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ddc: I talked with the Dillon Tech earlier, and he's basically saying that with the handle/toolhead all the way down, eyeball/move the slide actuating lever to vertical/straight position. Then raise the lever arm bracket anywhere from .010" to no more than .050" up on the magazine shield and snug the screw. He recommended scribing a line around the mag shield for future reference. Last step was to rotate/align the actuating lever/bracket assembly so that the tip of the actuating lever was riding close to the center of the brass bushing/primer slide assembly. I was really scratching my head trying to figure out why it came loose........Tech thinks it was a bit too loose when it left the factory. I now understand why the "seasoned" 1050/1100 users keep stating that Dillon needs to update the priming system; but in all fairness it works fine when everything is adjusted correctly! Thanks for your feedback!

I wasn't sure about how to set this up just right; but like you thought there might be a happy medium in case I was using different brass. Right now I've got plenty of once fired Winchester that's been fully processed.......... Since I already had the 9mm Swage Setter from Ammo Brass, I decided to use that as a go-gauge for initial setup using a spent primer. After I got the shell plate full, I needed 1/4 turn on the primer punch to get an average of .005" seat depth. Once I get the Primer Slide Indexer Assembly lined out, I can get back to seeing how everything's working out............ Thanks for your help!

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While finishing up a small run of 9mm reloads, the press got stiff and all but locked up. Seems the primer slide indexing assembly came loose at the lever arm bracket that attaches to the primer tube magazine shield. Nothing appears to be bent; however since this is my first 1050/1100 machine, I'm wondering what caused the assembly to come loose? Or was it simply not tightened securely when it left Dillon? I talked to my go-to guy at Dillon, and we're going to hook up first thing tomorrow morning as this evening he was covered up. I did understand when he briefly mentioned there are vertical and rotational adjustments that can be made at the silver bracket that affects the position of the cam plate assembly and slide actuating lever. To be honest, I would much rather tap into the vast knowledge here at the Forum if anyone has a sound procedure for setting this assembly up CORRECTLY! I did find an old post that contained this information concerning adjustments for the S1050 machine: Thanks!

Mark: FWIW, my machinist said it was not a hard metal; and was very easy to turn down......... Hopefully your machine shop with give you a very reasonable price!

Finally got the Everglades primer backer back from my friend/machinist. Fit's like a glove! Now to see if I need to adjust the primer seating depth.........

Thanks. Another question if you don't mind? Do you like to set up the Everglades primer backer with a full shell plate? IOW, all the stations full so that you have the correct seating depth for primers? Or, am I over-thinking this? I have watched the Everglades install video......... Thanks again!

Dirt: Supposed to get mine machined in the morning. Going for a minimum of .5615" - .561"............ Did you attempt to apply any blueing/black-out pen to replace the anodizing? Or just lube it up and install?

In a G17G4 w/ BarSto barrel, I was averaging 131.27 PF with 3.2 grains of N320, Bayou 147 Coated, with an OAL of 1.120". This OAL may/may not be optimal in your Shadow 2......... Very accurate at 25yds!

Ahhhh! I see now! The Lee U Die is sizing smaller than the Redding at Station #4................ So, you feel the Lee U Die is putting enough pressure (downward) on the brass that a solid rod inside the brass is not needed to backup the swaging process? As with the stock Dillon expander/backup die? And the same results with a sizing die vs a solid backer rod at the priming station? Does the Redding sizing die provide enough pressure to prevent the shell plate from flexing during primer seating? Hope you don't mind all the questions............ Thanks!

chgo: I'm wondering if your having any conflict with using the Lee U Die in Station #2, the stock Dillon expander/swage backup in Station #3, and then the standard Dillon resized die at Station #4 as the primer hold down? I couldn't remember if you had the stock Dillon Expander at Station #3; and am wondering if #2 is sizing down, #3 is expanding, and then #4 sizing back down? Hope this doesn't sound confusing............. BTW: did you ever consider one of these as your primer hold down with the On Point? https://www.mightyarmory.com/products/the-backer-swage-station-die-for-automated-press-toolheads If so, I've got a like new one that I'd be glad to send your way for a trial! I'm not using it; so it's just sitting here gathering dust.........

