[Mark 7 Super 1050 settings for processing 223]

I just updated it to the most current software last week.  The same day the newest one came out.

No additional sensors right now.  Just the 1050 X model standard.

[Wet tumbling, and using magnet on case feeder...]

To separate the pins I use the Frankford Arsenal Media Separator on a 3gl bucket filled with water.  I put max 300 in at a time and it get's 100% of the pins everytime.  I used to use my Dillon media separator, but it requires a lot more water and parts of it started rusting.

[Wet tumbling, and using magnet on case feeder...]

6 minutes ago, Tom Freeman said:

And unless you are shooting benchrest that isn't much of an issue.

True, but isn't that the main reason for wet tumbling?

[Wet tumbling, and using magnet on case feeder...]

Wet tumbling without pins may get the outside clean, but the inside and primer pocket won't be.

[Mark 7 Super 1050 settings for processing 223]

I just got my Mark 7 up and running and I must say this thing is freakin awesome.  It does exactly what it is supposed to and does it well.  Ran about 1K through it right now and ran great.  Only issue I still have is brass falling over at station 1 when it gets inserted.  Happens maybe 1 out of 100.

What I have in the toolhead and settings:

1. Brass insertion
2. Lee Universal Decapping Die
3. F&FB Swage Rod & Swage Rod Backer
4. Empty
5. Empty
6. 223 Trim Die + 1500 Trimmer (1.456" Headspace @ 1.750")
7. Empty
8. Neck Expanding Die

Here are the settings I am running at which seemed to run nicely.  Still tinkering with it to see what is best/efficient.

• 1500 RPH
• Digital Clutch 4
• Index Speed 5
• Bottom Dwell 6

Just a few questions for fellow Mark 7ers.

1. I started with the clutch set at 3, but occasionally it would stop.  Now I am running it at 4.  What do you run yours at?
2. When I set the machine at 1800 RPH, I needed to set the clutch higher.  How high should I go?

 

[223 Trim Die cam-over on 1050]

2 hours ago, Phlier said:

You most likely won't get that amount of head tilt when there is a shell at the swage station.

You should make sure that the reading you get when your shell plate is fully populated with brass is the same as what you're getting now, with just the one station populated as you set your sizing die. I ended up having to back out my sizing die a full 1/4 turn to get the same shoulder bump with the shell plate populated as what I got with just the size/trim die station populated.

As a general rule, it is best to set *all* your dies with a shell at every station

I got that reading with shells in every station.  I should check again for head tilt though with brass in there.

[9mm Brass Getting Hung Up in Case Feeder Funnel]

Just in case others don't know what the waterfall is.  It's called a waterfall because brass starts falling on your head from the log jam ahead.

[223 Trim Die cam-over on 1050]

I measured 5 pieces of M855 that I had around and all 5 measured 1.456 ±.0005 with the Hornady Headspace Comparator.  I then turned down the trim die until I hit that mark which ended up being just over 1/3 of a turn past touching the shellplate.  

Is this amount tilt in the tool head ok?

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[223 Trim Die cam-over on 1050]

1 hour ago, rjacobs said:

your reloading life will change forever...

I used a case gauge exactly once, thought I had a good setup, jam city in my AR to the point I had to mortar the gun.  To long of headspace.  But if you dropped em in the gauge they looked great.Then I bought a Hornady case comparator setup and had a REAL NUMBER to work with and adjust the die to.  No more "oh, does that look like its at the high or the low shelf" when there is like .002 difference between them.

 

 

Should I just start with a factory new round and get a reading from that?  I assume that would be the best way to go.

 

[What do I need to hand drop powder charges in 550B]

I do this as well with a 308.  Just use the powder die and put a funnel on top.  Works like a charm.

[9mm Brass Getting Hung Up in Case Feeder Funnel]

Yup, brass waterfall.  Happened to me many times.  

[223 Trim Die cam-over on 1050]

On 9/20/2016 at 9:16 PM, rjacobs said:

Throw out that case gauge, buy the Hornady case comparator setup, measure a known good piece of factory brass(I use Federal Gold Medal Match) and replicate said measurement.

If you still cant get to where you need to be, then do as Henny posted and sand the base of the die a little bit at a time until you can get where you need to be without over stressing the machine.

Just bought one.  I just ordered a Mark 7 to replace my PW autodrive.  Will hopefully get it all nice and setup early next week.

[223 Trim Die cam-over on 1050]

When using the 223 trim die on my 1050 I have to cam-over quite a bit to get the case within SAAMI spec.  This puts quite a bit of pressure on the weak shell plate and I would hate to have to buy another which I already had to do.  When I see youtube videos of others processing 223, I don't see their tool heads flex as much as mine does.

I use a LE Wilson Case Gauge to check the cases.

Anyone have a fix for this?

[1050 for .223]

This is my method.  I process on the 1050 and load on the 550.  I tumble in walnut before processing and then tumble in stainless after processing.

1050 setup:

1. Brass insertion
2. Lee Universal Decapping Rod
3. Swage with F&F hardened swage rod
4. Empty
5. Empty
6. 223 Trim Die w/ 1500 trimmer
7. Empty
8. Lee Collet Neck Die (Only enough so the pin expands the neck back to spec)

[Fast and Friendly Brass - not?]

I've only ordered a primer pocket gauge and heavy duty pawl.  Can't comment on the owner, but my package came fast.

I have also been running the heavy duty pawl for over 50K rounds and yes it has wear, but functions fine still.

[Best Locking Die Rings to use on a 1050]

I use the Hornady rings on mine and they work fine.

I do use the Dillon rings on trim dies though as you generally need to run it on the bottom.

[1050 not indexing]

Sorry I really have no idea why the swage rod is breaking...

But...The F&F heavy duty pawl is a great buy if you are running a autodrive.  If running the press manually, it shouldn't be needed.

[Best / Worst Powder Metering in Dillon Powder Measure]

H335, W231/HP38 meter great for me.  Varget is god awful.

[RT 1200 Switch Not Working]

It is the same thing.  I use one witch setup for my 1200 and 1500.

Don't understand why they won't sell you one.

[Casefeed plates 550B/XL650 and conversion kits]

The casefeed plates are interchangeable so no worries there.

If you are buying the 650 with 45ACP conversion kit and large pistol case feeder, you will not need anything extra other than dies.

[550 or 650 - which is better for a beginner?]

The 550 would be a little easier to learn on.  Manual index and it's cheaper for multiple calibers too.  

Which would be more efficient for you would really depend on the volume you intend to do.

[223 steel trim die snapped in half!]

Dillon takes care of me as usual.

[223 steel trim die snapped in half!]

What could have caused this?  It's not very old and doesn't have that many rounds on it.  I was just moving along and I saw my trimmer fall to the bench in slow motion!

I was loading on a super 1050 and a 1200b trimmer.

 

[Help with value 1050, forcth, RT 1500]

Generally a good place to start is 20% off.

[.223 dies ....to Dillon or not to be ?.......]

I use a bunch of different brands of dies. For all of my rifle I use Forster or Redding, both with the micrometer for bullet seating. For all of my pistol I use Lee or Dillon.