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DANGER! Primers can also detonate if accidentally crushed. Never force primers or subject them to excessive
heat. If primers become stuck in the operation of the reloader, carefully disassemble the reloader and gently
remove the obstruction. Never attempt to clear primers that are stuck in either the primer pickup tube or the
primer magazine tube. Never, under any circumstance, insert any type of Rod into these tubes to push out stuck
primers—PRIMERS CAN “CHAIN DETONATE.” If a primer(s) is stuck in the magazine or pickup tubes flood the
tube with penetrating oil/WD40, throw it away and call Dillon for a free replacement. Never attempt to deprime a
cartridge case with a live primer. Depriming a live primer is dangerous and can cause serious injury or death.
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CAUTION!--Primers can leave a residue of primer “dust” behind especially if using a vibratory auto primer loader.
An accumulation of dust is a fire and an explosion hazard. Keep the loading area and equipment free of any
accumulated primer “dust.” Use alcohol and paper towels to remove this residue.
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WARNING!--Using the right primer is a very important issue in the reloading process. Use the primer
recommended in your reloading manual for that specific load.
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There are two basic types of cartridge cases and associated primers--Boxer and Berdan. The Boxer brass cartridge
case and Boxer primers are what is reloadable and discussed here. WARNING! --Do not use Berdan cases.
Berdan cases will destroy the depriming pin. Boxer primers will not seat properly in a Berdan primer pocket.
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There are two sizes of Pistol primers for Boxer Centerfire Cartridges:
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Small Pistol
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Large Pistol
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There are also magnum pistol primer varieties
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WARNING!--Reloading manuals specifically define the primer used for the cartridge and the bullet
being reloaded! Primers can dramatically affect the pressure, velocity and accuracy of the reloaded
cartridge.
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SAAMI Standard Dimensions for Primers:
Boxer Case-
1 Flash hole
Berdan Case-
2 Flash Holes
Courtesy of
Western Powders
Summary of Contents for Square Deal B
Page 50: ...50 13 DILLON PRECISION Square Deal B EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS IDENTIFIER 13 1 Main Assembly ...
Page 51: ...51 13 2 Frame and Lower Assembly Index Assembly Index Assembly installed in Frame Index Pawl ...
Page 52: ...52 13 3 Typical Toolhead Assembly 45ACP Shown ...
Page 53: ...53 13 4 Automatic Primer Assembly ...
Page 55: ...55 13 6 Primer Early Warning System ...