RL 1050
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1. Remove the blue cap from the powder die 20320 and loosely clamp the powder measure in position To install the failsafe 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 s mounted on the left rear of the main frame Next using your thumb and index finger 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 failsafe rod clip 13929 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 Tighten the powder measure clamp screws 14037 4 7 Ea SEA zm 2 Bw nn Fig 11 Clockwise turns of the powder bar adjustment bolt will increase the powder charge while counterclockwise turns will decrease the powder charge You will notice an adjusting bolt on the front of the powder bar Counterclockwise reduces the powder charge clockwise increases the charge Fig 11 Fig 12 Small powder bar left large powder bar right Your machine comes with two powder bars Fig 12 One large 20063 and one small 20062 Rule of thumb Use the large bar whenever possible Index a sized and primed case under the measure and operate the machine s handle Turning the powder bar adjustment bolt clockwise increases the powder charge cou2. Powder Activator Pistol Part 11686 12144 12184 12260 12486 12819 12901 12930 12972 12995 13001 13042 13058 13064 13073 13086 13089 13091 13098 13108 13142 13161 13189 13205 13226 13238 13244 13245 13258 13262 13271 13276 13296 13306 13324 13328 13333 13335 13342 13363 13365 13376 13377 13392 13413 13417 13419 13426 13432 13435 13449 13475 13483 13484 13495 13498 13502 Description Toolhead Ratchet Cam 1050 Bullet Bin Bracket Swage Die Body Part 1050 Box For Shipping Cam Guide Bolt 1 4x20 Primer System Push Rod Crankshaft 1050 Primer Station Retain Tab Toolhead Alignment Rod Primer System Tappet New Lever Arm Bracket Crankshaft Journal Primer System Rocker Arm Swage Cover 1050 Casefeed Plunger Large Index Roller Bolt 1050 Failsafe Rod Eye Bolt Alignment Bushing New Casefeed Plunger Medium Primer Slide Stop B Mainshaft 1050 Casefeed Cam1050 1050 Ejector Tab Post Bolts Rocker Arm Set Screw Cartridge Bin Bracket Crank Retaining Ring Primer Swage Adjustment Bolt Mainshaft Pivot Pin 7 32 Hex Wrench Short Post Stud Crank Hand Roller Bolt Primer System Rocker Bolt Casefeed Plunger Small Connecting Rod 1050 SD Shellplate Bolt Locator Tab Bolt Spring Bushing Toolhead Bolt Primer Magazine Socket Bolt Index Roller 1050 Ratchet Restriction Tab Bin Bracket Mount Screw Crankshaft Bearing Slide Actuating Lever Swage Connecting Rod Swage
3. 20478 41 Mag Conversion 11856 13930 12882 13654 13073 17384 13569 14067 13005 6 Shellplate 1 Locator Buttons 6 A1 cal Expander H Adapter Yellow Casefeed Plunger Large Blue Locator Tab Short 1 Blue Locator Tab 5 Die Lock Ring Powder Activator Pistol 20479 44 Spl Mag Conversion 12600 14047 12628 13654 13073 17384 13569 14067 13005 4 Shellplate 4 Locator Buttons 6 A4 cal Expander G Adapter Yellow Casefeed Plunger Large Blue Locator Tab Short 1 Blue Locator Tab 5 Die Lock Ring Powder Activator Pistol 20480 45 ACP Conversion 12999 13930 12749 13872 13073 17384 13569 14067 13005 1 Shellplate 1 Locator Buttons 6 45 cal Expander E Adapter Red Casefeed Plunger Large Blue Locator Tab Short 1 Blue Locator Tab 5 Die Lock Ring Powder Activator Pistol 20481 45 LC Conversion 11235 14047 12749 13654 13073 17384 13569 14067 13005 C Shellplate 4 Locator Buttons 6 45 cal Expander E Adapter Yellow Casefeed Plunger Large Blue Locator Tab Short 1 Blue Locator Tab 5 Die Lock Ring Powder Activator Pistol 20482 9mm Conversion 12938 14060 12833 13878 13306 17384 13569 14067 13005 5 Shellplate 3 Locator Buttons 6 9mm cal Expander F Adapter Green Casefeed Plunger Small Blue Locator Tab Short 1 Blue Locator Tab 5 Die Lock Ring Powde
4. 21072 oe 13813 13632 amp 13736 13703 Casefeeder Clutch Assembly Stock Description 13632 13655 13703 13732 13736 13813 21072 21073 21074 Upper Clutch 5 16 Washer Spacer 41 44 45LC 357 30 Carbine Clutch Motor Bolt Lower Clutch Clutch Spring Washer Casefeed Plate Large Pistol Casefeed Plate Small Pistol Casefeed Plate Small Rifle 25 22221 Powder Measure Assembly 13882 13005 13426 N Stock Description 13005 13089 13426 13644 13793 13799 13801 13818 13845 13848 13853 13871 13882 13893 13904 13921 13929 13939 13940 Powder Activator Pistol Failsafe Rod Eye Bolt Powder Funnel A Rifle Small Powder Bar Spacer Collar Roller Blue Failsafe Strip Nut Tinnerman Insert Powder Bar Insert Small Collar Sleeve Bellcrank Bushing Powder Bar Insert Large Bellcrank Cube Powder Measure Lid Powder Bar Post Large Bellcrank Bolt Powder Measure Plug Failsafe Rod Clip Collar Clamp Body Collar Housing Part ie SGG 13644 13951 20780 13943 EZ 13893 20062 Qo 13089 14033 13799 Stock Description 13943 13951 13958 13960 14023 14033 14037 14041 14202 14808 16340 20062 20063 20320 20780 20785 21275 21353 97034 Powder Bar Adjust Screw Powder Bar Post Small Powder Bar Bolt Washer Failsafe Rod Part 8 32x3 4 BH Screw Failsafe Return
5. 21079 Bullet Bin Bracket Post Bolts Cartridge Bin Bracket Post Stud Bin Bracket Mount Screw Casefeed Bowl 1050 Casefeed Motor 4 RPM Not Shown 1050 Cartridge Bin Casefeed Funnel Lower Cord Clamp Clamp Retaining Screw Casefeed Cord Set Casefeed Motor Cover 5 16 Washer Casefeed Funnel Baffle 9mm 380 38 Sup Not Shown Bullet Bin Casefeed Tube 1050 Micro Switch Not Shown Lighted Power Switch Casefeed Tube Clip 10 24 BH Screw Not Shown Micro Switch Mount Screw Not Shown Casefeed Motor Roll Pin Not Shown 10 24 5 8 Buttonhead Screw Not Shown 8 32x1 2 Bowl Motor Screw Not Shown Casefeed Bowl Insert Casefeed Assembly 1050 Large Pistol Casefeed Assembly 1050 Small Rifle Casefeed Mounting Post Assembly Casefeed Assembly 1050 Small Pistol 13539 gt 13400 24 Indicates a caliber specific part see the caliber conversion chart on page 19 for the caliber you are loading for RL 1050 Casefeed Sub Assemblies Adapter see caliber conversion chart on pg 18 Casefeed Plunger see caliber conversion chart _ 132498 VW QQ 13333 Item A Casefeed Frame Assembly Stock Description 13333 13498 13534 13567 13815 13972 Bolt Locator Tab Plunger Roller Adapter Housing Casefeed Plunger Spring Adapter Housing Screw 3 16 Roll Pin 13732 Tosso
