Dillon Super 1050 User manual

Dillon Super 1050
Instruction Manual
April 2021
anufacturers of
The World's Finest
Loading Equipment
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Table of Contents
Super 1050 Package Contents 4
How the Super 1050 Works: Stations 1 - 8 5
Super 1050 Assembly 6
Powder Measure Adjustments 8
Primer Magazine 9
Electric Casefeeder 10
Review: How the Super 1050 Works: Stations 1 - 8 10
To Begin Reloading 10
Adjustments 12
Casefeeder 12, 23 & Back Cover
Handle 12
Swager 12
Swage Conversion & Adjustment 12
Primer System Change Over Instructions 13
Toolhead Removal 14
Shellplate Removal 14
Casefeed Plunger Conversion 15
Die Adjustments 15
Sizing/Decapping Die - Station 2 15
Back-up Expander Die & Swager - Station 3 15
Powder Die - Station 5 16
Bullet Seating Die - Station 7 17
Crimp Die - Station 8 18
RL 1050 vs. Super 1050 19
Troubleshooting 19
Maintenance 20
Lubrication Points 21 - 22
Caliber Conversion Charts 24 - 25
Parts List 26
Schematics 27 - 31
Any modifications performed to Dillon machines, or the addition of any unapproved equipment, including automated or
mechanical add-ons from other manufacturers, is expressly not recommended and will void the Dillon warranty.
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Warranty Agreement
The Dillon Super 1050 reloader has been designed as a
commercial machine. Our expectation is that its life ex-
pectancy will be in excess of two million rounds of loaded am-
munition. All Super 1050 machines are warranted for life from
defects in material or workmanship, plus a one-year, 100%
warranty against normal wear. All electrical/electronic compo-
nents in Dillon equipment are covered by a one-year warranty.
andatory Safety easures
The reloading of ammunition and the handling of compo-
nents (gun powder and primers) is inherently dangerous, in-
deed shooting firearms is inherently dangerous. Accidents can
and do occur, sometimes with disastrous results including, but
not limited to, loss of vision, hearing or life. These accidents
are nondiscriminatory, they occur with both the novice and the
experienced reloader.
Dillon Precision Products has consciously designed the
Super 1050 with this in mind. We’ve shielded the primer maga-
zine and machined clearance holes for the elimination of pow-
der and primer residue. In short, we have done everything we
know how, to make the use of our machine as safe as possible.
We cannot however, guarantee your complete safety. In
order to minimize your risk, use common sense when reload-
ing and follow these basic rules:
Never operate the machine without ear and eye protection
on. Call our customer service department at [phone]
for information on the wide variety of shooting/safety glasses
and hearing protection that Dillon has to offer. Or visit our
website at: www.dillonprecision.com
• PAY ATTENTION: Load only when you can give your com-
plete attention to the loading process. Don’t watch television
or try to carry on a conversation and load at the same time.
Watch the automatic systems operate and make sure they are
functioning properly. If you are interrupted or must leave and
come back to your loading, always inspect the cases at every
station to insure that the proper operations have been accom-
plished.
• SMOKIN : Do not smoke while reloading or allow anyone
else to smoke in your reloading area. Do not allow open
flames in reloading area.
• SAFETY DEVICES: Do not remove any safety devices from
your machine or modify your machine in any way.
• MODIFICATIONS: Any modifications performed to your ma-
chine, or the addition of any unapproved equipment, including
automated or mechanical add-ons from other manufacturers, is
expressly not recommended and will void the Dillon warranty.
• LEAD WARNIN : Be sure to have proper ventilation while
handling lead components or when shooting lead bullets. Lead
is known to cause birth defects, other reproductive harm and
cancer. Wash your hands thoroughly after handling anything
made of lead.
• LOADS AND LEN THS: Avoid maximum loads and pres-
sures at all times. Use only recommended loads from manuals
and information supplied by reliable component manufacturers
and suppliers. Since Dillon Precision has no control over the
components which may be used on their equipment, no re-
sponsibility is implied or assumed for results obtained through
the use of any such components.
Seat bullets as close to maximum cartridge length as possi-
ble. Under some conditions, seating bullets excessively deep
can raise pressures to unsafe levels. Refer to a reliable loading
manual for overall length (OAL).
• QUALITY CHECKS: Every 50-100 rounds, perform periodic
quality control checks on the ammunition being produced.
Check the amount of powder being dropped and primer sup-
ply.
• RELOADIN AREA: Keep your components safely stored.
Clear your work area of loose powder, primers and other flam-
mables before loading.
• COMPONENTS: Never have more than one type of powder
in your reloading area at a time. The risk of a mix-up is too
great. Keep powder containers closed.
Be sure to inspect brass prior to reloading for flaws, cracks,
splits or defects. Throw these cases away.
Keep components and ammunition out of reach of children.
• BLACK POWDER: Do not use black powder or black powder
substitutes in any Dillon powder measure. Loading black pow-
der cartridges requires specialized loading equipment and
techniques. Failure to do so can result in severe injury or death.
• PRIMERS: Never force primers. If they get stuck in the opera-
tion of the machine, disassemble it and gently remove the ob-
struction.
Never attempt to clear primers that are stuck in either the
primer pickup tube or the primer magazine tube. Never, under
any circumstances, insert any type of rod to attempt to force
stuck primers out of these tubes. Trying to force primers out of
the tube will cause the primers to explode causing serious in-
jury or even death.
If primers get stuck in a primer magazine or pickup tube
flood the tube with a penetrating oil (WD-40), throw the tube
in the garbage and call us for a free replacement.
Never attempt to deprime live primers – eventually one will
go off. When it does it will detonate the others in the spent
primer cup. Depriming live primers is the single most danger-
ous thing you can do in reloading and can cause grave injury
or death.
• LOADED AMMUNITION: Properly label all of your loaded
ammunition (Date, Type of Bullet, Primer, Powder, Powder
Charge, etc.).
• BE PATIENT: Our loading equipment is conservatively rated
and you should have no trouble achieving the published rates
with a smooth, steady hand. If something doesn’t seem right,
stop, look and listen. If the problem or the solution isn’t obvi-
ous, call us. The reloading bench is no place to get into a hurry.
• REMEMBER: If your machine does not perform to your ex-
pectations, or if you are having technical difficulties, give us a
call. Technical Support [phone] or visit our trou-
bleshooting section at: www.dillonprecision.com
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Super 1050 Package Contents
items ot to scale
items ot to scale
• Super 1050 machine with caliber spe-
cific shellplate and loading dies in-
stalled and adjusted.
• Casefeeder Assembly: casefeed bowl,
caliber specific casefeed plate, case-
feed mounting post, casefeed tube,
and post studs
• Collection bin support bracket
• Bullet bin bracket
• Collection bin
• Bullet bin
• Spent primer cup
• Powder measure assembly
• Powder bar return rod assembly
• Primer early warning system
• Operating handle
• Die box
See the schematics pages in the back
of this manual for more detail.
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How the Super 1050 Works
Stations 1 - 8 (counterclockwise)
toolhead a d dies cut away for clarity
Station 1: Empty cases are automati-
cally inserted into the shellplate via the
electric casefeeder.