My friend who's a retired machinist stopped by to confirm my measurements. His measurements mirrored mine; and his statement was the RL1100 toolhead uses a 9/16" hole at Station #4. He's going by his previous employer's shop this Monday and is turning down the Everglades bushing to .5615". May have to do one more cleanup pass after we check the fitment. Going for a nice slip-fit. I did reach out to Dillon Precision via email a few days ago concerning why the RL1100 did not share the dimensions of the S1050, but appears to be the same as the RL1050. Have heard nothing back as of right now..........

Thanks for that info........and it seems with your measurements that indeed the RL1050 and RL1100 are sharing the same diameter hole; and the S1050 is what the Everglades hold down die was developed for. Now, I'm wondering why that specific Station hole is different than the S1050. Probably require a call to Dillon for specifics. Thanks again!

So now we've confirmed the RL1050 and RL1100 are sharing that 9/16" hole at Station #4. Hopefully someone with an S1050 will chime in with their measurements. IIRC, early on there were statements that the RL1100 used the same toolhead as the S1050 and they were interchangeable; however we do know they have different part numbers on Dillon's site. Thanks Jmo!

I emailed Everglades about their hold down die fitting the RL1100's. They hadn't checked a RL1100 yet as they did not have access to a RL1100 toolhead. I measured mine at .562" and shared the dimensions with them. I failed to see the specs on their website when ordering as I was mobile and in a hurry. It's indeed .579"; so I guess I'll have to find a machinist that can turn it down to provide a slip fit for the RL1100. Now I'm wondering if for some reason the RL1100 dimensions ARE NOT the same as an S1050, but are same/similar to the RL1050 as stated on their website. Anyone with an S1050 that can verify the hole ID above the priming station (Station #4)?? Anyone with an RL1050 that can share their hole ID dimensions?

Robert: THANK YOU for your detailed insight!

Talked to an engineer at Redding, and I'm good to go to make the necessary adjustments to clear the shell stabilizer as long as I can adjust down on the micrometer to get the OAL I need. Don't think it'll be an issue. Arredondo is sending me another stabilizer......... great customer service! Thanks for the feedback.

Sig: Found the info you were referencing! Thanks!

I understand the part is made by Arredondo; the owner of Shooters Connection is kinda "local" and stands behind all his products. Not planning on adjusting my dies from what Redding recommends. This seating die has produced excellent results for many years! From Reddings setup instructions: Thanks for your feedback!

I sent this info to Shooter's Connection where I purchased the Arredondo. I'm sure they'll let the manufacurer know.

BTW: Pausing your video above at 0:36, I see your Seating Die does not set up with the die bottom touching/close to the shell plate! There's our difference!

Don't mind "trimming it a little"........... But I think this is way beyond that!

For those using the Arredondo shell stabilizer, I'm wondering if your experiencing any interference with the orange colored stabilizer material and the bottom of the Seating Die? My Redding Pro Micrometer Seating Die adjusts down to touching the shell plate; and then backs off just a bit. Like many other dies......... But once I installed the Arredondo, the seating die is literally cutting into the orange material once the tool head is lowered completely during normal operation. Am I doing something wrong? I installed the Arredondo identical to the 1050 pics on Shooter's Connection item description.

Spartan: Very nice setup. Looks great!

I only use N320 in my 9mm; but I feel confident there are a ton of reloaders using Titegroup powder on various Dillon presses including the RL1100's brother the S1050. And the RL1100 is using the same Powder Measure as the 550, 650, 1000, and 1050 presses! IMO, once you get your OAL set to the same specs via the seating die; get the powder quantity set to 4.0, and check your crimp and other press settings once your ready to load, you'll be able to produce that "proven load" as well as what you were doing before..........just a lot quicker! Good luck!