6. In this station the empty cases are automatically 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 In this station a new primer is installed 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 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 optional 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 In this station the bullet is seated to its proper depth 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 understand the machine s operation make
7. Primer Magazine Tube Small Primer Magazine Tube Large Primer Arm Cam Assembly 13001 New Lever Arm Bracket 13413 Slide Actuating Lever 13746 Actuating Lever Cotter Pin 13840 Hair Pin Cotter 13844 Short Lever Spring 13936 Tab Spring Arm Spring 14037 Clutch Motor Bolt 17604 Bracket Pivot Pin 23 Lower 13363 13130 13222 small 12995 E any N gt o aa A Sar A SS large x 20317 small 20318 large 13858 12849 large 13307 small 13058 Lower Assembly Stock 12849 12995 13058 13130 13222 13296 13307 13363 13607 13858 20317 20318 Description 1050 Primer Punch Large Primer System Tappet Primer System Rocker Arm Primer Punch Bushing Large Primer Punch Bushing Small Primer System Rocker Bolt 1050 Primer Punch Small Primer Magazine Socket Bolt Rocker Bolt Lock Washer Primer Punch Spring 1050 Primer Slide Assembly Small 13423 Roll Pin 1 8x5 8 14990 Slide Roll Pin Sleeve Primer Slide Assembly Large 13423 Roll Pin 1 8x5 8 14990 Slide Roll Pin Sleeve Indicates a caliber specific part see the caliber conversion chart on page 19 for the caliber you are loading for RL 1050 Casefeeder Assembly Stock Description 12144 13205 13238 13271 13377 13400 13473 13484 13494 13495 13502 13539 13540 13655 13688 13756 13761 13779 13812 13859 13895 13954 14022 14023 14026 17808 20322 20324 20641
8. below 22216 Connecting Rod Assembly Lower Machine Assembly Part Description 12901 Crankshaft 1050 13244 Crank Retaining Ring 13392 Crankshaft Bearing 13475 Journal Key 1050 22216 Connecting Rod Assembly Part Description 13086 Index Roller Bolt 1050 13142 Mainshaft 1050 13258 Mainshaft Pivot Pin 13365 Index Roller 1050 22216 1050 Connecting Rod Assembly 13042 Crankshaft Journal 13324 Connecting Rod 1050 13581 Grease Zerts 17084 Irolox Retaining Ring 2 17110 Dowel Pins Item A Swage Rod Assembly Part Description 13064 Swage Cover 1050 13417 Swage Connecting Rod 13522 Clevis Pin 13581 Grease Zerts 13840 Hair Pin Cotter 13896 1 4 20 3 8 BH Ejector Tab Screw 14517 Swage Station Bushing 20313 Swage Rod Assembly Small 13127 Swage Rod 1050 Small 13245 Primer Swage Adjmnt Bolt 13682 Swage Lock Nut 1050 20314 Swage Rod Assembly Large 13245 Primer Swage Adjmnt Bolt 13364 Swage Rod 1050 Large 13682 Swage Lock Nut 1050 20313 small assembly M 20314 large assembly N vw IN _ 13522 13581 Er So Indicates a caliber specific part see the caliber conversion 22 chart on page 19 for the caliber you are loading for Upper 22030 small 22031 large Primer System Assembly 20488 Upper Assembly Stock 13957 20773 22030 22031 20488 Description Magazine Shield Cap Primer Feed Body Shield
9. 2 u er Fig 20 After removing the clip and disconnecting the rod replace the clip in the rod for safe keeping Toolhead Removal Disconnect the mechanical return rod 13960 from the bellcrank 20319 by releasing the return rod clip 13929 Fig 20 Lower the handle and remove the toolhead ratchet 11686 Fig 19 Remove the Primer Early Warning device Remove the primer slide lever assembly 20488 Al Fig 21 Use a 15 16 socket wrench to remove the toolhead bolt Obtain a 15 16 socket or wrench not supplied to remove the toolhead bolt 13342 and washer 13449 Fig 21 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 Indicates a caliber specific part see the caliber conversion chart on page 19 for the caliber you are loading for 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 mentioned wrench Shellplate Removal Remove the ejector tab 13189 Loosen the four locator tab screws 13895 about two full turns Use a toothbrush to remove any powder that may be in the threads before removing the lock ring Next remove the lock ring
10. Rod Locknut Powder Funnel A Rifle Crank Handle Lock Screw 1 4 Hex Wrench Toolhead Washer Journal Key 1050 Old Style Jam Nut 9 16x18 1050 Cartridge Bin Lower Cord Clamp Plunger Roller 1050 Clamp Retaining Screw RL 1050 Parts Listing Part 13508 13515 13522 13525 13534 13561 13567 13572 13581 13593 13607 13611 13624 13644 13650 13655 13664 13682 13685 13696 13701 13705 13728 13746 13756 13761 13793 13799 13801 13813 13815 13818 13827 13840 13844 13845 13848 13853 13858 13859 13871 13882 13886 13893 13895 13896 13904 13921 13929 13936 13939 13943 13944 13945 13951 13955 Description Index Ball 1050 Slide Alignment Pin Clevis Pin Index Ball Spring 1050 Casefeed Adapter Housing Lock Ring Insert Casefeed Plunger Spring Toolhead Spring Grease Zerts 5 32 Hex Wrench Rocker Bolt Lock Washer Casefeed Post Warning Label Index Pawl Spring Small Powder Bar Spacer Spent Primer Cup 5 16 Washer 5 16 18 Nut Swage Lock Nut 1050 1 4 20x1 2 Bracket Bolt 3 Packing Foam Pieces Index Pawl Pin 3 8 1050 Index Pawl 1 8 Hex Wrench Actuating Lever Cotter Pin 1050 Bullet Bin Casefeed Tube 1050 Collar Roller Failsafe Strip Nut Tinnerman Insert Clutch Spring Washer Adapter Housing Screw Powder Bar Insert Small 3 16 Hex Wrench Hair Pin Cotter Short Lever Spring Body Collar Sleeve Bellcrank Bushing Powder Bar Insert Large Primer Punch Spring 1050 Ca
11. falling down the funnel Adjustments for calibers 9mm 38 Spl 45 ACP and for hot loads that have been fired many times Configuration 1 Place a military case sized decapped and unswaged into Station 3 Screw the backup rod 12749 down two turns into the toolhead 20420 Pull the handle Using a wrench turn the backup 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 20006 Raise the handle Screw the eyebolt 13245 all the way into the swager Grease 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 Fig 17 With your left hand raise the operating handle about 10 With your right hand turn the swager up a quarter turn Cycle the handle down Raise the handle just enough to remove 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 Turn the swager in using one quarter turn increments until you achieve the proper swage Secure the jam nut 13682 Note Do not over swage This condition will cause d
