Mark 7 Evolution: Unboxing, Overview, Setup, Loading 9mm

[@pbcrisp4373]

Epic. Ive been waiting for someone to get one of these and do this kind of video...and I was hoping it'd be you! Excellent content as usual, Gavin. Keep the videos rolling...lots of folks sitting at home starving for content these days.

[@MarkWilson-fc3mq]

@gavintoobe, I own 2 Revolutions and I can’t imagine loading on anything else. The cartridge quality & consistency is unmatched. Also, the crew at M7 are the best in the industry...they stand behind every press and support every customer. I’m looking forward to seeing more on this press. Enjoy your Evolution!

[@duggydo]

You must be an engineer. So much forethought into how you set that thing up. Looks like everything about your shop is well designed and efficient.

[@Ultimatereloader]

Yes, Mechanical Engineer :)

[@AlphaRomeoOneFive]

Way out of my price range 😕 but if anyone is interested I can trade some Charmin ultra soft towards one 😉

[@keithlucas6260]

I'll see your Charmin ultra soft and raise it one roll of Bounty quicker picker upper.

[@chgofirefighter]

I absolutely LOVE my Mark 7 Evolution, lightyears ahead of "ANY" Dillon press, superior design, better-built quality, no cast parts, CNC made, buttery smooth, way better than butter! Overall, "EXCELLENT PRESS!" and I've had Hornady, and 3 Dillons, 650, 750 and 1050~!!

[@sik59rt]

id hope it would be better than any dillon at over $1000 more than a 1050

[@paulvenn4447]

Yeah this is like comparing a Ferrari to a Ford lol

[@dahut3614]

@@paulvenn4447 What's wrong with cast parts? They're strong, dimensionally stable and cost effective.

[@billy-waynejeffcoat4828]

My poor ass over here is considering a Lee turret classic lol. I just don't see 30x the features/ ease of use of something like this than a cheap turret press. Tho that Lyman 8 station turret does look tempting for 230$

[@chevy6299]

@@billy-waynejeffcoat4828 Me too, I just cant justify spending that amount of money for the amount of reloading I do. And yes the Lyman is tempting.

[@BobBob-il2ku]

Excited to see you trim and load rifle rounds in one pass.

[@joeldubose5762]

Drooling over this

[@justinetienne3973]

Would you consider doing a small how-to series on setups for beginners? Kind of a good starting point kit wise and detail key info or helpful facts. I enjoy the content and like many want to get into reloading but it can be daunting trying to figure out what is what.

[@abntemplar82]

yea what Justin said..

[@michaelargenta3856]

I would get Hornady or lee single stage presses for your first for beginner reloading press. Thats what I started out on. This is overkill, unless you have a business or clients.

[@NWoutdoorsman]

When you load 223 I'd like to see mil once fired to actually test the primer swagger

[@amsb4dafunk406]

Glenn Holcomb I handprime all my cases first. I've stopped using the priming system on my Dillon. Because It is unreliable And It went KABOOM On my buddy's machine.

[@kurtthomsen2414]

@@amsb4dafunk406 The priming system on my Hornady LNL progressive is too unreliable, so I gave up on it. I've wasted too much time because a primer didn't seat correctly, resulting in a mess of powder dumping down onto the sub-plate and screwing things up. Now I deprime on the LNL first, wet tumble, dry and hand prime before I put the brass into the case feeder. And I thought I was the only one...

[@richardsveum8452]

@Glenn Holcomb I normally do my depriming and primer pocket swaging on a single stage. Add's time but cuts down on frustration

[@louisshambarger2230]

kurt thomsen I ought a Hornady progressive about 30 years ago. I tried for years to get it to work. I even sent it back to Hornady to be sure there was nothing wrong. It went to the scrap metal bin at the county landfill. I was afraid to give it to someone in case they got into trouble with it. I have a Dillon now. It does work.

[@allenhuebner6251]

@@louisshambarger2230 I don't blame you!

