Dillon 1050 dissent

[Canuck223]

So in just about every thread about progressive loaders, when the 1050 comes up, somebody has to jump in and ##### about the warrantee or the time to convert calibers.

My question is, how many of the guys #####ing actually have one or have used one?

 

[Paulinski]

Never used one however I have a Square D and 650. I thought the 650 was complicated at first but now I love mine.

I'm sure I would be really happy with the 1050.

 

[bear.23]

I've had several ..

 

[Colin]

Funny as far as warranty or customer service, the reloading communty is better served than any other firearm group. It seem that ever company offers great warranties and service.

 

[JohnC]

I have one and love it. With a bullet feeder a rhythm of 1 round every 2 seconds is quite feasible. But of course it takes time to change calibers over. Its designed for high volume and fast production, not for doing smaller lots of several calibers. The changeover time process is part of the deal - and it's fun learning ( or re-learniing what you forgot ) you learn a lot about how these things work, and it gives you the opportunity to do maintenance - cleaning, lubing, adjusting etc which mightr be neglected otherwise.

 

[nognog]

My 650 is complicated enough for me when switching between 550 and 650 and vice-versa
If I have a 1050??? I might be one of the owners #####ing about it. That damn 1050 thing intimidates the hell out of my capability to adjust to a super fast piece of progressive machine. To many stations to watch!!!

 

[Canuck223]

That damn 1050 thing intimidates the hell out of my capability to adjust to a super fast piece of progressive machine. To many stations to watch!!!

My view is that in effect, the press actually makes things simpler. I also have the Mr.BulletFeeder. I find that the pistol powders always run fine through the Dillon powder measures, so about the only thing I really need to be aware of are missed primers.

 

[johnl]

My buddy has two 1050s, one for small the other for large primers. I shoot so many calibres I settled for two 550s. If you shoot tens of thousands of one calibre or reload for a club, get the super 1050.

 

[CanAm]

If you use them as intended they are the best. Leave them in one calibre. If you want to switch, get a 650

 

[Opcx6]

I have one and love it. With a bullet feeder a rhythm of 1 round every 2 seconds is quite feasible. But of course it takes time to change calibers over. Its designed for high volume and fast production, not for doing smaller lots of several calibers. The changeover time process is part of the deal - and it's fun learning ( or re-learniing what you forgot ) you learn a lot about how these things work, and it gives you the opportunity to do maintenance - cleaning, lubing, adjusting etc which mightr be neglected otherwise.

I have to agree. I have one 1050 left set up for .45 ACP (at one time I had three, .45, .38 super and .223). The 1050 in the early 80's when the .45 was king in IPSC was a real boon as it swages the primer pocket of military brass. Military once fired .45 ACP brass was economical and readily available but was a real pain to individually remove the primer crimp. The 1050 does it automatically, just pour the cleaned military brass in the case feeder and perfect reloads come out the end, important speed when you are shooting 25 to 30 thousand rounds a year. It will also do 9mm and .223 and 30 carbine, .308 and other rifle calibers.

With extra toolheads it is simple and fast (twenty minutes) to change calibers of the same primer size, about twice that if changing primer sizes.
Many reloaders prefer to purchase more machines for other calibers.

As for precision of the Dillon powder measures I loaded my .223 match ammo on the 1050 using H4895 stick powder that was good enough to group into 1/4" at 100 yds.( stock Colt AR-15 lower, SGW flat top upper, SGW match barrel 24", tubular handguard with B & L 36X scope used to test ammo)

Most benchrest shooters also use powder measures choosing not to weigh each charge.

Every machine has problems but they are by far offset by the speed and convenience and precision of the 1050.

I wish I still had the other two!