12. it makes contact with the shellplate Then turn the die counterclockwise four full turns Raise the handle and place one of the cases charged with powder into Station 7 Place a bullet on the mouth of the case and cycle the operating handle Inspect the bullet for seating depth OAL with a dial caliper or case gage To make the OAL longer turn the seating die counterclockwise in small increments To make the OAL shorter turn the seating die clockwise in small increments When the OAL is correct tighten the die lock ring with the operating handle in the down position Crimping Die Adjustments Station 8 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 Raise the platform and continue to screw the die down until it touches the cartridge Indicates a caliber specific part see the caliber conversion chart on page 19 for the caliber you are loading for Lower the platform and give the die an 1 8 turn down again raise the platform Lower the platform halfway and inspect the cartridge If the bell is still present or the desired amount of crimp has not been achieved give the die a 1 8 turn down and try again Continue making small adjustments to your crimp die until the desired amount of crimp has been achieved Once the adjustment is complete place the case
13. out of Station 3 Observe the swage operating part 20314 if the swage is proper proceed if not see items 3 and 4 in the Trouble Shooting section of this manual Cycle the handle again You should now have inserted a primer into the first case in your sequence and it is now in Station 5 Remove the locator button 20637 extract the round and check the primer If everything looks okay replace the case and button and proceed if not refer to the Trouble Shooting sections regarding stations 3 4 and 5 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 and cycle the handle your bullet will be seated to its proper depth if not a simple height adjustment to the seating stem may be necessary Refer to a loading manual for proper loaded length OAL Add a bullet to the case at station 7 cycle again and check for crimp at station 8 Refer to Trouble Shooting item 8 for adjustments if necessary Add a bullet cycle again Your first loaded round 11 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 tr
14. 20311 Now push the casefeed plunger back 13073 and lift the shellplate 11925 off Be sure to lightly grease the bore of the shellplate when reinstalling it 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 Casefeed Plunger Conversion When changing calibers it may be necessary to replace the casefeed plunger 13073 To do this remove the clear casefeed tube 13761 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 housing 13534 Fig 22 Be sure to lightly grease the plunger and roller after cleaning 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 22 Thoroughly clean the track and casefeed parts with a solvent Now very lightly apply grease to the sides and install the proper size casefeed plunger 13073 Remember to grease the roller 13498 and the roller track and Loctite the threads on the roller bolt 13333 Install the casefeed housing and insert the proper size adapter 13654 The casefeed tube 13761 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 the Trouble Shooting section
15. 3306 17384 13569 14067 8 Shellplate 8 Locator Buttons 6 30M1 cal Expander C Powder Funnel C Adapter White Slotted Casefeed Plunger Small Blue Locator Tab Short 1 Blue Locator Tab 5 Die Lock Ring 20631 7 62x39 Conversion 11925 14062 13348 13015 12943 13098 13703 17384 13569 12184 13483 14067 A Shellplate 2 Locator Buttons 6 Backup Expander 7 62x39 Powder Funnel AK Adapter Casefeed Plunger Medium Casefeed Spacer Blue Locator Tab Short 1 Blue Locator Tab 5 Swage Die 9 16 18 Lock Nut Die Lock Ring 20634 32 S amp W Long H amp R Magnum Conversion 12107 14060 12780 12845 13878 13306 17384 13569 14067 D Shellplate 3 Locator Buttons 6 32 cal Expander S Powder Funnel S Adapter Green Casefeed Plunger Small Blue Locator Tab Short 1 Blue Locator Tab 5 Die Lock Ring 21525 9x25 Dillon Conversion 12940 14062 12833 13872 13098 17384 13569 14067 13005 W Shellplate 2 Locator Buttons 6 9mm cal Expander F Adapter Red Casefeed Plunger Medium Blue Locator Tab Short 1 Blue Locator Tab 5 Die Lock Ring Powder Activator Pistol 20545 40 S amp W Conversion 12940 14062 12912 13878 13098 17384 13569 14067 13005 W Shellplate 2 Locator Buttons 6 10mm cal Expander W Adapter Green Casefeed Plunger Medium Blue Locator Tab Short 1 Blue Locator Tab 5 Die Lock Ring
16. Cam 13413 Main Shaft Lubrication Use only 30 wt motor oil DO NOT use a penetrating lubricant such as WD 40 Breakfree etc Swage Clean the swage by pulling the operating handle down and use a small brush to clean the tip Every 10 000 rounds remove 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 Definitions ANVIL Contained in the primer A fixed metallic point against which the priming mixture is crushed and thereby detonated by the action of the firing pin BEARING SURFACE That portion of a bullets surface that touches the bore when moving through the barrel BELL To expand the mouth of the case slightly in order to seat a bullet easily BERDAN PRIMER Type of primer with no integral anvil The anvil is formed in the bottom of the primer pocket Common in Europe on military cartridges Difficult if not impossible to reload Identify by viewing the empty cartridge from the top If you see two flash holes throw the case away BOXER PRIMER The standard American type of primer When viewed from the top of an empty cartridge case one flash hole should be seen This is the one to reload BULLET The missile only Becomes a projectile in flight It may be of the jacketed or cast lead type BULLET SEATING Inserting the bullet into the cartridge case to the correct over all length OAL of the completed cartri
17. RL 1050 Instruction Manual Version 3 3 illon recision Products Inc Manufacturers of The World s Finest Loading Equipment 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 amp Spare Parts Kit 97018 The Blue Press Dillon s monthly catalog has a complete listing of accessories available for all machines 13385 Spot Manuals RL1050 Man Folder RL1050 Manual 1V3 3 9 01 WJC Table of Contents Warranty Agreement Mandatory Safety Measures RL1050 Assembly Powder Measure Adjustment Primer Magazine Electric Casefeeder How the RL1050 Works Stations 1 8 To Begin Reloading Adjustments and Conversions Casefeeder Handle Swager Swage Conversion amp Adjustment Primer System Change Over Instructions Toolhead Removal Shellplate Removal Casefeed Plunger Conversion Die Adjustments Older Model Users Trouble Shooting Maintenance Definitions Caliber Conversion Chart Parts List Schematics 21 25 Dillon Precision Products Inc 8009 E Dillon s Way Scottsdale AZ 85260 480 948 8009 FAX 480 998 2786 Web Site www dillonprecision com E mail dillon dillonprecision com Technical Support amp Customer Service 800 223 4570 Warranty Agreement The Dillon RL1050 reloader has been designed as a commercial
