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http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/02/16/reloading-home-revolutionized-mark-7-revolution-motorized-reloading-machine/

The Mark 7 Revolution Motorized Reloading Machine

Named as “A dramatic and wide-reaching change in conditions, attitudes, or operation”, Mark 7 Reloading has started showing their forthcoming Mark 7 Revolution reloading stand. Known for their Dillon 1050 and 650 electronic drives, the Revolution is Mark 7’s first foray into their own reloading machine, and it’s not a small jump. Mark 7 touts the machine can load up to 3,500 rounds in one hour.

They state they are being guarded about information, but have released some information on the system – primarily that it’s built to be electronically driven. The entire operation of the reloading machine is computer controlled and monitored. Dillon kits simply retrofit the reloading handle. Further, it integrates all the various sensors that have typified their high-end 1050 machines including: JamSense, TorqueSense, PowderSense, the Optical Decapping Sensor, SwageSense, and PrimerSense.

The machine is quite compact, coming in at 15″ x 15″ x 33″ “with a slight overhang for onboard accessories.” The Revolution is designed for all common pistol calibers .380 and larger and up to battle rifle rounds such as .30-06. Initial support will be for 9mm, .38, .40, .45, .223, and .308. It seems (but not confirmed), that the reloader includes auto case loading, a large powder holder, and other common aftermarket accessories.

Mark 7 anticipates the release of the Revolution in summer S of 2017. Retail pricing is $8,499, with a $1,500 deposit to reserve your space in line.

 

[laker415]

$8499, what a deal. Pretty cool none the less.

 

[BlackSheepBrass]

I have a Mark 7 Pro, I looked at the revolution, I will be waiting for more information. The issue is that they say load up to 3600 rounds per hour. I have a Camdex 2100 loader in 9mm that runs at 4400 per hour, and I am going to say that 90% of people wouldn't be able to keep the machine operational at, or near the maximum speed. The issue lies in the following problems just based on 9mm:

Case feeder / Brass feed, unless it is an MA systems or a Howell case feeder, the Dillon style ones cannot keep up at 3600. Simple things such as jams and only having a very narrow fill window in which it will collate above 90%.

Primer system, unless it has a primer collator built in an RF-100 would not realistically keep up with 3600 per hour. So you would need either a minimum of two of them or a Syntron primer collator (same as on Camdex or Ammoload uses an independent one)

Mr. Bullet Feeder - I ran my Camdex for a few months on one at 3300 RPH, and it struggled. You needed to keep it near empty to ensure you had proper collating (no upside down bullets) Hence you needed to add bullets every 3 - 4 minutes. Which takes your attention away from the machine.

I think the market is for a company who is running larger equipment but, wants a flexible piece of equipment for smaller "boutique" runs. So you could run a low volume / higher margin product.