powder Measure Spacer Plug
13943 Powder Bar Adjustment Screw
13951 Powder Bar Post – Small
13958 Powder Bar Washer
13986 Collar Clamp
14023 8-32x3/4 BH Screw
14033 Rod Spring
14036 Powder Bar Spring
14041 Bowed Washer
14202 Powder Measure Tube Screws
14808 Collar Roller Bushing
16340 Nylon Lock Nut
16814 Failsafe Rod
20062 Powder Bar Assembly – Small
20063 Powder Bar Assembly – Large
20642 SDB Body Collar - assembly
20780 Powder Bar Assembly – Extra Small
21353 Powder Bar Assembly – Extra Large
22273 Powder Measure Body
97034 Slotted Bellcrank & Cube
20304 Square Deal “B” Failsafe Kit
13355 Return Bracket - see schematic on pg. 3
16814
Failsafe Return Rod Assembly
13799 Stripper Wing Nut
13801 Tinnerman Insert
13840
Throttle Clip
14033 Rod Spring
18086
Washer
Automatic Powder System
13882
22273
16340
14202
13793
20642
13986
13895
14808
14023
13691
13921
16814
13644
13871
97034
18086
14033
13801
13799
13840
14041
13845
13865
13951
13943
13958
1
3893
20062
20780
21353
13818
13853
*
13904
13848 - requires
lubrication
20063
May 2007 Square Deal B Manual 5/17/07 2:23 PM Page 5
Okay, It’s Here; Now What?
First of all, the Square Deal “B” is a remarkably simple
machine and a little care and thought now while you’re
setting it up will save you time and give you thousands of
t
rouble free rounds.
Mandatory Safety Measures
Reloading ammunition involves the use of highly
e
xplosive primers and powder. Handling these materials is
inherently dangerous. You should recognize this danger and
t
ake certain minimum precautions to lessen your exposure to
injury.
Never operate the machine without ear and eye protection
on. Call our customer service department at (800) 223-4570 for
information on the wide variety of shooting/safety glasses and
hearing protection that Dillon has to offer.
• PAY ATTENTION: Load only when you can give your
complete attention to the loading process. Don’t watch
television or try to carry on a conversation and load at the
same time. Watch the automatic systems operate and make
sure they are functioning properly. If you are interrupted or
must leave and come back to your loading, always inspect the
cases at every station to insure that the proper operations have
been accomplished.
• SMOKING: Do not smoke while reloading or allow anyone
else to smoke in your reloading area. Do not allow open
flames in reloading area.
• SAFETY DEVICES: Do not remove any safety devices from
your machine or modify your machine in any way.
• MODIFICATIONS: Any modifications performed to your
machine, or the addition of any unapproved equipment from
other manufacturers will void the warranty.
• LEAD WARNING: Be sure to have proper ventilation while
handling lead components or when shooting lead bullets.
Lead is known to cause birth defects, other reproductive harm
and cancer. Wash your hands thoroughly after handling
anything made of lead.
• LOADS AND LENGTHS: Avoid maximum loads and
pressures at all times. Use only recommended loads from
manuals and information supplied by reliable component
manufacturers and suppliers. Since Dillon Precision has no
control over the components which may be used on their
equipment, no responsibility is implied or assumed for results
obtained through the use of any such components.
Seat bullets as close to maximum cartridge length as
possible. Under some conditions, seating bullets excessively
deep can raise pressures to unsafe levels. Refer to a reliable
loading manual for overall length (OAL).
• QUALITY CHECKS: Every 50-100 rounds, perform quality
control checks on the ammunition being produced. Check the
amount of powder being dropped and primer supply.
• RELOADING AREA: Keep your components safely stored.
Clear your work area of loose powder, primers and other
flammables before loading.
• COMPONENTS: Never have more than one type of powder
in your reloading area at a time. Keep containers closed.
Be sure to inspect brass prior to reloading for flaws, cracks,
splits or defects. Throw these cases away.
Keep components and ammunition out of reach of
children.
• BLACK POWDER: Do not use black powder or black
powder substitutes in any Dillon powder measure. Loading
b
lack powder cartridges requires specialized loading
equipment and techniques. Failure to do so can result in
severe injury or death.
• PRIMERS: Never force primers. If they get stuck in the
operation of the machine, disassemble it and gently remove
t
he obstruction.
