Reloading Virgin - Page 2

GunnyBunny · July 1st, 2008, 10:25 PM

You are mistaken. The Square Deal is easily converted from one caliber to another. For convenience I have one set up for large primers (.44, .45 etc.), and another for small (9mm, .38 spl, .357 etc.). It only takes a few minutes to change calibers this way.

luvmyglock · July 1st, 2008, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Sergeant Mac

Unless I'm mistaken, with the Square Deal, you're stuck with one caliber......

No, with the square deal you are stuck with pistol rounds. It will not load a rifle round.

GunnyBunny · July 2nd, 2008, 12:11 AM

My Square deal loads for my Marlin .44 and .357 rifles. Granted I am splitting hairs and yes as previously posted the SD is for pistol rounds. Will I see you at the Glock match in Bremerton in September where we can discuss it further? The first round is on you. Maybe I can find some real beer there (read import). LOL.

polardaddy · July 2nd, 2008, 12:19 AM

luvmyglock, where in Wa are you?
My dad has the lee pro 1000, and has no problems at all, granted he can only do pistols. I have the loadmaster and have had problems with the large primer feed, but I bypass using the primer feed on the press (use my RCBS hand primer) but I can crank out roughly 100-250 rounds an hour when I really get into it.

luvmyglock · July 2nd, 2008, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by polardaddy

luvmyglock, where in Wa are you?
My dad has the lee pro 1000, and has no problems at all, granted he can only do pistols. I have the loadmaster and have had problems with the large primer feed, but I bypass using the primer feed on the press (use my RCBS hand primer) but I can crank out roughly 100-250 rounds an hour when I really get into it.

Polardaddy,

I live in Lacey, WA.

luvmyglock · July 2nd, 2008, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by GunnyBunny

My Square deal loads for my Marlin .44 and .357 rifles. Granted I am splitting hairs and yes as previously posted the SD is for pistol rounds. Will I see you at the Glock match in Bremerton in September where we can discuss it further? The first round is on you. Maybe I can find some real beer there (read import). LOL.

PM sent. First round's on me....

Sergeant Mac · July 2nd, 2008, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GunnyBunny

You are mistaken. The Square Deal is easily converted from one caliber to another. For convenience I have one set up for large primers (.44, .45 etc.), and another for small (9mm, .38 spl, .357 etc.). It only takes a few minutes to change calibers this way.

My mistake.

Doesn't the Square Deal only use proprietary (Dillon Square Deal) dies? I remember there was some reason that I decided not to go with one, and it's not just because it wouldn't handle rifle calibers.

Bonesnofoa · July 2nd, 2008, 12:59 AM

I really like the lee hand press. Its slower than the single stage press's but is super cheap and a good way to break into reloading.

In lue of that i would advice going with the single stage press too.

Kerbouchard · July 2nd, 2008, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Bonesnofoa

I really like the lee hand press. Its slower than the single stage press's but is super cheap and a good way to break into reloading.

In lue of that i would advice going with the single stage press too.

Maybe I'm just weird, but I found it easier to learn on a turret press than a single stage press. It was easier to watch and monitor the entire cartridge being created at one time than for me to do it in stages...different strokes for different folks, I guess.

luvmyglock · July 2nd, 2008, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Bonesnofoa

I really like the lee hand press. Its slower than the single stage press's but is super cheap and a good way to break into reloading.

In lue of that i would advice going with the single stage press too.

I decided that I am going to get one of the Lee Hand Presses. It just seems like a good and cheap way to get into it. I also think it will let me concentrate on the loading in and of itself, instead of spending a bunch of time learning how to adjust settings and whatnot. I think it will help me to develop my reloading skill better than an automatic huge machine.

July 1st, 2008, 10:25 PM	#11
GunnyBunny Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Victoria, B.C. Posts: 198	Sorry Sgt Mac You are mistaken. The Square Deal is easily converted from one caliber to another. For convenience I have one set up for large primers (.44, .45 etc.), and another for small (9mm, .38 spl, .357 etc.). It only takes a few minutes to change calibers this way. __________________ CCW permit holder for Utah, Pennsylvannia, Maine and New Hampshire. I can carry in your country but not my own.

July 2nd, 2008, 12:11 AM	#13
GunnyBunny Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Victoria, B.C. Posts: 198	Technicaly you are wrong, luvmyglock My Square deal loads for my Marlin .44 and .357 rifles. Granted I am splitting hairs and yes as previously posted the SD is for pistol rounds. Will I see you at the Glock match in Bremerton in September where we can discuss it further? The first round is on you. Maybe I can find some real beer there (read import). LOL. __________________ CCW permit holder for Utah, Pennsylvannia, Maine and New Hampshire. I can carry in your country but not my own.

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July 2nd, 2008, 12:19 AM	#14
polardaddy Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lacey, WA Posts: 70	luvmyglock, where in Wa are you? My dad has the lee pro 1000, and has no problems at all, granted he can only do pistols. I have the loadmaster and have had problems with the large primer feed, but I bypass using the primer feed on the press (use my RCBS hand primer) but I can crank out roughly 100-250 rounds an hour when I really get into it.

July 2nd, 2008, 12:59 AM	#18
Bonesnofoa Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 202	I really like the lee hand press. Its slower than the single stage press's but is super cheap and a good way to break into reloading. In lue of that i would advice going with the single stage press too.