laportecharlie Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 I have a chance to buy a "slightly" used 1050 set up for 38 Super for somewhere between $1,000 and $1,100. Supposed to have less than 4,000 rounds through it. Is this about fair market price for a used machine? I would have no use for the 38 Super setup and would want to sell that and get 223Rem setup. Does this make financial sense? Thanks, Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35WLN Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 That is a good buy and if it set up in 38SC the shell plate is the same for a 223. All you would need to do is switch the dies out and buy a SP casefeed plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves2Shoot Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 (edited) I have a chance to buy a "slightly" used 1050 set up for 38 Super for somewhere between $1,000 and $1,100. Supposed to have less than 4,000 rounds through it. Is this about fair market price for a used machine? I would have no use for the 38 Super setup and would want to sell that and get 223Rem setup. Does this make financial sense? Thanks, Charlie If you don't want it and it is a 1050 and not super 1050 please let me know. 4,000 rounds is like new. Edited January 20, 2010 by Loves2Shoot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkatz44 Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 I have a chance to buy a "slightly" used 1050 set up for 38 Super for somewhere between $1,000 and $1,100. Supposed to have less than 4,000 rounds through it. Is this about fair market price for a used machine? I would have no use for the 38 Super setup and would want to sell that and get 223Rem setup. Does this make financial sense? Thanks, Charlie If you don't want it and it is a 1050 and not super 1050 please let me know. 4,000 rounds is like new. What is the difference between a 1050 and a super 1050? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan550 Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 The Super 1050 has a longer stroke and you can load .308 and longer rifle cases. The older 1050 would only go up to .223 and 7.62X39 for length of cartridge. Alan~^~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laportecharlie Posted January 20, 2010 Author Share Posted January 20, 2010 The press in question is a Super 1050. Are there any advantages of one over the other? Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunracer38 Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 If possible buy the Super 1050. Like the members said older 1050s will not load all rifle cases. But the older 1050 should load 223. Just call Dillon if you are not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan550 Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 A Super 1050 with less than 4,000 rounds loaded for that price?!? Is the original owner looking for it? That's not a bargain............it's legal theft!! Alan~^~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laportecharlie Posted January 22, 2010 Author Share Posted January 22, 2010 Well it looks like I waited a little too long. There is now a sale pending on the machine. I am first in line if the deal goes South. Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inspector71 Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Just what makes the 1050 faster than a 650?? Does it justify the extra cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooting Coach Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Press is worth the extra money IF you load a lot. Faster machine, better primer feed, does not hiccup on swaged primer pockets. Cons? Conversion units are pricey and take a while to change over. This is not a machine for a beginner or a low volume shooter. I have both a 650 and a RL1050, and despise doing short runs on the 650. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boz1911 Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 My 1050 is one of the top three best investments I have mad in this sport. When I move into my new house I'm buting another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Service Desk Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 I have both the RL1050B and a Super 1050... while they are both excellent presses the RL1050B is a nicer press to reload .38 Special and .38 Super / 9mm with. My main issue with the Super 1050 is the length of stroke, just a tad longer than the RL1050. Both are faster than the XL650 (I have 3 of those). I prefer to load .223's with the 650 and not the Super 1050 even though it is slower, it just seems to handle the job with less drama. YMMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan550 Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Just what makes the 1050 faster than a 650?? Does it justify the extra cost? It primes on the down-stroke so you don't have that extra movement at the top of the stroke. That way you can control the seating depth to be consistent instead of depending on "feel" as you do on the 650. That might not sound like much, but over time, you can load faster and have a more consistent result in your loaded rounds. I found seating depth of the bullets (OAL) to be more consistent as well on the 1050. Just my $.01....... Alan~^~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Just what makes the 1050 faster than a 650?? Does it justify the extra cost? It primes on the down-stroke so you don't have that extra movement at the top of the stroke. That way you can control the seating depth to be consistent instead of depending on "feel" as you do on the 650. That might not sound like much, but over time, you can load faster and have a more consistent result in your loaded rounds. I found seating depth of the bullets (OAL) to be more consistent as well on the 1050. Just my $.01....... Alan~^~ That reason almost justifies it's purchase. If you will load enough ... be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik Habicht Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Just what makes the 1050 faster than a 650?? Does it justify the extra cost? Shorter and easier stroke, toolhead drops instead of a ram rising, adjustable priming depth, primes on the downstroke of the handle, ability to swage primer pockets..... Honestly: You've got to experience it to feel the difference. There's not a huge variation in feel between the SDB, 550 and 650; but there's big difference between those and the 1050.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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