Super 1050 hand crank pull compared to SDB and XL650?

[reloader901]

I sold my SBD a few years ago, and bought an XL650 (since sold).  Now have a S-1050 I bought last year.  My following question applies to ONLY resizing (no other functions happening).
My methods for cleaning .45acp haven't changed in 25 years, so it isn't that.  Also, I am using the same dies I had in my 650.

The force required to resize (nothing else happening) seems higher than my SBD and XL650.  It isn't very difficult.... just requires a bit more pull.  Does that make sense?  Is the mechanical advantage of SBD and 650 greater than a 1050?

 

 

[oteroman]

First, there are 3 different points to choose on your lever. Where is yours set? All the way in?

[reloader901]

Middle one (if I remember correctly).  Not with it at the moment.

 

[oteroman]

Pull it out to the next notch, see what you think. I run mine all the way in. Run a 1000 rounds then re-evaluate is my suggestion.

[Phlier]

We've been talking about ease of handle pull in another thread the past couple of days.

I've loaded 9mm on my Dad's 550 and on my s1050. With the handle in the middle position on my 1050, it is far, far, *far* easier to pull the handle on my 1050 than my Dad's 550.

I haven't used a 650, so I can't speak to that. :/

[dansedgli]

My 1050s take more effort.  Lube helps a lot of your not already doing it.  

[oteroman]

Dillon recommends grease on main ram tube. I use a few drops of Mobil 1 applied with a Qtip.
That is a noticeable decrease in friction.