Dillon 1050 question

[Joatmon]

A question for the Dillon 1050 users out there. I was looking at a Dillon RL1050 recently and was wondering what the actual differences are between it and the Super 1050 that is on the market now. Thanks in advance.

 

[jmorris]

The super has a longer stroke for some rifle. The old 1050 is nice if you are only running short rounds.

 

[cheygriz]

I've used the 1050s when I was a partner in a small commercial reloading operation.

It's a truly superb, and lightning fast machine, but in all honesty, I prefer the 650 for personal use.

The 650 primes on the backstroke, allowing you to "feel" the primer bottom in the pocket. It's a little slower, but I can still load 650-750 rounds per hour of pistol ammo, and 300-400 of rifle.

But one thing I can almost guarantee. You will be very pleased with either one.

 

[Bush Pilot]

The only reason I have a 1050 is to process crimped .223 cases. The 650 or 550 is enough press for 99% of the shooting public.

 

[cheygriz]

That's true. I now get around that with a Dillon bench mounted Swager.

It's another manual step in the process, but it only needs to be done once.

 

[joed]

The 1050 will not do the longer cases like a 1050 Super. I've owned one for 6 years now and load only pistol on it. It will do .223 and the shorter rifle cartridges. I wouldn't part with mine.

It takes a while to set up but the 1050 can do 1200 rounds in an hour. Generally my arm gives out first.

 

[Joatmon]

Thanks for the replies, I appreciate the information. I wanted to check if there was a change in the priming system or some other major design change. Having the shorter case capacity is good to know.

 

[Jim Watson]

The 650 primes on the backstroke, allowing you to "feel" the primer bottom in the pocket.

Worst thing about it (also 550 and SDB) in my eye. I like the 1050 socking that primer all the way in on the downstroke with plenty of leverage. I'll leave the touchy feely priming to target rifle loads hand primed off the press.

 

[jmorris]

With both using case and bullet feeders both the 650 and 1050 can load 100 rounds in under 3 minutes. You don't need the "feel" on the 1050 because it preps the primer pocket and the shell plate is aligned with two dowels. The worst part of the 1050 is that they used the same plastic tip om the primer tube as the SD. The 650 is brass.

 

[737Driver]

How is doing a caliber change on the 1050? I have the opportunity to pick up a complete 1050 for $750 from a guy that upgraded to a super 1050, but I will need to get shelpllates and tool heads. I presently reload 9mm, .357, .44, .45, and .223 on my loadmaster. Any idea what it will cost to set up the 1050 to accept all my dies?

 

[Jim Watson]

Looking in my new Blue Press, a S1050 caliber change with shellplate and small pieces is $115.95 plus $104.95 for a primer size change and $194.95 per toolhead. I doubt an original 1050 would be much different. Your existing dies would work.

Me?
I leave my S1050 in .45 and load the other stuff on a 550 and even an old AutoCHamp.

 

[joed]

How is doing a caliber change on the 1050? I have the opportunity to pick up a complete 1050 for $750 from a guy that upgraded to a super 1050, but I will need to get shelpllates and tool heads. I presently reload 9mm, .357, .44, .45, and .223 on my loadmaster. Any idea what it will cost to set up the 1050 to accept all my dies?

It takes awhile to change calibers on a 1050. Not bad but slower then a 550.

You better grab that 1050 for that price, I would. I bought mine 4 years ago for $850 and felt it was a bargain. The guy had 2 of them for sale, I very stupidly only bought one.

If you look at the price of a 650 with all the bells and whistles it comes out to about $750, and is nowhere near as fast as a 1050.

Never owned a Super 1050 but I have a theory that the 1050 is faster as it doesn't have to move the shellplate as far.