Station 2: Here the spent cartridge
cases are resized and deprimed.
Station 3: This station is totally unique.
The case is supported from the inside
and slightly expanded (not belled) while
simultaneously a swager is driven into
the primer pocket to remove any crimp.
Station 4: A new primer is installed at
this station. The spring driven primer
slide is extremely smooth. The steel
shrouded primer magazine is capped
with an electronic Early Warning Device
to let you know when you’re down to ap-
proximately three primers.
Station 5: Here the case is belled and
powder is dropped by the case-activated
powder measure. It is extremely accurate
and will not drop powder unless a case
is present. Dillon Precision offers an op-
tional accessory to be utilized with the
automatic powder measure at this station
– Dillon’s Low Powder Sensor provides
an audible and visual reminder when it’s
time to refill the powder reservoir.
Station 6: This station is open to allow
for case inspection.
Station 7: The bullet is seated to its
proper depth at this station.
Station 8: In this station, the bullet is
crimped into place. The cartridge is then
automatically ejected into a collection
bin.
Your dies have been adjusted at the
factory. Before you change anything, try
it the way it is, once you thoroughly un-
derstand the machine’s operation, make
whatever adjustments to the dies you feel
necessary.
Reminder: There may be some varia-
tion due to components.
Station 5 - Here the case mouth is belled
and powder dispensed.
Station 7 - In this station, the bullet is seated
to its proper depth.
Station 8 - Here the case is crimped and
then ejected out of the shellplate with the
next pull of the handle.
Station 3 - Here the case mouth is ex-
panded while a rod supports the case base
for swaging.
Station 1 - The casefeed plunger inserts the
case into the shellplate.
Station 2 - Here, spent cartridge cases are re-
sized and deprimed.
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Super 1050 Assembly
Your new Super 1050 has been as-
sembled at the factory. All of the ad-
justments necessary to reload have
already been made, in fact we’ve even
adjusted the dies to reload the caliber
you have chosen. However, before you
can reload you must do some minor
assembly.
Due to variations in components,
check all stations for proper settings be-
fore loading ammunition. It is absolutely
necessary that you read the following in-
structions.
If you get stuck on something that you
don’t understand, call [phone] for
technical assistance.
Step 1: ounting the Super 1050
Select a clear area on your reloading
bench. Be certain your bench is free from
vibration and is strong enough to support
your Super 1050’s mass and operating
force. If possible, attach your bench to
the wall using screws.
Remove the Super 1050 main frame
from the packaging and place it on your
selected area. The crank extension
(#11061) should be to your right. Bring
the machine to the forward edge of
your bench – be sure to allow clearance
for operation of the handle. Mark the
four mounting holes using the machine
as a template. Remove the machine and
drill four 1/4” holes through the bench.
Replace the machine and bolt securely.
Fig. 1
Install the handle (#17071) as indi-
cated in the parts schematic. Secure in
place with the handle set screw
(#13432). Fig. 2 You will note that there
are three different positions for mounting
the operating handle. Choose the one
that feels best for you. The longer the
handle, the less force required but the
stroke is longer.
The toolhead (#20420) is held down
on the main frame for shipping by the
use of plastic ties. Remove the ties while
holding the handle Fig 3.
Slowly move the handle up. This will
move the toolhead approximately three
inches to its “up” position. Note: If the
handle is not moving freely, carefully in-
spect for shipping damage.
Install the six brass locator buttons
around the shellplate (#12600*). Fig. 4
Step 2: Installing the Casefeed Assembly
Using the screw provided (#13377) in-
stall the bin bracket (#13238). Fig. 5
Install the bullet bin bracket (#12144)
to the casefeed post (#20641) using the
screw (#13685) as shown in the
schematic on page 30.
Screw the casefeed post studs
(#13271) to the main frame (place
the washer provided on the bottom
post only), tighten securely with an
Allen wrench through the cross hole
provided.
The casefeed mounting post assem-
bly (#20641) is attached to the casefeed
post studs (#13271) by the use of two
post bolts (#13205). Attach the power
cable and clamp and support bin
bracket (#10991) as shown in the
schematic on page 30. Fig. 6
The casefeed bowl assembly needs to
Fig. 1 - Be sure the machine is to the for-
ward edge of the table or bench when mark-
ing the four holes to be drilled.
Fig. 2 - Note that there are three different
positions for mounting the operating handle.
Fig. 3 - Be sure to hold the operating handle
in place while cutting the plastic ties.
Fig. 4 - Locator button being inserted into its
proper position.
Fig. 5 - See the schematic on page 30 for
more details.
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be placed on the casefeed post with the
Dillon logo and the on/off switch facing
you.
The casefeed tube (#20533*) should
now be inserted into the casefeed
adapter (#13654*) Fig. 7 Note that the
tube is marked “up” on one end. Press
this end into the tube clip (#13859) at-
tached to the casefeeder motor hous-
ing Fig. 8. This assembly is now
complete.
Step 3: Installing the Powder easure
Remove the blue cap from the powder
die (#20320) and loosely clamp the pow-
der measure in position. Fig. 9 Install the
powder measure return rod (#13960)
through the 3/8” eyebolt (#13089)
mounted on the left rear of the main
frame. Fig. 10 Now attach the rod to the
powder measure bellcrank using the clip.
Fig. 10 Install the spring (#14033) and
wing nut (#13799) on the rod and screw
the wing nut up until you feel light ten-
sion on the spring. Tighten the powder
measure clamp screws (#14037).
Step 4: Installing the Spent Primer Cup
and Bullet Bin
Install the spent primer cup (#16699)
on the right side as shown on the
schematic on page 27. Fig. 11
Hook the bullet bin (#13756) and the
collection bin (#13484) on to their re-
spective brackets. Fig. 12
Fig. 6 - Shown is the proper position of the
power cable (13539), clamp (13495), and
bin support bracket (10991).
Fig. 7 - The proper location and positioning
of the casefeed tube and adapter is as shown
above.
Fig. 8 - The end of the casefeed tube marked
“up” snaps into the clip at the base of the
casefeeder motor housing.
Fig. 9 - A slight gap allows the powder die to
be adjusted without removing the powder
measure.
Fig. 10 - Note how the spring above the
wing nut is slightly compressed.
Fig. 11 - See the schematic on page 27 for
more details.
Fig. 12 - Shown is the proper location of
the cartridge collection bin. Note: the bul-
let bin is replaced by the optional bullet
tray in this photo.
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Step 5: Cycling the achine
At this point your assembly should be
complete. ently pull the operating han-
dle towards you, make a full stroke to the
bottom and up again. The shellplate
should be indexing and the primer slide
(#20318*) should function. The casefeed
plunger (#13073*) should travel forward
to the shellplate. Make sure that you re-
peat this several times to gain an under-
standing of the various functions of the
machine before you start reloading. Fig.
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Now plug in the casefeed motor and
activate the switch. The casefeed plate
should turn smoothly within the casefeed
bowl.
Assuming that all is well, proceed with
components.
Loading Components
Your Super 1050 is equipped with a
cartridge activated powder measure that
will dispense powder only when a car-
tridge is in Station 5.
