Dillon B or 550

[VHoward]

I have the sdb and have hands that I can't find gloves large enough to fit. Don't have any problems operating the sdb. The only downside to the sdb is that it uses proprietary dies and that is where the 550b and the 650xl excel using standard dies. It really comes down to whether or not you want auto indexing or manual.

[casterofboolits]

I have two SDBs, one for 9mm, 38Super. 38/357 and 40 S&W.

The second I purchased used for 45 ACP to replace a CH AutoChamp Mk5a as they don't make parts for them anymore. Especially the primer collet. My SDBs work really well and I am happy as a hog in a waller with them.

[Woody3]

Joe,
I have... lets say, agile hands and fingers and had some issues with the square deal. I don't know, maybe it's because I was already spoiled with my 550B. It just seemed like the Square Deal wasn't very ergonomic and was made cheaper than the other Dillon machines.

Just my opinion

Woody

[dauntlessdave]

I had two SDB's and two 550's and thought I'd do specific calibers on each one (sm and lg primer idea). Over time with big fingers and less patience, I ended up selling my two SDB's and going strictly with the 550's.

Nothing at all wrong with the SDB's mind you. I believe them to be great machines but as someone mentioned, manual dexterity and nimble fingers are more of a factor with the SDB and I'm quickly losing both as I age.

[Swede44mag]

I have 2 550B presses one for small the other for large primers.
I only use the 550B for pistol loading for rifle I use a Bonanza CO-AX
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