Dillon Super 1050 Autodrive

Dillon Super 1050 with Ponsness Warren Auto Drive and Mr.Bulletfeeder. Controlled by a Siemens S7-300 PLC.
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[@superkillr]

Is it strange I could watch that thing for hours on end...?

[@KOLLERbz]

No, I use range brass. Have you ever tried to tighten the 2 screws of the slipping clutch on the driveshaft? Usually it helps. SGS Cup was great. Really long distances to shoot. I'll be there again this year.

[@squishyblanket]

If only it could reload as fast as you could shoot. Ah well, I guess we can't have it all. Beautiful machine though, thanks for sharing.

[@Left4Dead3232]

That is beautiful.

[@KOLLERbz]

All you need is the press, the drive and the bulletfeeder. Links to the components are above in the Info field.

[@FirearmTutorials]

Nice. How many rounds per hour does that thing make if you continually replenish the the components?

[@KOLLERbz]

All you need is: See the added links in the Info! I have also adapted a logic control but this is not necessary.

[@KOLLERbz]

Yes, it will stop. The drive has a friction clutch and in addition i have PLC that is monitoring all relevant steps. But I prefer not to walk away.

[@KOLLERbz]

I deprimed the brass only for the video. Now I use range brass. An other tip would be, to lube the brass. Some people use Dillon case lube or Teflon spray.

[@LarryC213]

I am both impressed and jealous! I have to do this.

[@shootingfish9429]

This is awesome. I am going to build something similar but know virtually nothing about PLC. What kind of sensors are you using? Where did you get them? What program do you use to run the PLC? Sorry... There is almost no information out there on doing this with a reloading machine... Other than "hey, look what I built."

[@hardgoodbye]

This so awesome! Is there an auto shut off for if one of the hoppers runs dry or some other kind of bugger up?

[@KOLLERbz]

+hardgoodbye of course. The whole process is monitored.

[@aplusvictoryproducts5249]

Nice setup!

[@Fusiondsw]

Sweet set up! Assuming you walked away while it's doing this...what happens if it jams or something has a hiccup? Does it auto shutdown?

[@Rastislav110]

Thanks for your reply. I lube all brass going through my press to lower friction and stress for the machine to last longer and run smoother. But shot brass from unsupported chambers stop the machine even then. Nevermind, I will buy stronger motor ;-)

[@profinitytech]

Where did the link to the items needed go to? It says all you need is: but nothing after that. Please advise

[@Rastislav110]

Hi there, have you unprimed the brass separatelly or do you use a new brass? I have similar setup but the motor is not strong enough to calibrate range brass (luger). How was in SGS cup last year ;-)

[@tahoerdr]

Can you please provide any links you can to building this system? I am trying to do this same setup.

[@cavemanballistics6338]

Are you using carbide dies? If so are you lubing the cases? I am having problems with my auto drive popping and jumping using carbide dies no lube.

[@KOLLERbz]

Yes I am using carbide dies but I am also lubing cases. Whole system runs way smother with lubing. If you are wet tumbling your brass lube is in my opinion absolutely necessary.

[@Krispykashew]

@FirearmTutorials.com about 1440 and hour just counting from the video

[@Rastislav110]

I saw that your brass is deprimed in the casefeeder therefore I asked. I am using different motor (DIY) without slipping clutch.

[@bringithard6721]

Can you do a video or tell me a little about the Siemens S7-300 PLC and software? Is there other options, why did you choose Siemens? Thank you.

[@KOLLERbz]

I chose the Siemens because I had one. You can also use a raspberry pi with codesys and pi-face I/O module. The software is quiet easy ant not worth to make a video.

[@bringithard6721]

+KOLLERbz thank you for getting back to me, do you think the mark 7 is worth the money? I have done some research and what is being claimed is that the mark 7 is a bit more "smart" when it comes to jams. Unlike the poise drive that will continue to exert force to over come the jam, eventually doing, causing an even with your shell plate throwing out casings powder. Fear porn or legitimate scenario?

[@KOLLERbz]

I think the mark7 is absolute worth the money. I started my project long before the mark7 came on the market. If I have to decide now between mark7 and the Ponsness Warren with diy controll, I would go for the mark7.

[@bringithard6721]

+KOLLERbz Thank you! You really helped me make up my mind.

[@ortho3250]

how do you monitor the powder drop?

[@KOLLERbz]

I do not monitor the powder drop. Only the powder reservoir. I loaded over 200.000 rounds without any issue on the powder drop.

[@YuanMizzle]

What speed is your auto drive set at in this video?

[@KOLLERbz]

YuanMizzle 900 rounds per hour. But with my new setup it makes 1500 per hour. kzbin.info/www/bejne/faXLaauLiMaFrpI

[@TheMaksable]

Nice!