It is important to understand that the
adjustable powder bar should reach the
end of its travel at the same time that
the handle reaches the bottom of its
stroke against the frame stop. Fig. 14 To
achieve this adjustment, the die body
must be screwed up or down as
needed.
The powder die has already been ad-
justed at the factory. An empty case must
be placed in the shellplate at Station 5 in
order to check this adjustment. Note that
the case used to adjust the powder meas-
ure die must already be sized.
NOTE: If you are adjusti g for a
straight wall case, start your powder die
adjustme t with the die obviously too
high a d work dow . This will avoid over
belli g the case.
If you are adjusti g a case with a
shoulder, such as a .223, do ot tur the
die dow too far or the shoulder will
buckle.
Use a reloading manual to determine
how much powder you need for a par-
ticular load and an accurate powder
scale to determine the weight. Caution:
While you do not have to use a Dillon
Precision powder scale, you should use
a scale of equal quality. Do not use
scales with plastic frames or “razor
blade” pivots. Quality scales have jew-
eled pivot points. Razor blade pivots
can dig into the frame of the scale and
give dangerously inaccurate readings.
Powder easure Adjustments
In Station 5 we adjust the powder
measure. It works like this: screw the
powder die into the toolhead and insert
the pistol powder funnel expander or a
rifle powder funnel with the grooved end
toward the top of the powder die. Fig. 15
The funnel should move freely in the die,
leaving a loose fit between the top of the
die and the powder measure collar. This
will enable you to adjust the die to give
you a bell on the mouth of your pistol
cases making it easier to start the bullet.
On rifle cases, the die should be ad-
justed so that the powder funnel will
contact the mouth of the case and then
fully actuate the powder bar. These ad-
justments are accomplished with a sized
case in the shellplate and alternately rais-
ing and lowing the operating handle
while adjusting the powder die.
When properly adjusted, the powder
bar will be moved to the end of its travel
by the cartridge case Fig. 14.
When you have determined that your
adjustments are correct, tighten the lock
ring (#14067). Fig. 16
Powder Bar Return Rod Assembly
The purpose of the powder bar return
rod is to return the powder bar to its
closed position.
Remove the blue cap from the powder
die (#20320) and loosely clamp the pow-
der measure in position.
Fig. 13 - Cycle the handle several times to
observe the various functions.
Fig. 14 - This photo shows the powder bar at
the end of its travel.
Fig. 15 - Note the difference between the
rifle expander (center) and the pistol ex-
pander (right).
Fig. 16 - Be sure to tighten the lock ring
when adjustments are completed.
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To install the powder bar return rod
(#13960) remove the blue wing nut
(#13799) and rod spring (#14033) from
the rod, then insert the bottom end
through the 3/8” eyebolt (#13089) that is
mounted on the left rear of the main
frame.
Next, using your thumb and index fin-
ger of your left hand, move the locklink
down and align the hole with the slot on
the bellcrank. Then, insert the rod
through the two holes and insert the re-
turn rod clip (#13929). Fig. 17
Install the spring (#14033) and wing
nut (#13799) on the rod and screw the
wing nut up until you feel light tension
on the spring. Fig. 18 Tighten the pow-
der measure clamp screws (#14037).
You will notice an adjusting bolt on
the front of the powder bar. Counter-
clockwise reduces the powder charge,
clockwise increases the charge. Fig. 19
Your machine comes with two powder
bars. Fig. 20 One large (#20063) and
one small (#20062).
Index a sized and primed case under
the measure and operate the machine’s
handle. Turning the powder bar adjust-
ment bolt clockwise increases the pow-
der charge – counterclockwise turns
decreases the powder charge. By trial
and error, determine the correct weight
of your powder charge by using a pow-
der scale. Fig. 19
When the correct powder charge had
been set, cycle several cases through
the machine and check the load with a
scale.
Primer agazine
Select the proper size primer pick-up
tube and fill it by placing the plastic tip
over loose primers and pressing down.
You will notice that the primer maga-
zines and primer pick-up tubes have dif-
ferent colored tips. They have been color
coded to help you identify size more eas-
ily.
The color code is as follows:
Blue Small Primer Magazine
Orifice
Red Large Primer Magazine
Orifice
Yellow Small Primer Pick-up Tube
reen Large Primer Pick-up Tube
The shiny side of the primers should
be facing up. This is most easily accom-
plished by use of a primer flip tray. Fig.
21 This quality cast metal flip tray is
available from Dillon Precision and is a
better choice than the smaller plastic
trays which are difficult to use and have
a tendency to warp.
Once you’ve filled the pick-up tube,
make sure the little retaining clip is in
place at the top of the tube. Fig. 22
Pivot the switch lever (#13864) away
from the Early Warning System housing
and invert the pick-up tube over the
primer shield cap (#13957). You will no-
tice the cap has a bevel to help you fun-
nel the primers in. Hold the tube in
Fig. 17 - Install the return rod clip to secure
the powder bar return rod. See the
schematic on page 31 for more details.
Fig. 18 - See the schematic on page 31 for
more details.
Fig. 19 - Clockwise turns of the powder bar
adjustment bolt increase the powder charge
while counterclockwise turns decrease the
powder charge.
Fig. 20 - Small powder bar with spacer (left),
large powder bar (right).
Fig. 21 - All of the primers must be shiny
side up.
Fig. 22 - When installing primers into the
primer magazine, be sure the pick-up tube
centers itself before pulling the clip.
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place as shown in Fig. 22, pull the re-
taining pin and allow the primers to
drop into the magazine. Pivot the switch
the lever back over the Early Warning
System housing. ently slide the fol-
lower rod down through the switch
lever and into the primer magazine
tube. When you are nearly out of
primers, approximately three remaining,
the follower will activate the buzzer.
The Electric Casefeeder
Use only clean cartridge cases that
have been inspected for any potential
problems; split cases, rocks or smaller
caliber cartridges that may be hidden in
larger caliber cartridges. Fig 23
Warning: Be sure that no loaded
rounds are mixed with your empty cases.
It is possible to feed a blunt nosed car-
tridge like a .38 Sp. WC into the
shellplate upside down and explode it
when it is hit by the decap pin.
Now fill the casefeed bowl with ap-
proximately 500 pistol cases or about
350 rifle cases. Fig 24
Your Super 1050 is now charged with
components and ready to go, but before
you start reloading, read the following
explanation of the sequence of the eight
reloading stations and the processes that
are done at each station.
Review: How the Super 1050
Works
Stations 1 - 8 (counterclockwise)
Station 1: Empty cases are automati-
cally inserted into the shellplate via the
electric casefeeder.
Station 2: Here the spent cartridge
cases are resized and deprimed.
Station 3: This station is totally unique.
The case is supported from the inside
and slightly expanded (not belled) while
simultaneously a swager is driven into
the primer pocket to remove any crimp.
Station 4: A new primer is installed
at this station. The spring driven primer
slide is extremely smooth. The steel
shrouded primer magazine is capped
with an electronic Early Warning De-
vice to let you know when you’re
down to approximately three primers.
Station 5: Here the case is belled and
powder is dropped by the case-activated
powder measure. It is extremely accurate
and will not drop powder unless a case
is present. Dillon Precision offers an op-
tional accessory to be utilized with the
automatic powder measure at this station
– Dillon’s Low Powder Sensor provides
an audible and visual reminder when it’s
time to refill the powder reservoir.
