can someone do some measuring for me please

[Ogre6br]

Can someone with a dillon Square deal press please measure the opening gape of the press at full down position to the bottom of the die block?

I'm trying to figure out what is the tallest cartridge that can be loaded on this press is.

trying to see if I can load my 6BR's on it

Thanks
later
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[janderson0]

I do not know what the opening is, but do know that that press does not use standard dies. It uses a smaller die made just for the square deal.

For a few more $ go with the 550, uses standard dies.

Jim

 

[ronsroom1]

This is right from Dillon's web site. "The Square DealB is only capable of loading the common straight walled pistol cartridges, uses a proprietary drop-in insert style die, and is a great compact reloader." Ron

 

[Ogre6br]

I know thats what they say-
but with a lathe and a milling machine the die holder and 5/8 dies can be modified to fit- use a 357m ag or 44 mag shell plate.

I just want to know if there is enough room before I go and buy one and start modifying it

None of the G-shops loacal to me have one there for me to measure

thats why I asked here

does anyone have a press that they can do the measureing for me on please--

If the mods work out good- the next step in the plan is to use a pneumatic ram and a foot switch in place of the handle.

thanks
later
p

 

[ronsroom1]

Go to Dillons web, look at manuals and compare press frames. Why try to make a Race Car out of a Compact? The price difference is $60.00 between the Square Deal and 550. If you are loading 6BR, I would think that you might want something like an arbor press and Wilson type dies. Just my opinion on the matter. Ron

 

[gunnut606]

It is 3.5" from shell plate to die block.

1.8" to bottom of sizing die.

1.7" to powder drop tube.

 

[Ogre6br]

It is 3.5" from shell plate to die block.

1.8" to bottom of sizing die.

1.7" to powder drop tube.

thank you

later
p