Dillon Precision Dillon RL 1050 Instruction Manual

11* 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 factory. 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...

* Indicates a caliber specific part – see the caliber conversion
chart on page 19 for the caliber you are loading for.
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 casefeed plate is centered in
the bowl. Fig. 16
Handle
The operating handle is adjustable to three...

13* 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.
Remove the ratchet cam (#11686) from the toolhead
(#20420). Fig. 19
Remove the mechanical return rod (#13960) from the
powder measure bellcrank...

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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...

15* 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...

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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...

17* 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...

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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....

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20477 – .38/.357 Conversion
12704 #2 Shellplate
14062 #2 Locator Buttons (6)
13137 .38/.357 cal. Expander – D
13802 Adapter – Orange
13098 Casefeed Plunger – Medium
17384 Blue Locator Tab – Short (1)
13569 Blue Locator Tab (5)
14067 Die Lock Ring
13005 Powder Activator – Pistol
20478 – .41 Mag Conversion
11856 #6 Shellplate
13930 #1 Locator Buttons (6)
12882 .41 cal. Expander – H
13654 Adapter – Yellow
13073 Casefeed Plunger – Large
17384 Blue Locator Tab – Short (1)
13569 Blue Locator Tab (5)
14067...

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RL 1050 Parts Listing
Part # Description
11686 Toolhead Ratchet Cam 1050
12144 Bullet Bin Bracket
12184 Swage Die Body – Part
12260 1050 Box For Shipping
12486 Cam Guide Bolt 1/4x20
12819 Primer System Push Rod
12901 Crankshaft 1050
12930 Primer Station Retain Tab
12972 Toolhead Alignment Rod
12995 Primer System Tappet
13001 New Lever Arm Bracket
13042 Crankshaft Journal
13058 Primer...