I have wanted a progressive reloader since the days that the Star machine was still being made. Needless to say I am disappointed about the Dillon 550 B that I returned as descibed below. I would consider buying a Square deal if I could be assured that It comes fully set up for the caliber ordered, ( except for powder charge). I can see I should not attempt to use one machine to do all my reloading. I need to just be happy with one caliber. Which brings me to my questions.
Can I find out what is set at the factory for a Square Deal?
Which would be best to order as set up 357 mag or 38 special? I would be moving back and forth between the two. Seems a shome to have to buy two, one for 38 special and one for 357 mag.
I sent the 550b back, was just to much for my wee brain to figure out , I had gun powdere, and primers on floor, work bench and ever nook and cranny on the 550b . The shell plate would hit the primer cup and cold hear it do a resounding click. Tried customer service and got told several times to many about how the representive had three with no problem . thet does nothing for me, Another time got told to read the manyal. I asked and where is that writtern, finally got and oops, that repair trick is not in manual. Any way got disgusted with the 550b, The 650 is out of my price range.
Becaue of all the problems I had with just getting one calibler set up i have no expectations of trying to use one machine to load mustilbe calibers. Granted multible tool heads and dies and powder measure wold allow many calibers to be loaded as more than i am willing to pay.
That leaves me with my old faithful C&H 444X pistol champ that i have used for many years, for loading 32 acp to 338 winchester magum.
I have wanted a progressive reloader since the days that the Star machine was still being made. Needless to say I am disappointed I would consider buying a Square deal if I could be assured that It comes fully set up for the caliber ordered, ( except for powder charge)


















