I got a Mark 7 autodrive for my Dillon 750

Well, ‪@FClassJohn‬ finally talked me into getting a Mark 7 autodrive.
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[@GGVarmintingGeno]

Glad to see you like our wax so far!

[@gls2501]

Love seeing some proudly SA products getting some attention!

[@stevenlee798]

I'm interested in trying it, Where can we order it from?

[@bigshowjacques]

Awesome Geno!!

[@GGVarmintingGeno]

@@stevenlee798 We are currently looking for a distributor in the USA. Where are you based?

[@stevenlee798]

@@GGVarmintingGeno im in Australia.

[@netpackrat]

When I bought my 750, I thought I could go without the case feeder at first too. That lasted all of about 3 weeks... The electric case feeder is a reloading force multiplier.

[@chit2840]

Erik, just wanted to say thank you for the effort you put into sharing your knowledge and experience. I have been shooting, reloading seriously for over 30 years. Competed for a while but life got in the way, getting back into it soon! Your methods and approach are informative and enlightening to say the least! Your video's have encouraged me to re think some of my techniques and methods. I have some 6.5 CM I will be working on soon and I look forward to seeing some improvement in my groups. Currently around .41 moa but I know rifle and round are capable of better.. Thank you again!

[@ironbomb6753]

Hey bud, you put yourself out there for us, its not "im answering emails", its " hooray! I get to spend time talking with my fans!". Stay frosty, 👍😎

[@markgreen2418]

You may or may not have done a video on brass annealing? But I would like to see that in action with someone who I feel like, can be trusted. Thanks and I enjoy your channel.

[@joshuareed3999]

Great minds think alike! I have a Forster Coax and am looking to add a 750 to the stable very soon! I found a new one ready to load 223, which is definitely what I need speed for! It's cool to see you loading precision stuff on yours! 😎

[@aussiesteveakastevecallagh2280]

Great gear Eric and so fast that started thinking about one for myself the problem is supply over here I would have to order it from the states and go through all the import crap which is a real pain in the butt , thank you for your time sharing . Steve from Australia

[@johnleake708]

Thanks for all your videos and help.

[@dinoc.5537]

Good Luck with all your endeavors Erik. You are doing the right thing to measure twice and cut once with your eyes. You will make the right call either way. Think about a isolation that keeps the excitement from the press from vibrating under the scale. If they are supported by a common structure, it could affect the performance. Good Luck!

[@dking9517]

Just got a 750 a few weeks ago. Been loading 223. So far I've been pretty impressed at the accuracy it's holding on the seating depth. But I was coming from a red press so there was a big price difference there. I know in one of your videos you were seating in two steps for match ammo, and I would still do the same but this dillon is nice! Don't have an auto drive but have case and bullet feeders.

[@ivariverson3256]

Man that Machine is Slicker then anything I've ever seen, Old school one arm bandit here,I May have to get with the program and jump on one of those aswell..Thx for the Demo. Sir..👍👍👍

[@ronnydowdy7432]

Love the show and the 750 setup

[@egouldE5]

Got my tuner order shipped. Thanks Erik.

[@Farmd427]

I have my old 650 away because I didn’t trust it. Stuck in my single stage rut. Now I’m trying to figure out how I upgrade to that setup! That technology is awesome!!!

[@bradleyswasey6778]

Nice set up. My 750 doesn't have a case feeder either mainly because of ceiling height in my reloading room ( more like a big closet lol ). I have an RCBS Big Max that I use a lot but one of these days I would like a Redding turret press.

[@CHIBA280CRV]

Nice press , think I will start looking into one now so by the time my rifle gets build I can have one..thanks from a new jack at F- class..👍

[@gp-sx3bv]

Enjoy the videos. Great information.

[@peeholestinger]

Anecdotally, I got Lasik several years back. This was not a cheap eye place and it was pretty darn expensive at the time. I love it. Pretty much the second I walked out of the office I could see 10x better. Over the next several months my eyes did great but I'd still have some "haloing" on headlights at night. Basically you get kind of a startburst around headlights. It never really effected my eyes during the day. After about 9 months to a year the haloing went away. I love it. I'm sure at some point my eyes may start to slide back into their old ways but I haven't had any issues and I probably have the operation about 8 years ago.

[@nightwaves3203]

Good timing for being able to fill orders while the automatic 750 did its job.

[@TTiger86268]

Sweet setup.

[@loupuleff571]

I'm with you on the lasik I hear things both good and bad for us shooters can't decide !

