Mark 7 Auto Drive on My Dillon Super 1050

Running .40 S&W on one of my Dillon Super 1050's with the Mark 7 Autodrive 1050 Pro Version at 1,500 Rounds/Hour.
If you like this one here is the 2020 version with a powder funnel fix at around 12 minutes and the last section showing a smooth running press.
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[@chadrupp8991]

I think that is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen.

[@georgeascione8861]

For the thousands of people that viewed my other video on "making ammunition" and are wondering where the video went, well KZbin took it down citing a violation of their TOS. They claimed that I was promoting the "sale" of ammunition and that I was not allowed to do that. For those of you that saw the video I just did a home made video on how I reload ammunition start to finish. Never in the video did I ever promote the sale of that ammunition, and I have never sold my reloaded ammunition. I appealed it but that was useless. I pointed to the thousands of videos promotion the actual sale of items but it made no difference. The permanently deleted my video. How's that for censorship, big brother, and anti 2A.

[@RetroDawn]

I'm bummed for you and everyone. That's YT for ya. Anti-1A&2A.

[@niet3zsche]

and most of these yt dips--ts wouldn't know a primer from a grain of sand.

[@ABQSentinel]

You should be mirroring your videos on another platform and linking to them from KZbin. I suspect, in the next few years, all gun related content will be completely purged from this garbage platform.

[@onpsxmember]

I'd like to see those reloading videos. Could you upload them on a different platform and make like a teaser on youtube to share the link?

[@rpc2112]

Yet the armed security all around the Google and KZbin headquarters in Mountain View have guns and ammo on them. Dumb.

[@georgeascione8861]

Update on some issues with the Mark 7. So I have practically every sensor they make for this, most recently the bullet sense which I must say is extremely well machined and built. However as much as I like this machine I must say there are some things about the machine that are not up to standards. I suggest you do not purchase the spent primer sensor and invest your money on the swage sensor. The swager sensor will tell you if you have punched out a primer or not. The swage sensor is also a high quality well machined part. There is really no reason to have both. The reason I suggest the swager sensor over the spent primer sensor is because the spent primer sensor is a piece of junk and you will be sorry you spent a few hundred dollars for what appears to be a $25 part. My main complaint is the sensor's bracket. It's a printed part, very flimsily and brittle. Because it sits on a part of the Dillon press which has rough casting marks underneath it does not sit flush and it breaks at the mounting bolt all the time. I have broken three of them and all of them had stress cracks. I mentioned this to the company and told them I thought this bracket should be made from Al, not cheap plastic printed part. They never responded. Before I put the third replacement on my press (they sent for free), I gave it to a friend of mine who has a C&C machine. He put together a CAD file for it and made modifications to make it fit better. He then machined one on the C&C and it works perfectly, locks in tightly, and will not fail. So I mentioned this to the company, sent them pictures of the part, expressed my displeasure for paying such a high price for such a junk part considering the rest of the auto drive is made of high quality materials, and they never even responded. Customer service is excellent as long as your not complaining or suggesting that a part of their machine is poorly engineered and way overpriced. I guess they don't really have the time for you once you buy all the sensors they have. Just beware, that sensor is junk.

[@62dobie]

I wish I had read this before I bought mine. I have all the sensors also. This one is junk. I have the new one they replaced the old one with. It's junk also. I've been through 4 of them. The last one they had the nerve to charge me $36 for repairs. What happened to the warranty. That being said stay away from this sensor.

[@JimmyEG1]

I want to buy this....would you recommend this too me?

[@itsfree2639]

@Ryojin Orion See and see not CNC

[@swatpup706]

@@itsfree2639 CNC is correct = Computer Numeric Controlled

[@coyotearmory]

Out of curiosity, what did it cost you to get everything up and running?

[@theoboegoddess]

I am sooooo jealous!! Truly an amazing gadget. I wish I could afford it, but I’m in my 20s and in college! Good for you for having such a wonderful machine in your home!

[@brush2815]

The sounds of Liberty and Freedom!

[@y0manda]

So satisfying . I can watch this all day.