[@CFurnace-72]

Havin you did it again! Gonna have to investigate cost justification. Last year after your press shootout I contacted Christian at Turban and bought. 140mm press. Thank you

[@CFurnace-72]

Gavin I Never could type well .

[@hamedizzy6441]

I did same. Ordered a 120mm

[@AdolfoGallardoJr]

One of the absolute best KZbin channels around!!!!

[@CableDawg496]

My wife heard the video and said I couldn’t order one. LOL!

[@glockparaastra]

CableDawg easier to ask for forgiveness than permission!

[@bobbertee5945]

My wife just looks over at what im watching and says "NO"!!!

[@keithlucas6260]

This is why I either watch at work or use headphones

[@jonstanhope5453]

“Honey this is the one Ive always had. I just removed the blue paint”

Don’t get me wrong, but you must be the kind of guy that irons the socks. Your presentations are so neat and clear. Congratulations from a happy follower.

[@cjmala3370]

Excellent video! Your channel is the best handing loading channel on KZbin.

[@eod4usa]

Seems like a merging of the Dillon & Hornady LNL, with 10 stations! I'm sold.

[@DimaProk]

Important question: How much would it cost for caliber change and does it spill powder when it rotates?

[@Jiminico]

I was wondering the same things in addition to if it has all the loose tolerances and slop as the Dillons in the tool head and shell plate that causes inconsistencies in the reloaded ammo. I really hate that but have to accept it as the trade off for progressive reloading. Not sure if the tool head is meant to swap out easily or at all. It does seem like a serious machine though.

[@CynicalDad81]

Love this press. Wish I could afford it. 😐 I’ll just live vicariously through you. 😏

[@johnhale9686]

Impressive, but I'll stick to my old Dillon 550. One thing I've learned about progressive presses is you got to get all your ducks in a row. My Dillon only has 4 ducks. For me reloading is part of the shooting sport.

[@mattlord2906]

mark 7 should come with a mortgage broker to add to house payment

[@jassonco]

Just got my Lee Loadmaster , up and running well a few months ago, and it seems trite, compared to this beast of a press and it'd better be @10 times the cost!

[@davidemontini8298]

Finally a video .... keep up the good work !!!

[@RadDadisRad]

You’re not kidding. I’ve been waiting on someone to break one of these in and not just use somebody elses.

[@ryridesmotox]

Damn, never thought the Dillon 1050 would be a cheaper option. Damn I want that Mark7 lolol. Looks so smooth, it's the Cadillac of reloading.

[@nvkulk]

You mean Lexus:)

[@randomtvninja]

This is what I've been waiting for!!

[@stillhere9728]

Well, I can only dream to have a setup like this. For now I’ll work with my RCBS single stage press. A man can dream though.

[@dean4670]

Let’s get a discount code going Gavin.

[@Ultimatereloader]

Dean Flaten Working on it!

[@joshualawson7604]

Unless it's 80% off, none of us will be able to afford it!

[@rhino67]

@@joshualawson7604 betting it's a 5-10% deal... Which is a chunk 150-300 on the starter set... Imagine it's closer to 800 on the Revolution

[@rebelreloading5265]

That is an incredible machine 😳 Looking forward to the progressive press shootout!

[@bongdudugenio9947]

cost $2995 great for business or getting with auto drive cost $4990 more less effort. love always your setup thank you! perhaps DAA magnetic powder check and Multi caliber bullet feeder might interest your whole process!

[@jasonwoody8041]

i would love to see a more detailed video of the press. tear down, maintaining, caliber conversions, ect. is it a tight press or sloppy tolerances like the dillon 1050? as a machinist im sure you know what im talking about 😄

[@Ocdoutdoors]

Definitely a quality product.. add that bullet feeder and you could almost walk away and let it run itself.

[@bryanwhited5474]

Having loaded 100,000's of rounds on Dillon presses, I am interested on the maintenance and possible repairs that will be needed to load the first 100,000 rounds on this press.

[@hamedizzy6441]

Check out their press in the mark 7 shot showroom. It's going on a million rounds or something crazy like that with just some springs changed.

