Jackruger Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I am new to reloading. I plan to load only two handgun calibers (38 special & 9mm), and no rifle cartiridges. Estimated volume will be 500-750 rounds/monthly. Based on only loading two handgun calibers and a modest volume of ammo, I am looking at the Square Deal B press. At the present time, the only small pistol primers I can locate are CCI. I have heard the CCI primers are harder than other primers, and more difficult to seat. Does the SDB have enough leverage to seat the CCI primers? Will the strong mount help with leverage? Thanks for your input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCBDoubleTap Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Welcome to the forum! Usually when primers are referred to as being hard they're referring to the primer itself, not that they're necessarily more difficult to seat. That's why you've probably read suggestions that some primers require a stronger firing pin strike than others. As long as the brass you're using isn't crimped you shouldn't have any problem seating CCI primers with a SDB press. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackruger Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 Thanks Tom for the information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray S Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I have loaded winchester federal and cci. CCI and not that much different you have to watch going to a softer primer as I flattened a few until I adjusted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyZip Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I do notice a slight bit more resistance when loading CCI primers and that is why I like them. I can tell if there is a primer there or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryShoots Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 +1 on the welcome! I used to use the CCI's when I was on an SDB and I also liked the "feel" of them. Good luck loading! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sroe3 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 In my square deal CCI loaded noticeably harder than Win SSP. They kind of "click" in. The press easily has enough strength and leverage but I won't buy CCI as my first choice primer anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackruger Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 I appreciate the input. I was concerned that the SDB might not have enough leverage to seat the CCI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dacsoft Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I have probably loaded over 20,000 rounds of 9mm on my SDB. I only use CCI primers, and have never had a problem. Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whip Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I appreciate the input. I was concerned that the SDB might not have enough leverage to seat the CCI. I, like several have mentioned, have loaded thousands of rounds using the CCI/SDB combo with out a single issue. Specifically, I load .38sc. I use small rifle primers of both varieties (Winchester and CCI), but over the past couple years I have used CCI exclusively as I got a good deal on 20k primers. I have not had any leverage issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whip Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Based on only loading two handgun calibers and a modest volume of ammo, I am looking at the Square Deal B press. I would also just like to add... the SDB is an awesome machine. Seriously. I was my first progressive after a Lee turret press and I simply never went back. I bought the SDB for the exact reasons you specified and have never, ever reconsidered my purchase. Even the "pistol only" constraint has caused me not a moment of hesitation. Additionally, be careful about saying, "a modest volume of ammo". If you get your processes dialed in and everything staged correctly, that SDB will blow your mind. Of course this is just IMHO, but I would bet most on here would agree... it is a great machine at a nice price point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rln Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I load 45 on a SDB, never have any issues with CCI primers. Great press! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackruger Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 Thanks everyone for your advice. I will be ordering the SDB in the very near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptvolkmar Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 I am also new to reloading and I have crushed and seated some upside down and sideways. I asked an RSO what to do with these bad shells. His answer is to put some oil on each one to make the primer inert. So I I have a plastic rack from some factory rounds, i put the empty shell in spray with a little oil, let them sit overnight, (He said an hour I am playing it safe). Then I clean them off and put them in the tumbler. The primer is now safe for decapping without the worry of it going off. The spirit of resistance to government is so valuable on certain occasions that I wish it to be always kept alive. It will often be exercised when wrong, but better so than not to be exercised at all. PTVolkmar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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