N
ever attempt to clear primers that are stuck in either the
primer pickup tube or the primer magazine tube. Never,
under any circumstances, insert any type of rod to attempt to
force stuck primers out of these tubes. Trying to force primers
out of the tube will cause the primers to explode causing
serious injury or even death.
If primers get stuck in a primer magazine or pickup tube
flood the tube with a penetrating oil (WD-40), throw the tube
in the garbage and call us for a free replacement.
Never attempt to deprime live primers – eventually one
will go off. When it does it will detonate the others in the
spent primer cup. Depriming live primers is the single most
dangerous thing you can do in reloading and can cause grave
injury or death.
• LOADED AMMUNITION: Properly label all of your loaded
ammo (date, bullet type, primer, powder, charge, etc.).
• BE PATIENT: Our loading equipment is conservatively
rated and you should have no trouble achieving the published
rates with a smooth, steady hand. If something doesn’t seem
right, stop, look and listen. If the problem or the solution isn’t
obvious, call us. The reloading bench is no place to get into a
hurry.
We have done everything we know how to make your
machine as safe as possible. We cannot, however, guarantee
your complete safety. To minimize your risk, use common
sense when reloading and follow these basic rules.
• REMEMBER: If your machine does not perform to your
expectations, or if you are having technical difficulties, give
us a call or visit our troubleshooting page online at
www.dillonprecision.com
6
May 2007 Square Deal B Manual 5/17/07 2:23 PM Page 6
Ready? Let’s Set Up
Carefully remove your new Square Deal “B” from its
packaging. Set the small parts aside.
Fig. 1 – Install the ejected cartridge chute bracket
(#13659) with two large screws (#13976) from the parts
bag.
Fig. 2 – Using the machine itself as a template, mark
the three mounting holes. Allo
w about one foot on both
sides of your Square Deal “B” for working room. Make
sure your bench is sturdy and does not shake, as this may
disturb y
our po
wder charge and primer system.
Fig. 3 – Drill the mounting holes and secure the
Square Deal “B” to your bench, using 1/4" bolts (not
supplied).
Fig. 4 – Install the spent primer cup/return bracket
(#17212) on the bottom of the shaft (#13437). T
he spent
primer cup (#16211) simply slides onto the rails of the
bracket.
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
7
Fig. 1
16211
17212
Fig. 2
May 2007 Square Deal B Manual 5/17/07 2:23 PM Page 7
Fig. 5 – Slide the cartridge collection box (#13756)
onto the chute bracket (#13659) as shown.
Fig. 6 – The locator buttons must be placed at Stations
2, 3 and 4 to prevent the cartridge from sliding off of the
shellplate. The buttons can be removed to access the case
at these stations.
Fig. 7 – Remove the cap from the top of the powder
die (#13865). The cap retains the expander/powder funnel
during shipping.
Fig. 8 – Make sure the expander/powder funnel is free
to move in the powder die and reinsert it as shown.
Fig. 9 – With the cap removed and the
expander/powder funnel in position, you are now ready
to install the po
wder measure. Place the po
wder measure
on top of the powder die.
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
8
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
May 2007 Square Deal B Manual 5/17/07 2:23 PM Page 8
Fig. 10 – The powder measure is held in place by the
collar clamp (#13986). Tighten in place, but do not over
tighten.
Fig. 11 & 12 – Installation of the Powder Measure
Failsafe System.
To install the failsafe rod (#16814) remove the blue
stripper wingnut (#13799), rod spring (#14033) and
washer (#18086). (Note the order of parts.) See Fig. 11
Insert the bottom end of the rod between the benc
h
and the Square Deal “B” through the hole in the return
bracket (#13355). Then, using your thumb and index
finger of y
our right hand, mo
ve the lock-link (#17838)
down to align the hole with the slot on the Powder
Measure bellcrank (#17839). Next, insert the failsafe rod
(#16814) through the tw
o holes and insert the failsafe rod
clip (#13840).
Install the washer (#14033) and the wingnut (#13799).
With your left hand, move the operating handle (#20114)
to the priming position; press the operating handle firmly
forward and with your right hand adjust the wingnut until
the spring is partially compressed. You are now ready to
reload. Refer to the rear view in Fig. 11 to assist in the rod
location and proper powder measure positioning.