[@jonlennon3348]

WHAT A GREAT SET-UP. i WISH i COULD FIND SOMEONE TO SELL ME THE SAME PRESS AND MARK7 SET UP. KEEP US UPDATED ON HOW IT WORKS OUT FOR YOU INCLUDING QUALITY OF ROUNDS. Darn caps lock was on.

[@davidpool8796]

What a fantastic set-up, a time saver for sure, but for me i love the processes when using a good single stage press, it's relaxing. I'm retired so if it takes me all day to prep and load 80 rounds it's time well spent

[@ErikCortina]

I have to load about 600 at one time some times. Takes way too long. Lol

[@ramsaycountry1177]

Now you're set Erik! How much would that setup be new? I saw the 2 breaks I ordered. Ones going straight onto my new 6x47 build.

[@kenyablonsky]

Erik, I got Lasik about 5 years ago and damn I can can see BETTER. I would only change one thing, in getting both eyes done the same. My left eye was pretty bad and I could see super well really close up. After the surgery, my right eye sees distance really well and my left eye can see up closer better. Not nearly as close as it used to be though. I wish I had gotten both eyes done for distance, then I would only need glasses for really close stuff.

[@anthonybarraballtheflash7055]

Pls do a video on donuts and why, how to correct...great video

[@wvlongshooter3912]

Very nice!!

[@grabbabitewelfed1641]

Nice setup, Dillon is supposed to be great equipment I’ve heard, have to stick to my Rockchucker single stage,✌🏼

[@rogueldr642smiythe9]

A friend of mine has one. He explained they are great as long as you don’t SPEED load it. 900 to 1k RPH more time loading less tuning.

[@tarded400]

Loving your videos! Couple of questions I have: Do you clean the lube off after the case is assembled? How do you combat varying neck tension after expanding the necks?

[@ErikCortina]

Yes, clean it off after case is done. There is no neck tension variance, at least none that makes a difference after sizing brass. That’s the reason for mandrel.

[@matthewtracy8744]

I am extremely new to reloading. And honestly I'm enjoying making each one perfect. But I can see how after years one would want automated. This is a sweet set up! I want this for my 5.56 and 9mm for sure!

[@ErikCortina]

Who says each one won’t be perfect? 😉

[@matthewtracy8744]

With the quality Dillon puts out, they probably are! Lol

[@foonus406]

Erik... Would definitely not take a chance on the lasic considering how much you enjoy shooting i just wouldn't risk it. My old man had it done, they jacked up his one eye so badly he saw nothing but red for almost 3 years; he can barely make shapes out on that one eye 8 years later. As a contractor you would know, the job is only as good as the luck of the draw of the contractor you get to do it.

[@amirdzaferovic3489]

great video

[@eddiediaz9958]

Welcome to the Mark 7 family

[@ryanmckinley6111]

Dillion case trimmer for sure. But it will not chamfer or ream. Just use different die heads and trim dies for 6mm/7mm. Trimmer can be shared between the two. Dillion primer filler would be the next item to buy.

[@dbmail545]

Erik, did you try a contact lens in your dominant eye with no lens in the weak eye for reading? If that doesn't work for you forget monovision.

[@williebulletman5217]

I have to say having your 750 Automated is really cool

[@freedomisgolf5816]

Mmmm that 750 in my shed would be nice I’m thinking a shed tour would be great

[@vikingcat2640]

I think your drop tube on your case feeder is upside down. The dillon sticker should be upright. That end of the tube is chamfered if you look at it so cases don't get stuck.

[@jamesmiller360]

I'm jealous. Enjoyed the video

[@matthewhelton1725]

You probably are making the right choice with LASIK. As a shooter, I always shot better with glasses instead of contacts.

[@AndrewWisler]

“I didn’t have a need for a second 750.” I don’t think I can understand what you’re saying, is this a foreign language? Klingon? Seriously, though it seems like you “need” the Dillon trimmer with that setup, though I haven’t used it personally, don’t know if it would deburr and chamfer to your liking. Worth looking into.

[@MCheekeOutdoors]

Video about your 284 Shehane brass process ? Cheers

[@mastermnd22]

Good luck with your Mark 7. A friend has four of them and they are constantly broken. They use extremely poor quality bullet sensors that have to be constantly readjusted and repaired. Along with other numerous small issues.

[@chrisbertelsen8445]

Eric what kind of peg boards are those on your wall?? The blue ones. Hey I just tapped 3000 with a 140 berger with the Swede Ackley

[@thetriode]

Betting you just end up shooting more. The next game you really need to work on is fitting one of those brass feeders to your annealer. If you make a kit and sell it remember who your pal is. :P I certainly agree with you on the caliber game, I do have a few but man I don't like the change over. At least you're probably all small primered as well which I'm sure helps.

