rdinga Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 A few years ago, I was a happy 1050 owner. I had access to unlimited free brass from a local range and subguns to feed. My machine ran like a top and cranked out ammo that made me happy. I started chasing one promotion after the next across the US and reloading took a back seat for a long time. These days I shoot maybe a match a month and 1000-2000 rounds depending on my schedule. I have 550 and a square deal that work great. My single greatest complaint is crimped primers being mixed in with bulk discount 9mm brass. All I want is a single caliber 1050 in 9mm to load one simple load over and over without ever having to curse crimped in primers again. I want to set the machine once, use the same boring load over and over and load lots of ammo in a small period of time. One week there might two hours and then 30 minutes the next to load. In the prefect world I could feed my existing machine pre-processed brass and never having a head ache. In the long run I think I will save time and money to buy another 1050 Thoughts, suggestions, ideas... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassaholic13 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 ...and an auto-drive.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razorfish Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Sounds like an ideal situation for a 1050. Some may call it overkill for a couple thousand rounds per month, I'd say add a bullet feeder. The less time in loading room the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safeactionjackson Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I basically use my s1050 for 9mm, and 9mm only. Personally I require about 2000 rounds per month, and prefer not to spend 4 hours sitting in front of a press. I do spend some additional time on case prep, so I really wanted to keep my time running the press to a minimum. Over all I've been extremely happy with it, it makes great ammo.... in large volumes. Since justifying the purchase I've started to let a friend use it, while he doesn't shoot 2000 rounds a month, he does shoot a fair amount, but can easily reload a month or two worth of 9mm in just a few hours. While I still have my trusty 550b kicking around, I'd really like to get all my calibers setup on the s1050 because it is such a better experience to run. I recently bought a .40 caliber conversion kit for it also, although I don't shoot .40 as often as 9mm, I had a ton of brass and bullets.... and the bottom end of the machines does not need to be changed, so the conversion should be pretty simple and straight forward. As I've become more comfortable with the s1050 I really wish I could do all my reloading on it. I plan on adding a second s1050 shortly, probably within the next two months. That machines will be dedicated to processing .223/.300 blackout, and reloading each. Nothing about the s1050 and caliber conversions are cheap, but if you only plan on running one caliber..... you really can't beat it. Best money I've ever spent for any press or reloading accessory. ~g Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilBunniFuFu Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Sounds like you have already decided that you want to get the machine. Do it. Like razor said, it is perfect for your needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I shoot 1000-2000 rounds/month. My complaint is crimped primers. I could feed my machine pre-processed brass Two thoughts: 1. I don't own a 1050, but think I 've read here on BE that while the 1050 does a good job on crimped brass, it's NOT 100%??? (Not sure I'm correct on that). 2. Be a lot easier/cheaper to just discard crimped brass and load it on your existing machine. BUT, nothing wrong with owning a 1050 (except for the $$$$). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reinz Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 It's understandable, you had a 1050, you tasted the best, you enjoyed it, now you want it back! It 's that simple. Quit trying to justify it and just get it. If it helps take the guilt away, sell one of the other machines. But then, there's no law against having 3 Dillons! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdinga Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 the square deal has agreed to be the sacrificial lamb to make room on the press for a 1050. Hoping to celebrate New Year's by pulling the handle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Service Desk Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 If you could find a good used RL1050B you might be happier. I think it is a better tool for pistol cartridges, especially 9mm, 38 Super and 38 Special. They just seem to do everything better & with less trouble. The XL650 is a great reloader if you don't have To deal with crimped primer pockets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcracco Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 1. I don't own a 1050, but think I 've read here on BE that while the 1050 does a good job on crimped brass, it's NOT 100%??? (Not sure I'm correct on that). 2. Be a lot easier/cheaper to just discard crimped brass and load it on your existing machine. 1. If someone did say that I would disagree. The swagging station is mechanically sound and can't help but to reform primer pocket to same dimensions every time. Runs 100% on my machine. 2. One could discard crimped brass but that would mean inspecting every piece. I go the opposite direction and buy only once fired military brass. Love the stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reinz Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 the square deal has agreed to be the sacrificial lamb to make room on the press for a 1050. Hoping to celebrate New Year's by pulling the handle Sweet!! You won't regret it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaskillo Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 (edited) I agree that the big difference is the built in swager. It saves you lots of time and makes your reloading session more productive. Edited November 22, 2014 by Kaskillo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B45C22 Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 If you came here for the little push to get you over the edge, then you have come to the right place. I now have 3 1050's and one 550. The poor old 550 has to have the cobwebs cleaned off of it when it comes time for it to see some use. Get the 1050's and get cranking. Good news about a 1050 is that you can buy it, use it for ten years and sell it for a couple hundred less than you paid for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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