dillon rl1050 User Guide

RL 1050

Instruction Manual

Version 3.3

illon

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Products, Inc.

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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

Definitions 17

Caliber Conversion Chart 19

Parts List 20

Schematics 21 - 25

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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 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 without ear and eye
protection on. Call our customer service department at
[phone] for information on the wide variety of
shooting/safety glasses and hearing protection that
Dillon has to offer.

• 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.

• SMOKING: Do not smoke while reloading or allow
anyone else to smoke in your reloading area. Do not
allow open flames in reloading area.

• SAFETY DEVICES: Do not remove any safety devices
from your machine or modify your machine in any way.

• 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.

• 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 obtained through the use
of any such components.

Dillon Precision Products, Inc.

8009 E. Dillon’s Way

Scottsdale, AZ 85260

[phone]

FAX [phone]

Web Site: www.dillonprecision.com

E-mail: [e-mail]

Technical Support & Customer Service

[phone]

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* 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 supply.

• RELOADING AREA: Keep your components safely
stored. Clear your work area of loose powder, primers
and other flammables before loading.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 primers 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.

• LOADED AMMUNITION: Properly label all of your
loaded ammunition (Date, Type of Bullet, Primer,
Powder, Powder Charge, etc.).

• 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.

• 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: 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
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.

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If you get stuck on something that you don’t

understand, call [phone] 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 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 machine 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.

Install the six brass locator buttons (#20637*) around

the shellplate (#12600*). Fig. 2

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
post (#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.

Fig. 2: Locator button being inserted into its proper position.

Fig. 3: Place an Allen wrench into the cross hole and use it for
leverage to tighten the casefeed post studs.

Fig. 1: Be sure the machine is to the forward edge of the table or
bench when marking the four holes to be drilled.

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* 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. 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.

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 the left
rear of the main frame. Fig. 7 Now attach the rod to the
powder measure bellcrank using the clip. Fig. 7 Install

Fig. 6: See arrow. A slight gap allows the powder die to be
adjusted without removing the powder measure.

Fig. 7: Note how the spring above the wingnut is slightly
compressed.

Clip

Spring

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.

* Indicates a caliber specific part – see the caliber conversion
chart on page 19 for the caliber you are loading for.

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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 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.

Loading Components

Your RL1050 is equipped with a cartridge activated
powder measure that will dispense powder only when a
cartridge is in Station 5.

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 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

Fig. 9: This photo shows the powder bar at the end of its travel.

Fig. 8: Shown is the proper location of the cartridge collection
bin. Note the bullet bin bracket in the background.

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* 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 to
return the powder bar to its closed position.

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).

You will notice an adjusting bolt on the front of the
powder bar. Counterclockwise reduces the powder
charge, clockwise increases the charge. Fig. 11

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 – counterclockwise 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.

Fig. 10: Be sure to tighten the lock ring and locking collar when
adjustments are completed.

Collar

Fig. 12: Small powder bar (left), large powder bar (right).

Spacer

Fig. 11: Clockwise turns of the powder bar adjustment bolt will
increase the powder charge while counterclockwise turns will
decrease the powder charge.

* Indicates a caliber specific part – see the caliber conversion
chart on page 19 for the caliber you are loading for.

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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 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.

Once you’ve filled the pick-up tube, make sure the
little retaining clip is in place 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

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 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.

Fig. 14: When installing primers into the primer magazine, be sure
the pick-up tube centers itself before pulling the clip.

Fig. 13: All of the primers must be shiny side up.

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* 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 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 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

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 try 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

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
.41 mag, .44 mag, .37 mag, .30 Carbine, or .45 Long Colt.

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.

Microswitch

Spacer

* 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
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. 17

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.

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 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 & .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.

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.

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.

1/8”

Fig. 17: Shown is the swage rod from the right side of the machine.

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* 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 (#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.

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).

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.

Fig. 21: Use a 15/16” socket wrench to remove the toolhead bolt.