[@davidpaulk5658]

Bumper sticker.....Got Primers?

[@Thorsaxe777]

As you well know, Competitive shooting can become very demanding on your time, fitting in normal life, domestic duties, time with family, also your means of supporting yourself, become a strict time management activity, and requires planning. It all depends on what level your passion for the sport has a hold on you. People that get some sort of automated processing for their support in the way of loading are unavoidable as an option as your needs and involvement grow. It isn't just because you want to impress all your friends. -Dave

[@gorillamotors]

I see that you are full length sizing your brass on a Dillon 650/750. I assume you are putting on some type of grease/lubricant on the brass and then loading them into the brass hopper. My question is Doesn't your hopper and brass flex tube get contaminated with the grease? Since you have set up other toolheads for other functions how often do you have to clean them?

[@tobiastorsi]

I want to load .284 on my 750 aswell. I cant find Caliber Conversion Kits for that. Can you please tell me which one you use? Thanks!!!

[@thepodfathershow]

I would really like to have one of those

[@unclebob46]

You have the case feed tube upside down. It's the reason you are having the hang ups with the brass.

[@ErikCortina]

I know that now. Lol

[@contactericjones]

When do you tumble the brass? I do a deprime then tumble and then onto all the major operations.

[@ErikCortina]

After sizing.

[@charlbotha8138]

Ballistix case wax is very good from what I've heard

[@gorillamotors]

I like that clear plastic powder charge die. Where did you get it?

[@ErikCortina]

I made it.

[@PracticallySquared1]

Great video. How are you throwing your powder on the 750? What funnel and doe are you using?

[@ErikCortina]

RCBS Chargemaster 1500 I made my own funnel die out of clear plastic. :)

[@PracticallySquared1]

@@ErikCortina gotcha. I just got a chargemaster lite (video uploaded today) to throw on my 750 but gotta get a funnel to fit the powder die.

[@tsfj1265]

I see it like this: an expensive investment, but worth it over the years

[@racingjoe27]

Could you just swap the tool heads and use the mark 7 for for both?

[@turn-n-burn1421]

Get in touch with Jeremy Fielding (channel is same name); I'll bet he can help you out with design and details. I have no idea if he knows squat about firearms or reloading but he certainly knows just about everything about electric motors and building ANYTHING.

[@glefos3917]

I shot with with Jay at the FLOP about 5 years ago. It was all I could do not to buy a Mark 7 then. Pistol loading with case and bullet feeder only requires pulling the handle though. Now that I’m getting into precision rifle, an autodrive would be sweet for brass prep.

[@ErikCortina]

Jay is the innovator for sure. He’s costing all of us money. Lol

[@bobwoods5017]

Lasik is okay if your young and your eyes are stable, but at your age you wait any longer and you'll be needing cataract surgery. Get the step up lenses, they cost about a grand more but its worth it. The tri focal might be better. In and out 15 minutes and barring complications You will see better at night and at distance. Readers are a must.

[@wrstew1272]

Hurry, I been waiting. Been busy with one of the most famous wheel gunners in history. Jealous I am. Seems like a regular nice guy.

[@ErikCortina]

😁

[@billclifton8400]

Erik, need T shirt "keep em centered"

[@Sparky6547]

no cleaning of brass, no annealing of brass & no trimming of brass? How much variation do you get in powder throws?

[@ErikCortina]

I anneal and trim brass.

[@jetthreat5000]

So, to automate-ish the Prometheus powder charge dump you could use a stepper motor, stepper driver, an Arduino Uno and then a momentary switch to send the command to the Arduino to throw the powder. I have a block of code in Arduino IDE I can send you that controlled a few stepper motors on my DIY induction annealer via a momentary switch.

[@ErikCortina]

I’m worried that the stepper motor won’t have enough torque to cut powder kernel in the powder thrower. I have discussed it with someone and he suggested using a geared motor with limit switches. 🤷‍♂️

[@jetthreat5000]

@@ErikCortina should be a non issue. My AutoTrickler setup uses a stepper motor to dump powder and it cuts powder when it’s needed to. Either solution will work, but the stepper motor direction would result in less wiring since you don’t need a limit switch as a stop function. Just calculate/tune the number of steps needed to dump the powder, hold for how ever many seconds you feel is necessary, and then return to the starting point.

