Dillon square deal b mounting

[JO JO]

So I got a good deal on a Dillon square deal b 9mm $250 as new in box ,
Is there a preference on mounting these ? Direct to bench or on a riser mount ?
For ease of use or is it user preference and works good either way, most pictures I see them in they are on a riser mount.
Thanks

 

[jmorris]

Direct to the bench for me.

 

[Whiterook808]

If you prefer to stand while reloading, the a Dillon strong mount or the Inline Fabrication mount may be in order.

 

[Hondo 60]

Ya, if you stand the strong mount might be worth it.
If you sit, like me, then attach directly to the bench.
Just make sure you leave enough of an overhang to operate it.

 

[cfullgraf]

My SDB's, and all my other presses, are mounted to a free standing floor stand. I can nestle the press up to any handy table.

Here is my Pro2000 stand, the the SDB stand is similar

 

[jmorris]

Reminds me of my portable mount that slides into 2” receivers.

 

[rfwobbly]

What the Strong Mount does is not so obvious until you start using one. If you directly bolt the press to the edge of the bench, then there will be a huge tendency toward more bench deflection, simply becasue the press overhangs the edge on a very small "footprint". Any movement in the bench is the direct result of your muscle work. Therefore, any bench deflection represents wasted energy you had to use to operate the press.

What the Strong Mount does is allow the press to be set several inches further back onto the bench top, using a much larger footprint. This is a much more stable position and stance, which greatly reduces the amount of energy you need to exert to do the same job.

Yes, it will raise the height of the press by about 9-1/2 inches, but that is easily overcome by lowering the bench or raising your chair. If you already suffer from any type of shoulder or arm pain, or simply want to do more reloading with less effort, then positioning the press further back on the bench will REALLY help you.

Hope this explanation helps.

 

[JO JO]

neat pictures and some good info I appreciate it ,

 

[ilmonster]

I mounted my SDB, Lee Classic Cast and MEC 9000 each to a piece of wood larger than the press's footprint. I then drilled one set of holes in my bench that will accommodate each piece of wood (with same hole pattern) so I didn't have to drill three sets of different holes in my bench. RFwobbly, this also speaks to your ideas on deflection as the wood the presses are mounted to are a larger footprint than any of the press' bolt patterns.

 

[MikeInOr]

I mount my 650 directly to my bench and it works great for me. I reload in a sitting position since my reloading room is in a loft with low ceilings that are not conducive to standing.

To me the strong mount has always been a question of height.

 

[mgmorden]

I don't have a Dillon but all my presses are mounted directly the to the bench. Depends on your bench height I suppose though. If it's lower get the riser mount, though IMHO if you were building the bench specifically for this you either have already or should setup the height so that with the press mounted to the bench it's already good.

 

[jmorris]

Valid points above.

If your bench top is flimsy the strong mount will gain you surface area to deflect.

If you don’t want the press hanging off the front of the bench the strong mount is the way to go.

If you want the most ridged mout, mount the press directly to a good bench.

 

[Waldog]

If you go with a riser mount, the Inline Fabrication mount is MUCH nicer than the Dillon Strong mount, at least in MHO.

 

[Jim Watson]

The question is, sitting or standing?
The reason so many Dillon presses are illustrated on Strong mounts is to promote the sale of Strong mounts.

 

[Tilos]

Press bases seem to be engineered to fit into the smallest box for shipping, not sized for reloading
Anything you can add to increase the press foot print, even 1/4" plate would help and negates any rocking front to back...works for me.

Same 6x6 plate on all presses for a standard bolt pattern, gets the side bolts away from the edge of the bench too.

 

[JO JO]

thanks guys I think what I will do is put the press somewhat together and see how much over hang it needs to function correctly , I have my RCBS and LCT mounted direct to my bench but the square deal has more parts to it , it is going to replace my LCT press. After the kids get back in school in a week or so I will have the time to experiment on what mounting option I like,
Thanks for the pictures and advise

 

[royboy216]

If you get an Inline Fab quick change system, you can swap all your presses between the one mount, saving bench space. They have a wall hanger to hold your press when it's not in use. I use it for my SDB and small Lee reloader press.
Check it out here: https://inlinefabrication.com/collections/quick-change-press-mounting-system

 

[LAH]

I load standing & use the Inline Fab mount.