18. Spring Collar Clamp Screw Bowed Washer Powder Measure Tube Screw Collar Roller Bushing 10 32 Nylon Lock Nut Powder Bar Small Powder Bar Large Powder Die Powder Bar Extra Small Powder Measure Body Body Collar Complete Powder Bar Magnum Slotted Bellcrank amp Cube Indicates a caliber specific part see the caliber conversion chart on page 19 for the caliber you are loading for NOTES NOTES
19. ab 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 amp Case Mouth Belling Problems 1 Crushing cases a Wrong size or missing locator buttons 2 Spilling powder a Slamming or going too fast with the operating handle 12727 b Stick or pencil lead type powders bridging on the case mouth in the powder funnel 13005 See conversion chart Indicates a caliber specific part see the caliber conversion chart on page 19 for the caliber you are loading for c Check powder bar adjustment 3 Erratic belling a Variation in case length Divid 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 additional information Station 8 Crimping Problems 1 Erratic crimping a Length of cartridge cases e
20. ace at the top of the tube Fig 14 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 notice 10 the cap has a bevel to help you funnel the primers in Hold the tube in place as shown in Fig 14 pull the retaining pin and allow the primers to drop into the magazine Pivot the switch the lever back over the Early Warning System housing Gently slide the follower 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 Warning Be sure that no loaded rounds are mixed with your empty cases It is possible to feed a blunt nosed cartridge like a 38 WC into the shellplate upside down and explode it when it is hit by the decap pin Now fill the casefeed bowl with approximately 500 pistol cases or about 350 223 cases Your RL1050 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 How the RL1050 Works Stations 1 8 counterclockwise Station 1 In this station the
21. amage to the shellplate 12600 When your swager is properly adjusted you will feel resistance during the final 1 2 to 1 of the downward stroke of the handle Adjustments for 223 and 7 62x39 Russian Configuration 2 Place a military case sized decapped and unswaged into Station 3 Remove the backup rod 12749 from the backup die 12184 With the operating handle in the down position screw the backup die into Station 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 position With a wrench screw the backup rod into the backup die Turn the backup rod down until it touches the inside bottom of the case Fig 18 Note Do not force the expander as this will damage the case and the shellplate Now secure the lock ring 20006 Raise the handle Screw the eyebolt 13245 all the way into the swager Grease 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 Fig 17 With your left hand raise the operating handle about 10 With your right hand turn Indicates a caliber specific part se
22. and give dangerously inaccurate readings Powder Measure Adjustments In Station 5 we adjust the powder measure It works like this first 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 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 adjusted so that the powder funnel will contact the mouth of the case and then fully actuate the powder bar These adjustments are accomplished with a sized case in the shellplate and 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 BH Collar Fig 10 Be sure to tighten the lock ring and locking collar when adjustments are completed 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 to return the powder bar to its closed position
23. back into Station 8 and raise the platform Using a 1 1 8 wrench to turn the lockring and a 7 8 wrench to hold the die body snug the lockring SIE i IS ile AT A a u u nn RIKI Note See drawing above 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 A5ACP 38 Super 9mm etc can actually cause the bullet to be loose in the case Older Model RL1050 Users Section The casefeed spring 13526 when adjusted correctly will keep the cases from becoming lodged between the casefeed plate and the casefeed port When adjusting position the spring as close as possible to the casefeed plate in a location favoring the left side of center in relation to the port opening Allow one case diameter in perspective to the caliber for clearance between the spring and the leading edge of the exit port Note that the spring becomes the wall the case will hit it before
24. chine 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 12727 as indicated in the parts schematic Secure in place with the handle set screw 13432 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 is the less force is 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 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 inspect for shipping damage Fig 2 Locator button being inserted into its proper position Install the six brass locator buttons 20637 around the shellplate 12600 Fig 2 Fig 3 Place an Allen wrench into the cross hole and use it for leverage to tighten the casefeed post studs Step 2 Installing the Casefeed Assembly Using the screw provided 13377 install the cartridge bin bracket 13238 to the main frame Fig 3 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 Fig 3 Install the bullet bin bracket 12144 to the casefeed p
