Dillon RL1050 on the way

Venti30 · February 15, 2019, 06:07 PM

So, I was debating out loud in another thread, and have made a deal on a Dillon RL1050 for $1100 shipping included. It’s pretty old, because it has a rather dated looking case feeder bowl, but the person I’m buying it from is not the original owner, so 8nsure what year it is.

As a side note, I was looking at super 1050s as well, and the most recent unit I watched go through eBay went for $1555, plus an anticipated $80 in shipping. It was equipped for a different caliber than I wanted. Even if it was the right caliber, that’s a very close to new selling price, for a used, who knows how it was taken care of piece of equipment. But I digress...

It will take a few days for it to arrive, my last press was an XL650, and I tinkered with some small upgrades/aftermarket additions to make it run smoothly.

So, I’ve ordered the space parts kit from Dillon, just to be sure I had it, spent primer down chute and tube, shell plate bearing and decent ball from level 10 innovations.

I figure i’ll Just have to wait and see how it looks/operates when it gets here to do much else, but do any of you that have one of these have thoughts on must have improvements?

**Unclenick** · February 15, 2019, 06:15 PM

Hope it works out for you.

joed · February 15, 2019, 06:44 PM

I think you'll be happy with the RL1050. The one I bought was used by a company selling ammo and was heavily used. Never had a problem with it.

jmorris · February 15, 2019, 08:57 PM

I don’t like modifying presses until I know how they work as originally designed.

That said some RL parts are no longer made. They are coming out with a “new” press the RL1100 (a SHOT show) that is a new version of the old press.

That said I feel the RL linkage is a more robust design than the Super, just has too short of a stroke for some rounds.

kmw1954 · February 16, 2019, 09:42 AM

Good for you, use it well. That is 10X more press tan I could ever use. Don't know if I should be jealous or content.

Venti30 · February 20, 2019, 01:32 AM

The RL arrived today, and is much dirtier than I'd have thought someone would sell one, but the good news for me is, I'm not very familiar with the press!

When I sold my 650, it was in tip top shape, fully cleaned. This thing was super nasty!

And no spare parts when I was done!

I want to give credit, and also point anyone who has a 1050 to this video if you ever want to do a full strip/clean/lubrication. I thought this video was very well done.

https://youtu.be/4f-CToyfidY

rural12 · February 20, 2019, 01:39 AM

Let us know how the 1050 works.

February 15, 2019, 06:07 PM	#1
Venti30 Member Join Date: February 27, 2018 Location: South Carolina Posts: 74	Dillon RL1050 on the way So, I was debating out loud in another thread, and have made a deal on a Dillon RL1050 for $1100 shipping included. It’s pretty old, because it has a rather dated looking case feeder bowl, but the person I’m buying it from is not the original owner, so 8nsure what year it is. As a side note, I was looking at super 1050s as well, and the most recent unit I watched go through eBay went for $1555, plus an anticipated $80 in shipping. It was equipped for a different caliber than I wanted. Even if it was the right caliber, that’s a very close to new selling price, for a used, who knows how it was taken care of piece of equipment. But I digress... It will take a few days for it to arrive, my last press was an XL650, and I tinkered with some small upgrades/aftermarket additions to make it run smoothly. So, I’ve ordered the space parts kit from Dillon, just to be sure I had it, spent primer down chute and tube, shell plate bearing and decent ball from level 10 innovations. I figure i’ll Just have to wait and see how it looks/operates when it gets here to do much else, but do any of you that have one of these have thoughts on must have improvements? __________________ P226 Legion \| EDC P365 \| 938 \| MPX \| P320C RX \| Spikes Tactical Brown Recluse \| Dillon RL1050

February 15, 2019, 06:15 PM	#2
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,063	Hope it works out for you. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

February 15, 2019, 06:44 PM	#3
joed Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 2014 Posts: 442	I think you'll be happy with the RL1050. The one I bought was used by a company selling ammo and was heavily used. Never had a problem with it. __________________ The 6 gun was once as common as the cellphone is today, and just as annoying when it went off in the theater.

February 20, 2019, 01:32 AM	#6
Venti30 Member Join Date: February 27, 2018 Location: South Carolina Posts: 74	The RL arrived today, and is much dirtier than I'd have thought someone would sell one, but the good news for me is, I'm not very familiar with the press! When I sold my 650, it was in tip top shape, fully cleaned. This thing was super nasty! And no spare parts when I was done! I want to give credit, and also point anyone who has a 1050 to this video if you ever want to do a full strip/clean/lubrication. I thought this video was very well done. https://youtu.be/4f-CToyfidY __________________ P226 Legion \| EDC P365 \| 938 \| MPX \| P320C RX \| Spikes Tactical Brown Recluse \| Dillon RL1050

February 15, 2019, 08:57 PM	#4
jmorris Senior Member Join Date: November 22, 2006 Posts: 3,077	I don’t like modifying presses until I know how they work as originally designed. That said some RL parts are no longer made. They are coming out with a “new” press the RL1100 (a SHOT show) that is a new version of the old press. That said I feel the RL linkage is a more robust design than the Super, just has too short of a stroke for some rounds.

February 16, 2019, 09:42 AM	#5
kmw1954 Senior Member Join Date: June 11, 2016 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 1,524	Good for you, use it well. That is 10X more press tan I could ever use. Don't know if I should be jealous or content.

February 20, 2019, 01:39 AM	#7
rural12 Member Join Date: November 1, 2005 Location: Vidalia Ga Posts: 50	Let us know how the 1050 works.