Rob Boudrie Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 A used Dillon RL-1000 is going on the market in my neighborhood, and I was wondering how this press compares to the newer 1050 and Super 1050. Is it any better or was the reduction in price for the 1050 (compared to the 1000) a result of better technology rather than lowering the "goodness" of the product? Also, how is the parts availability from Dillon? Are they working off a fixed stock that will never be replenished, or do they keep making parts for the 1000 as long as there are presses in use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Neill Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 The RL1000 had a longer stroke than the original 1050, as I recall. They were, also to my understanding, hand built. The 1050 was designed to eliminate the hand work needed when building the 1000, plus having the shorter stroke for use with handgun cartridges. I'm certain someone will be able to give more details, or correct those areas I may be wrong on since I've never used a 1000. Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
get2now Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 (edited) Also in another thread someone got a RL1000 tool head off ebay and it doesn't fit a 1050. The tool head for the 1000 is smaller in diameter. You wouldn't be able to get additional 1050 tool heads for it without some changes or modifications (I think). Gary Looks like I should have looked for the thread. The tool head isn't smaller, the one in question was modified. http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?...;hl=Dillon+1050 Edited February 28, 2008 by get2now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm iprod Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 I think the RL1000 is a magic machine, I would love to get my sticky paws on one. Get hold of Dillon ASAP, find out what they can do as far as parts are concerned. I understand they will buy any used RL1000 going as there are some commercial concerns that use them a lot. They are supposed to be as good and in some peoples minds better than the 1050. The cost difference seems to be in the cost / type (see previous thread) of the materials and the fact they took so long and so many parts to make. They seem to go for obscene money, as in more than a new 1050 even though they are somewhat used, if they are still in good condition. So if the price is right snap it up. BUT check with Dillon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Rob, I believe the RL1000 was also designed to load rifle cases. One shooter from Ct. got one just after they came on the market. Tore, was before your entrance to the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dillon Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 The RL-1000 was designed to be able to load 30-06 length cartridges (to feed a 1917 Watercolled Browning). manufacture was discontinued about 15-16 years ago. No major castings are left(no toolheads), and as old stock parts run out they are typically not being made, due to cost involved in producing such a small quantity of individual parts. The molds are no longer usable. The official Dillon policy is that the RL-1000 is no longer supported. It had a one year warranty. It was very expensive to produce, as it was primarily stainless steel. A great machine, but complicated and exensive to make. With the electric cassefeeder, it sold for $2475 new. FWIW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunWhoreDer Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Hey Rob, did you end up buying the Dillon RL1000? I'm down to 6 of the RL1000. Love them, just hard to find other owners to discuss them with. Please give us a review on the Magic Press. Thanks, GunHoreDer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry White Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 I think Tight Loop here on the forun has a 100, PM him.-----------Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck223 Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 If anyone is desperate for a RL 1000, one is currently up for sale on CGN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunWhoreDer Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 I'm interested, please E-mail or PM me a link to CGN? Thanks for the help. If anyone is desperate for a RL 1000, one is currently up for sale on CGN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck223 Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 I'm interested, please E-mail or PM me a link to CGN? Thanks for the help. If anyone is desperate for a RL 1000, one is currently up for sale on CGN. Done! Good hunting. If it was winter and the seller was from my part of the country, I'd drive the beast down for ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smy1 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Hi, I'm interested in getting info on the RL 1000 that you posted. What website is it located? More info? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Note: moved thread to the Dillon specific forum. - Admin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkatz44 Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Note: moved thread to the Dillon specific forum. - Admin. I am also wondering. How much is a used RL 1000 worth with spare parts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgs Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 (edited) I have a dillon rl 1000 bought from an estate don't know much about it but what is yall 's thoughts keep or sale Edited February 12, 2023 by ima45dv8 Edited to remove ad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnipTheDog Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 1 hour ago, mmgs said: I have a dillon rl 1000 bought from an estate don't know much about it but what is yall 's thoughts keep or sale Do you reload at all? If so, the RL1000 is pretty damn fast. There will be some time to understand all the steps, but it's a lot of fun to reload on a progressive especially with 8 stations. The RL1000 can't load the longer rifle cartridges IIRC, but for stuff like 9mm .223, and 308 it's great. To sell, I'd expect somewhere around $1400 to $1800 if everything is there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooterj Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 9 hours ago, mmgs said: I have a dillon rl 1000 bought from an estate don't know much about it but what is yall 's thoughts keep or sale They are great machines but there is no support for them. If you have all the parts or can make what you need, it can crank out lots of ammo at a really good pace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powder Finger Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 (edited) On 2/12/2023 at 10:31 AM, SnipTheDog said: Do you reload at all? If so, the RL1000 is pretty damn fast. There will be some time to understand all the steps, but it's a lot of fun to reload on a progressive especially with 8 stations. The RL1000 can't load the longer rifle cartridges IIRC, but for stuff like 9mm .223, and 308 it's great. To sell, I'd expect somewhere around $1400 to $1800 if everything is there. On 2/12/2023 at 5:59 PM, scooterj said: They are great machines but there is no support for them. If you have all the parts or can make what you need, it can crank out lots of ammo at a really good pace. Rl1000 goes to 30-06 Edited February 14, 2023 by Powder Finger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgs Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 On 2/28/2008 at 2:44 AM, gm iprod said: I think the RL1000 is a magic machine, I would love to get my sticky paws on one. Get hold of Dillon ASAP, find out what they can do as far as parts are concerned. I understand they will buy any used RL1000 going as there are some commercial concerns that use them a lot. They are supposed to be as good and in some peoples minds better than the 1050. The cost difference seems to be in the cost / type (see previous thread) of the materials and the fact they took so long and so many parts to make. They seem to go for obscene money, as in more than a new 1050 even though they are somewhat used, if they are still in good condition. So if the price is right snap it up. BUT check with Dillon. I have a rl 1000 I don't know much about might possibly sale or trade really like my 550's alligatorhunts@gmail.com Mountainmansgunshop.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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