Hammer1 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 (edited) . What is the right minimum number and assortment of Dillon machines ? May I propose three 1050. One dedicated to 45 ACP One dedicated to your rimmed revolver cartridge, e.g., either 44 Special or 44 Magnum One dedicated to general rifle loading And a fourth 1050 if you load anything with a small primer, e.g., 14 Walker. Two 650. One for large primer. One for small primer. Two 550. One each for the two primer sizes.All these machines can be properly spaced around a single 4 x 8 workbench placed in the center of a garage leaving all four sides available for use -- a total of 24 feet of workbench frontage. Each cartridge / bullet / powder charge combination should have a dedicated toolhead, e.g., one 1050 toolhead for the 45 200 SWC and another dedicated toolhead for the 45 230 RN-FMJ. What say ye ? . Edited January 5, 2015 by Hammer1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basman Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 How about one 1050 for your highest quantity caliber and two 650's one in large and one in small primer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gahunter12 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 That's pretty much similar to my setup basman. I have a RL550b for .223, and 38spl. A RL550b for .45acp, and I have a XL650 w/ case feeder, and Mr Bullet Bullet Feeder on the way. It will handle my 9mm , and .40s&w. I usually load about 5-6k .40s&w, and around 20k 9mm per year. I also load 6k+ .223, but I really like loading my .223s on the 550 since I use 2 different tool heads (1 for sizing, and 1 for loading). I also have 2 RCBS Rock Chuckers for my bench, and hunting loads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGS Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Three 1050s, 1 for 38 Supercomp 1 for 40 S&W 1 for .223 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ano Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 I have a 1050 in 10mm.. the guy here had never before sold one in 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gahunter12 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Three 1050s, 1 for 38 Supercomp 1 for 40 S&W 1 for .223 Nice! One day I will have a 1050 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDA Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 .All these machines can be properly spaced around a single 4 x 8 workbench placed in the center of a garage leaving all four sides available for use -- a total of 24 feet of workbench frontage. You probably can't count all the frontage as the corners will share space on the bench, probably closer to 16-18 feet of usable frontage. But I like where you are going with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullsi45 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 buy 2 650 one in large primer one in small u be good to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeinctown Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 I only shoot three different calibers. Why would I want a minimum of 7 presses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickb45 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 I'm way behind, I only have 2 550's and a Rock Chucker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmorris Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 (edited) I don't think there is a right number. I do all of my reloading inside vs the garage so I couldn't mount everything on the bench at the same time. Instead I have all of the mounts to fit in the drilled and tapped bench top. It's faster to unbolt a press and bolt another on than to convert one over. If you have the room though... Edited January 6, 2015 by jmorris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaskillo Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 (edited) 2x 1050s one manual and one with auto drive. 1x 650. 1x single stage for precision loading. Here is my manual 1050 and 650. I am building a new bench for all presses and case pro. Edited January 8, 2015 by Kaskillo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revomodel10 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 My name is Revo, and I am a reloadaholic! I was at 4 1050's , 6 square deals, 1050's: 9x21, 38 super major, 38 super comp major, 38 super comp minor, (with conversion kits for 38 spl, 40 S&W, 45 ACP, 9MM) but it takes to long to change over! Square deals, .38 short colt, 38 spl, 38 super (minor), 40 S&W, 45 ACP, & 9MM. But after therapy! I am down to 3 1050's & 3 SQD B's, (I did drop 40 all together & since I don't shoot 9mm much, I can buy 9MM cheaper than wasting hard to find components!) I perfer new brass & quality jacketed bullets............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixBarSpur Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 What is the right minimum number and assortment of Dillon machines ? ONE. Everyone should have a MINIMUM of one Dillon machine! Assortment: Caliber(s) needed. Instead I have all of the mounts to fit in the drilled and tapped bench top. It's faster to unbolt a press and bolt another on than to convert one over. +1! I've got limited room as well and I don't want both my machines mounted at the same time. I've got a laser cut 3/8" ms plate bolted to the bench overhanging slightly. It has tapped patterns for both my 650 & 1050 (& now gone 550b). 650 sees occasional use to load .40 & process .223 and the 1050 loads the 9mm & .223. Casefeeder hangs on the pegboard between switchouts. Easy-peasy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgj3 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 So jealous... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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