Station 6: This station is open to allow
for case inspection.
Station 7: The bullet is seated to its
proper depth at this station.
Station 8: In this station, the bullet is
crimped into place. The cartridge is then
automatically ejected into a collection
bin.
As stated earlier, your dies have been
adjusted at the factory. Before you
change anything, try it the way it is,
once you thoroughly understand the
machine’s operation, make whatever
adjustments to the dies you feel neces-
sary.
Reminder: There may be some varia-
tion due to components.
To Begin Reloading
Turn on the switch on the front of the
casefeed motor housing. The casefeeder
plate should begin to turn. Cases will
begin to dispense, base down, into the
clear plastic casefeed tube. The motor
will continue to run until the tube is full,
at which point a micro-switch will tem-
porarily stop the case flow.
From this point the casefeeder will au-
tomatically fill the tube as you reload. If
the casefeeder does not function prop-
erly or the cases do not fall base down,
refer to the Troubleshooting section of
this manual.
Fig. 24 - The casefeed bowl will hold approx-
imately 500 pistol cases or 350 rifle cases.
Do not overload the casefeed bowl.
Fig. 23 - When loading, use only cleaned and
inspected cartridge cases.
Station 1 - The casefeed plunger inserts the
case into the shellplate.
Fig. 25 - Dillon’s Low Powder Sensor gives
an audible and visual warning when the
powder reservoir gets low.
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Pull the operating handle smoothly to
the bottom stop, then raise the handle, a
case has been fed to Station 1. Cycle the
handle again, strive to be smooth in your
operation.
The first case should be indexed to
Station 2. Cycle the handle again.
It is not necessary to apply any force
on the upstroke of the handle. All you
are doing on the upstroke is indexing the
shellplate. Remember that priming is
done on the down stroke. A slow meas-
ured upstroke gives you lots of time to
pick up the next bullet and ready it for
seating. If you count one second down,
and one second up, you’ll have a good
pace.
The first case should now be in Station
3with a case in Stations 1 & 2 as well.
Cycle the handle again. The case is
swaged and expanded at Station 3. Ob-
serve the swage operating part
(#20314*), if the swage is proper, pro-
ceed – if not see items 3 and 4 in the
Troubleshooting section of this manual.
Cycle the handle again and the case gets
primed at Station 4.
If the primer is not seated properly (too
high or too deep) you will need to adjust
the primer push rod (#12819). Clockwise
turns of the primer push rod will cause
the primer to be seated deeper while
counterclockwise turns will seat the
primer higher.
The first case in the sequence should
now be primed and at Station 5. Re-
move the locator button (#20637*), ex-
tract the round and check the primer. If
everything looks okay, replace the case
and button and proceed. However, if
the primer is not seated properly (too
high or too deep) you will need to adjust
the primer push rod (#12819). Clockwise
turns of the primer push rod will cause
the primer to be seated deeper while
counterclockwise turns will seat the
primer higher.
Cycle the handle again, the automatic
powder measure will drop the charge
you’ve selected. Pistol casemouths will
be belled at this time. Look through the
inspection hole in Station 6 – you should
be able to see your powder charge in the
case.
Cycle the handle again. Now, with
your left hand, place a bullet on the
powder-charged case at Station 7 and
cycle the handle. Your bullet will be
seated to its proper depth, if not, a sim-
ple height adjustment to the seating stem
may be necessary. Refer to a loading
manual for proper loaded length (OAL).
Cycle the handle again and check for
crimp at Station 8. Refer to Troubleshoot-
ing item 8 for adjustments if necessary.
Add a bullet, cycle again. Your first
loaded round should now be ejected into
the collection bin.
If all has gone well to this point you’ve
got it made. Just keep adding bullets,
watch your fingers so they don’t get
caught and don’t hurry. Just try to be
smooth in your operation. The speed will
come naturally and you’ll be doing a
thousand rounds per hour before you
even realize it.
The following are some adjustment
suggestions as well as Troubleshooting
hints.
Station 5 - Here the case mouth is belled
and powder dispensed.
Station 2 - Here, spent cartridge cases are
resized and deprimed.
Station 7 - In this station, the bullet is seated
to its proper depth.
Station 8 - Here the case is crimped and
then ejected out of the shellplate with the
next pull of the handle.
Station 3 - Here the case mouth is ex-
panded while a rod supports the case base
for swaging.
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Adjustments
Casefeeder
It may be necessary to readjust the
micro-switch for different calibers.
Cases may become lodged between the
micro-switch and the tube wall. The
other extreme is the case failing to put
enough pressure on the micro-switch to
shut off the system causing it to con-
tinue running and over flowing the
tube.
Remove the two clutch screws
(#13732), lock washer (#13813) and
upper clutch (#13632) and the casefeed
plate. Place the spacer on the shoulder
of the lower clutch and reassemble –
see the schematic on page 31 for more
details. The casefeed plate should now
be approximately 1/8” above the floor
of the casefeed bowl. Note: Make sure
the casefeed plate is centered in the
bowl. Fig. 26
Handle
The operating handle is adjustable to
three different length settings Fig. 27.
Choose the one most comfortable for
your operation. Loosen the set screw
(#13432) then retighten when the handle
is in the most comfortable position.
Swager
Swaging on the Super 1050 is a simple
process and is necessary on all cartridge
cases as a means of uniforming the en-
trance of the primer pocket. Fig. 28 The
swage rod (#20314 large or #20313 -
small) is fully adjustable.
Swage Conversion and Adjust-
ment Conversion – Fig. 29
Begin by removing the swage cover
(#13064). Next remove the hitch pin
(#13840) and slide out the clevis pin
(#13522). Remove the operating handle.
Rotate the swage connecting rod a half
turn and remove it. This will allow you
access to the swager. Pull the swager
down and out of the machine. Fig. 29
Insert the new swager and reassem-
ble.
Swage Adjustments
Use ONLY an unswaged military case
for these adjustments.
With the handle in the down posi-
tion, screw the swage back-up ex-
pander down until it makes contact
with the case bottom and holds it in
place. Fig. 30
With the handle still in the down posi-
tion, turn the swage rod up until it makes
contact with the case bottom.
Raise the handle halfway and rotate
the swage rod a quarter turn. Now, cycle
the handle. Inspect the case and when
you achieve a completed swage of the
primer pocket, tighten the swage lock nut
(#14067).
A properly swaged pocket will show
a rounded edge around the rim. Some
military cases (.223 & .308) start out
with three small dents around the base
Fig. 26 - ake sure the casefeed plate is cen-
tered in the bowl with approximately 1/8”
all the way around.
Fig. 29 - See the schematics on page 28 for
more details.
Fig. 28 - Note the difference between the
swaged primer pocket (left) and the
unswaged primer pocket (right).
Fig. 31 - Note the difference between the
swaged primer pocket (left) and the
unswaged primer pocket (right).
Fig. 27 - Note that there are three different
positions for mounting the operating handle.
Fig. 30 - A cutaway view of a .45 ACP with
the swage rod and the back-up rod properly
adjusted in the swaging position.
