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  1. For those of us with 1050s that just want a more robust trimmer and don't plan on doing 300BLK, is there any reason this won't work on my 1200B .223 trim die? I'm still not clear on the issue.
  2. All I can say is I liked my first S1050 so much I bought two more. I have one set up for 308, 9mm and 45acp. I run tons a of military crimped brass without ever having ONE problem. As I shoot a lot of long distance in 308 and chase accuracy, I end up with a lot of Black Hills brass which is crimped and I get match accuracy without having to go back and clean pockets ever...other then tumbling....I'm a big proponent.... One tip: if you go with a 1050 when you set you swaging die, take a hack saw or other system and cut one piece of brass right done the middle. This makes setting the swage die a breeze and once it's set, it stays that way....using a cut case eliminates guessing....good luck..C Agreed. The cross-section cut case really helps dial in the swager in eliminates a lot of the priming problems associated with a 1050 (in my experience, have several 1050s). I also suggest a set of go/no-go gauges for primer pockets.
  3. Same here. I've got three S 1050s and a RL 1050 and the only headache with priming has always been related to swaging adjustments.
  4. For those that need them, here are the complete Uniquetek Micrometer Powder Bar Kit instructions.
  5. I don't know if Dillon still has the RL 1050 adapter housing anymore (part no. 13534); it isn't listed online at least. The Super 1050 adapter housing might be used in its place (part no. 11006; $17.75) since you have a case feed adapter for a Super 1050 in .223. I can measure and compare the two and I might just to put this to rest for myself, but my offer still stands since I don't need my case feed adapter.
  6. I can comment on the second question as I just got through with a complete restoration of an RL 1050. The adapter housing on the RL 1050 has the locating pin hole 180 degrees from the Super 1050. Thus, if you are using an RL 1050 case feed adapter for .223 in a Super 1050 adapter housing, it will be turned 180 degrees. I may have the old RL 1050 case feed adapter for .223 from my project kicking around if you want it. I'm using mine exclusively for 9mm.
  7. I have mine directly mounted to my bench, but Dan over at Inline Fabrication has a mount for the 1050. It might be worth looking in to. ETA: He has a 4" and a 6" model for varying heights.
  8. Back in the day I loaded a bunch of 357 SIG on my 650. I would recommend a good sizing die and a case gage for sure. It's a different beast because it is bottle-necked; it's more like a rifle case than a pistol case for reloading purposes (sizing is critical). Those were my experiences (I don't load it anymore).
  9. Thanks! 1) I believe it was $325 for the crankshaft bearing kit from Dillon. You can't order online, only over the phone I believe. It's a different set up than the one that came with the press. 2) I don't think it was very sloppy as I recall, but it does move smoother now. Wow 325 for a bearing kit. While that seems pricy I think it is about time to get one. I will see if I can get ahold of them this week and get one ordered. So I said only 2 questions but I have one more. . . . Where did you get and what is that handle? I prefer to be able to feel the press so no auto drive for me. Is that handle better than the stock one? It's an entire new crankshaft assembly. Dillon won't just send you a bearing. After comparing the new one with the old one I can see why, it's an entirely different bearing set up. The older bearing has it's own race to hold the needles/rollers while the new one uses the main/crankshaft hub as a race along with retaining rings (as in the RL 1050 manual). The handle is an ERGO handle from Inline Fabrication that I had Cerakoted. I have them on all of my 1050s.
  10. Thanks! 1) I believe it was $325 for the crankshaft bearing kit from Dillon. You can't order online, only over the phone I believe. It's a different set up than the one that came with the press. 2) I don't think it was very sloppy as I recall, but it does move smoother now.
  11. My good friend's father passed away about fifteen years ago and left him with his reloading collection (RL 1050, XL 650, and a 550 along with components, etc.). It's been sitting in his garage until recently. He doesn't reload so I did some horse trading for the RL 1050 a couple of months ago. I already had three Super 1050s: one for 9mm, one for processing .223 and one for loading .223. The idea of snagging the RL 1050 for exclusive 9mm use was intriguing, so I picked it up. Needless to say, it was rough with rust and age (I had started disassembly): Before: And now after: I sent off the base, toolhead, and a few other pieces for Cerakoting at Valkyrie Combat here locally. They whipped up a blue and silver for the parts to give it some variety after it was blasted and prepped. I used polished stainless bolts and hardware where I could. I ordered a new bearing kit from Dillon as well. I had a majority of the moving parts Nickel Boron coated by WMD Guns. This included the main shaft, primer system, swager, crankshaft, shell plate nut, case feed plunger and roller/bolt, and others. I wanted to experiment with the NiB coating as it has some positives, including lubricity. If I can limit the amount of lubricants on the press, hopefully I can keep the mess to a minimum (wishful thinking with me). As you can see, it isn't quite finished so I haven't had the chance to load on it yet. I've got it mostly running and can say it is nice and smooth. I'm upgrading my Super 1050s similarly, mostly with the NiB coated parts. I'll keep you advised as the experiment progresses.
  12. To my knowledge the differences would be minor. I started out with an "older" 650 and eventually purchased an upgrade kit from Dillon to bring it up to current spec. I think all it was were zerk fitted pins for the handle assembly. There's not much that has changed over the years. I say you are good to go. My first press was a 650.
  13. They are sister companies. I have a gunsmith friend whose former employer was the Dept. of Energy. They buy A LOT of miniguns for their security. He told me about his visit to Dillon many years back. They got to play with the miniguns (Dillon was trying to get a DOE contract), including firing miniguns from helicopters in the AZ desert.
  14. I have a friend that inherited a lot of components from his father. He doesn't reload so he's given me the components and I give him loaded ammo. He's a firearms instructor as well, so I get lots of free training in exchange. Overall, it's a good deal for me. As for the legality (needing a FFL), here is what the ATF says: The operative words there are "livelihood" and "profit." If you are reloading for others for just the price of components, bartering, or otherwise not making a living at it, you do not need a FFL. If you are not in the business of making and selling ammo, you should be fine.
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