Fig. 19: Remove the toolhead ratchet by first removing the bolt
(#12486). See the schematic on page 21

Fig. 20: After removing the clip and disconnecting the rod, replace
the clip in the rod for safe-keeping.

* Indicates a caliber specific part – see the caliber conversion
chart on page 19 for the caliber you are loading for.

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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 remove any powder that may be
in the threads before removing the lock ring.

Next remove the lock ring (#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).

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 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 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.

Fig. 22: Be sure to lightly grease the plunger and roller after
cleaning.

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* 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 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.

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
.45ACP, .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 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 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 .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

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* Indicates a caliber specific part – see the caliber conversion
chart on page 19 for the caliber you are loading for.

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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 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
rotating 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.

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: Primer 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 tab. 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 & 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.

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* 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 erratic, 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 & #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 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 cartridge.

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.

CHAMFER: 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

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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.
HEADSPACE: The distance from the bolt face to that

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.

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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 Die Lock Ring
13005 Powder Activator – Pistol

20479 – .44 Spl/Mag Conversion

12600 #4 Shellplate
14047 #4 Locator Buttons (6)
12628 .44 cal. Expander – G
13654 Adapter – Yellow
13073 Casefeed Plunger – Large
17384 Blue Locator Tab – Short (1)
13569 Blue Locator Tab (5)
14067 Die Lock Ring
13005 Powder Activator – Pistol

20480 – .45 ACP Conversion

12999 #1 Shellplate
13930 #1 Locator Buttons (6)
12749 .45 cal. Expander – E
13872 Adapter – Red
13073 Casefeed Plunger – Large
17384 Blue Locator Tab – Short (1)
13569 Blue Locator Tab (5)
14067 Die Lock Ring
13005 Powder Activator – Pistol

20481 – .45 LC Conversion

11235 #C Shellplate
14047 #4 Locator Buttons (6)
12749 .45 cal. Expander – E
13654 Adapter – Yellow
13073 Casefeed Plunger – Large
17384 Blue Locator Tab – Short (1)
13569 Blue Locator Tab (5)
14067 Die Lock Ring
13005 Powder Activator – Pistol

20482 – 9mm Conversion

12938 #5 Shellplate
14060 #3 Locator Buttons (6)
12833 9mm cal. Expander – F
13878 Adapter – Green
13306 Casefeed Plunger – Small
17384 Blue Locator Tab – Short (1)
13569 Blue Locator Tab (5)
14067 Die Lock Ring
13005 Powder Activator – Pistol

20483 – .380 Auto Conversion

12441 #3 Shellplate
14060 #3 Locator Buttons (6)
13285 .380 cal. Expander – F
13810 Adapter – White
12964 Casefeed Plunger – Small .380
17384 Blue Locator Tab – Short (1)
13569 Blue Locator Tab (5)
14067 Die Lock Ring
13419 1/4–28 Jam Nut
13017 Swage Back Up Rod – Large
12184 Swage Die
13483 9/16-18 Lock Nut
13005 Powder Activator – Pistol

20484 – .38 Super Conversion

12938 #5 Shellplate
14060 #3 Locator Buttons (6)
12833 9mm cal. Expander – F
13878 Adapter – Green
13306 Casefeed Plunger – Small
17384 Blue Locator Tab – Short (1)
13569 Blue Locator Tab (5)
14067 Die Lock Ring
13005 Powder Activator – Pistol

20788 – 10mm Auto Conversion

12940 #W Shellplate
14062 #2 Locator Buttons (6)
12912 10mm cal. Expander – W
13872 Adapter – Red
13098 Casefeed Plunger – Medium
17384 Blue Locator Tab – Short (1)
13569 Blue Locator Tab (5)
14067 Die Lock Ring
13005 Powder Activator – Pistol

