- Location
- Halifax - NS
You'll be able to rotate back almost one station, so long as you've not got to the commit point in the forward rotation.
Well, it's official - I'm a Dillon Super 1050 owner! *VID post 18, PHOTOS post 29*
- Thread starter Doc M
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Any ideas on how high to build a bench for a 1050, probably for using when standing. I'm about 6' if that makes a difference.
Or should a person look at doing it at a sitting height, so you can access the brass feeder etc easier by just standing up?
Or should a person look at doing it at a sitting height, so you can access the brass feeder etc easier by just standing up?
I'm using mine standing also, and I'm 6'3" so we should be roughly compatible.
My benchtop comes up to the middle of my "fly" when I stand next to it, so if you build one that's at groin height - midway between 'giblets' and belt buckle - you should be pretty comfy with the 1050. I don't have to bend and stretch when using it, and the casefeeder is easily reachable... over my head, yes - but still reachable to fill and empty if need be.
-M
Thanks Doc, I should also ask what size of table top a person should have for it. Does it pay to have some work space around it?
I'll be setting up a bench strictly for the 1050, but my regular bench will still be near by with the case trimmer, single stage, other progressive, shotshell loaders etc.
Any suggestions about shelving or spots for tools that need to be kept really handy?
I'll be setting up a bench strictly for the 1050, but my regular bench will still be near by with the case trimmer, single stage, other progressive, shotshell loaders etc.
Any suggestions about shelving or spots for tools that need to be kept really handy?
Well, as Canuck223 wisely advised me, you can get by comfortably with only 22" of bench depth... I've got mine on a central bench (actually mobile, on casters) that doesn't have any clearance issues, but if you're mounting it on a normal worktop-sized bench you shouldn't have any problems.
As for tools to keep handy, you'll see how much space you need when you get the machine... if it's just one caliber you want to run, you need very minimal space - just enough for the pack of allen wrenches etc. that comes with the machine. If you have multiple toolheads, you'll want as much space as possible to store them... not to mention spare case feed plates, different priming/swaging parts... etc.
So, that's an individual case study in itself.
-M
The 1050 has a wide footprint, and unfortunately the real estate behind the press isn't very useful. The casefeeder will dribble left over tumbler media. If you are loading a large charge of powder, you will probably have some spilled powder. To keep the press humming along, I keep an air compressor and blow gun.
Keep the area around and behind the press as clear as possible so you can keep it tidy.
DocM, do I understand that your bench isn't bolted down to the floor or wall?
If so, keep an eye on your casefeeder while you load. If you find it rocking like a pendulum, it will cause you grief.
rnbra-shooter
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- New Brunswick
If a 1050 is being used to do commercial reloading of rifle ammo, do you end up having to do it as a two-step process? i.e. one toolhead set up to trim brass, another set up to do everything else?
Or is it possible to fit the case trimmer in on the regular toolhead?
Or is it possible to fit the case trimmer in on the regular toolhead?
I always used a two toolhead setup.
The first toolhead small based resized, primer pocket swaged, and trimmed the cases.
Then I'd run them in fresh clean corn cob media to remove the lube.
The second toolhead had Lee collet die with an undersized mandrel, just to make sure the primer flash hole was cleared of any stray media.
Since the trimmer doesn't have a primer punch, you have to use it after the case has been deprimed. There isn't enough room for the trimmer in station 3 when a sizing die is in station 2.
- Location
- Halifax - NS
20" from the tip of the loaded bullet acrobin to the end of the roller handle.
Yessir, at present that's how it's set up... but this bench is quite solid, save for the fact that it's not wall-bolted.
So far, the casefeeder isn't wobbling too much - there's just a little bit of motion during operation, but nothing to get too excited about.
Eventually the 1050 and all my gear will find a solid home on a ridiculously overbuilt bench... as of now, however, I'm in a rental situation and can't really overmodify the space.
-M
Alright, a couple of updates:
1 - I found a way to allow full forward AND reverse rotation of the shellplate, without removing the ratchet components. I'll try to get pics up, but it just involves depressing the springloaded pawl on the advance assembly.
2 - I swapped the machine over to .223 after loading all the .308 brass I use for plinking loads (didn't put my "match prep" brass through the 1050 - I still load single-stage on that stuff). .223 is a friggin' DREAM on this machine. Holy Jeebus.
Does anyone want a video showing each station in greater detail than I already have? If so, I'll see what I can do... if not, then I'll leave it as-is.
-M
1 - I found a way to allow full forward AND reverse rotation of the shellplate, without removing the ratchet components. I'll try to get pics up, but it just involves depressing the springloaded pawl on the advance assembly.
2 - I swapped the machine over to .223 after loading all the .308 brass I use for plinking loads (didn't put my "match prep" brass through the 1050 - I still load single-stage on that stuff). .223 is a friggin' DREAM on this machine. Holy Jeebus.
Does anyone want a video showing each station in greater detail than I already have? If so, I'll see what I can do... if not, then I'll leave it as-is.
-M
Alrighty, then I'll see what I can come up with... I don't exactly have "hi def" video gear, and the lighting where I'm at is shady at best... but I'll give her a go!
-M
Can't wait to see em. You should add a clip of the case feeder at work as well.
Also while I'm worrying about dimensions, how tall is it, and does a person need more room over that for actually filling the case feeder? I just realized where I want to put it the ceiling is a bit low, I may have to drop everything and run it sitting.
Also while I'm worrying about dimensions, how tall is it, and does a person need more room over that for actually filling the case feeder? I just realized where I want to put it the ceiling is a bit low, I may have to drop everything and run it sitting.
One of the videos shows the casefeeder plate turning, and the tube filling - but I'll try to get a better shot of all that soon.
The other (first look/setup) shows the activation of the casefeed plunger by the press, but again it's sort of rushed.
When I have time I'll try to do better (and with better lighting, if I can).
-M
Ha, I knew I saw only one clip I could find on the case feeder, figures it was your first vid, I didn't remember that that was in your first one.
In that case thanks for filling my request before I asked it
In that case thanks for filling my request before I asked it
Ha, I knew I saw only one clip I could find on the case feeder, figures it was your first vid, I didn't remember that that was in your first one.
In that case thanks for filling my request before I asked it
It's a pretty brief clip; next time I'll actually show more than just a couple of cases filling and dropping.
The setup in .223 is so slick, I can't even put it into words. I trim to 1.740" with a KT-1 trimmer, don't even chamfer or deburr (no need to, since the burr left is so fine), then lube 'em/dry the spray-on lube on wax paper and drop 'em into the case feeder.
I did a couple hundred .223 the other day (26.1gn WC844, SS109 projectiles, IVI surplus brass from Henry Nierychlo) and it only took me about 2h including all the trimming... the loading took, maybe, 20 minutes.
-M
Henry Nierychlo
Supporting Dealer
- Location
- Surrey, B.C.
It sure looks like you have it all worked out. I'm glad the brass is working for you.
Regards, Henry
Regards, Henry
