floater Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Getting ready to order up a new Dillon, my dad and I are going in on one together. I've been loading on a 550 that I bought used from another shooter in my local USPSA club 14 years ago. So for those of you with a 1050 how hard is the primer system to change from small to large, and do you have to readjust the prime system much with mixed brass. I like the 1050 other than the only coming set up with one or the other. We mostly shoot 9mm, 40s&w, and 45acp. I would like to set up for 223 at some point also. So with 2 of us going in together the 1050 is buy able, but a 650 with full quick changes for all 4 is quite a be less than the 1050 set up for 3, and the other size priming set up. So I am thinking about going with the 650, any thoughts before I call up Brian and place an order. Thank you all in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latech15 Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 I have a 1050 for small primers and use my 550 for large primers. I haven't tried to change over the 1050 to large primers. I use range pick up brass with all calipers and don't sort head stamp. I have no issues with primers and different head stamps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhenry132 Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 I can change from small to large primer on a 1050 as fast as I can on a 550. 1050 primes on the down stroke, much better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torogi Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 (edited) for the price of 1050, +$158 you can have 2 fully set-up XL650s, with Brians As it should be upgrade (roller handle, bullet tray and mount) with casefeeders. Set one up for Large primer, other for small primer. NOW... if you plan on doing rifle in future, Id consider the 1050 and keep the 550. EDIT: 650 get the Lifetime warranty Edited March 31, 2012 by Torogi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Taliani Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 I have a 650 and 1050 and view this as an awesome combo. I only use the 1050 for small primers, but changing calibers isn't too bad. If you are keeping the 550, I'd personally go with the 1050. It is a dream to load on, especially with a bullet feeder. If you are going to regularly change calibers and only want one press, the 650 is hard to beat. For the money, both are great presses, but the 1050 is my go to press. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floater Posted April 1, 2012 Author Share Posted April 1, 2012 thank you for the replies, keep them coming! still trying to figuer out the best way to order up what will work best to load up what I am after. 9mm, 40, 45, and 223, and a will be keeping the 550 on the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 One of those deals where whatever you do will be right..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retread1911 Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 It takes me 30 minutes when I am alone to swap the priming an Swag rod fr small to large. An hour if I am explaining myself or having one of the kids 'help'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnpike Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 I have a 650 that I have used since 1998 and it has been flawless. Recently I got into the 300 AAC Blackout and after trying to do some brass prep on a single stage and a RCBS trimmer I found myself looking for a better way. The 1050 became an obivious choice. It has a primer pocket swager which the others do not have. The ability to do complete case processing with a trimmer is nearly priceless in time savings. If you don't have a desire to swage primer pockets I would highly recommend a 650 with a case feeder. There is a lot of truth that multiple calibers will increase your costs of a 1050 over a 650. Basically, looking at what you pay for and trying to break it down to apples to apples comparision I figured it was about a $650 dollar difference when you look a press to press comparison. The 1050 had a higher volume capability. However there is a lifetime warranty with the 650. Good luck. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floater Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share Posted April 2, 2012 Choices, choices....... After talking it over with my dad, I'm thinking will will be going with the 1050, but holding off on a 40s&w quick change for now. Sorting through brass we picked up today it looks like we are shooting more 9mm and 45acp then anything right now. He is leaning to the 1050, even though I will be the one running the press. We both are thinking that the 1050 is a better press, and that spending the money up front for it is a small cost to get a machine that can do more than the 650, not that the 650 is a inferior machine, but the 1050 is what appears to to be the cadillac of presses that the everyday re-loader can buy. I'm hoping to have a chance to get in touch with Brian at some point this week to place an order. Thank you so much to you that replied with info regarding the two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalaur Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 I've got both a 650 and a 1050, both great presses, but I definitely prefer loading on the 1050. Just keep in mind, you often hear of people wishing they had bought the 1050 instead of the 650, but not very often the other way around. Either way you go, if you want to upgrade/downgrade, selling a dillon press is pretty easy :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Choices, choices....... After talking it over with my dad, I'm thinking will will be going with the 1050, but holding off on a 40s&w quick change for now. Sorting through brass we picked up today it looks like we are shooting more 9mm and 45acp then anything right now. He is leaning to the 1050, even though I will be the one running the press. We both are thinking that the 1050 is a better press, and that spending the money up front for it is a small cost to get a machine that can do more than the 650, not that the 650 is a inferior machine, but the 1050 is what appears to to be the cadillac of presses that the everyday re-loader can buy. I'm hoping to have a chance to get in touch with Brian at some point this week to place an order. Thank you so much to you that replied with info regarding the two. Call me if you want to talk it out. Lately it seems I'm on the phone almost constantly, so if you miss me leave a message and I will return your call that day. be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floater Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 Well 1050 in route, Thank you all who offered advice, and that you Brian! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcracco Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Excellent choice. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floater Posted April 9, 2012 Author Share Posted April 9, 2012 HOLLY 1050 bat man this thing is sweet! Ordered after work last Tuesday, Brain called the next day (thank you), and the new beauty showed up today. Now to unbox the beast and crank out some rounds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floater Posted April 10, 2012 Author Share Posted April 10, 2012 Well the 1050 is up, took about 45min to put together, another 10 to 15, to set the powder drop where it needed to be and all I can say is that the 1050 is sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Well the 1050 is up, took about 45min to put together, another 10 to 15, to set the powder drop where it needed to be and all I can say is that the 1050 is sweet. Yes, the 1050 is sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjb45 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I have loaded 45 ACP, 9mm, 40S&W, and 223 on my 1050. My friends all have 650s which are nice machines. If I ever buy another machine, I will bite the bullet and buy a 1050. Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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