[@texpatriot8462]

Meanwhile, I am loading 9mm on a turret press and waiting patiently for my Forster Co-Ax order to get filled. Are you selling yours? You made the right choice on the LASIK. It worked well for me, but it took about 2 years before could judge distance correctly (I golfed a lot at the time)

[@ErikCortina]

Not for sale... yet. 😁

[@turbyturbo1]

i want one!

[@Halfmilesniper]

Four minutes in...I think I recognize that shirt ;)...is that a buffalo shirt?

[@ErikCortina]

Yes it is! :)

[@Halfmilesniper]

As you have said before...if you know, you know. LOL

[@308guy8]

Im a friend if you don't have room for that 750 I can store indefinitely lol

[@MrJeffreyg]

Since you're supposedly saving time by using an automated system. I'm curious as to why you don't use Hornady's One Shot to lube multiple cases at a time as compared to hand wiping each individual case. Is it inferior to the hand wax?

[@Halfmilesniper]

I won't begin to answer for Erik but in my case I have had stuck rifle cases with one shot. I will use one shot on pistol cases when sizing with a carbide die, rifle I only use Imperial sizing wax, no stuck cases.

[@MrJeffreyg]

@@Halfmilesniper thanks for taking the time to reply. I appreciate any input!

[@ErikCortina]

I have tried one shot. I’m not a fan of any lube getting inside cases and contaminating primers.

[@MrJeffreyg]

@@ErikCortina Thanks so much for taking the time to reply Erik! I just learned something! Thanks for your videos.

[@MrJeffreyg]

@@ErikCortina I found this article after reading your reply. Not passing judgment just sayin'... Spray-On Lubes What could be simpler than just spraying on lubes? Well, depending on the type of lube, it may not be all that simple. With aerosol wax lubes (e.g. Hornady One-Shot™) you can do just that. Spray it directly on the cases, wait a few minutes for it to dry and start reloading. Wax based lubes won’t affect powder or primers, so any that happens to be sprayed into the case mouth or primer pocket is not a problem. But you must allow them to dry before loading, and dry times can vary significantly from product to product. For example, Hornady One Shot™ Non-Hazardous case lube is the same formulation of waxes as in One Shot aerosol, but in a more environmentally friendly solvent that works in a pump spray. Pump spray bottles don’t produce as fine a droplet size as aerosol spray cans, and the solvents don’t dry as fast, so longer dry times are typically required.

[@exportedafrican]

Did you ever end up getting lasik?

[@amaftershock]

Do you trim before you FL size

[@ErikCortina]

After

[@nightwaves3203]

Looks like reloading pistol ammo is easy now.

[@jamessammann9183]

Erik how much is your tuners

[@ErikCortina]

www.erikcortina.com

[@2alphaDr]

Would you be willing to give us a list of xl750 parts we would need to setup the 6br case. It's not intuitive on dillons site.

[@yolo-qr2fq]

308 win conversion kit plus dies.

[@Deuceblank]

I'm a noob! Why do you trim before bumping shoulder back? Does it matter?

[@ErikCortina]

I do it only so that it’s already trimmed and chamfered when using progressive to load ammo. I can then FL size, prime, throw powder, and seat bullet in one operation.

[@craignapoli]

Erik I'm really sorry to hear that your vision is concerning you such that you have to consider lasic surgery, I am very relieved that you have put it on hold and I hope and pray that you are looking at the alternatives like a very strict diet change and taking the correct vitamin supplements that have been proven to repair the degeneration and improve your vision.

[@scbane]

Do you have 750's so you can load LA rifle rounds?

[@ErikCortina]

One is for my PRS rifle and the other one for F-Class.

[@christurley391]

Not long before you can email your 750 and ask it to have 250 rounds ready for Tuesday. Lol

[@ErikCortina]

😂

[@hank3152]

You mentioned FL sizing with a bushing on the second 750 press and then expanding. Wouldn’t the S-type bushing eliminate that need to expand? Seems like an unnecessary step....... fill me in

[@ErikCortina]

No. I’ll do a video on that soon. It will be another one of those eye opening videos. 😉

[@hank3152]

Erik Cortina - Pro Shooter thank you.... looking forward to all of your tips

[@amandajones6300]

What powder die/funnel are you using on the Dillon?

[@ErikCortina]

A custom made one I made.

[@amandajones6300]

@@ErikCortina I gotcha. Thanks for the response. I really enjoy your channel.

[@timdixon4883]

Just like a kid with a new toy.

[@musicman1eanda]

Meanwhile I'm over here trying to justify getting just a case-feeder that's $300 lol.

[@ErikCortina]

😂

[@bigal4334]

Only a hundred? I have to answer more than that on a average day. LOL

[@rodocs7]

How did the die wax preform?

