ddc Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 For those who have experience with both a Mk7 and a 1050: How has the extra two stations affected your process? Are they a big deal for you or something that is just nice to have and you could have gotten by with 8? My experience is limited to the five stations on a 650. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikamarj Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 When automating, you need one extra to have room for powder sensor. And one more is nice to have separate flare die. In 1050 the priming station is doing just priming, on Mark 7 you can do something else with it. I am using it for sizing. My setup on Mark 7 Evolution Pro: 1. Case feed 2. Decapping (Mighty Armory decapping die -- very strong, goes even through berdans...) 3. Swage 4. Resize & prime 5. Flare 6. Powder measure 7. Powder check 8. Bullet feed 9. Bullet seat 10. Crimp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGA Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 (edited) In my case it provides the possibility to add a trimmer to the process so I should be able load 223 in one pass. .............Only problem is that Mark 7 cannot deliver the trimmers yet! The delay is way, way too long. I like the product but the delays and unresponsiveness I've experienced so far are a real problem. (And the Dillon trimmer is too wide, otherwise I would have gone down that road long ago) Edited June 29, 2019 by RGA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGA Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 (edited) . Edited June 29, 2019 by RGA Double post, my bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRPOperator Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 I agree with the delays, been waiting on a response for over 2 weeks. It's ridiculous, I am tempted to sale it and buy a 1050/1100 now I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laxman2809 Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 On 6/29/2019 at 8:22 AM, RGA said: In my case it provides the possibility to add a trimmer to the process so I should be able load 223 in one pass. .............Only problem is that Mark 7 cannot deliver the trimmers yet! The delay is way, way too long. I like the product but the delays and unresponsiveness I've experienced so far are a real problem. (And the Dillon trimmer is too wide, otherwise I would have gone down that road long ago) honey badget and bosch router too wide as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGA Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 (edited) Hi Laxman, MK7 delivered the trimmer (which is based on a Bosch router). It sits in station 3 on my manual Evo. It gets very crowded on the toolhead. I had to 'modify/butcher the Dillon exhaust manifold to squeeze it in between the other dies. Also the toolhead is now so heavy that the main spring cannot keep it in the top (idle) position. It sinks about an inch. The trimmer is a ***** to adjust but when that is done it will trim very well! Pic is without the exhaust manifold Edited October 24, 2019 by RGA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yondering Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 RGA - is your trim die a Dillon or something else? I've been looking into press mounted trimmers lately but haven't bought anything yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGA Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 16 hours ago, Yondering said: RGA - is your trim die a Dillon or something else? I've been looking into press mounted trimmers lately but haven't bought anything yet. Hi Yondering, That is correct. The MK7 kit came with a Dillon trim die and Dillon exhaust manifold Chrs, RGA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slavex Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 I much prefer the extra stations, but really wish the first station had been a debris check die spot or something similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laxman2809 Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 On 11/20/2019 at 5:56 AM, slavex said: I much prefer the extra stations, but really wish the first station had been a debris check die spot or something similar. couldn't you stick a judge die in there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slavex Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 5 hours ago, Laxman2809 said: couldn't you stick a judge die in there? you could, but then you wouldn't be able to decap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laxman2809 Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 (edited) 10 hours ago, slavex said: you could, but then you wouldn't be able to decap. you are correct, i have a 1050 and run Decap then judge with ammobot extractor in station 2 Edited December 12, 2019 by Laxman2809 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slavex Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 I was thinking one could actually run a Judge die in the first station, remove the swage and decap in that position, or if it has crap in it, it could get rejected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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