1/8”
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of the pocket, once properly swaged,
the dents will no longer be visible. Fig.
31
Primer System Change Over
Instructions
The Super 1050 has been shipped to
you with either the large or small primer
system installed. To change the system
from large to small or vise versa, follow
these instructions:
Be sure all primers have been removed
from the primer system. Then remove the
Early Warning System and the knurled
cap. Then remove the primer magazine
(#22031 - large or #22030 - small) and
replace it with the new size magazine.
Be sure the key on the tip (#14003 -
large or #14024 - small) is in the slot and
the magazine is all the way down in
place. Fig. 32
Pull the operating handle to its down
position.
Loosen the lever arm bracket screw
(#14037) and slide the bracket assem-
bly up four inches and lock it in place.
Fig. 33
Raise the operating handle, remove
the two primer feed body screws
(#13363) and lift off the primer feed
body assembly (#20773).
Remove the toolhead ratchet (#11688)
by removing the bolt (#12486). Fig. 34
Remove the powder bar return rod
(#13960) from the powder measure bell-
crank lock link assembly (#11234) by re-
leasing the return rod clip (#13929). Fig. 35
Remove the casefeed tube (#20533*)
and place it on your bench. Remove the
toolhead. Fig. 36 For more information
see the following section: TOOLHEAD
REMOVAL.
Now remove the shellplate lock nut
(#13425) by loosening the four locator
tab screws (#13895) about four full turns.
Fig. 37
Loosen the ejector tab screw
(#13896) and swing the ejector tab
(#13189) out of the way. Fig. 38 Next,
slide the casefeed plunger (#13073*)
back and remove the shellplate.
Rotate the primer slide stop (#13108)
90˚. This will allow you to remove, and
replace, the primer slide (#20318 - large
or #20317 - small). Fig. 39
Next, remove the bushing (#13031 -
large or #13222 - small); spring
(#13858) and punch (#12849 - large or
#13307 - small) and replace them with
the parts for your new primer size. Note
Fig. 32 - Note the shape of the key at the
base of the primer magazine tip.
Fig. 33 - Slide the bracket assembly up and
out of the way – retighten the lever arm
bracket screw to hold it in place.
Fig. 35 - After removing the clip and discon-
necting the rod, replace the clip in the rod
for safe-keeping.
Fig. 36 - To remove the toolhead unscrew
the toolhead bolt and remove.
Fig. 34: Remove the toolhead ratchet by first
removing the bolt (#12486). See the Tool-
head schematic on page 27
Fig. 37 - The four lock ring screws need only
be loosened about four turns to remove the
shellplate lock nut.
Fig. 38 - Loosen the screw and swing the
ejector tab out of the way.
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that there is a specially designed screw-
driver supplied for the bushing (in-
cluded in the accessory bag). Fig. 40
You should clean your machine at
this time. Fig. 41
Prior to installation, lube the base of
the primer punch. Now adjust your new
punch (#12849 - large or #13307 -
small) so that it is flush with the bushing
(#13130 - large or #13222 - small) by
turning set screw (#13226) up or down.
If the primer punch is too low, dirt will
collect on top of it leaving imprints on
your primers. If it is too high it will bind
the slide. Note: You can use the slide for
a guide. Slide it back and forth over the
bushing to check your adjustments. See
the schematic on page 29 or the trou-
bleshooting section for additional infor-
mation.
To return the lever arm bracket assem-
bly to proper position, manually move
the primer slide underneath the
shellplate. Pull the operating handle
down. Loosen the bracket screw, slide
the assembly down until it touches the
bottom of the primer slide slot in the
frame. Back the bracket up about .010”,
retighten bracket screw.
Toolhead Removal
Disconnect the powder bar return rod
(#13960) from the bellcrank (#11234) by
releasing the return rod clip (#13929).
Fig. 42
Remove the Primer Early Warning de-
vice.
Raise the primer slide lever assembly
(#20488) and lock in place - see Fig. 34.
Obtain a 15/16” socket or wrench
(not supplied) to remove the toolhead
bolt (#13342) and washer (#13449).
Fig. 43
Now remove the toolhead (#20420).
Due to being spring loaded, there will be
some resistance. Wiggle the toolhead up
and off while holding the handle.
After removing the toolhead, carefully
lower the handle.
When reinstalling the toolhead bolt
(#13342) turn it in only finger tight then
cycle the handle up and down to make
sure everything is properly located. With
the handle in the down position, tighten
the toolhead bolt with the above men-
tioned wrench.
Shellplate Removal
Loosen the ejector tab screw
(#13896) and swing the ejector tab
(#13189) out of the way. Fig. 38
Loosen the four locator tab screws
(#13895) about four full turns. Fig. 37
Use a toothbrush to remove any pow-
der that may be in the threads before re-
moving the lock ring.
Next remove the lock ring (#20311).
Now push the casefeed plunger back
(#13073*) and lift the shellplate off. Be
sure to lightly grease the bore of the
shellplate when reinstalling it. Fig. 44
Rule of thumb: turn the lock ring
down until tight then back off one-eighth
of a turn. Then tighten the four locator
tab screws (#13895).
Fig. 39 - Rotate the primer slide stop 90˚ to
move the primer slide freely in or out.
Fig. 40 - A special screwdriver for the bush-
ing has been included in your accessory bag.
Fig. 41 - It is very important to keep the ma-
chine free of grit and debris.
Fig. 44 - Your machine will work its best
when properly cleaned and lubricated.
Fig. 43 - Due to being spring loaded, there
will be some resistance when pulling the
toolhead off.
Fig. 42 - After removing the clip and discon-
necting the rod, replace the clip in the rod
for safe-keeping.
slide stop
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Casefeed Plunger Conversion
When changing calibers it may be
necessary to replace the casefeed
plunger (#13073*).
To do this, remove the clear casefeed
tube (#20533*) and pull out the colored
casefeed adapter (#13654*). The adapter
is taped for shipping purposes.
Remove the two housing screws
(#13815) and the casefeed adapter hous-
ing (#11006).
Place your hand on the plunger while
removing the roller bolt (#13333). This
will prevent the casefeed plunger and
spring from jumping out of the machine.
Fig. 45
Thoroughly clean the track and case-
feed parts with a solvent. Now very
lightly apply grease to the sides and in-
stall the proper size casefeed plunger
(#13073*). Fig. 46 Remember to grease
the roller (#13498) and the roller track
(Fig. 46) and Loctite the threads on the
roller bolt (#13333).
Install the casefeed housing and insert
the proper size adapter (#13654*). The
casefeed tube (#20533*) should now be
inserted into the casefeed adapter
(#13654*). Note that the tube is marked
“up” on one end. Press this end into the
tube clip (#13859). See Troubleshooting
section for any adjustments.
Die Adjustments
Station 2 - To install the size/decap die
Warning: Never attempt to deprime
live primers, an explosion may result.
Move the toolhead down, by lowering
the handle all the way down.
Screw the sizing die into Station 2.
Continue to screw the die down until it
just touches the shellplate. Fig. 47
Tighten the die lock ring finger tight.
Now move the toolhead up by raising
the handle to its upright position.
