[RL1050 toolheads on a CP2000]

9 hours ago, slavex said:

great info thank you! I don't intend to swage at all, but ream with Vince's reamer that I currently use on the RL1050 (will need some parts from him to make the transition I guess). 
I have access to a hydraulic press, so hammering isn't necessary lol. But really, I won't need multiple toolheads for the CP as I'll be able to one pass process with the reamer on the other side, Station 2 (normally decapping) debris sense, 3 decap (normally swage), 4 another sensor for checking for stepped cases, 5 sizing maybe, 6 empty, 7 ream, 8 empty. I need the spare toolhead right now so I can run the debris sense die and case check die on their own, before risking decap pins on unknown brass (I do this for other people's brass). But that adds another step, and time, to the whole process. I occasionally will do the debris check on the Revo, but hate swapping toolheads on it just for that. That's my loading machine. 

FYI, I was one of the testers for the reamer. On the CP, to run it in the 2nd swage station, I had to modify the case feeder supports and output bin bracket due to the sensor housing not clearing in there. I’ve since reverted back to doing it in the first station so I can’t take pics 

[AMMOBOT Comm Harness]

Try reaching out to Mark at Immortobot. He may know where to get one or can even possibly build you one. He’s pretty good at that stuff 

[Mossberg 930]

None to my knowledge. I’ve got a 930 as well. They, just like everyone else, are most likely running behind. Did you try using their contact them link?

[SDB 9mm carbide ring came out]

Call up Dillon. They will take care of you. It happens more then you think with their carbide dies 

[Retirement Gift for the Sarge]

Having owned both, 1100. Much smoother machine in my opinion. Unless he loads rounds bigger then 308, I would go 1100. If he loads 30-06 on a progressive then 1050 is the way to go. 

[Wet tumbling - Too much lemishine]

You should be ok. I would load up maybe 10, take them to the range, shoot controlled (not competition), and inspect the cases after. I’ve over tumbled brass and shot major out of them with no problems. I think the worry is if they were sitting in the lemishine for over a day. Then deterioration may happen. 

[SDB not de-capping]

Definitely sounds like primer drawback or the die is not set properly. When using the RCBS, try adjusting the pin further down. You can’t do that on the Dillon die. Also, try cutting a 45 degree angle on the tip then smooth up the edges. This has worked for me in the past. If you wanted to switch to a universal decapper, look into the FW Arms popper die. It’s the best out there and you will never have drawback issues again  

[Fiocchi Primers]

I haven’t used them in a while due to availability but they’re great. I never had any issues with them. I find them comparable to CCI’s 

[Hard to Load 17 round MBX magazines]

Load and unload them 5 or 6 times. In the last one, leave them loaded for a week or so. Should help a little 

[Random Lock back]

I had this happen to me.  I was bumping the slide lock. Worked on the grip and went away. I never had OAL issues cause this but good to know it can 

[Corrision starting on the main shaft of my Super 1050]

You can try some very fine steel wool on it. Soak it in some motor oil and go light on it. That shouldn’t harm anything. Worth a shot 

[Erebus vs Athena focusing on noise]

I was in the same boat.  I like the smaller footprint of the Athena so that's what I ordered.  I played around with my buddies Hyperion, which is basically an Athena but doesn't have the dot option, and I fell in love with it. 

[Case Feeder Stand]

22 minutes ago, tmz said:

Yep they were just a couple plastic tubes that 1911 recoil springs came in and I cut them down and Velcro them on there. 

I like it a lot. I’m definitely stealing that idea. I was literally thinking of what to use a few days ago and this seems perfect 

[Case Feeder Stand]

1 hour ago, tmz said:

And one of the back

I like that idea with the little catch tubes for the case feeder debris!! Are they just Velcro’d on there? 

[.223 issues with 1050.]

5 hours ago, XL6504ME said:

what do you mean by shaving the die? 

 

You can get a few thousands taken off the bottom of the die which will allow you to get it further down without having to over cam the press

[.223 issues with 1050.]

As most said, you need to mash that sizing die into the shell plate. Some also mentioned shaving the die. I’ve done that method and it works great. However, if you go that route, make sure you are taking measurements when you set it up. If you take too much off the die, and set it up like a normal sizing die, you can over size the brass 

[Electronic Ear Plugs]

I’ve tried a few different ear pro options. Sure fires, 3M’s, custom molds, etc. I got the Otto’s last year abs wish I did it sooner. They are, in my opinion, the best out there. Small footprint, 2 levels of dB reduction, and the charging system is similar to AirPods (charge the case and the case charges the ear pro). Higher price tag then most but I bought once and won’t look back. 

[Dillon automation]

I really think Dillon bit off more than they can chew. They were given a working product and it still took them 2 years to “release” and they haven’t even done that. They basically teased it. Then the whole sensor debacle. It’s just annoying 

[CZ TSO holster]

I run a Steadfast setup. Unfortunately, he’s only really on Facebook but he does great work. Pricing was decent too. I got the holster and 3 mag pouches (no attachments on anything) for just under $150 

[What Caliber do you roll size?]

7 hours ago, Boomstick303 said:

 

Were you getting a higher rejection rate when you did not roll size .223/5.56?

Yea. Once I started roll sizing them it took care of everything around the base and no longer have to mash the sizing die into the shell plate lol 

[What Caliber do you roll size?]

9mm, 40, 45, and 223/300

 

I figured I have the machine so why not do all them.  Yea, it may add a little more time but the brass comes out great and gauges every time.

[2011 build, looking for some advice on mags...]

I have used both MBX and Atlas mags with no issues at all.  70% of the STI mags I've seen, or seen people run, need tuning.  MBX and Atlas have been great out of the box.

[Which Media Seperator?]

FA separator works well but the Dillon is much better due to its larger size. The Dillon is also a more solid design 

[Deprime/resize dies for automated 1050]

FW Arms popper die for decapping and any sizing die will work. Lee, Dillon, Redding, etc. 

[650 cost]

I would definitely go a 750 over a 650. They upgraded it for a reason.