25. dge CALIBER Approximate bore or groove diameter expressed in decimals or metric i e 308 or 10mm CANNELURE Groove around a bullet or cartridge case Used to hold lubricant or to crimp case into CARTRIDGE A compete unit of ammunition assembled i e Cartridge case propellant powder primer and bullet CASE TRIMMING The trimming of a fired rifle case back to its original over all length Note that the trimming of straight walled cases is unnecessary CHAMBER The part of the bore at the breach machined to accept and support the cartridge CHAMEER To ream a taper on the inside of a case mouth to assist in seating a bullet CRIMP ROLL OR TAPER The bending inward of the mouth of a case in order to grip the bullet CRIMPED PRIMER A forcing inward of the brass Indicates a caliber specific part see the caliber conversion chart on page 19 for the caliber you are loading for around the top of the primer pocket to prevent the primer from backing out Usually found in military cartridges Crimp must be removed to allow you to insert a new primer DECAP To push out a primer from the primer pocket with the decapping pin in the sizing die EXPAND To open rifle pistol cartridge casemouths to the proper diameter needed to hold the bullet firmly Not to be confused with belling FLARING See BELL FLASH HOLE The hole leading from the primer pocket into the cartridge case HEADSPACE The distance from the bolt face to t
26. e the caliber conversion chart on page 19 for the caliber you are loading for the swager up a quarter turn Cycle the handle down Raise the handle just enough to remove 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 Turn the swager in using one quarter turn increments 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 adjusted you will feel resistance during the final 1 2 to 1 of the downward stroke of the handle Adjustments for all other calibers Configuration 3 Use ONLY an unswaged military case for this adjustment Adjust the swage die body 12184 1 16 above the shellplate now lock the die in place Install the expander 12749 With the shellplate empty place a case in Station 2 Cycle the machine once sending the case to station 3 Using one quarter turn increments adjust the expander until you achieve the desired bell Once the desired bell is achieved tighten the expander lock ring 20006 Using the same case in Station 3 cycle the handle down With the lock nut 13419 off rotate the swage backup rod clockwise until the rod contacts the inside web of the case Now install the lock nut 13419 and lock it in place With the handle still in the down position begin rotatin
27. eed plate is centered in the bowl Fig 16 Handle The operating handle is adjustable to three different length settings 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 RL1050 is a simple process and is necessary on all cartridge cases as a means of uniforming the entrance of the primer pocket The swage rod 20314 large or 20313 small is fully adjustable Swage Conversion and Adjustment Conversion See Fig 1 _ Fig 17 Shown is the swage rod from the right side of the machine 12 Begin by removing the swage cover 13064 Next remove the hitch pin 13840 and slide out the clevis pin 13522 Rotate the swage connecting rod a half turn this will allow you access to the swager Pull the swager down and out of the machine Insert the new swager and reassemble Swage Adjustments Use ONLY an unswaged military case for these adjustments a Dx Lone Da Fig 18 A cut a way view of a 45 ACP with the swage rod and the backup rod properly adjusted in the swaging position ax a With the handle in the down position screw the swage back up rod 13017 down until it makes contact with the case bottom and holds it in place Fig 18 With the handle still in the down position turn the swage rod up until it makes contact with the case bottom Raise
28. empty cases are automatically 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 In this station a new primer is installed 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 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 optional 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 In this station the bullet is seated to its proper depth Station 8 In this station the bullet is crimped into place The cartridge is then automatically ejected into a collection bin Indicates a caliber specific part see the caliber conversion chart on page 19 for the caliber you are loading for As stated earlier your dies have been adjusted at the fac
29. er Pocket Swaging Problems 1 Primers smearing or crushing a Swage backup rod not down far enough 13332 or 13348 b Swage rod not adjusted high enough 20314 large or 20313 small Station 4 Priming Problems 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 decapping pin leaving a ring of metal from the primer in the pocket d Primer station locator button 20637 not adjusted correctly e Chipped or worn primer punch 12849 f 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 casefeed bowl 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 backup rod 13332 is down too far slightly collapsing the primer pocket and not allowing 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 4 Locator tab a When adjusting the priming station 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 t
30. first removing the bolt 12486 See the schematic on page 21 Remove the ratchet cam 11686 from the toolhead 20420 Fig 19 Remove the mechanical return rod 13960 from the powder measure bellcrank 13871 by releasing the rod clip 13929 Fig 20 Read complete toolhead and shellplate removal instructions before proceeding Remove the casefeed tube 13761 place it on your bench and take the toolhead off Now you can remove the shellplate locknut 20311 by loosening the four lock ring screws about four complete turns This will allow you to remove and replace the primer slide 20318 large or 20317 small bushing 13031 large or 13222 small spring 13858 and punch 12849 large or 13307 small with the replacement parts for your new primer size You should clean your machine at this time Note that there is a specially designed screwdriver supplied for the bushing found in your accessory bag 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 13031 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 13 meade
