G29SF

I own a 1050, but only load 1k per week. My time is limited, so when I do load I want to be as efficient as possible. Also, the 1050 is a dream to work with. With the money I have invested in all reloading equipment (dies, gages, conversion kits, etc.) the price difference between a 1050 and a fully populated 650 was no big deal for me. Sent from my RM-820_nam_att_100 using Board Express

The latest Hornady manual has service rifle data. Sent from my RM-820_nam_att_100 using Board Express

The 5.56 chamber has a longer lead, minimizing the pressure spike caused by the hotter load. Hotter load being the difference. 5.56 has a higher max pressure. That max pressure will be exceeded without the longer lead. Sent from my RM-820_nam_att_100 using Board Express

I have read that the cases are different, but that appears to be a myth. The majority of what I have read is the cases are the same. The difference being the load data. Of course the firearm matters. Sent from my RM-820_nam_att_100 using Board Express

I just took mine (.223 backup rod) to my grinder. Doesn't look pretty, but got the job done. As long as it is smaller than the case mouth, you are golden. Sent from my RM-820_nam_att_100 using Board Express

I am ready to do to my 10/40 backup rod as I did to my .223 rod: grind it down. I don't like the big hole either. For 10/40, I like the tight fit out of the sizing die. For .223, I remove the ball expander on final pass (when doing two passes- first being trim). Sent from my RM-820_nam_att_100 using Board Express

I wouldn't use them in an semi/auto due to slam-fire potential, however in a bolt gun it should not be dangerous. Can't speak to effectiveness though. Sent from my RM-820_nam_att_100 using Board Express

I ordered .308 dies on 1/9 and they arrived on 2/26. It takes time, but they will show up. Sent from my RM-820_nam_att_100 using Board Express

I use Longshot for my 10mm guns (G20SF and G29SF). Works great for hot loads and seems to be available more than other powders. Sent from my RM-820_nam_att_100 using Board Express

I use CCI #41 primers exclusively for my AR loads. They use the same magnum priming mix as the CCI #450 magnum primers. #41 are designed for ARs and other semi-auto rifles. Their main spec us a harder primer cup, designed to minimize/eliminate slam fires. Sent from my RM-820_nam_att_100 using Board Express

Got my 308 trim die today. Order date 01/09/2013. This was the last item I was waiting for in this order. Other items included 308 carbide dies (arrived yesterday), 308 caliber conversion for S1050 and some other miscellaneous stuff that arrived a week after ordering. Sent from my RM-820_nam_att_100 using Board Express

My 308 (carbide) dies arrived yesterday. Order date 01/09/2013. Sent from my RM-820_nam_att_100 using Board Express

I ordered a bunch of stuff on January 9th. Everything but the 308 dies (3-piece carbide and trim) showy up right away. Still waiting on the dies. Sent from my RM-820_nam_att_100 using Board Express

A dirty press can cause problems too. I am experiencing that now. After 6k rounds, primers are not dripping right. Time for a thorough cleaning! Sent from my RM-820_nam_att_100 using Board Express

If the primer tube nut is too tight it will crush/damage the plastic tip on the bottom of the primer tube. Anything more than just touching the tub is too tight. When that plastic tip gets pressure on it (from the nut being snug/tight), primers are not dropped properly. Sent from my RM-820_nam_att_100 using Board Express

A Super 1050 was my first press. So glad I went that route. It isn't difficult to understand what is going on at each station. Just take your time at first. Sent from my RM-820_nam_att_100 using Board Express

What retread said. Plus, Dillon would not discount the price by full retail of the dies/toolheads. Selling the parts might put you ahead vs paying for the machine without those parts (if that were an option, which it is not). Sent from my RM-820_nam_att_100 using Board Express

The way the manifold fits, I would just buy one from Dillon and be done. Definitely worth the $16.50. Sent from my RM-820_nam_att_100 using Board Express

I'll measure when I get home, but I am sure mine rotates at least 1/4". It tightens up real fast as it lowers, but rotates quit a bit at the top. Sent from my RM-820_nam_att_100 using Board Express

I have a size die backed off a bit. Want some sizing to fix the neck. I use the ball expander/decap pin in the sized. Basically a fl sizer die raised just enough to leave something for the trim die to grab onto. Sent from my RM-820_nam_att_100 using Board Express

I insist on sizing during the trim. After trying several configurations, I have come up with this: Toolhead 1: Station 2 -- .223 sizing/decap/ball-expand die set a little high so trim die will have sizing to do. This cleans up the neck/case-mouth. Station 3 -- swage/backup/expander. Station 6 -- trim die with trimmer. This sizes and trims to exact specs. Toolhead 2: Station 2 -- .223 sizing/decap/ball-expand WITH BALL REMOVED. This ensures a resize without expanding the neck (I don't like how big the ball expands the neck). Station 3 -- swage/backup/expander REMOVED. Don't want the case mouth touched. (I may have a spare backup expander machined to prevent case mouth expansion.) Station 4 -- prime. Station 5 -- powder drop. Station 6 -- powder check. Station 7 -- seat, with nice TIGHT case neck. FMJ-BT slide in no problem. Station 8 -- crimp. Sent from my RM-820_nam_att_100 using Board Express

Great idea. I took your idea and built two for my setup. Thanks! Sent from my SGH-i917 using Board Express

I love mine. Definitely a time saver. Sent from my SGH-i917 using Board Express

So it was the primer in the case that blew? Sent from my SGH-i917 using Board Express

can you explain that more? the only thing i have run into with my 1050 is primer problems that i think are resulting from improper swage of mil-crimps. If you cut a case length-wise so you can see inside the case, you can use that to setup the swage backup die and swage rod easily. I use this method and it is VERY nice. I have a similar setup as warpseed. I use my 1050 for 10mm and .223. 1 toolhead for 10mm, 1 toolhead for .223 [trimming] and 1 toolhead for .223 [loading]. The 10mm toolhead is setup pretty standard: resize/deprime; swage/backup/expand; prime; powder; powder-check; seat; crimp. The .223 [loading] is also setup pretty standard: resize/deprime/expand-ball; swage/backup/expand; prime; powder; powder-check; seat; crimp. The .223 [trimming] is fairly customized and works extremely well for me. Here are the details: Station 2: Universal deprime die WITH .223 resize die expander ball and deprime pin installed (instead of universal deprime pin). This prevents resizing of the outer case however it DOES fix the mouth a bit. This helps when the case mouth is semi-closed/bent. Station 3: Swage backup/expand die with swage rod adjusted. Station 6: Trim die with trimmer. With this setup, I can trim .223 then swap toolheads and load .223. This setup also allows me to load .223 without having to first trim. The .223 [loading] toolhead is fully functional. (I say this because some do not have a fully populated loading toolhead because of functionality overlap with the trimming toolhead.) For me, I have to switch from small to large primer (and vice versa), however that isn't a big deal when swapping toolheads and everything else. Having dies pre-set saves a TON of time.