[@endb612]

Wow this is magic, here in Brazil it is almost impossible to buy a simple machine

[@deeremeyer1753]

Awesome setup and reloading room. I only see one thing I would change. Move the bench grinder as far away from everything else as possible. Those things are contamination generators. Benches, equipment, tools, clothes, hair and skin coated with whatever they're grinding and grit from the wheels.

[@jakk222rem]

Rube Goldberg nods his approval.

[@bloodstone6196]

Why is it cool just to sit and watch,very satisfying!

[@bdask72]

Well done Sir...When my 550B grows up he wants to be like your machine LOL!!!

[@robertshinenne1584]

oh my...this is my ultimate reloading set up~~~~dream machine :D

[@manudelmarche]

there is something in that video that gives this soothing vibe...

[@peckerwood780]

First time I've ever seen how a money machine works.

[@larryezell5106]

Every gun range should have one of these out back running 7/24.

[@florianthomas7852]

@@larryezell5106 And what would they do with that? No shooting range will go into the liability issues that come with selling reloaded ammo just to give you 5-10% cheaper ammo.

[@larryezell5106]

@@florianthomas7852 The cant sell it because of BATF regulations. However, they could darn sure trade it at a gun show. Ammunition is better than cryptocurrency at the moment.

[@mps9649]

That sound is so soothing... I'll use it as my go to sleep aid. 'Sounds of the brass river'..

[@manspach3182]

Brought tears of joy to my eyes :D

[@jeremypierce8038]

This could be one of those sleep machines you set beside your bed and turn on at night and dream of shooting all those rounds.

[@titustitusnation1999]

That's 👌 Awesome Running my dillinger for rifle now and it does great. Have the RCBS for my hunting rounds to be spot on.

[@saga2760]

Show off......nice nice nice. Makes me want to buy a Dillon even with the auto drive is a great piece of machine and a joy to see it working. Thanks Sr.

[@wb1065]

That’s it! My Lee turret is going to the curb!

[@pbjohnh1187]

I completely agree on the spent primer sensor. JUNK I run 12 dillons right now would love to have some of the sensor holders you are talking about. Would buy 4 if your guy wants to build them.

[@georgeascione8861]

I will ask him, I'm sure he will bang some more out for me. Right now he's moving and his machine is down, Shouldn't be long before it's back up. Will let you know.

[@pbjohnh1187]

awesome 6 if you can get me a price

[@RLN1972]

great asmr for these times...thank you

[@deweywallace6314]

Reloading is like life, you are only limited by money and the desire to spend it.

[@dinohudson1432]

Ridiculous.... in a good sense. Does it feel like the "hobby" of reloading is out the window? Super nice setup and the room as well! thanks.

[@georgeascione8861]

Thats why i have the other manual 1050. I do all my speciality rounds on that. Plenty of fun but not missing manually banging out thousands of 9s and 40s, my primary rounds.

[@Blahman240]

I'm not sure if I'd trust the powder feed, when I reload on my single stage I play close attention to my powder loads, maybe it's a bit of OCD, not sure.

[@newerest1]

It helps to not be loading super dense powders for a caliber, something like trail boss for 45 ACP comes to mind as something that will take up a good amount of case volume and prevent any issues in terms of dangerous over pressure

[@StepAttitude]

Let me tell you what that sound is: Freedom

[@falatoronto]

What a thing of beauty.

[@zacharyyoung3834]

*Cries with classic lee loader*

[@newera3757]

Very patriotic

[@fireyourrocketts]

Really nice man cave!

[@alant5757]

That is friggin awesome!!!

[@nicbritt8803]

That's outstandingly beautiful!

[@HACAFPV]

That's insane! I'm gonna start coming to your house to reload haha

[@georgeascione8861]

You would not be the first one. The rules are you bring your supplies and a bottle of VO. LOL

[@HACAFPV]

George Ascione haha not sure what vo is but sounds like a deal

[@daltonwade9441]

Craig D It’s a brand of anal lube

[@johnm3486]

It's hypnotizing! :)

[@FirearmTutorials]

Nancy Pelosi would have a stroke if she saw this...

[@georgeascione8861]

Then I should send her a link for sure.

[@badcrockett57]

That's a good thing....

[@toddhardin7169]

Well, we had better get it in front of her!