20485 – .223 Conversion

12441 #3 Shellplate
14060 #3 Locator Buttons (6)
13332 Backup/Expander .223
13426 Powder Funnel – A
12146 Adapter (pinned) – White, Long
13306 Casefeed Plunger – Small
17384 Blue Locator Tab – Short (1)
13569 Blue Locator Tab (5)
14067 Die Lock Ring
12184 Swage Die
13483 9/16-18 Lock Nut

20626 – .30 Carbine Conversion

12655 #8 Shellplate
14048 #8 Locator Buttons (6)
12748 .30M1 cal. Expander – C
13564 Powder Funnel C
12641 Adapter – White, Slotted
13306 Casefeed Plunger – Small
17384 Blue Locator Tab – Short (1)
13569 Blue Locator Tab (5)
14067 Die Lock Ring

20631 – 7.62x39 Conversion

11925 #A Shellplate
14062 #2 Locator Buttons (6)
13348 Backup/Expander 7.62x39
13015 Powder Funnel AK
12943 Adapter
13098 Casefeed Plunger – Medium
13703 Casefeed Spacer
17384 Blue Locator Tab – Short (1)
13569 Blue Locator Tab (5)
12184 Swage Die
13483 9/16-18 Lock Nut
14067 Die Lock Ring

20634 – .32 S&W Long/H&R
Magnum Conversion

12107 #D Shellplate
14060 #3 Locator Buttons (6)
12780 .32 cal. Expander – S
12845 Powder Funnel – S
13878 Adapter – Green
13306 Casefeed Plunger – Small
17384 Blue Locator Tab – Short (1)
13569 Blue Locator Tab (5)
14067 Die Lock Ring

21525 – 9x25 Dillon Conversion

12940 #W Shellplate
14062 #2 Locator Buttons (6)
12833 9mm cal. Expander – F
13872 Adapter – Red
13098 Casefeed Plunger – Medium
17384 Blue Locator Tab – Short (1)
13569 Blue Locator Tab (5)
14067 Die Lock Ring
13005 Powder Activator – Pistol

20545 – .40 S&W Conversion

12940 #W Shellplate
14062 #2 Locator Buttons (6)
12912 10mm cal. Expander – W
13878 Adapter – Green
13098 Casefeed Plunger – Medium
17384 Blue Locator Tab – Short (1)
13569 Blue Locator Tab (5)
14067 Die Lock Ring
13005 Powder Activator – Pistol

Caliber Conversion Chart

* Indicates a caliber specific part – see the caliber conversion
chart on page 19 for the caliber you are loading for.

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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 System Rocker Arm
13064 Swage Cover 1050
13073 Casefeed Plunger – Large
13086 Index Roller Bolt 1050
13089 Failsafe Rod Eye Bolt
13091 Alignment Bushing – New
13098 Casefeed Plunger – Medium
13108 Primer Slide Stop “B”
13142 Mainshaft 1050
13161 Casefeed Cam1050
13189 1050 Ejector Tab
13205 Post Bolts
13226 Rocker Arm Set Screw
13238 Cartridge Bin Bracket
13244 Crank Retaining Ring
13245 Primer Swage Adjustment Bolt
13258 Mainshaft Pivot Pin
13262 7/32” Hex Wrench (Short)
13271 Post Stud
13276 Crank Hand Roller Bolt
13296 Primer System Rocker Bolt
13306 Casefeed Plunger – Small
13324 Connecting Rod 1050
13328 SD Shellplate Bolt
13333 Locator Tab Bolt
13335 Spring Bushing
13342 Toolhead Bolt
13363 Primer Magazine Socket Bolt
13365 Index Roller 1050
13376 Ratchet Restriction Tab
13377 Bin Bracket Mount Screw
13392 Crankshaft Bearing
13413 Slide Actuating Lever
13417 Swage Connecting Rod
13419 Swage Rod Locknut
13426 Powder Funnel A – Rifle
13432 Crank Handle Lock Screw
13435 1/4” Hex Wrench
13449 Toolhead Washer
13475 Journal Key 1050
13483 Old Style Jam Nut 9/16x18
13484 1050 Cartridge Bin
13495 Lower Cord Clamp
13498 Plunger Roller 1050
13502 Clamp Retaining Screw

