RL1100 Order Check Please

[lordpaxman]

Please, I’m looking to verify a Dillon order, not debate whether it’s the right press for what I want. I already have two progressives, but WANT an RL1100.
All the slack is taken up on the trigger, I just wanted to get some experts weighing in on the order. I plan to post an email to Dillon as their webpage says the phone lines have very long wait times.
I already have all the accoutrements for reloading, this is strictly a press order, I’ll be mounting the the press directly on my bench as I’d rather sit than stand. Any advice on the order would be appreciated! AdThanksVance.

Dillon order

RL 1100 - 9mm
https://www.dillonprecision.com/rl-1100-reloader_8_1_26777.html

13239 Machine cover

https://www.dillonprecision.com/rl-...er-1050-sl-900-machine-cover_8_119_23684.html

20056 Primer tubes Small (4)
https://www.dillonprecision.com/primer-pickup-tube-pack-of-2-small-2-large_8_116_23515.html

62309 Swage tip replacement
https://www.dillonprecision.com/rl1100-cp2000-replacement-swage-rod-tip-small_8_113_26783.html

20779 Super 1050 Spare parts kit - or whatever the 1100 equivalent is
https://www.dillonprecision.com/super-1050-spare-parts-kit_8_113_23912.html

21044 Powder Check
https://www.dillonprecision.com/powder-check_8_120_23805.html

ABSS Ammobrass swage checker

https://www.dillonprecision.com/ammobrass-swage-setter_8_8_26825.html

 

[Roblee1675]

I have the same press I would also get the Mr. Bullet feeder and then eliminate the powder check because there will not be an open spot for it.

 

[Texas10mm]

Dies?

RCBS Lock-Out die?

The machine doesn't come with dies. It comes with the conversion kit.

 

[cfullgraf]

Get a couple extra bins. They fill up quickly. It allows you to keep loading instead of stopping to empty the bin into another container.

 

[lordpaxman]

Dies?

RCBS Lock-Out die?

The machine doesn't come with dies. It comes with the conversion kit.

I currently run the Lock-Out in my progressive. I’m going to try the Dillon Powder check die to see if I like that better. I understand it doesn’t lock, just beeps - I also want to have one that will eventually do rifle so that’s why the Dillon.
My understanding when you order on Dillon’s web page, you select a caliber, and then it comes with dies?? I’m presuming they’re carbine, but I’ll ask that when I email Dillon.
:From Dillon’s website:
The basic RL1100 includes:

• Auto indexing shellplate
• 1 set of dies
• Built in primer pocket swager
• Automatic powder measure system
• Automatic priming system
• Electric casefeeder
• Low Primer Alarm

 

[lordpaxman]

Get a couple extra bins. They fill up quickly. It allows you to keep loading instead of stopping to empty the bin into another container.

Thanks. Oh, I should probably add the bullet tray come to think of it.

 

[lordpaxman]

I have the same press I would also get the Mr. Bullet feeder and then eliminate the powder check because there will not be an open spot for it.

I’m tempted, but...I have thought about that quite a bit but for now I’ll be mr. bullet feeder. My current presses have case feeders, which I wouldn’t do without, so eventually I may add auto bullet thingys.

 

[Texas10mm]

I currently run the Lock-Out in my progressive. I’m going to try the Dillon Powder check die to see if I like that better. I understand it doesn’t lock, just beeps - I also want to have one that will eventually do rifle so that’s why the Dillon.
My understanding when you order on Dillon’s web page, you select a caliber, and then it comes with dies?? I’m presuming they’re carbine, but I’ll ask that when I email Dillon.
:From Dillon’s website:
The basic RL1100 includes:

• Auto indexing shellplate
• 1 set of dies
• Built in primer pocket swager
• Automatic powder measure system
• Automatic priming system
• Electric casefeeder
• Low Primer Alarm

You're right, they do come with dies. The 750/550 don't.

 

[GE-Mini-Gun]

Since you WANT it I can’t help you. When I was loading for 4 other shooters (total 40k+ per year) I thought long and hard about the 1050, but could NEVER justify the cost increase over the 650 I had. I can run 3k worth of 115gr 9mm through my 650 in just under 3 hrs., you gain nothing with the 1050 as the limiting factor in both presses is the same…primer and powder capacity; although you do get a swagger in the 1050, but with 9mm there really isn’t a need. I really wanted the 1050 but in the end the numbers just didn’t add up, I wasn’t gaining anything for the cost increase, which is substantial. In the end it’s your money and not mine so have at it…one other thing…no life time warranty on the 1050, only a year and parts aren’t cheap.

 

[packetloss]

I personally don't like the Dillon powder check. It's very picky as to which powders it works with. I ended up going the bullet feeder route and I became the powder check instead of bullet feeder.

