Dillon 1050 Question.

[Sheldon]

I recently bought a nice used Dillon 1050 (non-Super version). I see what may be a problem with how some parts are interacting together, more specifically the shellplate index parts. On my press the shellplate index engages the head of the index bolt and not the index roller. That can't be right....right?? The parts diagram show just the bolt and roller, so I'm pretty sure no parts are missing, so I am wondering if my index bolt is the wrong length or something along those lines.

[uscbigdawg]

Tried calling Dillon yet?

Rich

[Sheldon]

Tried calling Dillon yet?

Rich

I emailed their tech support as it was too late to call....I work nights. Figured I might get a quicker response here from someone with one.

[ima45dv8]

Both of mine engage on the roller. Sounds strange.

Let us know what the good folks at Dillon have to say.

[dillon]

This bolt is 2.255" long, give or take a few thousanths. Be sure the roller and bolt shank are liberally greased. If they aren't, the roller can migrate in towards the frame, and won't be engaged by the index lever.

[Sheldon]

This bolt is 2.255" long, give or take a few thousanths. Be sure the roller and bolt shank are liberally greased. If they aren't, the roller can migrate in towards the frame, and won't be engaged by the index lever.

I measured my index bolt and it is only 1.990" long. The index lever hits right on the head of that bolt and cannot possibly hit the roller. I guess I will have to call Dillon and get a new bolt. My roller is 0.688" long. Is that the correct length for that part or should I just order both of them?? Thanks.

Edited February 16, 2007 by Sheldon