I don't shoot hot loads. I've only ever used chamering reamers for the dies that I've made. And, they primarily neck size only. Everything has worked fine.
Now, if you're talking about hot loads and magnums, then yes, you're probably correct.
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Dillon Super 1050/RL1050/RL1100 Loading
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Now, if you're talking about hot loads and magnums, then yes, you're probably correct.
Progress. My 2x 1050's are finally bolted down on their new bench. New variable speed case feeder is swapped onto the left 5.56 press. The 2nd variable speed case feeder will be here tomorrow to swap out on the right 9mm press.
It's always a good day when you get an Inline Fabrication delivery.
Just gotta finish the wall behind the bench and mount the Inline Fab rails so I can get all the parts, plates, toolheads, etc. up off the bench and on the wall. Then it will be time to start cranking out 9mm.
It's always a good day when you get an Inline Fabrication delivery.
Just gotta finish the wall behind the bench and mount the Inline Fab rails so I can get all the parts, plates, toolheads, etc. up off the bench and on the wall. Then it will be time to start cranking out 9mm.
Tell me one thing before I buy 3 of these. Are they easier to set and find the magic sweet spot vs the oem. I have cussed the paint off the wall a couple times after a detail cleaning trying to dial that sweet spot in again. Lol
I followed their setup directions video for the first one. Was super easy to setup. Zero issues
I have decided to take the plunge and automate one of my 1050’s. Have one RL1050 and two S1050’s. My goal is to begin with simple brass processing in 9mm and .223. Will start with 9mm. Plan to size, deprime, swage, and prime as a starting point.
My budget is 4k. Features of the mark 7 look good. One thousand rounds an hour is my goal.
Please share your experience on installing and running an Autodrive.
My budget is 4k. Features of the mark 7 look good. One thousand rounds an hour is my goal.
Please share your experience on installing and running an Autodrive.
I have one of my 1100s set up with a Mk7 autodrive. But I dont do any priming on it. Just deprime, swage, trim and resize.
I can process pistol brass around 3K an hour. Rifle around 2K.
FL resized and roll sized brass loads so much easier. Much easier on my arm/elbow/shoulder.
I like to feel the press when seating primers. That way if something hick-ups, I can stop and not light off a tube of primers. Knock on wood, after over 30 years of 1050s and 1100s, I have yet to do that.
I can process pistol brass around 3K an hour. Rifle around 2K.
FL resized and roll sized brass loads so much easier. Much easier on my arm/elbow/shoulder.
I like to feel the press when seating primers. That way if something hick-ups, I can stop and not light off a tube of primers. Knock on wood, after over 30 years of 1050s and 1100s, I have yet to do that.
The Mk 7 Autodrive will handle that; just understand that in addition to the cost of the Autodrive are the costs of all the additional sensors. I believe the Autodrive only supports the S1050.
Also understand that under automation, adjustments are critical for smooth operations. When something goes wrong under automation, it can get ugly pretty quick. Start slow and work your speed up as you begin to understand and get comfortable with things. Warning though, automation is a rabbit hole that's easy to get sucked into. Next you'll be looking at roll sizers, and autodecappers...AMHIK.
ETA: And you'll also begin to understand how outdated the Dillon design is (and where they cheap out on things).
My 1100 is automated. Make sure you get a primer sensor or be prepared for powder spillage is going to happen eventually.
I’m torn. I have had more headaches after automating than before but I also push it 1500 an hour and do single pass loading. It’s the random failures from crushed primers, crooked projectiles or crushed cases that make me want to kick a fat kid.
I’m torn. I have had more headaches after automating than before but I also push it 1500 an hour and do single pass loading. It’s the random failures from crushed primers, crooked projectiles or crushed cases that make me want to kick a fat kid.
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