31. for any adjustments Die Adjustments Sizing Die Adjustments Station 2 With the toolhead in the down position screw the sizing die down until the bottom of the die touches the shellplate Raise the toolhead and insert an empty case into the shellplate Now lower the toolhead down all the way over the case and tighten the die lock ring on the sizing die The process described above will insure the die is centered correctly in the toolhead when it is locked in place A note of caution Never attempt to deprime a live primer An explosion may occur Expander Die Adjustments Station 3 Install the expander die caliber specific at station 3 of the shellplate Place a case in station 2 and cycle the operating handle once sending the case to station 3 Turn the expander die down until it makes contact with the case and cycle the operating handle Make adjustments in one quarter turn increments until the desired bell is achieved Tighten the die lock ring A properly belled case should show a slight flare at the case mouth Seating Die Adjustments Station 7 Screw the seating die into Station 7 with the appropriate seating stem installed Each die set will include seating stems to fit the most common bullet types Use the nose of the bullet to see which seating stem fits best Refer to a reloading manual for proper bullet seating depth or over all length OAL With the handle in the down position screw the seating die down until
32. g the swage rod 20314 counterclockwise You will begin to notice resistance now raise the handle half way rotate the swage rod a quarter turn and cycle the handle Inspect the case and when you achieve a completed swage of the primer pocket tighten the swage lock nut 13682 Trouble Shooting Hard or Incomplete Indexing 1 Wrong size locator buttons 20637 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 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 pockets 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 1 Crushed cases a Shellplate lock ring too loose or too tight b Not enough radius on the die Use Dillon dies whenever possible 16 c Wrong size or missing locator buttons 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 e Handle being moved too rapidly on the down stroke f Rocks or other foreign objects in cases Station 3 Prim
33. hat point in the barrel or chamber that stops the cartridge from moving further forward into the chamber Rifle cartridge rim belt or shoulder Handgun cartridge mouth of the case or rim LEADING Lead deposited in the bore from shooting swaged lead bullets Hardcast bullets will not cause leading in pistols NECK SIZE To resize the neck on a rifle case For rifle cases only OVER ALL LENGTH OAL The distance from the tip of the bullet to the base of the case OGIVE The rounded portion of the bullet ahead of the cylindrical section Also the radius of the curve ahead of the bearing surface OIL DENT Dent in the case formed by having too much oil or lubricant when sizing PRIMER POCKET The portion of the cartridge case that contains the primer Note It is not necessary to clean primer pockets on modern ammunition This practice is a carry over from the old corrosive primer days RESIZE To return a fired cartridge case to its original dimensions by its insertion into a resizing die Note resizing does not compensate for the stretching of a rifle case when they ve been fired See CASE TRIMMING 18 Caliber Conversion Chart 20477 38 357 Conversion 12704 14062 13137 13802 13098 17384 13569 14067 13005 2 Shellplate 2 Locator Buttons 6 38 357 cal Expander D Adapter Orange Casefeed Plunger Medium Blue Locator Tab Short 1 Blue Locator Tab 5 Die Lock Ring Powder Activator Pistol
34. ing Components Your RL1050 is equipped with a cartridge activated powder measure that will dispense powder only when a cartridge is in Station 5 a 7 Fig 9 This photo shows the powder bar at the end of its travel 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 9 To achieve this adjustment the die body must be screwed up or down as needed The powder die has already been adjusted 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 measure die must already be sized NOTE If you are adjusting for a straight wall case start your powder die adjustment with the die obviously too high and work down This will avoid over belling the case If you are adjusting a case with a shoulder such as a 223 do not turn the die down too far or the shoulder will buckle Use a reloading manual to determine how much powder you need for a particular 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 scales that do not have jeweled pivot points versus razor blade pivots Razor blade pivots can dig into the frame of the scale
35. ithout ear and eye protection on Call our customer service department at 800 223 4570 for information on the wide variety of shooting safety glasses and hearing protection that Dillon has to offer e PAY ATTENTION Load only when you can give your complete 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 accomplished e SMOKING Do not smoke while reloading or allow anyone else to smoke in your reloading area Do not allow open flames in reloading area e SAFETY DEVICES Do not remove any safety devices from your machine or modify your machine in any way e LEAD WARNING 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 e LOADS AND LENGTHS Avoid maximum loads and pressures 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 responsibility is implied or assumed for results obtai
36. 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 hitch All we ask is that you take the time to read the following information and fill out the warranty registration card stating that you have done so Mandatory Safety Measures The reloading of ammunition and the handling of components gun powder and primers is inherently dangerous indeed 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 RL1050 with this in mind We ve shielded the primer magazine and machined clearance holes for the elimination of powder 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 reloading and follow these basic rules Never operate the machine w
37. ned through the use of any such components 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 e 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 supply e RELOADING AREA Keep your components safely stored Clear your work area of loose powder primers and other flammables before loading e 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 e BLACK POWDER Do not use black powder or black powder substitutes in any Dillon powder measure Loading black powder cartridges requires specialized loading equipment and techniques Failure to do so can result in severe injury or death e PRIMERS Never force primers If they get stuck in the operation of the machine disassemble it and gently remove the obstruction 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 p