Check It Out
Your assembly should now be complete, but before
you stock it with powder and primers let’s run through the
operation a few times.
Y
our Square Deal “B” has been adjusted at the factory
in the caliber of your choice and we’ve enclosed the
sample rounds that we used to obtain those adjustments.
One cartridge has a bullet seated to illustr
ate the seating
depth and the other round was primed (the primer is
inert).
Place the cartridge case without the bullet in Station 1
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
Fig. 10
9
May 2007 Square Deal B Manual 5/17/07 2:23 PM Page 9
and pump the operating handle. The primer will be
pushed out and dropped into the spent primer cup
(#13651). Continue to pump the handle and observe the
advancement of the cartridge from station to station until
i
t is ejected into the cartridge collection box. Now take a
new primer and drop it (shiny side down) into the primer
magazine (#13673). Operate the handle and the primer
will appear at Station 2, press forward on the handle, pick
up the primer with your fingers and put it back into the
primer magazine. The forward pressure on the handle is
important as it exerts the pressure necessary to seat the
primer in a cartridge.
Reinsert the case in Station 1, drop the primer in the
primer magazine and operate the handle. As the case is
moved to Station 2 press forward firmly but gently and
you will feel the primer being seated. Cycle the machine
and eject the primed round.
IMPORTANT: Let’s do it again but this time do not put
the primer in the magazine. Repeat the sequence using an
unprimed case. Notice how the primer punch tends to
stick in the cartridge when no primer is present. This is the
feeling you get when your Square Deal “B” runs out of
primers.
Now that you’ve seen the Square Deal “B” function,
read the following description of what is happening at
each station.
Understanding the Machine
Station 1: When a cartridge is fired, it expands. The
carbide resizer returns it to factory dimensions. The
primer decap pin knocks out the old primer and deposits
it into the spent primer cup.
No adjustments are ever necessary at this station.
Station 2: As y
ou recall, w
hen y
ou press forward on
the handle you will seat the primer, but that’s not all that’s
happening here. As the cartridge goes up into the powder
measure it encounters a powder funnel that slightly
“bells” the mouth of the cartridge – this bell or flare
enables you to start your bullet easier at Station 3. As the
powder funnel is carried upward by the cartridge it will
oper
ate y
our automatic po
wder measure and dispense the
amount of powder chosen.
Two adjustments are possible here. The amount of bell
has been adjusted at the factory; however, you may
increase or decrease the amount of bell by simply
screwing the powder die into or out of the toolhead. (See
F
ig. 13.)
T
he second adjustment is the most important of the
entire loading sequence and must be approached with a
great deal of caution. You must adjust your powder
measure to meter the proper weight of powder in grains
for the load you’ve selected from a powder manufacturer’s
chart or reloading manual.
Cycle your empty cartridge into Station 2. Turning the
adjusting screw as shown on Fig. 14 will open or close
the powder insert. F
ill the powder measure with the
powder of your choice. Cycle your primed practice round
into Station 2 to acti
vate the powder measure. Do this
several times and then, using a powder scale, weigh your
charge. (See Fig. 15.) Then, by trial and error, continue
adjusting until the proper weight of po
wder is ac
hieved.
Run it six more times just to be sure.
With the powder measure up and running let’s get
some primers.
Fill ‘er Up
Using the appropriately sized primer pick up tube,
Fig. 13
Fig. 15
Fig. 14
10
May 2007 Square Deal B Manual 5/17/07 2:23 PM Page 10
pick up the primers, shiny side up as shown in Fig. 16.
This tube will hold approximately 100 primers.
You will notice that the primer magazines and primer
pick-up tubes have different colored tips. They have been
color coded to help you identify size more easily.
The color code is as follows:
Blue Small Primer Magazine Orifice
Red Large Primer Magazine Orifice
Yellow Small Primer Pick-up Tube
Green Large Primer Pick-up Tube
Primers are much easier to pick up if you use a primer
flip tray. A quality metal tray is available from Dillon
Precision.
Never forget that primers are potentially dangerous.
Never hit them or attempt to force them.
Primer Early Warning System Installation
(See page 4 for assistance.) Install the battery and the
battery cover (#13857) in the system’s main body. Slide
the Early Warning System Assembly down over the
knurled cap on y
our primer magazine and lightly tighten
the clamp screw.
