Dillon RL1100 & Super 1050

[ddc]

Not to talk anyone out of what they want, but you REALLY need to be honest with yourself and TRULY look at how much you shoot before you purchase. Years back I loaded for 4 people in the same calibers you mentioned…started on a 650 and after a month or so thought VERY, VERY hard about getting a 1050, until I ran one. While it’s a great press (actually but are) I didn’t see nor did I get any “extra” out of the 1050 other than additional money/cost over the 650. I can load the same amount on either as the limiting factors are the amount of powder they hold (which is the same) and case feed capacity, which are the same. With the “complete” 650/750 you‘re at approx. $1400 the 1050/1100 is $2100…that is A LOT of components…granted not in today’s market, but a lot of other stuff. Also 650 can be found used for under 800 complete as people are jumping onto the 750 for some reason. In the end it’s not my money nor my decision, but as mentioned you need to be honest with yourself about want you want and what you need…believe me the 650/750 will do 99% the 1050/1100 will do…cheaper.

Yeah, the issue that takes some of the wind out of the sails of any 1050/1100 vs. 650 argument is the fact that the 1050/1100 has the same number of stations after the powder drop as the 650 does.
If you want to seat and crimp in separate operations and powder check then the more expensive machine is no advantage as far as that goes.
You have to look elsewhere as to why it would make sense for your situation.
For me I wanted to automate and I didn't want to automate my 650.