Note: When loading .270 or .30-06
you need to raise the decap assembly so
that the hitch pin clip is a minimum of
1/8” above the silver lock ring as shown
in Fig. 47.
Place a case in the casefeed funnel.
Here, the case drops to the casefeed
plunger.
Cycle the handle. The casefeed cam
pushes the roller bushing back, dropping
the case into the slot of the plunger.
Cycle the handle. The case is inserted
into the shellplate.
Note: After raising the handle, insure
that you push the handle against its full
aft stop. This will insure that the
shellplate fully advanced to the next
station.
Note: When priming, pushing the han-
dle against its stop, will insure that the
primer is fully seated.
Again, move the toolhead down. The
case is now sized. If the case has a
spent primer, it will be deprimed. Leave
the toolhead in this position with the
case fully inserted in the die. Fig. 48
This will ensure that the die remains in
alignment when tightening the lock
ring.
Using a 1" wrench to turn the lock ring
and a 7/8" wrench to hold the die body,
tighten the lock ring.
Station 3 - Adjustment of the Expander
Die
Install the expander die (caliber
specific) at Station 3. Place a case in
Station 2 and cycle the operating han-
dle once (sending the case to Station
3). Turn the expander die down until
you feel it make contact with the case
and cycle the operating handle. Make
adjustments in one-quarter turn incre-
ments until the desired expansion of
the case mouth is achieved. Tighten the
die lock ring.
A properly expanded case should
show a slight flare at the case mouth.
Fig. 49
Fig. 45 - The casefeed plunger and spring are
under tension. Hold them in place while re-
moving the roller bolt.
Fig. 46 - Be sure to lightly grease the sides of
the casefeed plunger track, casefeed plunger
and roller after cleaning.
Fig. 47 - Screw the size/decap die down
until it just touches the shellplate.
Fig. 48 - As the toolhead continues down,
it will reshape the case neck, shoulder and
body.
roller track
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Station 5 - Adjustment of the Powder
Die/Powder Funnel
Note: Adjusting the powder die for a
straight wall case is not the same as
adjusting a powder die for a bottle-
necked case. This is because straight
wall cases are given a bell and bottle-
necked cases are not given a bell.
For the powder bar to properly dis-
pense a measured powder charge, the
powder bar must travel its full distance.
To travel its full distance, the white cube
must contact the powder measure body
(see arrow FIG 52).
Also the belling process does not
begin until after the powder bar has trav-
eled its full distance. The angled portion
on the bottom of the powder funnel (Fig.
53) is what bells the cartridge. Once the
white cube has contacted the powder
measure body the case is forced upward
against the tapered portion of the powder
funnel producing a bell. The more the
powder die is adjusted down (clockwise)
the more the case will be belled.
Note: If the powder die is not adjusted
down far enough to cause the powder
bar to travel its full distance the powder
charge will be erratic and the case will
not receive enough bell.
Station 5 - Adjustment of the Powder
Die/Powder Funnel, Continued
Drop a case into the casefeed funnel
and cycle the handle twice. The case
should now be in the shellplate at Station
2.
Move the handle down. Notice the re-
sistance at the end of the down stroke.
This is the resistance of the case in the
sizing die. Raise the handle. The case
will index to Station 3.
Cycle the handle to advance the case
to Station 4. Again, cycle the handle to
prime the case and index it to Station 5.
Cycle the handle.
If the white cube has not traveled its
full distance, raise the toolhead just
enough to pull the case off of the pow-
der funnel (this will prevent the
shellplate from indexing while you ad-
just the powder die). While holding the
powder measure, turn the die down 1/8
of a turn. Again lower the toolhead and
observe the travel of the powder bar.
Repeat as needed until the powder bar
travels its full distance, Fig. 52.
Once the powder bar travels fully
across you should continue to adjust
the powder die for the desired amount
of bell (turn the powder die 1/8 of a
turn at a time). The desired amount bell
is just enough to allow the bullet to sit
on the case mouth without falling off
and to keep the case from shaving lead
Fig. 51 - When properly adjusted, the case
mouth will go past the expanding line and
the stem will contact the bottom of the
case.
Fig. 52 - This photo shows the powder bar at
the end of its travel.
Fig. 53 - Adjusting the powder die up re-
duces the amount of belling – down in-
creases the amount of belling.
Fig. 49 - You don’t need any more expansion
than what you see in this photograph.
A
Correct amount of
bell.
B
Not enough bell.
C
Too much bell.
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during the seating process - see the il-
lustration (above) example “B”.
Note: If you screw the die down too
far, the case will look like example "C" in
the illustration (right). You must then dis-
card this case, back the powder die off,
by turning it counter clockwise, and con-
tinue with a new sized case.
You’ll soon learn to judge the correct
amount of bell by simply looking at it. In
the meantime, you might want to use
your dial calipers to check it. Twenty
thousandths of an inch greater (at the
mouth of the case) than its original diam-
eter, should about do it.
Once you’ve achieved the desired
amount of bell – with the case in Station
5, raise the toolhead. Run the lock ring
down hand tight.
Insure the bellcrank and the return rod
bolt (in the frame) FIG 54 are aligned.
Using a 5/32" Allen wrench, snug the
collar clamp screws.
While holding the powder measure in
place, snug the lock ring using a 1-1/8”
wrench.
Station 7 - General Information on
Bullet Seating
The purpose of the seating die is to in-
sert the bullet into the case and to push it
down into the case the proper amount.
How far the bullet is pushed into the
case will determine the overall length
(OAL). Several factors go into determin-
ing the proper OAL – such as, the maxi-
mum recommended OAL, listed in the
reloading manual, and the type of bullet
being loaded. The type of bullet can de-
termine the OAL in one of two ways.
If the bullet has what is called a can-
nelure, or crimping groove Fig. 55 & 56,
this will determine the proper OAL. If
the bullet you’re using doesn’t have a
cannelure or a crimping groove, then
you’ll need to refer to your reloading
manual for the suggested OAL. The pur-
pose of the cannelure and crimping
groove is to secure the bullet by giving
the mouth of the case a place to go
(without deforming the bullet) when
being crimped. When the bullet is prop-
erly seated, the mouth of the cartridge
case should be near the top of the can-
nelure/crimping groove.
Refer to your reloading manual. Under
the section specified for the caliber
you’re loading, you’ll find a schematic of
the cartridge. For example, .38 Special
lists a maximum OAL of 1.55" (Lyman
Reloading Handbook). If you’re seating
the bullet to the cannelure/crimping
groove, the OAL should be well within
the maximum OAL listed, however, use a
set of dial calipers to check it. (Dial
calipers are available from Dillon Preci-
sion). If the bullet you’re using doesn’t
have a cannelure/crimping groove, refer
to the specific type of bullet you’re using
in the reloading manual. For example – if
you’re loading a 158 gr. .38 Sp. JHP and
it doesn’t have a cannelure/ crimping
groove, use the suggested OAL of 1.480
(Lyman Reloading Handbook).
Station 7 - Installation and Adjustment
of the Seating Die
Take the seating die from the die box
and screw it into Station 7. Screw the die
down until the bottom of the die is flush
with the bottom of the toolhead. Note: At
this point the die will not be screwed
down far enough to begin seating the
bullet, but it will give you a place to
start.
