Should I buy a Dillon Super 1050 with .223 dies

[Henry Nierychlo]

I'm just looking for some input on whether I should buy a Dillon Super 1050 c/w .223 dies. I've been offered a brand new in the box one for $2000.00 Tax included.
It sounds like a good deal as I have seen them going for $2250 before taxes.
Are they as good as people say they are? Or are they pretty picky to set up.
If I use it for awhile & then figure out I don't want it anymore, what would be the resale value?
Any input is greatly appreciated.
Regards, Henry

 

[Quigley]

If it's brand new it will be factory adjusted. I have one set up in 9 mil...and it's hands above any other press I've used.

I had to tinker with mine a bit (it was origionaly in .40) and I also added a bullet feeder. Once you get the hang of them...they're pretty straight forward.

The machine is very precise...and once you have it set up...almost impossable to jam up.

I'm very happy with mine...

I paid $1900 plus tax...NIB

PS...swap out the seating die for a redding Competition seating die...

 

[tigrr]

Henry they are a great commercial grade machine. Only drawback, the warranty is only for 1 year.
XL650 has a lifetime no BS warranty.
my 2 cents

 

[msg.drew]

Do you really shoot enough .223 to justify a machine that can put out 1000-1500 an hour?

 

[notsorichguy]

I know I couldn't justify a 1050 for any calibre..... But I'm still 'BLUE' with envy!

I'll have to stick with my SDB, & my Lee 1000 untill I win the lotto!

Henry IMHO I don't think I would pay more than $1850 for it..... Unless it's from a licensed dealer so the warrenty would still be intact, if that is the case then $2K is reasonable.

Cheers!

 

[msg.drew]

The only cool thing about the 1050 is there is already a kit on the market to make it load on its own... that would be the biggest selling feature other then its total awesomeness.

 

[JohnC]

with the aftermarket bullet feeder and the power assist all you have to do is keep it filled with components periodically. But its like comparing a Hyundai and a Mercedes. IMHO "want "has more to do with it than "need" fopr everybody but commercial relaoders.

 

[Canuck223]

Henry,

The simple answer is, if you can afford it, buy it. You will not find yourself regretting the purchase.

As for the warrantee, if you can't kill it within a year, you can't kill it at all. I'm not suggesting the 650 or others are poor choices for thier buyers, but when you run a 1050 for a while, you'll accept nothing less. By comparison, all other presses will feel frail.

For loading any caliber that has crimped primers on occation, the built in swager is worth the price difference from the 650. You will hear a dozen other opinions on how such and such a method works for them. If you are the "almost as good" type of guy, then they are right.

There is a perception of snobbery of 1050 users. Maybe I am a snob. However, after making do with a single stage and Hornady Pro-Jector, I stopped making excuses and bought the press I needed.

PM if you have any questions. I can arrange for the tattoo and secret handshake later on.

As for the .223 Rem dies, unless you are loading for a bolt action, consider upgrading to the Dillon Carbide dies if that's not what this press comes with. While lube is still a must, the carbide dies are bulletproof and require very little lube.