Pi
v
ot the switch lever (#13864) away from the Early
W
arning System housing to fill the primer magazine with
primers.
Invert the primer pick up tube over the knurled cap
and pull the primer retaining clip (#14040 – See Fig. 17.)
The primers should now fall smoothly into the magazine.
Pivot the switch lever back over the Early Warning System
h
ousing. Gently slide the follower rod (#13707) down
through the switch lever, the knurled cap and into the
primer magazine tube until the follower rod touches the
primers.
You are now ready to reload. When you are nearly out
of primers (approximately three remaining) the follower
rod will activate the buzzer. Never attempt to remove the
primer magazine shield, it is there for your protection.
Your primer system should now be ready. Let’s move on to
Station 3.
Station 3: This is an easy one. All we do is seat the
bullet to its proper depth in the cartridge case. This depth
was adjusted at the factory for the bullet type on the
sample cartridge.
We give you a choice of bullet seating stems, use the
one closest to the type of bullet you are using.
The depth of bullet seating may be adjusted simply by
screwing the seating stem in or out. The adjustment is
held in place by a layer of Delrin beneath the toolhead.
Station 4: Another easy one. This station removes the
bell and crimps the bullet in place. Once again this
adjustment has been performed by Dillon.
More or less crimp can be achieved simply by
screwing the crimp adjustment screw (#13908) in or out.
Check your reloading manual for crimp dimensions.
Load ‘em up
Okay now that you understand the purpose of all of
the Square Deal “B” stations, we are ready to reload.
Begin as follows:
1.) Place a clean, empty case in Station 1 and cycle
the handle, don’t forget to press forward firmly to seat the
primer in Station 2. W
ork slowly.
2.) Place another empty case in Station 1, c
ycle the
handle. Work slowly and carefully, watch the powder bar
function and be sure it travels fully to the left each time. If
it doesn’t, turn the powder die (#13865) 1/8 turn
clockwise and try again.
3.) Carefully place a bullet on top of the cartridge case
at Station 3. Insert a new empty case at Station 1, c
ycle
the handle.
4.) From this point on, place a bullet on the case at
Station 3 with your left hand. Insert a case at Station 1
with your right hand and cycle the handle. Each time you
cycle the machine a finished round will be ejected into
the cartridge collection bin. (See Fig. 18 next page)
Fig. 17
Fig. 16
11
May 2007 Square Deal B Manual 5/17/07 2:23 PM Page 11
Replacing the Wave Bearings
Over time, the four plastic wave bearings (#13630)
may become worn. Follow these instructions to replace
the wave bearings:
1.) Remove any primers from the primer system by
removing the primer magazine tube (*#13879). Store live
primers safely!
2.) Remove the three screws (#13989) that attach the
primer system (*#20253 - see pg. 6) to the machine.
3.) Remove the primer system from the mac
hine.
4.) Disconnect the failsafe rod (#16814) by unclipping
it at the powder measure bellcrank.
5.) Remove the index bolt (#13461), located at the
back of the frame below the mounting surface. It may be
necessary to remove the machine from the bench to
access this bolt.
6.) Remove the four screws (#13896) which hold the
link arms (#13822) to the fr
ame.
7.) Support the shaft (#13437) with one hand and
remove the link arms.
8.) W
ithdr
a
w the shaft from the bottom of the fr
ame
(#13445).
9.) Now the four wave bearings can be removed from
the inside of the frame and the replacements fitted.
10.) Reassembly is the rev
erse of the abo
v
e procedure.
Square Deal “B” Conversion Instructions
Changing calibers on your SDB is a simple procedure.
F
irst, y
ou must decide w
hether y
ou need to c
hange the
priming system that is now set up on your machine. Small
calibers use small pistol primers and large calibers use
large pistol primers. Skip step one if there are no primer
size changes.
Step 1: Changing The Priming System
Remo
v
e Primer Early W
arning System. Remo
v
e three
screws (#13989 – refer to schematic) to remove the
primer system from the front of the mac
hine. Remove the
p
rimer slide return spring from pin (#13790) and remove
the primer slide assembly from the magazine system.
Replace the correct size primer slide in the same manner.
IMPORTANT Make sure the magazine is empty of all
primers by inverting the primer assembly.
