Cuz Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Can some of you smart folks out there tell me why I might want to replace the Dillon shell plate that came with my RL1100 with one of the other brands out there? It’s the #5 shell plate for 9mm. While we’re on the subject, who are some of the other shell plate manufacturers I might want to consider? I know that FW Arms and TNT make them, but who else, and why is it better? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George16 Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 If your 1100 came with the new and thicker version of the Dillon shell plate, there’s no need to buy the aftermarket ones. I’m using the stock shell plate for processing and reloading 9 and .223 without any problems at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOGRIDER Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 5 hours ago, George16 said: If your 1100 came with the new and thicker version of the Dillon shell plate, there’s no need to buy the aftermarket ones. I’m using the stock shell plate for processing and reloading 9 and .223 without any problems at all. George: Received my 1100 first week of May 2020. Not sure if it has the "new and thicker" shell plate or not; but I can honestly say it's not given me any problems whatsoever! But, I have been eyeing that great looking shell plate from FW Arms! https://fwarms.com/shop/reloading/pre-order-1-plate-for-dillon-super-1050-1100-cp2000-by-f-w-arms/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuz Posted October 17, 2021 Author Share Posted October 17, 2021 17 hours ago, HOGRIDER said: George: Received my 1100 first week of May 2020. Not sure if it has the "new and thicker" shell plate or not; but I can honestly say it's not given me any problems whatsoever! But, I have been eyeing that great looking shell plate from FW Arms! https://fwarms.com/shop/reloading/pre-order-1-plate-for-dillon-super-1050-1100-cp2000-by-f-w-arms/ I got mine in late 2020 and it does not have the new shell plate. I was also looking hard at the one from FW Arms. The groove on the underside for the ball intrigued me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOGRIDER Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 I see the #5 shellplate still has the old part number listed on Dillon's website. How can we tell if an RL1100 has the new or old shell plate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuz Posted October 17, 2021 Author Share Posted October 17, 2021 34 minutes ago, HOGRIDER said: I see the #5 shellplate still has the old part number listed on Dillon's website. How can we tell if an RL1100 has the new or old shell plate? I think Sigarms posted pics with the thickness on the one he got. If I recall, folks that got the new thicker plate also got some sort of notice along with the press mentioning it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddc Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 https://immortobot.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=37_40&products_id=309&zenid=ej4jlh6m9gmo7tl69bqq313807 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuz Posted October 17, 2021 Author Share Posted October 17, 2021 1 hour ago, ddc said: https://immortobot.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=37_40&products_id=309&zenid=ej4jlh6m9gmo7tl69bqq313807 That’s the TNT shell plate. Why would I want it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddc Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Well I thought you were interested in other options so that's why I suggested it. Then I realized you'd already mentioned TNT in the OP. But I'd already posted. Why you would want it? I don't know. You were looking for options. I was trying to give you one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOGRIDER Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 6 hours ago, Cuz said: I think Sigarms posted pics with the thickness on the one he got. If I recall, folks that got the new thicker plate also got some sort of notice along with the press mentioning it. Cuz: Can you find me a link to Sigarm's post? You've got me thinking about what are the improvements other than thickness........... Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George16 Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 29 minutes ago, HOGRIDER said: Cuz: Can you find me a link to Sigarm's post? You've got me thinking about what are the improvements other than thickness........... Thanks! Here’s the thread where he posted the pics: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 I've used the factory, TNT , F&FB and the FW just showed up and haven't had a chance to play with it yet. Unless you are automating your press, I don't see a reason to use an aftermarket one. But I must admit, the bling on the FW Arms is off the chain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOGRIDER Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 40 minutes ago, George16 said: Here’s the thread where he posted the pics: Thanks George! I'll research this tomorrow when I have some free time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuz Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share Posted October 18, 2021 9 hours ago, HOGRIDER said: Thanks George! I'll research this tomorrow when I have some free time. And we’ll expect a full report when your research is finished. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuz Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share Posted October 18, 2021 9 hours ago, George16 said: Here’s the thread where he posted the pics: Thanks George, I had no clue where that post was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George16 Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 You guys are welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOGRIDER Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 6 hours ago, Cuz said: And we’ll expect a full report when your research is finished. Received this from Dillon: Quote Yes, 1050 ShellPlates have been thickened, except for the stepped down portion where it’s milled out for the cases. This new design adds more rigidity and therefore less flexing and warping. Warping usually occurs in the swaging station when the Swage Rod is adjusted up too high. Price is 95.00 for the ShellPlates and we do have most in stock. I really like the machining/looks of the FW Arms plate. Think I'll ask a few questions concerning that one with the manufacturer. Right now I'm thinking the aftermarket has improved the plates to the point that if a user decides to automate, then they are already covered. Thanks for all the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slavex Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 I've done about 11,000 cases through my 1050 with the FW Arms plate, and holy crap is it nice. Running at 3500 RPH on the RL1050 and I've had maybe 3 cases not feed right and go launching on index. One I know for sure was because of a piece of debris that was under it as it tried to feed, and I'd assume the other two were the same thing. With the Dillon plate it was a nightmare on this machine. On my old RL the Dillon plate ran great and the FFB plate wouldn't work at all. When I automated the newer RL I had (the old one just stopped working), the Dillon plate wouldn't work even at slow speeds very well, but the FFB ran good up to 2400 RPH. I then got a new motor for the Mk7 and when I jumped to 3500 the FFB would jam regularly, with cases getting stuck on insertion. I tried everything and it was a constant issue. Now, with the FW Arms plate I have not had one case stick going in. Which blows me away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbrussell Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 On 11/7/2021 at 3:12 AM, slavex said: I've done about 11,000 cases through my 1050 with the FW Arms plate, and holy crap is it nice. Running at 3500 RPH on the RL1050 and I've had maybe 3 cases not feed right and go launching on index. One I know for sure was because of a piece of debris that was under it as it tried to feed, and I'd assume the other two were the same thing. With the Dillon plate it was a nightmare on this machine. On my old RL the Dillon plate ran great and the FFB plate wouldn't work at all. When I automated the newer RL I had (the old one just stopped working), the Dillon plate wouldn't work even at slow speeds very well, but the FFB ran good up to 2400 RPH. I then got a new motor for the Mk7 and when I jumped to 3500 the FFB would jam regularly, with cases getting stuck on insertion. I tried everything and it was a constant issue. Now, with the FW Arms plate I have not had one case stick going in. Which blows me away. I can’t seem to find the shell plates on the FW Arms website. Have they quit making them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuz Posted November 26, 2021 Author Share Posted November 26, 2021 That’s a bummer. I had held off buying one, and now they are gone. I wonder what happened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Freeman Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 I bought a 9x19 and a 223 shellplate from FW arms. The 9mm worked fine. The 223 didnt. Oh well. I guess I am batting 500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67isb Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 4 hours ago, Cuz said: That’s a bummer. I had held off buying one, and now they are gone. I wonder what happened? I heard they're being re-designed to fix some issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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