[@anthonykueneman4980]

She wouldnt know what the fuck she was looking at lol

[@wilkinsonfamily3342]

Someone show her.

[@TheXantia99]

Wow. Nice set-up. Cool reloading station. Jealous

[@countryacademy9053]

How long did it take you to get your bullet feeder dialed in 100% lol

[@crankymcgee]

This video helps my dog sleep

[@givemethemusicd]

Nice shop.

[@jwjennison]

What's the Cost/Round and what's the cost of the equipment? Very nice setup.

[@melissasmess2773]

Beautiful 😍

[@briantetley4087]

I've always wanted to press my own rounds but have never been able to find cheap enough materials to warrant it. I buy my rounds from sgammo and never pay more than .40c per round for 45acp and that's on the high end. I tried pricing out brass, powder, etc.... and I can't even find new brass for less than .20cents per round. I hear local gun shows are good for primers but not sure where to buy everything else to bring the cost per completed round below .30cents.

[@s.e.8719]

Brian Tetley keep in mind brass is often reused. Handgun brass like .45 auto and 9mm can take 10+ loadings. That helps drive down price.

[@joshford7828]

Buy once fired brass on line in bulk. 1000 at a time. Primers on bulk, powder is easy as pistols use very little. Also cast your own lead bullets. I can load a box of 50 9mm for 2.50

[@cavemanballistics6338]

Nice job. Are you using a carbide die? If so are you still lubing the cases? I have a lot of problems with my auto drive popping and jumping with the carbide die.

[@EliteExoticsBp]

🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻Freedom

[@mansterj]

Life goals.

[@RadThings]

Wonder where are the primers in the automation setup?

[@JeffinTD]

Nice video. I do wish someone would come up with an auto system to drop bullets under the seater, so a person could retain a powder check station, plus separate bullet seat and crimp.

[@georgeascione8861]

You can use a combination seating and crimping Die in the last station and put the Mr. Bullet feeder in the second to the last drop and the power check after the powder drop. The press runs so clean I never bothered to do it.

[@JeffinTD]

George Ascione Yeah. I feel better with a powder checker, so if I did a bullet feeder I’d give up separate seat and crimp, but I tend to run cast bullets that are more prone to shaving problems when combining seating and crimping.

[@Patriot3]

Nice underground bunker

[@frankdrebin6943]

Amazing!! Love it

[@enterthehunter3736]

I still don't remember making reloading presses but it appears I did..........................................................................................................................................................................................................

[@manjlam773]

Waouuuh..

[@endtimesign]

Wow, that is a thing of beauty, out of curiosity, what's your total expenditure on that masterpiece? I would really like to know if it's in reach, my son and I shoot a lot of .40 and 9mm, a LOT, in fact, we are on the security team for our local church. It's a shame that society dictates the necessity for such, but anyway back to the awesome setup that you have, you obviously do a lot of shooting as well.

[@Paiadakine]

Would be interesting to know. With todays prices and regulations I wonder how many rounds to pay for the NRE.

[@owleyeviews2247]

that is insane. awesome

[@MPGunther1]

I thought my RL550 was cool but, this is awesome

[@KurtBoulter]

It is alive! Very nice.

[@gregc6661]

What a machine!!

[@davidburchell2882]

Nice

[@rogueldr642smiythe9]

All 2A should go to RUMBLE!

[@jwdickinson643]

I’m interested in getting into reloading (I’m a newb) and have viewed a number of vids on single stage AND progressive presses. How do you ensure a consistent amount of propellant in the charging stage/stroke?

[@georgeascione8861]

I can't answer for other presses but on the Dillon if you set up the powder drop correctly and you are consistent with your pull stroke the powder consistency is excellent. Again that is one of the benefits to this automated press, the stroke is smooth and consistent every time. You don't rely on manually pulling the handle. But if you are new to reloading then obviously this setup is not the way to start so I would look for a high quality press. I have an old Lee loader that I strictly use for custom loads and for those loads I measure the powder manually for each round. That's not practical for my pistol rounds but it works fine for my special rifle loads.