Remove cap (#13957) and pull out the internal
magazine tube (#13673). Take the correct size magazine
tube and drop a primer, anvil side up, into the top of the
tube to make sure the primer drops freely through the
tube and orifice. Insert the magazine tube (#13673) into
the magazine shield with the keyed side of the orifice
pushed all the way down into the notch or key way in the
housing (#20900). Replace the cap (#13957). Do not over
tighten!
Now, insert a few primers, anvil side up, into the
magazine. Pull the handle, a full stroke, raise the handle
and a primer should appear at Station 2. If a primer fails
to appear, adjust the primer feed adjustment screw
(#13961a), located at the lower tip of the flat spring
(#13979) on the front of the housing (#20900) as follows:
If changing from a large primer to a small primer turn
the primer feed adjustment screw (#13961a) in 1/8 turn
increments clockwise. If changing from small to large,
turn in 1/8 turn increments counter
clockwise.
Cycle the handle again and a primer should appear. If
the primer cup is not centered under the shellplate or
snaps into place when the handle is raised it may be
necessary to adjust the primer slide travel by turning the
slide stop adjustment screw (#13961b) in 1/8 turn
increments. It is located between the primer slide and the
coiled spring (#13798) on the front on the housing. (see
pgs 3 & 4.)
Step 2: Changing Shellplates
Lift out the ejector wire (#13433) and remove the
shellplate bolt (#13328). Carefully remove the shellplate
and be aware of a very small index ball (#14019) that sits
on a spring. Install the correct shellplate.
T
he short end of the ejector wire fits behind the
shellplate bolt (#13328). Note: The correct positioning of
the ejector wire is important or serious damage to the
sizing die could result. See F
ig. 6.
Step 3: Changing and Adjusting Dies
Use of Dillon’s Bench Wrench is suggested when
c
hanging or adjusting dies.
Remove screw (#13895) and remove the powder
measure. Remove screws (#13815) and (#14037) and
remove the toolhead assembly. Lift out the three die
inserts (#12864, #11628, #11734) from the frame. Note:
The toolhead you just removed is adjusted for those dies.
Store these parts for when you set up this caliber again.
Now, take the dies of the caliber that you are
converting to and insert them into the frame,
corresponding to the position reference number on eac
h
die. 1, 3 & 4. If you choose to use the toolhead you
removed, be certain that you back out the adjustment bolt
(#13908) at Station 4 and remo
v
e the seating stem at
Station 3.
12
Fig. 18
May 2007 Square Deal B Manual 5/17/07 2:23 PM Page 12
Reinstall the toolhead with screws (#13815).
Drop the correct powder funnel expander in the die
body (#13865) and mount the powder measure just as
you removed it. Loosen the clamp screw (#13895).
To achieve proper adjustment of the die it is important
to understand that the adjustable powder bar should
reach the end of its travel at the same time that the handle
reaches the bottom of its stroke against the frame stops.
To achieve this adjustment, start with the die body
(
#13865) three turns into the toolhead (#13712). Place an
empty case in the shellplate at station 2 and pull the
handle downward. Watch the movement of the powder
bar on the powder measure. If the powder bar does not
travel completely by the time the handle reaches the
bottom of its stroke, raise the handle halfway and turn the
die body (#13865) downward one turn. Pull the handle
down again, watching the movement of the powder bar.
Repeat these steps as necessary until the powder bar
reaches the limit of its travel at the same time the handle
reaches the bottom of its stroke.
Once this has been achieved, to flare the case mouth,
the powder die must be turned downward from this point
in 1/4 turn increments until the case has about .015-.020”
flare on the case mouth. This can be checked with dial
calipers. The base of the bullet needs only to set within a
slightly flared case mouth.
Beware! If you pull the handle and the powder bar
reaches the end of its travel before the handle reaches the
bottom of its stroke, STOP! Raise the die (#13865) several
turns and try again. Once the adjustment is correct but
you want the case mouth flared a little more, just screw
die (#13865) down 1/4 turn or less.
T
he base of the bullet needs only to set within a
slightly flared case mouth.
Tighten screws (#14037) and (#13895).
Now, you can adjust the powder measure for the
c
harge y
our loading data tells y
ou to use. Remember that
the powder charge adjustment screw (#13943, see
Fig.
