Dillon Precision Dillon RL 1050 Instruction Manual

RL 1050
Instruction Manual
Version 3.3
illon
recision
Products, Inc.
Manufacturers of 
The Worlds Finest
Loading Equipment 

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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. 

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...

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...

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...

* 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...

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...

* 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...

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...

* 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...