Dillon Precision Dillon RL 1050 Instruction Manual
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RL 1050 Instruction Manual Version 3.3 illon recision Products, Inc. Manufacturers of The Worlds Finest Loading Equipment
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#13385 Spot Manuals RL1050 Man Folder RL1050 Manual V3.3 9/01 WJC On the cover… The RL 1050 is pictured with optional accessories: Powdercheck System #21044 Low Powder Sensor #16306 Bullet Tray #22215 Other accessories available for the RL 1050 include: Machine Cover #13239 Maintenance Kit & Spare Parts Kit #97018 The Blue Press, Dillon’s monthly catalog, has a complete listing of accessories available for all machines.
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Table of Contents Warranty Agreement 4 Mandatory Safety Measures 4 RL1050 Assembly 5 Powder Measure Adjustment 8 Primer Magazine 9 Electric Casefeeder 10 How the RL1050 Works – Stations 1 - 8 10 To Begin Reloading 11 Adjustments and Conversions: 11 Casefeeder 11 Handle 12 Swager 12 Swage Conversion & Adjustment 12 Primer System Change Over Instructions 12 Toolhead Removal 13 Shellplate Removal 14 Casefeed Plunger Conversion 14 Die Adjustments 14 Older Model Users 15 Trouble Shooting 16 Maintenance 17...
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4 Warranty Agreement The Dillon RL1050 reloader has been designed as a commercial machine. Our expectation is that its life expectancy will be in excess of two million rounds of loaded ammunition. All RL1050 machines are warranted for life from defects in material or workmanship, plus a one year 100% warranty against normal wear. All electrical/electronic components in Dillon equipment are covered by a one year warranty. However, the RL1050 is a complex machine and we need your cooperation. So there’s a...
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5* Indicates a caliber specific part – see the caliber conversion chart on page 19 for the caliber you are loading for. Seat bullets as close to maximum cartridge length as possible. 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...
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* Indicates a caliber specific part – see the caliber conversion chart on page 19 for the caliber you are loading for.6 If you get stuck on something that you don’t understand, call (800) 223-4570 for technical assistance. Step 1: Mounting the RL1050 Select a clear area on your reloading bench. Be certain your bench is free from vibration and is strong enough to support your RL1050’s mass and operating force. If possible attach your bench to the wall using screws. Remove the RL1050 main frame from the...
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7* Indicates a caliber specific part – see the caliber conversion chart on page 19 for the caliber you are loading for. The casefeed bowl assembly needs to be placed on the casefeed post with the Dillon logo and the on/off switch facing you. The casefeed tube (#13761) should now be inserted into the casefeed adapter (#13654*) Fig. 4Note that the tube is marked “up” on one end. Press this end into the tube clip (#13859) attached to the casefeeder motor housing Fig. 5. This assembly is now complete. Step...
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* Indicates a caliber specific part – see the caliber conversion chart on page 19 for the caliber you are loading for.8 the spring (#14033) and wing nut (#13799) on the rod and screw the wing nut up until you feel light tension 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 (#13650) on the right side as shown on the schematic on page 21. Hook the bullet bin (#13756) and the loaded cartridge collection...
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9* Indicates a caliber specific part – see the caliber conversion chart on page 19 for the caliber you are loading for. alternately raising 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. 9. When you have determined that your adjustments are correct, tighten the lock ring (#14067) and locking collar (#13939). Fig. 10 Failsafe Assembly The purpose of the powder measure failsafe rod is...
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* Indicates a caliber specific part – see the caliber conversion chart on page 19 for the caliber you are loading for.10 You will notice that the primer magazines and primer pick-up tubes have different colored tips. They have been color coded to help you identify size more easily. The color code is as follows: Blue Small Primer Magazine Orifice Red Large Primer Magazine Orifice Yellow Small Primer Pick-up Tube Green Large Primer Pick-up Tube The shiny side of the primers should be facing up. This is...