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02-14-2018, 11:24 PM
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I don't shoot that much to justify this setup, which is awesome btw 
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02-15-2018, 11:16 AM
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What for the Blue Team to chime it!
Heck it uses the same bullet feeder. 
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02-15-2018, 06:13 PM
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As an engineer, I can certainly appreciate the approach and the craftsmanship that went into these presses.
As a handloader, I can't help but ask, "why?" - After all, if I wanted to shoot factory-made ammunition, I would just buy factory ammunition in bulk.
- And if I wanted to handload, I certainly wouldn't want to buy an ammunition factory that puts gears, sensors and LCD displays between me from the reloading process.
I kind of feel like someone who decided to live "off the grid" suddenly being confronted with a nuclear power plant.
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02-15-2018, 07:08 PM
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Very nice well made but at those prices I'll pass. as I shoot a lot but that's above my pay grade.
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02-15-2018, 07:30 PM
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These set-ups are really intended for commercial reloaders running 1050s OR regular shooters who can't resist the newest gadget. I have a local shooter friend who uses this set-up because there are three active shooters in the family.
The important thing to recognize is these machines need to be constantly observed while running to catch problems before they become disasters. When my friends machine(s) are running they are right there wearing eye and ear protection with a flashlight to keep close watch. Of course someone has to be there to keep feeding primers, powder and bullets.
I asked Dillon once why no Dillon warranty on 1050s. The guy said you just have to be on the phones every Monday morning to hear the calls for replacement parts on 1050s broken by commercial loaders. No way Dillon will eat all that breakage.
Find someone who has a Mark 7 set-up and talk with them before you buy.
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02-15-2018, 07:33 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hdwhit
As an engineer, I can certainly appreciate the approach and the craftsmanship that went into these presses.
As a handloader, I can't help but ask, "why?" - After all, if I wanted to shoot factory-made ammunition, I would just buy factory ammunition in bulk.
- And if I wanted to handload, I certainly wouldn't want to buy an ammunition factory that puts gears, sensors and LCD displays between me from the reloading process.
I kind of feel like someone who decided to live "off the grid" suddenly being confronted with a nuclear power plant. |
You can't tell the difference between the handgun ammo that comes of my automated 650 progressive from that if you assembled it on a single stage. If you shoot thousands of rounds a year you have much more time to spend (actually shooting) on the range and not in the reloading room. That automation you are bemoaning allows for consistent and speedy assembly.
Nothing wrong with single stage presses - I have several and use them where appropriate.
Their new press is intended for commercial reloading.
be safe
Ruggy
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