 

[lordpaxman]

I personally don't like the Dillon powder check. It's very picky as to which powders it works with. I ended up going the bullet feeder route and I became the powder check instead of bullet feeder.

Thanks for the info. My backup plan is an RCBS Lock Out die.

 

[MikeInOr]

I like the powder check die on my Dillon 650. I have not had any issues with several different types of powder. You are correct, it beeps if there is too much powder or too little (no) powder. Once the press is setup and running smooth the powder check is more of a nice extra rather than a must have. I think the only time mine has beeped in the last 10 years is when I ran out of powder in the powder measure. (I bought my 650 before Dillon offered the powder measure alarm. I should probably add one some day.)

Personally I would take 750 with a Mr Bullet feeder over a 1100. My understanding is changing the caliber on the 1100 is a lot more involved and time consuming than the 650/750, not to mention more expensive.

What presses do you have now? Why do you feel you need the 1100 over the 750? I am just curious, you are certainly free to buy what ever you feel fits your needs best! I always wanted a 1050... mainly because it was the biggest baddest beast available from Dillon... in the end there really isn't anything that my 650 doesn't do extremely well! When I bought 5000 rounds of Lake City 5.56 brass years ago I paid a bit extra to have it cleaned and swaged... so I have never needed to swage any brass on my 650. I can see how the 1100 would be a big advantage with crimped primer pocket military brass. Do you plan on automating the 1100 with an electric motor eventually?

I would double the number of primer pick up tubes. I can go through 400 rounds / primers quite fast and pausing to refill the pickup tubes really breaks the rhythm. I would love to pick up one of the Dillon primer pickup tube loaders but they are pricey and the reviews I have read on them have been very mixed as to how well they work. You might want to add a Dillon primer flip tray or a vibra-prime for loading the primer tubes.

You might want to add the Dillon powder measure - low powder sensor. When you get in a groove it is easy to miss the powder measure emptying.

Also, the Dillon bins are just Akro bins. I picked up a bunch of Akro bins of various sizes for a LOT cheaper than Dillon sells them for... but they aren't Dillon blue.

Since the press comes with Dillon dies I would suggest adding an extra decappng pin or two to your order.

Although it is not required I like to lube my brass, even 9mm brass before loading it. It just makes the loading process that much smoother.

P.S. I have used all sorts of once fired 9mm brass... 10's of thousands of cases and I have never found a single swaged primer pocket on a 9mm case.

 

[Texas10mm]

Since you WANT it I can’t help you. When I was loading for 4 other shooters (total 40k+ per year) I thought long and hard about the 1050, but could NEVER justify the cost increase over the 650 I had. I can run 3k worth of 115gr 9mm through my 650 in just under 3 hrs., you gain nothing with the 1050 as the limiting factor in both presses is the same…primer and powder capacity; although you do get a swagger in the 1050, but with 9mm there really isn’t a need. I really wanted the 1050 but in the end the numbers just didn’t add up, I wasn’t gaining anything for the cost increase, which is substantial. In the end it’s your money and not mine so have at it…one other thing…no life time warranty on the 1050, only a year and parts aren’t cheap.

There's a bunch of crimped 9mm brass out there.

Owning a 1100 might give one some swagger, but the swager will take care of those crimped primer pockets.

 

[MikeInOr]

Just in case you aren't familular with the Mark 7 Evolution press:
https://www.markvii-loading.com/101-1175.html

 

[lordpaxman]

What presses do you have now? Why do you feel you need the 1100 over the 750?

I appreciate the advice on the other items, but I’d rather not get into a debate of what press and why. As you and others have said, you’d get the 1050/1100 if cost wasn’t an issue.
I’ll add some primer tubes, I do have a vibra-prime, but do like to take breaks every so often. Good call on the deprime pins!
I do lube my brass as I wet tumble and the cases are definitely too clean. I’m glad you haven’t found any crimped 9s, that hasn’t been the case with me. Thanks again!.

 

[MikeInOr]

On my 650 I have the first station setup with a RCBS .223 case lube / decapping die. The RCBS lube die works perfectly for 9mm... but is useless for .223. The 9mm cases run through the press slicker than snot but the case feeder and feed tube don't get buggered up with lube. ...just a thought.

 

[GE-Mini-Gun]

There's a bunch of crimped 9mm brass out there.

Owning a 1100 might give one some swagger, but the swager will take care of those crimped primer pockets.

Correct, as most, I can "feel" when it's a crimped case...pop it out and go about my business. As mentioned the cost increase wasn't worth it to me and the load rate is the same for both machines.

 

[rfwobbly]

Please, I’m looking to verify a Dillon order. Any advice on the order would be appreciated!

The only thing I see is you forgot to give them MY delivery address.
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[lordpaxman]

The only thing I see is you forgot to give them MY delivery address.
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My son beat you to that one! The order has been placed, we’ll see how things go.