Part # Description

13508 Index Ball 1050
13515 Slide Alignment Pin
13522 Clevis Pin
13525 Index Ball Spring 1050
13534 Casefeed Adapter Housing
13561 Lock Ring Insert
13567 Casefeed Plunger Spring
13572 Toolhead Spring
13581 Grease Zerts
13593 5/32” Hex Wrench
13607 Rocker Bolt Lock Washer
13611 Casefeed Post Warning Label
13624 Index Pawl Spring
13644 Small Powder Bar Spacer
13650 Spent Primer Cup
13655 5/16 Washer
13664 5/16-18 Nut
13682 Swage Lock Nut 1050
13685 1/4-20x1/2 Bracket Bolt
13696 3 Packing Foam Pieces
13701 Index Pawl Pin 3/8
13705 1050 Index Pawl
13728 1/8” Hex Wrench
13746 Actuating Lever Cotter Pin
13756 1050 Bullet Bin
13761 Casefeed Tube 1050
13793 Collar Roller
13799 Failsafe Strip Nut
13801 Tinnerman Insert
13813 Clutch Spring Washer
13815 Adapter Housing Screw
13818 Powder Bar Insert – Small
13827 3/16” Hex Wrench
13840 Hair Pin Cotter
13844 Short Lever Spring
13845 Body Collar Sleeve
13848 Bellcrank Bushing
13853 Powder Bar Insert – Large
13858 Primer Punch Spring 1050
13859 Casefeed Tube Clip
13871 Bellcrank Cube
13882 Powder Measure Lid
13886 3/32” Hex Wrench
13893 Powder Bar Post – Large
13895 10-24 x 3/8” BH Screw
13896 1/4-20 3/8 BH –

Ejector Tab Screw
13904 Bellcrank Bolt
13921 Powder Bar Spacer Plug
13929 Failsafe Rod Clip
13936 Tab/Spring Arm Spring
13939 Body Collar Clamp – Part
13943 Powder Bar Adjustment Screw
13944 Indexer Return Spring
13945 Pivot Bolt Waved Washer
13951 Powder Bar Post – Small
13955 Lower Plate Screw

Part # Description

13957 Magazine Shield Cap 1050
13958 Powder Bar Bolt Washer
13960 Failsafe Rod – Part
13972 3/16 Roll Pin
14003 Magazine Orifice –

Large – Red
14023 10-24 5/8 Buttonhead Screw
14024 Magazine Orifice –

Small – Blue
14033 Return Rod Spring
14036 Old Powder Bar Return Spring
14037 Collar Clamp Screw
14067 Die Lock ring
14202 Powder Measure Tube Screw
14517 Swage Station Bushing
14808 Collar Roller Bushing
14990 Slide Roll Pin Sleeve
17069 Snap Ring
17084 Irolox Retaining Ring
17110 Dowel Pins
17604 Bracket Pivot Pin
17808 Casefeed Bowl Insert
20062 Small Powder Bar Assembly
20063 Large Powder Bar Assembly
20311 1050 Lock Ring Assembly
20312 1050 Index Lever Assembly
20313 Swage Rod 1050 – Small
20314 Swage Rod 1050 – Large
20317 1050 Primer Slide – Small
20318 1050 Primer Slide – Large
20320 Powder Die
20322 Casefeed Assembly 1050 –

Large Pistol
20324 Casefeed Assembly 1050 –

Small Rifle
20341 1050 Bushing Driver
20419 1050 Primer System – Small
20420 1050 Toolhead Assembly
20421 Auto Powder System
20476 1050 Primer System – Large
20488 1050 Primer Arm/Cam –

Assembly
20635 Ratchet Detent Assembly
20641 Casefeed Mounting Post –

Assembly
20773 Primer Feed Body/Shield
20785 Powder Measure Body
21072 Casefeed Plate – Large Pistol
21073 Casefeed Plate – Small Pistol
21074 Casefeed Plate – Small Rifle
21079 Casefeed Assembly 1050 –

Small Pistol
21275 Body Collar – Complete
21530 Floating Decap Assembly

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* Indicates a caliber specific part – see the caliber conversion
chart on page 19 for the caliber you are loading for.

