Sigarmsp226 Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 16 hours ago, chgofirefighter said: Hmmm, Dillon is releasing a ten station system? Ammobot was purchased by Dillon and they have yet to release anything meanwhile everyone else is surpassing them. Love Dillon brand don't get me wrong but they could do a lot, lot better. Luckily for them Dillon has loyal followers. Four or Five years from now I will refer back to this post and remind my Chicago based Fire Fighting Friend and everyone else that I was right about Dillon releasing a ten station system... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miranda Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 in the hope an expectaion of celebrating yet another press I do not expect to buy... I'll try to remember to come back here for us to explore the details. miranda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom S. Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 7 hours ago, Sigarmsp226 said: Four or Five years from now I will refer back to this post and remind my Chicago based Fire Fighting Friend and everyone else that I was right about Dillon releasing a ten station system... I'm at the age where buying a new press is out of the question, not because of cost but because of my usage falling off. In fact I foresee selling off my equipment in the coming years. None the less, I hope for the sake of those younger reloaders that Dillon does come out with a 10 station press. I wish they had one 30 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miranda Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 it is the price they want for the press that will stop me. I like gizmos and I will buy such things because it is fun. buuuuut Dillon wants a price I think is rather dear ... I can think for a few grand I can dream-up and build some rube goldberg gizmo... a few bitz of all thread, a welding iron, and hacksaw work should get me an entertaining evening building ammo. the result is likely to be better than a turret press... and almost as much fun as the time my bullet collator decided to spit bullets with enthusiasm. I am thinking a 6 cyl crank and a chain driven shell carrier might be the ticket. there is a gear ring on the end of the crank shaft for anyone to motorize it... We can beat dillon! yall go on ahead... I am tard n weezin' miranda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gussers Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 On 2/6/2021 at 7:06 PM, jtaylor996 said: I find myself interested in this unit... seems like a real upgrade from my LNL, but man my only interaction with FA service was over my dead vibraprime... and it took them more than 2 months to even respond to my inquiry. Has anyone else actually used FA's service and support before and had better luck? Maybe they just blew me off because it was just a vibraprime? I actually have a very good story about FA customer service. I ordered several items from them at once. I got the box and was excitedly unpacking it when I discovered the Universal seating die set wasn't in the box. I looked on the packing slip and it was listed. Uh oh! How do I explain this? It's just my word against theirs. So, I called and got someone on the phone within a couple minutes. He was obviously skeptical, but I think began to accept they just may have screwed up and not packed all my items. I remained very nice through the whole conversation. He asked that I take a few pics of the box and items for their insurance. I did that and emailed them so they were added to the ticket that was opened. They shipped out within a couple days. I received the die set within a few more days. I am very pleased with service like that. They could have just said, 'Sorry buddy. We don't believe you." Obviously, I could then go through my credit card and contest it, and they would have lost me as a customer. But, they did the right thing and they did it quickly and gave me no crap about it. THAT is impressive to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudyVey Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 I have only experience with a couple SDB's I had years ago and the two 550's I have now. When I saw this press, and saw the price I was just surprised. It raised in my mind the question what might be the difference (like in make quality, materials etc) of this one for some $700 and the new APEX 10 for some $3k. Just wondering... This seems to be quite a price difference...for a few years now I am mulling over to get a press with one more station to install a powder check die, I load a lot of 357 mag and 38 spl, so long cases and not easy to see inside to make sure they have powder (and no double charge either). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddc Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 11 minutes ago, RudyVey said: I have only experience with a couple SDB's I had years ago and the two 550's I have now. When I saw this press, and saw the price I was just surprised. It raised in my mind the question what might be the difference (like in make quality, materials etc) of this one for some $700 and the new APEX 10 for some $3k. Just wondering... This seems to be quite a price difference...for a few years now I am mulling over to get a press with one more station to install a powder check die, I load a lot of 357 mag and 38 spl, so long cases and not easy to see inside to make sure they have powder (and no double charge either). That is a notable pricing difference for sure. To make it more apples to apples we'd have to add the price of a case feeder to the FX 10 price. There'd still be about a $2k difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miranda Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 1 minute ago, RudyVey said: I have only experience with a couple SDB's I had years ago and the two 550's I have now. When I saw this press, and saw the price I was just surprised. It raised in my mind the question what might be the difference (like in make quality, materials etc) of this one for some $700 and the new APEX 10 for some $3k. Just wondering... This seems to be quite a price difference...for a few years now I am mulling over to get a press with one more station to install a powder check die, I load a lot of 357 mag and 38 spl, so long cases and not easy to see inside to make sure they have powder (and no double charge