13
) turns counterclockwise to decrease the volume of
c
harge and cloc
kwise to increase the c
harge.
Your conversion kit comes with the seating stems to fit
the most popular bullet styles; wadcutters, semiw
adcutters and round nose. Choose one and insert it in
Station 3. Simply seat the bullet to a desired depth.
Consult your loading data!
Now, index your seated cartridge to Station 4. Lower
the handle all the way against the frame stops. Turn the
die adjustment bolt (#13908) down until you feel a slight
opposition. Raise the handle and turn the adjustment bolt
clockwise 1/4 to 1/2 a turn. Insert this cartridge back into
the shellplate at Station 4 and give the handle a full
stroke. The crimping die is now adjusted and you’re ready
to start loading.
Reloading Tips:
If you’re using new unfired brass remove the sizing die
(#12864). Virgin brass usually does not require full length
sizing. (Optional)
Always give the handle a FULL STROKE or remove all
cases and start over, as operations may be only partially
completed.
Use cleaned brass or damage to dies may result. Avoid
the use of military brass with crimped primer pockets.
C
rimps can easily be removed with a Dillon SS-600
Swager.
Mount the machine on a sturdy work bench that will
not move while loading. Bench movement will impair
your ability to prime correctly. Suggestion: Nail or screw
your bench directly to your wall.
REMEMBER!
Press forward firmly on the handle to seat your
primers. Primer jams or misfeeds can be caused by
misadjustment of the set screw (#13961a ) in the primer
feed block. The most common case of primer misfeeds or
jams is the primer punch not seating fully onto the primer
slide. This will cause the primer cup to strike the flexible
orifice on the bottom of the primer magazine tube.
Watch the powder bar function, make sure you’re
getting powder.
Set the bullet straight on the case at Station 3 so that it
enters the die correctly.
Watch your supply of powder and primers, you’ll be
using them faster than you think y
ou are.
Take your time and learn the machine and its function.
The Square Deal “B” will deliver hundreds of trouble free
rounds in short order, just relax and take your time in the
beginning.
Keep it clean – primer residue, spilled powder and just
plain dirt can jam your machine. All bearing surfaces are
Delrin and require no lubrication.
Clean your powder bar and underneath your shellplate
about ev
ery 500 rounds. Some powders build up and will
eventually stick the powder bar. Paint or lacquer thinner
works well to remove any build up.
Friend at the Factory
We started this manual by saying if you have a
problem, call us. We mean it. Anyone can make a
mistake. There’s no such thing as a dumb question. If
something is giving you a problem, let us help you!
Technical Support: 1-800-223-4570
www.dillonprecision.com
NOTICE: T
his machine is designed specifically to be a
manually oper
ated handloading mac
hine. An
y attempts to
mec
hanize this product will v
oid the w
arr
anty
. W
e
specifically w
arn against converting this product to
automated or motorized oper
ation.
All Dillon mac
hines are w
arr
antied for life from
defects in material or workmanship, except the XL/Super
1050, plus a one year 100% warranty against normal
wear
. All electrical/electronic components in Dillon
equipment are covered by a one year warranty.