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RL 1050 Upper Machine Assembly

#17071 – Handle Assembly

17918

12727

12901

13432

17069

12901

#20420 – Toolhead Assembly

13342

13449

20420

13957

20773

20317 – small
20318 – large

13955

13108

13376

13328

13936

13276

13944

13205

13664

12930

13895

12974

13650

13896

13896

13189

13525

13508

13226

13089

13425

20635

13335

13572

13895

13142

13561

*20637

13896

13945

See page 23 for

more detail.

13342

12819

13005 - 13015

see caliber
conversion

chart on pg. 19

Expander

– see

caliber

conversion

chart on

pg. 19

20320

14067

Seating

Die

Sizing

Die

14067

13482

13142

13161

13896

11686

12486

20420

13449

Crimp

Die

20312

assembly

20311

assembly

Shellplate –

caliber specific,

see the caliber

conversion

chart on pg. 19

* Indicates a caliber specific part – see the caliber conversion
chart on page 19 for the caliber you are loading for.

22

13244

13392

12901

13475

13392

14517

20313 - small assembly
20314 -

large assembly

13064

13896

13682

13245
13417

13581

13840

13522

See item

#22216

below

See page 25 – Casefeed

Frame Assembly

See

Item A

below

RL 1050 Lower Machine Assembly

#22216 – Connecting Rod Assembly

Item A – Swage Rod Assembly

13142

13258

17084

13365

13086

13324

13581

17110

13581

17084

13042

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

* Indicates a caliber specific part – see the caliber conversion
chart on page 19 for the caliber you are loading for.

Primer System Assembly - #20488

Upper Lower

13957

13840

14037

13001

20488

13413

17604

13844

13936

13746

20773

13363

13363

12995

13130 - large
13222 - small

13423

14990

13858

13058

13607

13296

12849 - large

13307 - small

20317 - small
20318 - large

22030 - small

22031 - large

Upper Assembly

Stock Description

13957 Magazine Shield Cap
20773 Primer Feed Body/Shield
22030 Primer Magazine Tube – Small
22031 Primer Magazine Tube – Large

20488 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

Lower Assembly

Stock Description

12849 1050 Primer Punch – Large
12995 Primer System Tappet
13058 Primer System Rocker Arm
13130 Primer Punch Bushing – Large
13222 Primer Punch Bushing – Small
13296 Primer System Rocker Bolt
13307 1050 Primer Punch – Small
13363 Primer Magazine Socket Bolt
13607 Rocker Bolt Lock Washer
13858 Primer Punch Spring 1050

20317 Primer Slide Assembly – Small

13423 Roll Pin – 1/8x5/8
14990 Slide Roll Pin Sleeve

20318 Primer Slide Assembly – Large

13423 Roll Pin – 1/8x5/8
14990 Slide Roll Pin Sleeve

23

* Indicates a caliber specific part – see the caliber conversion
chart on page 19 for the caliber you are loading for.