either). quoted so the reply does not get lost. think of it this way, you often pay for more than the iron in the tool How many get made or are expected to sell and the time and work to create the solutions. The price may reflect the expectation to sell 20 versus 20k. It is easier to get bigger profits if you sell a lot. Something that is hard to avoid the first time an item is made is paying inventive people to build a good idea. There may be new ideas in the frankford press. I doubt the people who made the those ideas are getting paid. I am sure FA is planning to sell many, a lower cost from volume. some times getting there first is all it takes to get and keep a market. like deciding 5 holes for an auto indexing press is the way to build it. my issue with the frankford press is some price and some need. Will it truly give me any advantage over my current press and how much advantage? (we have a ball park price) so how tough is fitting case ad bullet feeders and the one that will cause no end of fits is the primer feed reliable... Unless it is bullet proof and fool proof is will be yet another tinker toy... I have a good number of those hanging around right now. ( gotta wonder if what we'd get if Honda or toyota made such presses? a bluetooth player is likely... and the air-conditioner would work... the primer filler is standard but only holds fills to 60... powder check camera is optional but one one want the standard mirror... ) miranda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillChunn Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 14 hours ago, Miranda said: ( gotta wonder if what we'd get if Honda or toyota made such presses?) The instructions would be in multiple languages but the first set would be in Japanese.... BC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirkster Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Still have not seen this hit the YouTube channels like Ultimate Reloader. So apparently it is still mostly Corona ware…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blockader Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 I'm waiting impatiently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intheshaw1 Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 5 hours ago, Kirkster said: Still have not seen this hit the YouTube channels like Ultimate Reloader. So apparently it is still mostly Corona ware…. Maybe the marketing team is waiting until closer to the release rather than teasing a product that doesn't get released for a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kema Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 If you buy a pack of 1000 primers you get a free FX-10! Yes waiting for this to replace my 1050. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWBullitt Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Optics planet had this as a "pre-order" but now it's says it is "discontinued by the mfg"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddc Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 (edited) 58 minutes ago, NWBullitt said: Optics planet had this as a "pre-order" but now it's says it is "discontinued by the mfg"? It is still listed as "coming soon" on the Frankford website. Optics Planet is a stock churning machine. I wouldn't go there for industry insider information. Having said that it wouldn't surprise me to find out that the introductory date has been pushed back or that the product has been cancelled due to Covid or whatever... Edited August 22, 2021 by ddc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tunachaser Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Lots of things are delayed coming from China. Also price has increased from the original $700 to $1100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexmeister Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 34 minutes ago, Tunachaser said: Lots of things are delayed coming from China. Also price has increased from the original $700 to $1100. It was first announced without a case feeder, now one is included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tunachaser Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 That makes sense, cannot see anyone not wanting a case feeder for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intheshaw1 Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 11 hours ago, Tunachaser said: That makes sense, cannot see anyone not wanting a case feeder for it. I wouldn't because I would just 3d print one for $100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miranda Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 even If I thought a case feeder required...(it is) Dillon's price is 350? FA should be looking to corner the casefeeder market if they are going to make one to put on that press... ok... lets invoke "covid-flation" the press is now up to 800 and the not so optional feeder is 300. still doesn't beat a 3d printer and making one. miranda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chgofirefighter Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 On 2/15/2021 at 9:57 AM, Sigarmsp226 said: Four or Five years from now I will refer back to this post and remind my Chicago based Fire Fighting Friend and everyone else that I was right about Dillon releasing a ten station system... lol, thanks Mark! Dillon needs to step up that's for sure and with competition leading the way Dillon will have to adopt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacticoolee Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 Ultimate Reloader previewing the FX-10! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 You're late to the party LOL! https://forums.brianenos.com/topic/296977-ur-channel-video-hands-on-new-fx-10-progressive-press-from-frankford-arsenal/ There appears to be a LOT of tool head flex. Nolan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louu Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 And the handle moves wayyyyy to far. Might as well go in a full circle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJBriggs Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 2 hours ago, louu said: And the handle moves wayyyyy to far. Might as well go in a full circle. I noticed that as well. There's definitely a lot of movement going on there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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