Stupid Question, I'm Not Afraid To Ask

[ede]

been looking at 1050s again and am a bit confused. does the "Quick Change Tool Head Conversion" include all the parts in the "Caliber Conversion Kit" or do i need to buy both? also for anyone that has one or knows how much time and effort does it take to change calibers?

[jawjaboy]

I would'nt know Ed. I ain't rich enough ta own a 1050.

[AdamN]

The quickchange is the toolhead and the powder measure. No caliber specific parts.

What the quickchange gains is a preset toolhead full of dies and a powder measure.

The caliber conversion has the caliber related parts.

I aint rich enough either, but I own a 1050......

I can change calibers in about 30 minutes, a little less if im not changing primer size. Some guys seem to have a little more trouble changing calibers but I always enjoyed it.

Still there is a bit involved and you kind of plan your reloading around that. I usually try to reload a good ammount before changing over.
Once its going the stuff piles up pretty quick.

I had an extra tool head and ended up selling it

[cohutt]

http://www.brianenos.com/pages/dillon.html#1050

[AdamN]

Brians site lists the toolhead as "required" for a caliber change and it is not.

Ive reloaded 45, 9, 40, and 223 with one toolhead

Caliber Conversion Requirements:
$102.95 - Caliber conversion kit
$244.95 - Quick-Change Toolhead (Includes Powder Measure)
$58.95 - Dies
$406.85 - NC Price

[cohutt]

Brians site lists the toolhead as "required" for a caliber change and it is not.

Ive reloaded 45, 9, 40, and 223 with one toolhead

Caliber Conversion Requirements:
$102.95 - Caliber conversion kit
$244.95 - Quick-Change Toolhead (Includes Powder Measure)
$58.95 - Dies
$406.85 - NC Price



At the same time?

dayam, the 1050 is the schizzle

[Shibumi]

I can change calibers in my LnL in 30 seconds...:supergrin:

Oh yeah, and the cost is, what, $35 for the set of dies?? :yesnod:

No, I already HAVE the dies...



Oh crap, I forgot the big expense-$9 for the set of quick-change bushings...


I love my Hornady... :sifone:

[yammerschooner]

I can change calibers in my LnL in 30 seconds...:supergrin:

Oh yeah, and the cost is, what, $35 for the set of dies?? :yesnod:

No, I already HAVE the dies...



Oh crap, I forgot the big expense-$9 for the set of quick-change bushings...


I love my Hornady... :sifone:

This is all true, but the beauty of a 1050 has nothing to do with changing calibers, or money.


The hornady die changing system would probably be pretty nice on a 1050.

[Brass Nazi]

I can change calibers in my LnL in 30 seconds...:supergrin:

Oh yeah, and the cost is, what, $35 for the set of dies?? :yesnod:

No, I already HAVE the dies...



Oh crap, I forgot the big expense-$9 for the set of quick-change bushings...


I love my Hornady... :sifone:


The 1050 can actually load 9mm Luger ammunition.

[yammerschooner]

and swage out military crimps.

[Jammer Six]

I've always thought Brian Enos was sort of a poser, and that "article" settles it.