Place a case (with a belled case
mouth) into Station 7. Fig. 57
Fig. 55 & 56 - Shown are several examples of
a cannelure or crimping groove.
Fig. 54 - ake sure the bellcrank and return
rod bolt are aligned.
Please note that every die set includes
seating stems to fit most common bullet
types. Select the appropriate seating stem
for the bullet type you are loading.
Fig. 57 - Place the bullet on the case
mouth at Station 7.
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Place a bullet on the belled case
mouth and lower the toolhead. Then,
raise the toolhead just enough to inspect
the bullet without indexing the
shellplate. If the bullet is not seated deep
enough, screw the seating die down 1/2
turn at a time. As a guide, one full turn
moves the die down about 70 thou-
sandths of an inch, about the thickness of
a nickel. Again, cycle the machine and
inspect the seating depth. Repeat these
steps as necessary until the correct over-
all length is achieved. Use a dial caliper
or equivalent to measure the overall
length of the cartridge. Check the overall
length of the round against the informa-
tion in your reloading manual.
Once you have obtained the proper
OAL, replace the cartridge into Station 7
and lower the toolhead. Using a 1"
wrench to turn the lock ring and a 7/8"
wrench to hold the die body, snug the
lock ring.
Note: If you ever load a cartridge that
you are unhappy with, you can use a
Dillon bullet puller to reclaim your com-
ponents.
Station 8 - Installation and adjustment
of the Crimp Die
Screw the crimp die into Station 8.
Screw it down until it is flush with the
bottom of the toolhead. This is a good
starting point for the crimp adjustment.
Place a cartridge with a properly
seated bullet into Station 8.
Lower the toolhead and continue to
screw the die down until it touches the
cartridge. Fig. 58
Raise the toolhead and screw the die
down 1/8 of a turn, lower the toolhead.
Raise the toolhead halfway and in-
spect the cartridge. If the bell is still pres-
ent, or the desired amount of crimp has
not been achieved, give the die a 1/8
turn down and try again. Continue mak-
ing small adjustments to your crimp die
until the desired amount of crimp has
been achieved.
Once the adjustment is complete,
place the case back into Station 8 and
lower the toolhead. Using a 1" wrench
to turn the lock ring and a 7/8" wrench
to hold the die body, snug the lock
ring.
Note: When adjusting the crimp die it
is important to know what to look for.
Check that the crimp: Looks OK, allows
your firearm to function consistently and
the bullet feels tight in the case.
The drawing of case #3 (above) is a
depiction of a case that has been over
crimped by adjusting the crimp die down
(clockwise) too far. Note the defined line
below the mouth of the case and the
bulge below the line. This is not a proper
crimp. This line is the direct result of the
cartridge being over crimped. A line like
this will only appear if the crimp die is
adjusted down too far. Warning: Over
crimping .45ACP, .38 Super, 9mm,
etc., can actually cause the bullet to
be loose in the case.
Adjustments for calibers 9mm, .38 Sp.,
.45 ACP and for hot loads that have
been fired many times
Configuration 1
To begin, place a military case (sized,
decapped and unswaged) into Station 3.
Screw the back-up rod (#12749*)
down two turns into the toolhead
(#20420). Pull the handle.
Using a wrench turn the back-up rod
(#12749*) down until it hits the inside
bottom of the case. Note: Do not force
the expander as this will damage the
case and the shellplate. Now secure the
lock ring (#14062). Raise the handle.
Screw the eyebolt (#13245) all the
way into the swager. rease the clevis
pin (#13522) heavily.
Put the swager into position. Push the
clevis pin through the connecting rod
and eyebolt and secure with the hitch
pin (#13840). Replace the swage cover
(#13064).
With the military case still in Station
3, pull the operating handle down with
your left hand. Now turn the swager
upward with your right hand until it
meets resistance. With your left hand
raise the operating handle about 10
inches. With your right hand turn the
swager up a 1/4 turn. Cycle the handle
down.
Raise the handle just enough to re-
move the case and inspect the primer
pocket to see the amount of swaging
being done. The swager should leave a
radiused entrance on the primer pocket.
Fig. 59
Turn the swager in, using 1/4 turn in-
crements until you achieve the proper
swage. Secure the jam nut (#13682).
Note: Do not over swage. This condi-
tion will cause damage to the shellplate
(#12600*).
When your swager is properly ad-
justed you will feel resistance during the
final 1/2" to 1" of the downward stroke of
the handle.
Adjustments for rifle calibers
Configuration 2
To begin, place a military case (sized,
decapped and unswaged) into Station 3.
Remove the back-up rod (#12749*)
from the back-up die (#12184).
With the operating handle in the down
position, screw the back-up die into Sta-
tion 3 until the die comes into contact
with the shellplate. Now back the die out
one full turn and secure it in place with
the lock ring (#14067).
Leave the handle in the down posi-
tion. With a wrench, screw the back-up
rod into the back-up die. Turn the back-
up rod down until it touches the inside
Fig. 58 - Cutaway crimp die shows the
area being crimped while the case is being
fully supported by the die body.
Fig. 59 - Note the difference between the
swaged primer pocket (left) and the
unswaged primer pocket (right).
321
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bottom of the case. Note: Do not force
the expander as this will damage the
case and the shellplate. Now secure the
lock ring (#13483). Raise the handle.
Screw the eyebolt (#13245) all the
way into the swager. rease the clevis
pin (#13522) heavily.
Put the swager into position. Push the
clevis pin through the connecting rod
and eyebolt and secure with the hitch
pin (#13840). Replace the swage cover
(#13064).
With the military case still in Station
3, pull the operating handle down with
your left hand. Now turn the swager up-
ward with your right hand until it meets
resistance.With your left hand raise the
operating handle about 10 inches. With
your right hand turn the swager up a
1/4 turn. Cycle the handle down.
Raise the handle just enough to re-
move the case and inspect the primer
pocket to see the amount of swaging
being done. The swager should leave a
radiused entrance on the primer pocket.
Fig. 59
Turn the swager in, using 1/4 turn in-
crements until you achieve the proper
swage. Secure the jam nut (#13682).
Note: Do not over swage. This condition
will cause damage to the shellplate
(#12600*).
When your swager is properly ad-
justed you will feel resistance during the
final 1/2" to 1" of the downward stroke of
the handle.
RL1050 vs. Super 1050
Not all parts are the same but some
are still interchangeable. We have made
changes to several parts used on the
Super 1050 that are not interchangeable
with the RL1050 machine.
• The Super 1050 primer lever assembly
(#21145) has a longer arm to accom-
modate the higher toolhead travel. This
is not available for RL 1050 machines.
Primer feed body (#20773) will fit both
machines but again the primer lever as-
sembly will not.
• The Super 1050 index lever has been
changed considerably and will not
index properly on RL 1050 machines.
• The Super 1050 mainshaft, mainshaft
pivot pin, crankshaft assembly, and
bearings are completely different.
• The casefeed body has been modified
to allow long cases to feed through but
is interchangeable between the Super
1050 and RL 1050 machines.
• Any RL 1050 toolhead assembly will
fit the Super 1050 machine, but the
toolhead ratchet (#11686, RL 1050)
must be replaced with ratchet
(#11688, Super 1050).
