tanks Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 I have a 550B, looking at my logs I loaded and fired 3,600 hundred rounds last month. I am at a pace to do the same for almost every month this year and some months even more as I will be going to St. George, Utah to train at TPC 3-6 days a month each month (about 2K rounds per 3 day trip). I will keep the 550B as I hunt and use it like a single stage for rifles but the toolheads are very convenient. So, the choice comes to 650 or the 1050 as I am not keen on spending 10+ hours each month reloading on the 550B. I read the "Which Dillon" post and seems I am at the top range for the 650 and lower range for the 1050. Assuming price is not a factor (after all it is a one time purchase) what are the pros and cons? It would be set up for one caliber and not change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxerglocker Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 If money is no object. Super 1050 especially with calibers that may have crimped primer pockets 9mm, 45 ACP and more recently.40 S&W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mscott Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 1050 just for the crimped primer pockets in 9mm that seem to be showing up more often. Whichever one you decide to buy, make sure you add a Mr Bullet Feeder. It's one of the best upgrades out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Assuming price is not a factor what are the pros and cons? The ONLY disadvantage of the 1050 is price - iff price is NOT a factor, there are NO CONS to the 1050. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilBunniFuFu Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 If price is out the window get a Mark7 super 1050. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdinga Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 +1 on the 1050. Love mine as a dedicated 9mm press Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanks Posted March 9, 2016 Author Share Posted March 9, 2016 Hmmm, I had to Google Mark 7. I think that is an overkill for what I intend to do, plus it probably voids Dillon warranty. If I was in the business of selling reloads I can see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterpuc Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 1050 all the way.... you will have no regrets.... if you are shooting that much, you should be able to work the cost of the 1050 into your budget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balakay Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 I was in a similar situation, loading only pistol on a 550B. I just bought a 650 that will be dedicated to .40. If I had to do it again, I would have bought a 1050. I am finding at least 3 or 4 per hundred cases with a crimped primer pocket. I also absolutely hate the priming system on the 650. When you factor in stoppages and having to clear the shell plate, I was much faster on my 550, easily loading 100 rounds in 7 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Hmmm, I had to Google Mark 7. I think that is an overkill for what I intend to do, plus it probably voids Dillon warranty. If I was in the business of selling reloads I can see it. Exactly. For what you will do with the press - a stock 1050 would be perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chutist Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 (edited) I have a RL-1050 set up for 9mm and a 550 that I used for everything else. Just bought a 650 from Brian to be dedicated to .40 and have loaded a few K rounds with it. The only "Pro's" to the 650 are lifetime warranty and cost. The 650 "almost" as fast as the 1050 but takes a bit more effort to run. I went with it because it's like half the cost... you could add a MBF and still be a few hundred less that the 1050. It's fast enough, but if moneys not a issue the 1050 is the right answer. Edited March 9, 2016 by Chutist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echotango Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 (edited) I had a 650 for 10 mos and just went to a 1050(got it from benos). Wish I bought it 10 mos ago. You won't regret it. Mark 7 is next.... Edited March 9, 2016 by echotango Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chutist Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 I had a 650 for 10 mos and just went to a 1050(got it from benos). Wish I bought it 10 mos ago. You won't regret it. Mark 7 is next.... Got a feeling i'm on the same path Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennJeep1618 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 (edited) I load 9mm almost exclusively and I just upgraded from a 650 to a 1050. I wouldn't go back at all. I typically only shoot about 1000 rounds per month, but it was a worthwhile upgrade to me. Just so much faster by not having to stop and deal with crimped primer pockets and not having to push the handle forward to seat the primers. I also agree that a Mr. Bullet Feeder is worth every penny. Edited March 9, 2016 by TennJeep1618 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safeactionjackson Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Considering your planned volume and a single caliber, s1050 seems like the right press for you... I'd highly suggest pairing it with an RF100. You can always add a bullet feeder later if you feel the need. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echotango Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 (edited) I would get a bullet feeder before a rf100. Vibraprime for $40 does the job fot me. Couldn't live without the Mr bullet feeder. My $.02 Edited March 10, 2016 by echotango Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanks Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 How close does the 1050 needs to be mounted to the edge of the workbench? I guess I can gain a bit of room by using a 6" ultra mount from inline fabrication to mount the press on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echotango Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Mine is 3/8" from the edge with 1" clearance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 If you had said more than 1 calibre I would say 650. but if it's truly 1 pistol calibre and 3,000+ a month then the 1050 is the answer. Definitely get the MR BF as that really speeds up the process and just makes loading so much easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 1050 with a MBF and don't look back. I spent a couple evenings a month during this last winter and I have enough 9mm loaded for the summer shooting season. I purchased a couple complete caliber conversations and can swap between them in short order. Loaded 2K of 9mm swaped to 40 and loaded another 2K in one evening. woof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdinga Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 1050 is the perfect companion to your 550. My 1050 is a dedicated 9mm machine and I smile every time I load on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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