13
May 2007 Square Deal B Manual 5/17/07 2:23 PM Page 13
14
.32 S&W Long, .32 H&R Magnum - #16774
#
D Shellplate - #12507
#S Powder Funnel - #12845
#
SW Powder Funnel - #13171
#3 Locator Pin (4) - #14060
Sizer Die .32 S&W - #22222
Seater Die .32 S&W - #16543
Crimp Die .32 S&W - #16544
Seat Stem .32 S&W WC - #16775
Seat Stem .32 S&W RN - #16824
.380 Auto - #20246
#3 Shellplate - #12906
#F Powder Funnel - #13806
#3 Locator Pin (4) - #14060
Sizer Die 380 Auto - #22207
Seater Die 380 Auto - #12198
Crimp Die 380 Auto - #11870
Seat Stem 9mm SWC - #11302
Seat Stem 9mm RN - #12313
.38 Special, .357 Magnum - #20240
#2 Shellplate - #13635
#D Powder Funnel - #13599
#2 Locator Pin (4) - #14062
Sizer Die .38/.357 - #22201
Seater Die .38/.357 - #12673
Crimp
Die .38/.357 - #12279
Seat Stem .38/.357 SWC - #12158
Seat Stem .38/.357 WC - #11647
Seat Stem .38/.357 RN - #11429
.38 Super - #20229
#5 Shellplate - #13440
#F Powder Funnel - #13806
#3 Locator Pin (4) - #14060
Sizer Die .38 Super -#22208
Seater Die .38 Super -#12345
Crimp Die .38 Super -#12473
Seat Stem 9mm SWC -#11302
Seat Stem 9mm RN -#12313
9mm Parabellum - #20241
#5 Shellplate - #13440
#F P
o
wder Funnel - #13806
#3 Locator Pin (4) - #14060
Sizer Die 9mm - #22206
Seater Die 9mm - #11525
Crimp Die 9mm - #12497
Seat Stem 9mm SWC - #11302
Seat Stem 9mm RN - #12313
10mm, .40 S&W - #20469
#W Shellplate - #13523
#W P
o
wder Funnel - #13600
#2 Locator Pin (4) - #14062
Sizer Die 10/.40 - #22209
Seater Die 10/.40 - #12276
Crimp Die 10/.40 - #11801
Seat Stem 10/.40 SWC - #12124
Seat Stem 10/.40 T
run - #12313
.41 Magnum - #20247
#
6 Shellplate - #13284
#H Powder Funnel - #13240
#
1 Locator Pin (4) - #13930
Sizer Die .41 Mag - #22202
Seater Die .41 Mag - #11794
Crimp Die .41 Mag - #11799
Seat Stem .41 Mag SWC - #12067
.44 Special, .44 Magnum - #20242
#4 Shellplate - #13504
#G Powder Funnel - #13427
#4 Locator Pin (4) - #14047
Sizer Die .44 Mag - #22203
Seater Die .44 Mag - #11863
Crimp Die .44 Mag - #13036
Seat Stem .44 Mag SWC - #11880
Seat Stem .44 Mag RN - #12571
.44/40 Winchester - #20135
#N Shellplate - #13095
#.44/40 Powder Funnel - #13474
#4 Locator Pin (4) - #14047
Sizer Die .44/40 - #10853
Seater Die .44/40 - #10722
Crimp Die .44/40 - #10847
Seat Stem .44 Mag SWC - #11880
.45 ACP, .45 GAP - #20123
#1 Shellplate - #13653
#E Powder Funnel - #13782
#1 Locator Pin (4) - #13930
Sizer Die .45 ACP - #22204
Seater Die .45 ACP - #11628
Crimp Die .45 ACP - #11734
Seat Stem .45 ACP SWC - #11303
Seat Stem .45 ACP RN - #12476
.45 Colt - #20248
#C Shellplate - #13112
#E Powder Funnel - #13782
#4 Locator Pin (4) - #14047
Sizer Die .45 LC - #22205
Seater Die .45 LC - #12306
Crimp
Die .45 LC - #12588
Seat Stem .45 LC SWC - #12619
Seat Stem .44 Mag RN - #12571
.45 S&W Schofield - #20417
#C Shellplate - #13112
#E Powder Funnel - #13782
#4 Locator Pin (4) - #14047
Sizer Die .45 LC - #22205
Seater Die .45 LC - #12306
Crimp
Die .45 Sc
hofield - #11253
Seat Stem .45 RN Schofield - #11210
Note:T
his chart does not list all parts
included in a conversion kit.
SDB Caliber Conversion Chart
May 2007 Square Deal B Manual 5/17/07 2:23 PM Page 14
15
May 2007 Square Deal B Manual 5/17/07 2:23 PM Page 15
16
Dillon Precision Products, Inc.
8009 E. Dillon’s Way
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 948-8009
FAX (480) 998-2786
www.dillonprecision.com
Technical Support E-Mail: dillon@dillonprecision.com
Technical Support & Customer Service
(800) 223-4570
On the cover…
The Square Deal B is pictured with optional accessories:
SDB Strong Mount #22223
Low Powder Sensor #16306
Other accessories available for the Square Deal B include:
Bullet Tray #22214
Machine Cover #13795
Maintenance Kit & Spare Parts Kit #97015
The
Blue Press, Dillon’s monthly catalog, has a complete listing
of accessories available for all machines.
May 2007 Square Deal B Manual 5/17/07 2:23 PM Page 16
Loading...