[Looking to demo a 550, 650, and 1050 in the Hampton Roads VA area]

14 hours ago, Gooldylocks said:

My question is why would you be loading with hornady bullets vs something much cheaper? 

 

I have a 650, and it is nice. Caliber changes are a breeze. But if I had the money, I would have a 1050, no question. 

 

223 hornady 55grns run 7 cents a piece and the 115 HAP 9mm bullets are 10 cents. Do you know something I don't? I like the idea of PC lead, but I want to stick to jacketed pricing.

[Looking to demo a 550, 650, and 1050 in the Hampton Roads VA area]

How is the switch between large and small primer pockets? Also need a new seating rod?

[Looking to demo a 550, 650, and 1050 in the Hampton Roads VA area]

I have a hard time justifying the capital. The cost difference is impressive. I don't care about warranty differences. I am looking to do high volume 9mm and 223 rem. With hornady bullets, I am estimating only a 10 cent savings per round. This will take me years to pay off. I will get a full toolhead setup for both calibers. I also want to get into wildcating military cartridges. Looking at blackout and 260 rem.

[Looking to demo a 550, 650, and 1050 in the Hampton Roads VA area]

I am trying to make an informed decision before I drop lots of money on a dillon. Anybody in the Norfolk/Hampton Roads area? I am willing to drive a couple hours and compensate with liquid bread. I really want to try the feel of a 1050.