[@user-vd9bn8rp2j]

How much does one of these machines cost

[@projectrevspec1338]

I’m in love

[@basketcas3717]

And I’m over here thinking I’m cool with my little single stage rock chucker supreme lmao

[@eladnonnac7529]

Cool

[@RehmanArms]

How can i order this machine? And what is price?

[@guyblew1733]

That's all nice and we'll if you 2,500 to spend but, in the one minute video that machine ran close to 50+ rounds and not once did you at check on primer set, powder charge, or over all length. Even factories they check every 20 rounds. So how often are you checking?

[@georgeascione8861]

All parameters are checked every 100 rounds, when the primer's are reloaded. During reloading when not filming I pull random rounds continuously to measure for length and crimp diameter. They are also case checked. Every round is bulk case checked prior to completion. I never check the primer pocket depth, in over 500,000 rounds or more it has never been a problem once set. For strictly my use and not for resale I find my QC to be totally acceptable. I have not had a squib for years with my 9mm reloads, and never had a misfire from a high primer. Some individuals on my team shoot factory and have more failures than my reloads, so much for checking every 20 rounds which I find difficult to believe. I have seen 9mm factor manufacturing videos, they are all over KZbin. Funny I never see anyone checking every 20 rounds. If you are interested in seeing a more detailed preview of how I make my ammo start to finish you may like this next video. However if the $2500 for the auto drive alone bugs you, you may not want to watch this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqKxZ3dpebCreLc

[@jrbonfim]

Onde encontro compro essa máquina?

[@russstobbe8263]

Where did u get that machine?

[@nistaffsubs6787]

50 mm bmg and 20 mm ?

[@mattbrennan8088]

that is so awesome

[@ProjectArms4719]

I ❤️ this video

[@rickviana6668]

Qual o valor dessa máquina automatizada como essa ?

[@SeanPGribbons]

Wow

[@splattdaddydog1041]

Wow that’s awesome help me put mine together please

[@garydunn7796]

Sweet!

[@poppacapinya]

nice machine, how much does it cost to reload say 40 s&w 180 fmj .how many rnds would it take to pay off the machine . im interested in this set up.

[@georgeascione8861]

I don't really know, all I know is it is cheaper. You can't go by me anyway because I am a licensed gun dealer and I get all my stuff at wholesale. Not the press or auto drive, just the supplies. For me it's not about cost. I shoot many competitions with different firearms and reloading for me is all about tuning rounds for a particular firearm and competition. Major vs. minor, static steel vs. knockdown steel stuff like that. When I make a custom load for a gun and particular type of competition I run out several thousand rounds at a time. That's the value of the auto drive for me, I can reload large batches of ammo and not have to deal with it for a year. Just pick the gun and ammo off the shelf depending on what I am shooting that day.

[@poppacapinya]

@@georgeascione8861 ok thank you im looking for stock piling then shoot alot more than i do now

[@randot.comando4508]

Man... that is so sweet! Wanna be friends?

[@vicenteramirez1570]

How much is this whole kit?

[@andrewlenhill]

Should of done more research and bought this dam thing. Christmas is right around the corner

[@greghalter934]

How much to have you come to my house and set me up? Oh yeah, we all hate you hehe. JK. Amazing job

[@briantetley4087]

Are you able to refill the primers on the fly or do you need to stop the machine?

[@georgeascione8861]

On the fly, never have to stop the machine unless I forget to load shells, powder or primers.

[@michaeljordon704]

will it work with rifle brass?

[@georgeascione8861]

I don't reload rifle brass on the automated press so I couldn't say. I use the manual 1050 to make sure I have very tight control over my loads. For the smaller caliber .223 I don't reload that caliber, it's too cheap just to buy it.

[@ny6u]

Damn

[@rcsontag]

Very nice setup! What is your total investment?

[@RetroDawn]

His current setup, with the machines and all the sensors was over $250,000 (figure from a comment he made on YT or Quora--I assume by "machines" he meant one Mark 7 and one 1050). He has a much newer video with more info--link in the details of this one.

[@shafaalzabaede6007]

Do you sell this machine to Iraq?

[@robertkaraczun8906]

How long did it take you to setup the machine, any kinks in the system?

