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    Honor Flight

    in What I Like

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    This will be my first trip, and I'm not entirely sure what to expect. I just feel like it's something I should do. Since these Vets are getting up there in age, there is always a (potential) need for physicians on these trips. The gentleman that called me at my home tonight sounded genuinely thankful that I had applied to go with them. I'm the one that should be thanking them. This is a great honor for me, and I am feeling pride I've never felt before. I don't know how to explain it.

    I think this will be a trip I will never forget.

    Honor Flight

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    I've been talking about doing it for a long time, and I finally applied to go on the Honor Flight as a Guardian and escort a WWII Veteran to see the WWII Memorial in Washington. We're going on 9/14, and I feel very priveleged to be a part of this experience.

    Dillon 1050

    in Dillon Precision Reloading Equipment

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    Is there any published data on how long the primer slide should be? I'm wondering if I just need to mill off a few thousandths?

    Does anyone know how much a new primer slide costs? I might need one.

    Now that I've figured out a way to involve my Bridgeport in this project, I'm getting excited about it again. The guys at Dillon might not be too happy with me, but that'll teach them to send me a machine that doesn't work.

    Dillon 1050

    in Dillon Precision Reloading Equipment

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    Thanks Dick, but it's a little early for champaign. Just when I thought I had everything running, it did it again. I'm still not getting the primers to drop into the slide consistently. I called Dillon today and Gary suggested I shim the primer slide stop a bit and change the 3/8" tubing on the primer slide.

    Is it possible that this spring is out of adjustment? See pic below.

    Dillon 1050

    in Dillon Precision Reloading Equipment

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    I tore the machine apart and cleaned everything. It was surprisingly easy to take this machine apart.

    There was quite a bit of crap on the primer slide and I found a burr on the frame that the primer slide was catching on. I filed that burr off and got everything back together. Everything is running smooth now.

    One question, now that I've had the tool head off, is there any special way to adjust the tool head so it lines up better with the shellplate? When I pull the handle down, I noticed the toolhead is lining itself up with the shellplate and frame. I thought the shellplate was moving a little more side to side than I noticed before. I couldn't find anywhere in the manual where it talks about this. I just lowered the toolhead and tightened the 15/16" bolt.

    Thanks for all the help guys.

    Dillon 1050

    in Dillon Precision Reloading Equipment

    Posted

    if something like this happend Id just throw the damn thing away and thats way too much money.lol.

    Chris, I hope you don't think I was trying to steer you in a wrong direction. The press we're talking about in this thread isn't for beginners. The press I suggested you get in much less complex, and I'm still willing to help you set everything up.

    Dillon 1050

    in Dillon Precision Reloading Equipment

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    I received word from Dillon via PM on the forum and friend that has a lot of experience with the 1050.

    The concern over the brass tip is there is no flexibility. When the primer slide is moving back and forth, if there is anything in the primer cup, the primer could ignite on the brass tip because it might not clear the tip.

    Also, if the swager is not set up right, the primer can get smushed up and go back on the slide. With the plastic tip, the tip just gets torn up. With the brass tip, the damaged primer can ignite on the brass tip.

    Dillon 1050

    in Dillon Precision Reloading Equipment

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    I'm thinking the brass tip is the way to go. Thanks for the update Action Pistolero. I also clear out my primers when I'm done with a run so I'd also like to know that the priming system is 100%. Besides, I have had the machine goof me up even when I add more primers when the alarm goes off. There is something happening when there a few primers left. Is it a weight issue? I put a 45 case on the top of the primer rod and that has worked great with my 550 and 650. Does it need more weight with the 1050? Maybe I should glue on a 230 grain bullet. Nevertheless, I still can't believe these problems even exist in the first place given the sheer number of very experienced reloaders having these same problems and the fact that Dillon has had so many years to fix it. I'm not bashing Dillon. I love the company and their support......just saying.

    I also wonder why Dillon went with brass on the 650, but went with the plastic tips on the 550 and 1050. I'm also wondering how common it is to have a primer detonation with the 1050? And how serious is it when it does happen? What is the risk of injury? The impression I get is that it's just a matter of time before one goes off. The guy I spoke with at Dillon yesterday seemed concerned that using a brass tip could increase the likelihood of a primer detonation and made a point of telling me they wouldn't warranty the machine. I was also confused by that statement because the 1050 doesn't have a warranty in the first place. And then when I asked him if it had happened, he said he had never heard of it happening. So then....I thought to myself after the phone call was over, why did he mention that in the first place? Why bring up something as a concern that he had no knowledge of ever happening? I'm perplexed by this.

    Dillon 1050

    in Dillon Precision Reloading Equipment

    Posted

    I talked to Dillon again today, and we think it's the tip. I switch it out again until I find one that will work.

    I like the idea of using a brass tip. In fact, I just called Dillon when I read jmorris' post. At first, there was a lot or resistance from the gentleman I spoke with. I told him I was having all kinds of trouble with the plastics ones and asked about the brass tip that's used in the 650. He said they have looked into it in the past and Dillon decided not to do it. I pressed the issue and couldn't get him to give me a reason why. All he said is that if there was a primer detonation, they wouldn't warranty the machine. I asked if there was ever a primer detonation caused by the brass tip, and he told me that he had never heard of that happening because he didn't know of anyone using the brass tip. So....I ordered one. They're ten bucks.

    Dillon 1050

    in Dillon Precision Reloading Equipment

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    The thing that's really bugging me is that red plastic tip on the primer magazine tube. I've got one on my 550 that I don't think I've ever had to change in 12 years. When I spoke with Dillon, he asked me how many rounds I had through my 1050. Sadly, I've only loaded 3K rounds or so on the 1050 (I use the 550 mostly). He told me that 3K rounds was enough to wear out one of those tips. Huh??? If that is true, why wouldn't I need to replace them more often on my other presses? Do the 1050's eat them up? Should I go by a box of them and change them as part of my routine? It seems kind of hoaky to me.

    I've always been able to figure out these Dillon presses with minimal effort. This one has me a little stumped right now.

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