Stefano Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 (edited) Hi to all guys ! I'm proud and happy owner since 2003 of a XL650: now I have to move my reloading-lab in another room much more bigger and comfortable, and I was thinking to buy another Dillon for a more quicker switch from different kind of calibers (I'm an IPSC shooter and I have to reload min 1500 rounds per week in two different calibers : ....). I ask myself what's the best choice: another XL650 or a RL 1050 ? Thanks in advance for your suggestions .... Stefano Edited May 9, 2007 by Stefano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPSCDRL Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Stefano, go for the 1050, you'll never look back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscbigdawg Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 I think a 1050 and a 650 are the perfect combo. The 1050 setup for what you shoot the most and the 650 for everything else. I ran a 1050 in Super and a 650 for 40 and 223 for a long, long time and it's was super convenient. I added a second 1050 for 40 and still have the 650 which now loads 223, 45 and 9. It'll be loading 6.5 Grendel here soon too. I keep a single stage for load development too. Hope that helps. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Stefano, go for the 1050, you'll never look back. +2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshF Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Is the 1050 really that much of a benefit? Seeing as he lives in Italy wouldn't it be nice to only have to buy parts, toolheads, etc. for one machine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Here's some recent thoughts on the value of a 1050. Having loaded a 1050, I don't think I could ever go back to anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgary Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Just to be contrary... I recently bought a second 650... and *love* the flexibility it gives me. I can set up one press for large primers and the other for small. I can set up one for sizing and trimming rifle brass, and the other for loading... etc. Plus... I *don't* have to go out and buy whole new sets of toolheads, conversion kits, etc. Everything I already had, works on both presses. $.02 Bruce (who refuses to try a 1050, for fear I'd need two of *them*) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standles Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 I run a 1050 and a 550. That was my upgrade. I like the 550 for load development and such. Once I ge tthe load tuned I transfer over to the 1050 and crank out a few thousand copies. I ma getting faster but changeover on the 1050 is not something I enjoy. I always have to get it tweaked some then it churns out ammo like a champ. I mitigate this by setting it up and churning copious qtys of the same round. Steven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddjob Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 I run two 1050's and a 550. Get the 1050 & you'll be happy............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Bruce (who refuses to try a 1050, for fear I'd need two of *them*) A valid concern -- that's what happened to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefano Posted May 14, 2007 Author Share Posted May 14, 2007 (edited) OK guys, thanks for the suggestions: I've decided to go on for a Super 1050 ... Only a question about mounting the two presses (XL 650 + SUper 1050) on the same bench: it seems to me (looking at some pictures fouded here, in the forum ...) that for having the two handles at the same level the XL650 requires the "strong-mount" and the Super 1050 can be mounted directly on the bench: right ? I've made my previous bench for the XL650 a little bit higher than usual, just to avoid the strong-mount, placing the press directly on the table. Now, adding on the same bench the Super 1050 I think I have to lower the bench itself a little bit, right ? Thanks ! Stefano Edited May 14, 2007 by Stefano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves2Shoot Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Bruce (who refuses to try a 1050, for fear I'd need two of *them*) LOL, ain't that the truth... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFD Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 I'm avoiding even looking at a 1050 right now. My goal is to stay blissfully ignorant and continue to enjoy the perfection that is my 650 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 OK guys, thanks for the suggestions: I've decided to go on for a Super 1050 ... Only a question about mounting the two presses (XL 650 + SUper 1050) on the same bench: it seems to me (looking at some pictures fouded here, in the forum ...) that for having the two handles at the same level the XL650 requires the "strong-mount" and the Super 1050 can be mounted directly on the bench: right ? I've made my previous bench for the XL650 a little bit higher than usual, just to avoid the strong-mount, placing the press directly on the table. Now, adding on the same bench the Super 1050 I think I have to lower the bench itself a little bit, right ? Thanks ! Stefano From my handle-height notes: 1050 15 - 18" Height of handle above bench (Height can vary because the handle is adjustable) 650 7.5" Height of Roller Handle from top of bench without Strong Mount 14.0" Is total handle height w/Roller Handle and 650 ONLY Strong Mount be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefano Posted May 16, 2007 Author Share Posted May 16, 2007 From my handle-height notes:1050 15 - 18" Height of handle above bench (Height can vary because the handle is adjustable) 650 7.5" Height of Roller Handle from top of bench without Strong Mount 14.0" Is total handle height w/Roller Handle and 650 ONLY Strong Mount be Thanks Brian ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlemac Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 If I had it all to do over again. I would get all the presses in the same model and that would be a 1050. It saves time in changes and you only really have to have one set of spare parts. I don't have a 900 but everything else, and use each one depending on how many copies I need made. The square deal for rounds I don't use very often - .44 mag 550 for .38 special 650 for .40 S&W 1050 for 45 acp and another for .223 Once the press is set up and I have the load that works for me, I can just go to the shop and crank them out. I did not get these all at once but when I found what I thought was a good deal at the gun shows or on Ebay I bought it. Once you get the primer machine from Dillion you will give up anything else. Until I actually got into reloading, I thought it was time wasted. I should be shooting or training. But now I actually enjoy turing out a quality product and seeing how far I can push the envelope. I get a kick out of making bullets that you can't walk into the store and purchase. LM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZ Bagger Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 www.bulletfeeder.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlamoShooter Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 my bench is 37" tall (sorry you can do the Meteric convertion) I have the 1050 and the 650 side by side the 1050 handel is about 4" taller than the 650 with the handel at its (longest) I don't have a problem at all = ,as the 1050 does not prime on the up stroke = everything is on the down stroke. I got my press or rather My WIFE! got my press from Brian this Xmass ...It realy is nice having a wife like that. The press is nice too. The handel dif is no problem. But Get the Alum roller handel if you can. I changed my 1050 over with the alum. handle off one of my older press's I you havent tryed the Alum = it is nice to the hand. Jamie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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