[@georgeascione8861]

First time long time. Once I got use to how the Mark 7 works and interfaces with the 1050 setup is simple. The software allows for calibration and also single runs so setting up the press is no different than setting up a 1050 manually, your just not pulling the handle. The sensors once they are setup are usually never changed except for the bullet sensor. (Not seen in this video, late addition).

[@TheMattinoc]

what does something like that cost to build?

[@georgeascione8861]

The cost varies, this unit is the 1050 pro from Mark7. The press is a standard 1050 Pro and it does have some extras. The press base price is around 1700, there is the bullet feeder which is another 500 with accessories, some extra trays and stuff. Figure the press with the bullet feeder setup for one caliber is around $2500. Then there is the autodrive, that base price is $2750 for the pro unit. I have extra sensors for swage, primer, powder so there is another $800 or so. Figure the press as you see it in the video running is somewhere between $5500 and $6,000. Then of course you have all of your caliber changes and tool dies etc.

[@firearmconvention946]

Looks like the tool head is lose , am I wrong?

[@georgeascione8861]

No that is actually the crappy tolerances of the Dillon press. The bearings and the cam have significant play in them. Many have complained to Dillon but their response is "it's normal". it's poor engineering if you ask me. The tool head is tight.

[@firearmconvention946]

@@georgeascione8861 OK I guess that I have never noticed that on my 1100

[@cypheir]

How many rounds you gotta make to break even on the price of this? like 12,000 rounds or so?

[@georgeascione8861]

Never bothered to figure that out. But I have run well over 150,000 rounds on this machine to date. I'm sure like any press at that count it's probably paid for itself a couple of times over.

[@Lmrutledge]

What kind of powder charging bar is that? It’s black with a knob on the end. Thanks!

[@georgeascione8861]

That is a Arredondo Powder bar with micrometer from www.uniquetek.com/product/T1267. They use to be black but the new version is made out of a different material. I only have it on this setup otherwise I have the micrometer modification from Uniquetek on all my stock powder bars. Personally I would stick with the Dillon powder bar and just get the micrometer modification from Uniquetek which works great. www.uniquetek.com/product/T1231

[@ThiagoMFreitas85]

Que sonho

[@user-wb5ry5km8f]

السلام عليكم اخي شكد سعره واصل للعراق

[@Seabee2127]

For the love of God how much?

[@RetroDawn]

His current setup, with the machines and all the sensors was over $250,000 (figure from a comment he made on YT or Quora--I assume by "machines" he meant one Mark 7 and one 1050). He has a much newer video with more info--link in the details of this one.

[@bking08nz]

That is next level and now the big question how much ?.

[@fightingbear8537]

How many rounds per hour?

[@perofish]

I want to be your shooting buddy!!!

[@LedGuitar1218]

How much (ballpark) for complete set up

[@RetroDawn]

His current setup, with the machines and all the sensors was over $250,000 (figure from a comment he made on YT or Quora--I assume by "machines" he meant one Mark 7 and one 1050). He has a much newer video with more info--link in the details of this one.

[@PlayingWithFireOutdoors]

And people wonder why I went from a 550 to a 1050.

[@aaronwayne2515]

I live in an apartment with the Mark 7 autodrive and the Dillon 1050 it looks from the video everything is free form like with the rubber feet and plate it is portable and you can just set everything on a table without mounting is this accurate? If so this is exactly what I am looking for.

[@georgeascione8861]

Yes, that is correct. The entire assembly sits on a steel plate with rubber feet. Everything including the post for the case feeder is on the plate. Portable? not so much, it weighs quite a bit but it is not bolted or screwed down in the video you are seeing.

[@aaronwayne2515]

Thanks for the reply!

[@62dobie]

I have the exact same setup. I live in an apartment. The only problem you will have is if you are going to keep it in a garage or not. If it will be in your apartment it is a little noisy.

[@DC-jt9py]

What was the total cost all in for the set up?

[@georgeascione8861]

I have about $6500 into it now. This video is old, I have additional sensors and stuff on it now. I am putting up a companion video of how it looks and runs now. That will be up shortly.

[@jamesg1204]

How many primers are you able to load at a time?

[@georgeascione8861]

I load 100 at a time. But I can keep the press running and load primers as they get low.