Dillon Precision SQUARE DEAL B Instruction Manual
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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 your primer magazine and lightly tighten the clamp screw. Pivot the switch lever (#13864) away from the Early Warning 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 housing. Gently slide the follower rod (#13707) down through the switch lever, the knurled cap and into the primer magazinetube 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. Work slowly. 2.) Place another empty case in Station 1, cycle 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, cycle the handle.Fig. 17 11
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) REMEMBER! Press forward firmly on the handle to seat your primers. Primer jams or misfeeds can be caused by misadjustment of the set screw (#13961) 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 you 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 every 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 & Order Line 1-800-223-4570 FAX (480) 998-2786 Square Deal “B” Conversion Instructions Changing calibers on your SDB is a simple procedure. First, you must decide whether you need to change 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 changes needed. Step 1: Changing The Priming System Remove Primer Early Warning System. Remove three screws (#13989 – refer to schematic) to remove the primer system from the front of the machine. Remove the primer 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 scew (#13961a) in 1/8 turn increments clockwise. If changing from small to large, turn in 1/8 turn increments counter clockwise. Give the handle another full stroke 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 pages 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. 12 Fig. 18
The 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 Fig. 14. Step 3: Changing and Adjusting Dies Use of Dillon’s Bench Wrench is suggested when changing 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 each 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 remove the seating stem at Station 3. 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, the die body (#13865) must be screwed up or down. A sized empty shell case must be placed in the shellplate at Station 2 in order to check this adjustment. No powder should be in the measure during these adjustments. 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. The 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 charge your loading data tells you to use. Remember that the powder charge adjustment screw (#13943) turns counterclockwise to decrease the volume of charge and clockwise to increase the charge. Your conversion kit comes with the seating stems to fit the most popular bullet styles; wadcutters, semi-wadcutters 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. Crimps can easily be removed with a Dillon SS-600. 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. Keep your machine clean! Read this manual carefully! If you have any questions please call us! We’ll help. 1-800-223-4570 NOTICE! THIS MACHINE IS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY TO BE A MANUALLY OPERATED HANDLOADING MACHINE. ANY ATTEMPTS TO MECHANIZE THIS PRODUCT WILL VOID ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES OFFERED BY THE COMPANY. WE SPECIFICALLY WARN AGAINST CONVERTING THIS PRODUCT TO AUTOMATED OR MOTORIZED OPERATION. All Dillon machines are warranted for life from defects in material or workmanship, plus a one year 100% warranty against normal wear. All electrical/electronic components in Dillon equipment are covered by a one year warranty. 13 Caliber Conversion Chart Caliber Shellplate Locator Powder Button Funnel .45 ACP #1 #1 E .38/.357 #2 #2 D .380 Auto #3 #3 F .44 Mag./Spcl. #4 #4 G 9mm/.38 Super #5 #3 F .41 Mag. #6 #1 H .45 LC #C #4 E 10mm #W #2 W
Dillon Precision Products, Inc. 8009 E. Dillon’s Way Scottsdale, AZ 85260 (480) 948-8009 FAX (480) 998-2786 www.dillonprecision.com e-mail: [email protected] Technical Support & Customer Service (800) 223-4570 #13028 Spot Manuals SDB Manual Folder SDB Manual. V 4.5 9/01 WJC 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.