[@ErikCortina]

Very well. I like it better than imperial so far.

[@altruisticscoundrel]

We may see a flood of quality equipment for a cheap price as people scramble to make ends meet. Becoming a merchant of misery is very profitable.

[@sabretom7594]

K M : That doesn’t jive with all the price gouging I’ve been seeing.

[@ashforkdan]

Put the trimmer on the machine.

[@kellywalker8407]

I have an auto drive for my XL650 I use ear buds and listen to Black Sabbath....

[@Tomas-sl4xr]

I came from demo ranch and stayed for eric

[@ErikCortina]

Woo hoo! We just need you to spell it right, but we’ll get you there. 😂😂

[@Tomas-sl4xr]

@@ErikCortina sorry, I'm not from US so I'm still learning how to write well, without the translator

[@ErikCortina]

Tomas Dopazo It was a joke. 😁

[@TerryGilsenan]

Expense it. I am sure it's an important part of building barndominiums. ;)

[@ErikCortina]

🤫😁

[@beachboardfan9544]

You see dillons making a case prep machine now, dont have to use your 750 to do it.

[@beachboardfan9544]

@@waltersobchak2250 Ahh gotcha

[@Georgiaboy9009]

#Erik_Cortina about the eye surgery, you should talk to Matt's wife Mere. She had it done not too long ago and could most likely reassure any worries/doubts you might have. If I remember correctly, she was able to tell an immediate difference and was fully healed in less than 24 hours.

[@chavoac9713]

Regarding lasik, I had it done about 4 years ago. My eyes were quite bad(-9) on both eyes. Life changing for a guy like me, waited for a few friends to use the same Dr before building up the guts to do it myself. I was prepared for most of it but the smell(like burning hair) caught me off guard. Good luck, only do it if you're 100% ready. By the way, watching your videos is making me find time.to reload and make it to the range. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@JoeyBaby47]

It is an expensive investment. ;)

[@jbpmidas]

Look up Precision Brass Ops on Instagram. He had a 650 set up with a Prometheus. I'm sure he could get you going the right direction.

[@scottbutler2761]

........ Erik to make life easier just get another trimmer and mandrel setup for 7mm

[@ErikCortina]

Another trimmer is what I’m thinking.

[@imjustsaying...3720]

that you should check with Matt's wife since she just had it done a few months ago and was highlighted on one of his videos! And NO you didn't "chicken out" on the decision; the only person that should have the final approval is you since they are your eyes! I know of several individuals that are nearsighted, had the operation, and still have to wear some type of readers. Individual results will vary depending on laser equipment used, experience of doctor, etc. My advice is to find out the name of the company, firm, and doctors that the professional athletes (San Antonio Spurs) use and consult with them.

[@imjustsaying...3720]

I forgot to mention that I have myopia and have worn contact lenses for 50 plus years. This past May 2020; I had surgery for Ptosis (droopy eye lids) which has allowed additional light and improved my natural vision. For the past 10 years, my doctor prescribed my right (dominant shooting) eye for distance and my left eye for close up work. The brain does an excellent job of combining the images and I'm still able to shoot with both eyes open. The only negative is that I can't use binoculars or spotting scopes unless they're a monocular style.

[@geralddunn9034]

Eric, love your videos and information. I need some help with my 308 savage. I’m trying to reload for accuracy and I’m can’t figure out the shoulder bump. My brass seems to grow when I full length size . I have filed the holder down 7 thousands and still have +.001 longer than fire formed brass. What’s going on. Thanks for your time.

[@ErikCortina]

Keep going. Die needs to go down some more.

[@FClassJohn]

I see a second autodrive in your future once you realize how much time the first one saves you!!! Let me know how else I can help you spend your money....😜

[@ErikCortina]

Glad to have friends like you! 😂

[@thepodfathershow]

I would love to purchase one myself... just don't want to wait 4 months to receive it

[@FClassJohn]

@@thepodfathershow yeah it’s tough. But the sooner you order the sooner it arrives!! 🤗

[@greggarmin9426]

What’s another $495 for a trimmer? Remember it’s easier to ask for forgiveness than permission.

[@jomarmarmar]

Maybe get rid of 6 and 7, and go with 6.5 for everything ;)

[@ErikCortina]

Not for F-Class.

[@jomarmarmar]

@@ErikCortina oooo interesting! Is there a breakdown of F-class Pros who shoot 6.5mm, 7mm, 30 cal, .338, etc? I do own a Ruger Precision in 6.5 CM and I have lots of fun with it. Obviously not in competitions :D