24

RL 1050 Casefeeder Assembly

HIGH

OFF

LO

13400

17808

13494

13859

13812

13540

13761

13756

20641

13539

13205

13484

13377

13685

12144

13655

13238

See

Page 25

Item A

13271

13655

13495

Stock # Description

12144 Bullet Bin Bracket
13205 Post Bolts
13238 Cartridge Bin Bracket
13271 Post Stud
13377 Bin Bracket Mount Screw
13400 Casefeed Bowl 1050
13473 Casefeed Motor – 4 RPM

(Not Shown)
13484 1050 Cartridge Bin
13494 Casefeed Funnel
13495 Lower Cord Clamp
13502 Clamp Retaining Screw
13539 Casefeed Cord Set
13540 Casefeed Motor Cover
13655 5/16 Washer
13688 Casefeed Funnel Baffle

(9mm/.380/.38 Sup. Not Shown)
13756 Bullet Bin
13761 Casefeed Tube 1050
13779 Micro Switch (Not Shown)
13812 Lighted Power Switch
13859 Casefeed Tube Clip
13895 10-24 BH Screw (Not Shown)
13954 Micro Switch Mount Screw

(Not Shown)
14022 Casefeed Motor Roll Pin

(Not Shown)
14023 10-24 5/8 Buttonhead Screw

(Not Shown)
14026 8-32x1/2 Bowl/Motor Screw

(Not Shown)
17808 Casefeed Bowl Insert
20322 Casefeed Assembly 1050

(Large Pistol)
20324 Casefeed Assembly 1050

(Small Rifle)
20641 Casefeed Mounting Post

Assembly
21079 Casefeed Assembly 1050

(Small Pistol)

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* 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

#22221 – Powder Measure Assembly

Casefeeder Clutch
Assembly

Stock # Description

13632 Upper Clutch
13655 5/16 Washer
13703 Spacer (.41, .44, .45LC,

.357, .30 Carbine)
13732 Clutch/Motor Bolt
13736 Lower Clutch
13813 Clutch Spring Washer
21072 Casefeed Plate

(Large Pistol)
21073 Casefeed Plate

(Small Pistol)
21074 Casefeed Plate

(Small Rifle)

Item A – Casefeed
Frame Assembly

Stock # Description

13333 Bolt (Locator Tab)
13498 Plunger Roller
13534 Adapter Housing
13567 Casefeed Plunger Spring
13815 Adapter Housing Screw
13972 3/16 Roll Pin

Stock # Description

*13005 Powder Activator, Pistol
13089 Failsafe Rod Eye Bolt
*13426 Powder Funnel “A”, Rifle
13644 Small Powder Bar Spacer
13793 Collar Roller
13799 Blue Failsafe Strip Nut
13801 Tinnerman Insert
13818 Powder Bar Insert, Small
13845 Collar Sleeve
13848 Bellcrank Bushing
13853 Powder Bar Insert, Large
13871 Bellcrank Cube
13882 Powder Measure Lid
13893 Powder Bar Post, Large
13904 Bellcrank Bolt
13921 Powder Measure Plug
13929 Failsafe Rod Clip
13939 Collar Clamp
13940 Body Collar Housing – Part

Stock # Description

13943 Powder Bar Adjust. Screw
13951 Powder Bar Post, Small
13958 Powder Bar Bolt Washer
13960 Failsafe Rod – Part
14023 8-32x3/4 BH Screw
14033 Failsafe Return Spring
14037 Collar Clamp Screw
14041 Bowed Washer
14202 Powder Measure Tube Screw
14808 Collar Roller Bushing
16340 10-32 Nylon Lock Nut
20062 Powder Bar, Small
20063 Powder Bar, Large
20320 Powder Die
20780 Powder Bar, Extra Small
20785 Powder Measure Body
21275 Body Collar – Complete
21353 Powder Bar, Magnum
97034 Slotted Bellcrank & Cube

21072

13732

13655 (4)

13813

13632

13703

13736

Adapter – see caliber

conversion chart on pg. 18.

Casefeed Plunger –

see caliber

conversion chart

on pg. 18.

13815

13882

13951

13644

13943

20062

13893

21353

20785

14202

16340

13940

13793

14808

13845

13089

14033
13799

13801

20320

*13005
*13426

13960

14023

14037

13939

14202

20063

97034

13871

14041

13848

13904

13929

13534

13567

RL 1050

Frame

13972

13498

13333

20780

13921

NOTES

NOTES