38. nterclockwise turns decreases the powder charge By trial and error determine the correct weight of your powder charge by using a powder scale Fig 11 When the correct powder charge had been set cycle several cases through the machine and check the load with a scale Primer Magazine Select the proper size primer pick up tube and fill it by placing the plastic tip over loose primers and pressing down Indicates a caliber specific part see the caliber conversion chart on page 19 for the caliber you are loading for 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 Fig 13 All of the primers must be shiny side up The shiny side of the primers should be facing up This is most easily accomplished by use of a primer flip tray Fig 13 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 1 Fig 14 When installing primers into the primer magazine be sure the pick up tube centers itself before pulling the clip Once you ve filled the pick up tube make sure the little retaining clip is in pl
39. ost 20641 using the screw 13685 See the schematic on page 24 The casefeed mounting post assembly 20641 is attached to the casefeed post studs 13271 by the use of two post bolts 13205 Attach the power cable and clamp as shown in the schematic on page 24 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 Fig 4 The proper location and positioning of the casefeed tube and adapter is as shown above Fig 5 The end of the casefeed tube marked up snaps into the clip at the base of the casefeeder motor housing The casefeed tube 13761 should now be inserted into the casefeed adapter 13654 Fig 4 Note 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 Fig 6 See arrow A slight gap allows the powder die to be adjusted without removing the powder measure Spring va Fig 7 Note how the spring above the wingnut is slightly compressed Step 3 Installing the Powder Measure Remove the blue cap from the powder die 20320 and loosely clamp the powder measure in position Fig 6 Install the powder measure return rod 13960 through the 3 8 eyebolt 13089 mounted on
40. r Activator Pistol 20483 380 Auto Conversion 12441 14060 13285 13810 12964 17384 13569 14067 13419 13017 12184 13483 13005 3 Shellplate 3 Locator Buttons 6 380 cal Expander F Adapter White Casefeed Plunger Small 380 Blue Locator Tab Short 1 Blue Locator Tab 5 Die Lock Ring 1 4 28 Jam Nut Swage Back Up Rod Large Swage Die 9 16 18 Lock Nut Powder Activator Pistol 20484 38 Super Conversion 12938 14060 12833 13878 13306 17384 13569 14067 13005 5 Shellplate 3 Locator Buttons 6 9mm cal Expander F Adapter Green Casefeed Plunger Small Blue Locator Tab Short 1 Blue Locator Tab 5 Die Lock Ring Powder Activator Pistol 20788 10mm Auto Conversion 12940 14062 12912 13872 13098 17384 13569 14067 13005 W Shellplate 2 Locator Buttons 6 10mm cal Expander W Adapter Red Casefeed Plunger Medium Blue Locator Tab Short 1 Blue Locator Tab 5 Die Lock Ring Powder Activator Pistol 20485 223 Conversion 12441 14060 13332 13426 12146 13306 17384 13569 14067 12184 13483 3 Shellplate 3 Locator Buttons 6 Backup Expander 223 Powder Funnel A Adapter pinned White Long Casefeed Plunger Small Blue Locator Tab Short 1 Blue Locator Tab 5 Die Lock Ring Swage Die 9 16 18 Lock Nut 19 20626 30 Carbine Conversion 12655 14048 12748 13564 12641 1
41. rimers out of these tubes Trying to force primers out of the tube will cause the primers to explode causing serious injury 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 dangerous thing you can do in reloading and can cause grave injury or death e LOADED AMMUNITION Properly label all of your loaded ammunition Date Type of Bullet Primer Powder Powder Charge etc e 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 obvious call us The reloading bench is no place to get into a hurry We have done everything we know how to make your machine as safe as possible We cannot however guarantee your complete safety To minimize your risk use common sense when reloading and follow these basic rules e REMEMBER If your machine does not perform to your expectations or if you are having technical difficulties give us a call Technical Support 800 223 4570 How the RL1050 Works Stations 1 8 counterclockwise Station 1
42. rratic 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 Maintenance Loctite Loctite should be used following adjustments 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 Lubrication Operating circumstances will dictate the frequency of required lubrication It is highly recommended that the RL1050 be cleaned and lubed after every 10 000 rounds of operation Use a high grade conventional wheel bearing grease do not use oil Lubrication Points Casefeed Plunger 13073 Casefeed Plunger Roller 13498 and Bolt 13333 Swage Connecting Rod 13417 and Clevis Pin 13522 Tappet 12995 Rocker Arm 13058 Pivot Bolt 13296 Primer Punch Base 12849 large or 13307 small Alignment Pins 12972 amp 13515 located under the toolhead Shellplate Locating Ring 12600 Shellplate Lock ring 20311 contacting surface Indexing Lever Cam surface 20312 and Pivot Bolt 13276 Indexing Bolt 13086 Ratchet Restriction Tab 13376 Toolhead Bore 20420 lightly to avoid rusting and or freezing up Connecting Rod 13324 using grease fittings Cam Guide Bolt 12486 Lever
43. sefeed Tube Clip Bellcrank Cube Powder Measure Lid 3 32 Hex Wrench Powder Bar Post Large 10 24 x 3 8 BH Screw 1 4 20 3 8 BH Ejector Tab Screw Bellcrank Bolt Powder Bar Spacer Plug Failsafe Rod Clip Tab Spring Arm Spring Body Collar Clamp Part Powder Bar Adjustment Screw Indexer Return Spring Pivot Bolt Waved Washer Powder Bar Post Small Lower Plate Screw Part 13957 13958 13960 13972 14003 14023 14024 14033 14036 14037 14067 14202 14517 14808 14990 17069 17084 17110 17604 17808 20062 20063 20311 20312 20313 20314 20317 20318 20320 20322 20324 20341 20419 20420 20421 20476 20488 20635 20641 20773 20785 21072 21073 21074 21079 21275 21530 Description Magazine Shield Cap 1050 Powder Bar Bolt Washer Failsafe Rod Part 3 16 Roll Pin Magazine Orifice Large Red 10 24 5 8 Buttonhead Screw Magazine Orifice Small Blue Return Rod Spring Old Powder Bar Return Spring Collar Clamp Screw Die Lock ring Powder Measure Tube Screw Swage Station Bushing Collar Roller Bushing Slide Roll Pin Sleeve Snap Ring Irolox Retaining Ring Dowel Pins Bracket Pivot Pin Casefeed Bowl Insert Small Powder Bar Assembly Large Powder Bar Assembly 1050 Lock Ring Assembly 1050 Index Lever Assembly Swage Rod 1050 Small Swage Rod 1050 Large 1050 Primer Slide Small 1050 Primer Slide Large Powder Die Casefeed Assembly 1050 Large Pistol Casefeed A
