Dillion Super 1050

[ghorman]

I currently have a Dillion Super 1050 but I haven't setup it up yet. I'm on the fence about it. I recently got a divorce and I'm thinking about selling it. With ammo prices being kind of low, what would you do?

 

[Axxe55]

The reloading press is only part of it you still need powder primers bullets and cases to reload.

 

[Ausländer]

Welcome!

Having and using a reloader even when prices are 'low' is still a good thing.... In my opinion, this is when you should be stocking supplies and refining your recipes.

 

[ghorman]

Right, I have the brass, powder, and bullet; plus I currently have a Lee turret press. So, reloading isn't new to me; just debating the time vs reward thing with reloading.

 

[Ausländer]

Prices will eventually increase - that's a given.

The real question is: How much are you willing to pay for commercial off-the-shelf ammo before you decide it's cheaper/easier to find by doing it yourself.

 

[Darkpriest667]

Right, I have the brass, powder, and bullet; plus I currently have a Lee turret press. So, reloading isn't new to me; just debating the time vs reward thing with reloading.

I'm the one that linked you to this forum!


All Ghorman is a guy I know locally. Good dude. He posted it up for sale on facebook a few days ago and I directed him here.

 

[Ausländer]

If you are happy with the Lee and it does everything you think you'll ever need, the sell the Dillion.

Edited as Darkpriest667 post came up.

If you are just looking for confirmation from the community that you should sell your gear, then okay "Sell your Dillion"

 

[ghorman]

I'm the one that linked you to this forum!


All Ghorman is a guy I know locally. Good dude. He posted it up for sale on facebook a few days ago and I directed him here.

Hey man, hopefully I'll see you this weekend. I have to do a brake job on my daughter's truck.
Just thinking about the reloader. Keep it or sell it?

 

[Darkpriest667]

Hey man, hopefully I'll see you this weekend. I have to do a brake job on my daughter's truck.
Just thinking about the reloader. Keep it or sell it?

The advice here is super good. These guys are much more experienced than me. If you are happy with the lee there is no reason to keep the dillon and its like 2300 bucks you could have.

 

[toddnjoyce]

I wouldn’t call today’s ammo prices low and recognize some components are still hard to come by. Reloading, especially at the volume a 1050 can produce, is it’s own hobby…if it doesn’t interest you, it doesn’t interest you.

But at one point it interested you enough to buy the press….

 

[Tnhawk]

I currently have a Dillion Super 1050 but I haven't setup it up yet. I'm on the fence about it. I recently got a divorce and I'm thinking about selling it. With ammo prices being kind of low, what would you do?

Not sure where you're finding ammo prices low, but I'd keep the reloading press, save brass and store primers and powder. There will likely be a time when it becomes useful. Many reload for reasons other than ammo prices.

 

[paknheat]

Keep it. Keep it all. If you sell it you’ll be kicking yourself later on about how you should never have sold it.


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[Texasjack]

You got a divorce, so your financial situation should improve.

Once you've run a Dillon, you won't go back to the other brands.

 

[ghorman]

Thanks all. I haven't reloaded for a few years. Are primers still the bottle neck? I remember buying 1000 small pistol for like $35

 

[Havok1]

Thanks all. I haven't reloaded for a few years. Are primers still the bottle neck? I remember buying 1000 small pistol for like $35

Last couple times I bought them was about $80-90/1000. Still cheaper to load my own than to buy factory ammo though. They have been the bottleneck but the guy at academy said they are starting to come back in stock more, and they aren’t limiting purchases.

 

[Dawico]

I currently have a Dillion Super 1050 but I haven't setup it up yet. I'm on the fence about it. I recently got a divorce and I'm thinking about selling it. With ammo prices being kind of low, what would you do?

I'd sell and here's why:

These are commercial units and not covered by Dillon's great warranty. Not that they generally have issues but it's still worth thinking about.

These are complicated units. You have reloading experience but have you used progressives a lot? This is a big step up from most normal progressive machines.

While they hold their value it won't really earn its keep unless you shoot a lot!

NIB you should get back what you paid for it or more. Not sure on Dillon's current lead time but they were taking forever for a long time.

Caliber conversions are expensive and complicated to install. Not horrible but more involved than other progressive presses. Did you really buy this to load one caliber?



Ultimately my advice is to sell it and get a 750 all decked out or even a couple SDBs for your loading needs if you feel you need a progressive.

I wanted a 1050 for a long time until I got realistic and looked at the numbers. It just didn't make financial sense even though I shot a lot at the time.

 

[ghorman]

I'd sell and here's why:

These are commercial units and not covered by Dillon's great warranty. Not that they generally have issues but it's still worth thinking about.

These are complicated units. You have reloading experience but have you used progressives a lot? This is a big step up from most normal progressive machines.

While they hold their value it won't really earn its keep unless you shoot a lot!

NIB you should get back what you paid for it or more. Not sure on Dillon's current lead time but they were taking forever for a long time.

Caliber conversions are expensive and complicated to install. Not horrible but more involved than other progressive presses. Did you really buy this to load one caliber?



Ultimately my advice is to sell it and get a 750 all decked out or even a couple SDBs for your loading needs if you feel you need a progressive.

I wanted a 1050 for a long time until I got realistic and looked at the numbers. It just didn't make financial sense even though I shot a lot at the time.

I’ve also purchase two conversion kits for it. 9mm and 45acp. I have the dies for the 9mm as well.

 

[ghorman]

Thanks all for the feedback. But I think I'm going to get rid of it and move that money into another project.

 

[sergeant69]

Keep it. Keep it all. If you sell it you’ll be kicking yourself later on about how you should never have sold it.


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i sold a 1050 here on this site years ago as i finished loading mucho cartuchos and figured i was set for life. bout 5 years later i was kicking my ass big time. now have an 1100 thats easier to use but still miss the 1050. and have loaded lots and lots on the 1100 i coulda done on the 1050. exactly why i don't sell guns. i hope!

 

[cartridgechemist]

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