• The toolhead spring, bushing and
sleeve, as a set, are longer to accom-
modate the increased toolhead travel
on the Super 1050 but they will work
on the RL 1050.
• The RL 1050 spent primer cup has
been replaced with a larger, plastic
spent primer cup and bracket. It is not
interchangeable.
Using RL 1050 toolheads and dies
on the Super 1050
If you want to interchange an RL 1050
toolhead already set for a caliber you
want to load onto the Super 1050 you
will need to check for the following
clearances.
1. Remove the toolhead assembly
from the Super 1050.
2. Replace the shellplate with the
shellplate for the caliber you intend to
load with.
3. Remove the toolhead spring and set
the toolhead onto the mainshaft while
holding the handle at about mid-travel
for proper alignment into the frame.
Next, install the washer and toolhead
bolt.
4. Slowly lower the handle and look to
see if any die comes in contact with the
shellplate. Readjust dies as needed.
5. Place one unprimed case in the
swage station and again slowly lower the
handle. Readjust the expander and
swage rod as needed.
6. Once you have reset the dies to the
machine, remove the toolhead and rein-
stall the toolhead spring and complete
the rest of the conversion and set up to
reload. Reinstall the toolhead.
Troubleshooting
.308 Winchester and related calibers
with similar case length (.243 and/or .22-
250) also lend themselves to reloading
on this new machine. No special
changes are necessary to the die set.
Hard or Incomplete Indexing
1.) Wrong size locator buttons.
2.) Index pawl bent or worn (#13705).
3.) Shellplate lock ring adjusted too
tightly (#20311).
4.) Dirt under the shellplate (#12600*).
5.) Bent or broken shellplate (#12600*).
6.) Ejector tab (#13189) interfering with
the shellplate - see above photo.
Station 1: Case Insertion Problems
1.) Wrong size case insert plunger
(#13073*).
2.) Wrong case insert adapter (#13654*).
3.) Shellplate lock ring not adjusted tight
enough.
4.) Dirt in the shellplate (#12600*) pock-
ets or damaged shellplate.
5.) Handle being moved too rapidly on
upstroke.
6.) Bent or broken roller bolt (#13333).
7.) Dirt or media in casefeed track.
Station 2: Resizing and
Decapping Problems
With .30-06 and .270 calibers it is im-
portant to note that the seater and crimp
dies must be shortened for clearance rea-
sons. They are available and are included
with the respective conversion kits.
1.) Crushed cases:
a.) Shellplate lock ring too loose or too
tight.
b.) Not enough radius on the die. Use
Dillon dies whenever possible.
c.) Wrong size or missing locator but-
tons.
2.) Bending or breaking decapping pins:
a.) Wrong shellplate (#12600*).
b.) Slightly bent decapping assembly
or pin.
c.) Berdan primed cases.
d.) Dirt in shellplate pockets.
When reinstalling the ejector tab (#13189) it
is vital that it is not set too low or it will in-
terfere with the shellplate.
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e.) Handle being moved too rapidly on
the down stroke.
f.) Rocks or other foreign objects in
cases.
Station 3: Primer Pocket Swaging Prob-
lems
1.) Primers smearing or crushing:
a.) Swage back-up rod not down far
enough (#13332 or #13348).
b.) Swage rod not adjusted high
enough (#20314 - large or #20313 -
small).
Station 4: Priming Problems
The above photo shows the rocker arm
set screw (#13226) being adjusted. The
Super 1050 comes from the factory with
this set screw properly adjusted, but over
time it can move. When the rocker arm
set screw is out of adjustment, it can dent
primers and/or cause the primer slide to
stick. When properly adjusted, the
primer punch (#12849 large - #13307
small) will be flush with the platform sur-
face – see arrow above.
1.) Crushed primers:
a.) Swage rod (#20314 - large or
#20313 - small) not adjusted correctly,
dirty or worn out.
b.) Dirt in the shellplate (#12600*).
c.) Ringed primer. When a spent
primer has been pierced by the decap-
ping pin leaving a ring of metal from the
primer in the pocket.
d.) Primer station retain tab (#12930)
not adjusted correctly.
e.) Worn primer punch (#12849).
f.) The bench that the machine is
mounted on is not rigid enough. This can
be corrected by affixing a board to both
the wall and your bench.
g.) Hot-loaded ammo that has been
fired several times and the base of the
case has been flattened out.
2.) High primers:
a.) Adjust the primer push rod
(#12819).
b.) On .223 cases the swage back-up
rod (#13332) is down too far, slightly col-
lapsing the primer pocket and not allow-
ing the primer to seat fully.
c.) Loose shellplate (#12600*).
d.) Erratic handle motion.
e.) Do not remove the rubber piece on
the primer slide.
3.) Smeared primers - see Station 3:
Primer Pocket Swaging - item 1
4.) Locator tab:
a.) When adjusting the priming sta-
tion locator tab, it should be set as
close to the case as possible without
touching it. Be sure the cases in the
shellplate rotate freely past the tab.
Change primer magazine tips every
20,000 rounds. Note: Move the handle
down, bringing the toolhead down.
Move the locator tab in to the case in
the priming station.
Station 5. Powder and Case outh
Belling Problems
1.) Crushing cases:
a.) Wrong size or missing locator but-
tons.
2.) Spilling powder:
a.) Slamming or going too fast with the
operating handle (#17071).
b.) Stick or pencil-lead type powders
bridging on the case mouth in the pow-
der funnel (#13005). See conversion
chart.
c.) Check powder bar adjustment.
3.) Erratic belling:
a.) Variation in case length. Divide
cases by brand.
b.) Handle not moving all the way
down on each stroke. Note: Try setting a
bullet on the case mouth in Station 6.
4.) Erratic powder charges:
a.) Powder bar not moving full length
of its travel. Turn the powder die down
until it does.
Station 7: Bullet Seating Problems
1.) Erratic seating depth of the bullet:
a.) Build up of lead shaving and/or
lube in the seater or crimp dies.
b.) Bullets having erratic dimension
(length and/or the ogive).
c.) Use the proper seating stem for the
type of bullet being used.
d.) Variations in case types and/or lots
– sort brass.
e.) Refer to a loading manual for
proper loaded length (OAL) and addi-
tional information.
Station 8: Crimping Problems
1.) Erratic crimping:
a.) Length of cartridge cases erratic,
probably due to mixed brands of brass.
b.) Worn out or improperly made die,
use Dillon dies whenever possible.
2.) Loose bullet:
a.) Too much taper crimp. Note, this
condition also ruins accuracy.
b. Wrong expander (#12749*).
c.) Thin cases.
aintenance
Loctite
Loctite should be used following ad-
justments to or replacement of all
threaded screws. Please note that Loctite
should be applied to threaded portions
only and should be of a non-permanent
type. Blue Loctite #242 is recommended.
Swage
Clean the swage by pulling the operat-
ing handle down and use a small brush
to clean the tip. Every 10,000 rounds, re-
move the swage rod (#20314 - large or
#20313 - small). and clean, lightly grease
and replace. Note: Do not grease the tip
of the swage where it contacts the primer
pocket.
primer punch
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