[@vincentmascaro9252]

I had the machine about two years and finally realized it destroyed my 1050. Let me explain first, for you to get for instance the correct I call it head spacing you need to bottom it out until it hits the stop. By hand you always achieve this but the machine will stop short because of many reasons. Some brass are dry some are lubricated etc. the pressure is always different. if you set it for 1.10 you'll get maybe that a few times but mostly 1.095 or 1.105 or 1.11 and never the same. They tell you to set your machine up correctly before adding the overdrive. The problem is the overdrive won't hit the stops. In order to have the stop hit each and every time you will need to extend the arm a little more and this is what destroys your machine. One hundred and fifty two thousand rounds later I can move the main shaft when it's extended all the way up, around an eighth of an inch. And if you manage to make it bottom out all of the time, take a look at where the arm is connected just below the rod and see what a punishment it is taking. Putting pressure manually is completely different then when applied by the auto drive. I watch the videos of these people and they have no idea they are doing it wrong. If the auto drive is not banging the stop then your head space can't be consistent. We won't talk about when it comes back to index. You get the front near what you think is right and the back has to be different, it pulls to hard. They give you several adjustments and tell you they need to be done in order or set it up a certain way. The fact of the matter is you can't do the front and back at the same time, one effects the other. The only way you think you can is because your doing it wrong. You can't touch the stop properly and return at the correct index point without jamming it back. With this particular machine you can't duplicate what your arms do. You will eventually notice that when it starts to come in contact with the shells you will see the head tilt or lean slightly and before you know it your main shaft is gone. I had the machine about two years and finally realized it destroyed my 1050. Let me explain first, for you to get for instance the correct I call it head spacing you need to bottom it out until it hits the stop. By hand you always achieve this but the machine will stop short because of many reasons. Some brass are dry some are lubricated etc. the pressure is always different. if you set it for 1.10 you'll get maybe that a few times but mostly 1.095 or 1.105 or 1.11 and never the same. They tell you to set your machine up correctly before adding the overdrive. The problem is the overdrive won't hit the stops. In order to have the stop hit each and every time you will need to extend the arm a little more and this is what destroys your machine. One hundred and fifty two thousand rounds later I can move the main shaft when it's extended all the way up, around an eighth of an inch. And if you manage to make it bottom out all of the time, take a look at where the arm is connected just below the rod and see what a punishment it is taking. Putting pressure manually is completely different then when applied by the auto drive. I watch the videos of these people and they have no idea they are doing it wrong. If the auto drive is not banging the stop then your head space can't be consistent. We won't talk about when it comes back to index. You get the front near what you think is right and the back has to be different, it pulls to hard. They give you several adjustments and tell you they need to be done in order or set it up a certain way. The fact of the matter is you can't do the front and back at the same time, one effects the other. The only way you think you can is because your doing it wrong. You can't touch the stop properly and return at the correct index point without jamming it back. With this particular machine you can't duplicate what your arms do. You will eventually notice that when it starts to come in contact with the shells you will see the head tilt or lean slightly and before you know it your main shaft is gone.

[@onnakendig8162]

ware did u put the PLC input sensors? & I assume that your output just shuts it off right

[@KOLLERbz]

The input sensors are on the case feeder, powder filling level, primer filling level, bullet feeder and on the friction clutch of the drive. And yes, it just shuts off the drive.

[@onnakendig8162]

thank you for your response does the Ponsesswarren drive come with a clutch I have saved up a lot of my hard earned money & was about to purchase the 1050 but I don't know ware to fined any powder just today I looked at many web-sites every thing is on back order and locally called 10 stores not one Cabellas/Bimart/or gun shop with in 100 miles of Portland oregon has any type of powder for any caliber now I don't know what to do I almost spent 4000 no something that I cant use my goal was to make enough 9mm to pay for the 1050 & all of the components again thank you for your time answering my questions

[@KOLLERbz]

onna kendig Yes, the drive has a simple clutch.... I am from Austria (Europe) and the powder situation is also bad, because all European manufacturer deliver to USA. Lovex for example deliver 1000 tones per year only to the USA! So stay tuned, adequate supply is on the way ;-)

[@jefftaylor4753]

onna kendig do you want to sell the reloader/

[@KOLLERbz]

Jeff Taylor No ;-)

[@MrMetalhead0124]

nice work, but it kind of takes the fun out of it, does it not?

[@12pharro]

For guys like me that get limited range time, this would be the answer to my prayers. Wife and I work opposite shifts and have a 3 year old boy. Not much free time!

[@ROBERTITO310]

how much did this cost ?

[@KOLLERbz]

+Robert Anguiano hard to say. ~ 4000$ with Dillon 1050, Bulletfeeder, Autodrive, PLC,....

[@ROBERTITO310]

+KOLLERbz awesome investment ! Thanks for the video !

[@bobsmerchinski9366]

Robert Anguiano