Opening the box....

having previous exp with a SDB, it took me 45 min to set up.  I'd say that with reading through all set up and adj first and then doing the set up, you'll spend and 1.5hrs of well invested time.   Die adjustment is a snap and I love the SDB,  the propietary dies are a bit  spendy, but work very very well.   I mostly load .45 and .327,  it's been excellent for 200-300 rounds per month that I shoot.

You attach the powder measure, loaded cartridge chute-bracket, spent primer bracket and cup, install the failsafe rod on the powder measure, then tweak the die seetings and adjust the powder measure.

If this is your first time with a progressive loader, allow most of an evening to go through the owner's manual then set up the machine properly.  There is a minor amount of assembly and adjusting the powder measure, seat and crimp dies and being sure the priming mechanism is adjusted correctly should be done carefully.  It's not difficult but don't rush yourself. 

You are  going to have this thing for a long time.  Learning to do it right from the beginning is time well spent.

I just got mine.  Had it setup for 40cal from the factory.  I opened the box and was a bit shocked, after using the single stage press for so long.  It took about 2 hours to setup, and a few calls to Dillon support.

They were very helpful, and got me up and running!  I just did 100 rounds to get started and use to it.  I.m getting ready to do 1000 rounds of both 9mm and 40cal.

Should be a breeze!  If your having trouble or have questions, give them a call.  Very nice and helpful folks!  Great Support!

Don