sarpau Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 For all the 1050 experts, I'd like to ask for your advice. May have an opportunity to buy a used 1050 for what seems like a decent price. Press is about 10 years old from what I've been told. What should one look for when looking over a press this old, and particularly a 1050? Have there been advancements/refinements to the press design in the past 10 years to warrant passing on this deal? Haven't physically seen anything yet, but I think they are asking about $1000 for the press and 3 calibers worth of kit. (only one of which I'm actually currently reloading for so I'll probably try and sell the other two) In a worst case scenario, if I send the press to Dillon for a rebuild, what does a typical "freshening up" of a press cost? I know it would depend on many factors, but a rough estimate is all I'm looking for. Is this deal worth it? Thanks in advance Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjb45 Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Buy it. You can always send it to Dillon for a re-do. It is about $250. You are getting a deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al503 Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Unless you were planning on eventually loading something longer than 223, I'd snatch it up. Older RL's are what you want for pistol (and 223's.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarpau Posted July 21, 2012 Author Share Posted July 21, 2012 Perfect. That's all I needed to hear. Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noylj Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 You should let me buy it. The only real question to ask is: can you be happy with a used machine? If so, buy and don't look back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarpau Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 (edited) Just picked up the press. RL1050 It is in great condition and I don't think I'll need to send it in for a refurb. Came with a couple sets of dies and shell plates, but no additional tool heads. I'm ok with that though as it did have a few extras, and the thing is good to go as is. Can't wait to get it all set up and start cranking out rounds. While I like my Hornady LNL, I think this press will help me save huge amounts of time. Now to look for a bullet feeder! Edited July 25, 2012 by sarpau Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 As my English teacher used to say.....You done real good.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgr2 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 What Merlin said!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retread1911 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I bought my used RL1050 in 1995 for 1500$ so you got a VERY Good deal. I just added a Hornady bullet feeder to my RL 1050. I had to add a couple 2x2 to get the feeder up high enough to work correctly but once it was mounted it works GREAT! for ~300$ it cannot be beat. The other item you will want to consider assuming you have both sets of priming mechanizms is more tool heads. The change over from one caliber to another becomes so much faster and easier when you have the tool heads. Note You will need the RL ratches and likely a new powder backup rod on your first upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarpau Posted July 26, 2012 Author Share Posted July 26, 2012 Thanks for the info. I'll be looking at all the bullet feeder options and people's success/failure with each. You don't happen to have any pics of your final solution with the Hornady feeder do you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxshooter Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I would also like to see your bullet feeder setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retread1911 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Thanks for the info. I'll be looking at all the bullet feeder options and people's success/failure with each. You don't happen to have any pics of your final solution with the Hornady feeder do you? Pm me an email address and I will send you one from my iPhone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullyDog Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Just picked up the press. RL1050 It is in great condition and I don't think I'll need to send it in for a refurb. Came with a couple sets of dies and shell plates, but no additional tool heads. I'm ok with that though as it did have a few extras, and the thing is good to go as is. Can't wait to get it all set up and start cranking out rounds. While I like my Hornady LNL, I think this press will help me save huge amounts of time. Now to look for a bullet feeder! I just got a new RL-1050, someone had one setting around for a longtime new in the box. From what I was told the mechanics on the RL-1050 is better then the super. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 I have Mr. Bullet feeders on a couple of RLs and had one on a Super 1050. (loading .223) All work great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightrod Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 pardon my ignorance, whats the big difference between 650 and 1050? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chainsaw Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 I have Mr. Bullet feeders on a couple of RLs and had one on a Super 1050. (loading .223) All work great. email sent. says no PMs accepted. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 pardon my ignorance, whats the big difference between 650 and 1050? Start here: http://www.brianenos.com/pages/dillon.html#650 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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