44. ssembly 1050 Small Rifle 1050 Bushing Driver 1050 Primer System Small 1050 Toolhead Assembly Auto Powder System 1050 Primer System Large 1050 Primer Arm Cam Assembly Ratchet Detent Assembly Casefeed Mounting Post Assembly Primer Feed Body Shield Powder Measure Body Casefeed Plate Large Pistol Casefeed Plate Small Pistol Casefeed Plate Small Rifle Casefeed Assembly 1050 Small Pistol Body Collar Complete Floating Decap Assembly Indicates a caliber specific part see the caliber conversion 20 chart on page 19 for the caliber you are loading for RL 1050 Upper Machine Assembly 20420 Toolhead Assembly 13342 12819 13005 13015 13449 13342 pee caliber 13957 13449 conversion Crimp Seatin Die Di chart on pg 19 Expander see gt Caliber OA conversion chart on pg 19 a U 2 14067 12486 13161 7 13142 BD See page 23 for 13896 11686 more detail 20311 assembly 20317 small 20318 large 13955 a 13108 Shellplate caliber specific see the caliber conversion chart on pg 19 17071 Handle Assembly 17918 17069 20312 assembly 13650 LY Indicates a caliber specific part see the caliber conversion chart on page 19 for the caliber you are loading for 21 RL 1050 Lower Machine Assembly See page 25 Casefeed Frame Assembly See item 22216
45. the handle half way 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 13682 A properly swaged pocket will show a rounded edge around the rim Some military cases 223 amp 308 start out with three small dents around the base of the pocket once properly swaged the dents will no longer be visible Primer System Change Over Instructions The RL1050 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 magazine 13673 large or 13879 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 Pull the operating handle to its down position Indicates a caliber specific part see the caliber conversion chart on page 19 for the caliber you are loading for Loosen the lever arm bracket screw 13732 and slide the bracket assembly up four inches and lock it in place Raise the operating handle remove the two primer feed body screws 13363 and lift the primer feed body assembly 20773 off iii Fig 19 Remove the toolhead ratchet by
46. the left rear of the main frame Fig 7 Now attach the rod to the powder measure bellcrank using the clip Fig 7 Install Indicates a caliber specific part see the caliber conversion chart on page 19 for the caliber you are loading for 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 Fig 8 Shown is the proper location of the cartridge collection bin Note the bullet bin bracket in the background 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 413756 and the loaded cartridge collection box 13484 on their respective bracket Fig 8 Step 5 Cycling the Machine At this point your assembly should be complete Gently pull the operating handle 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 repeat this several times to gain an understanding of the various functions of the machine before you start reloading 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 Load
47. tory 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 necessary Reminder There may be some variation 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 temporarily stop the case flow From this point the casefeeder will automatically fill the tube as you reload If the casefeeder does not function properly or the cases do not fall base down refer to the Trouble Shooting section of this manual Pull the operating handle smoothly to the bottom stop then raise the handle Once 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 measured 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 up you ll have a good pace The first case should now be in Station 3 with a case in Station 2 as well Cycle the handle again The case will be expanded when it comes
48. whatever adjustments to the dies you feel necessary Reminder There may be some variation due to components RL1050 Assembly Your new RL1050 has been assembled at the factory All of the adjustments 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 before loading ammunition It is absolutely necessary that you read the following instructions Indicates a caliber specific part see the caliber conversion chart on page 19 for the caliber you are loading for 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 Fig 1 Be sure the machine is to the forward edge of the table or bench when marking the four holes to be drilled Remove the RL1050 main frame from the packaging and place it on your selected area The crank extension 12901 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 ma
49. y 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 Trouble Shooting hints Adjustments and Conversions Fig 15 Shown is the microswitch that automatically shuts off when a case is next to it Also shown is an optional spacer for certain calibers 380 and 9mm Casefeeder It may be necessary to readjust the microswitch for different calibers Cases may become lodged between the microswitch and the tube wall The other extreme is the case failing to put enough pressure on the microswitch to shut off the system causing it to continue running and over flowing the tube Fig 15 The casefeed spacer 13703 supplied in the accessory package is to be used when you are reloading A1 mag 44 mag 37 mag 30 Carbine or 45 Long Colt Indicates a caliber specific part see the caliber conversion chart on page 19 for the caliber you are loading for Fig 16 Make sure the casefeed plate is centered in the bowl with approximately 1 8 all the way around when using the disc spacer Remove the two clutch screws 13732 lock washers 13813 and upper clutch 13632 and the casefeed plate Place the spacer on the shoulder of the lower clutch and reassemble The casefeed plate should now be approximately 1 8 above the floor of the casefeed bowl Note Make sure the casef
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