[@lawrencehudson9939]

Very nice press and a very nice presentation. Keep up the good work.

[@MSUbulldog21]

Looks really nice. Can’t wait to see the bullet feeder setup. I bet it’s going to blow through some components.

[@anitafisch7558]

Just the help and info needed Thanks Gavin

[@deepwaterescue4u]

Just bought the Evolution to learn on then move into auto drive in a cpl of months

[@hamedizzy6441]

Looking forward to seeing more videos over the evo including with mr. Bullet feeder and other goodies.

[@RadDadisRad]

I think me and a few friends are going to go in on one of these.

[@bhbedoc702]

I am literally thinking of starting a gun club where all member fees go to the purchase of the mark 7 (maintenance and upgrades) and all members can use it for up to an hour a day (first come first serve, and appointments required). However I don't know if that would be legal or not and I DON'T want to deal with the legal ramifications if it's not ok to do that.

[@thebrassbrigade5963]

I like that it’s black and silver! I’m not a fan of blue or red!

[@JoeKrol]

Price wise no where near this but would LOVE to win one!!! Beautiful Press!!!!! Thanks Gavin!!!!

[@jackmeholf5565]

You could easily put a lee case feeder on that. Don’t think they sell it without the motorized one though.

[@kentowens2179]

Nice machine! Good video!

[@tacticalrabbit308]

@Gavintoobe have you ever done a scale comparison test and or which scales have you used in the last 5 years

[@squirrelwesson3969]

I just started loading 9mm. I happened to had gotten those same 124gr Berry's Target Hollow Points 🤣. Pretty decent deal for a box of 1000!

[@minitrucker68]

That press looks awesome! Out of my price range no doubt tho

[@Vibesave123]

Anyone that has one what would you recommend buying as upgrades/add ons to the evolution? I see they have larger primer hoppers/sensors to ensure theyre properly oriented. That seems like the biggest one, but what about the bulletpro, the upgraded case feeder, etc? Applying for my ffl to become a manufacturer so I want the unit to be fully optimized for cranking out rounds. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@DimaProk]

One of the things that I really like about this press is how much clearance / space you got from one die to another. I hate how my Hornady LNL in order for me to replace 1st die, first I have to remove the bullet feeding die than, powder measure and only than I swap my first die which is expanding and I have to size decap as separate operation or rely on less than perfect mouth belling from PTX insert in powder measure or use crappy lee powder measure with powder through expanding die.

[@mastermoarman]

So after you add the bullet feeder will upgrade it to the auto drive? Also I think you broke their website. Tried going to it and it's down. Maybe from to much traffic?

[@karlweiby2307]

GREAT ODINS RAVEN!!!! That thing is awesome

[@jerdebson]

Great video Gavin, GREAT production machine but I will continue to be very happy with my Pro-Jector, which replaced my Pro-7, and newer Lock-N-Load AP to keep it company, both for under $700. Not to say I don't have several hundred in numerous conversions though... LOL.

[@springtimeplumbing6240]

I really like your mounting plates! Makes me want to do something similar for my bench. Can this press be updated with add-ons to be the fully automated Revolution?

[@Za7a7aZ]

It,..it..it....is just like a mini bullet factury

[@tacticalrabbit308]

Hope you have an rcbs progressive press in that lineup

My wallet hates you. You make me want to buy fun reloading stuff!

[@Taz3459]

I was drooling the whole time...

[@calevel]

solid press indeed ! Makes my Dillon looks like a toyota now next to this monster truck:)

[@yolo-qr2fq]

Looks like his flare dies do better with clean brass as well.

[@jesseboutdoors]

That’s a dream press right there 👍🇺🇸

[@newera3757]

Noob have question (yes I'm the noob): Which one is better quality, better material, better made press? Mark 7 Evolution (no auto, same as presented in this video) or Dillon 1100 ?

[@jackmeholf5565]

I would love a separate video on the powder drop alone. I would love to know what if any powders leak.

[@Ultimatereloader]

Good call- I'll put that in my content ideas list!

[@jamesp8164]

This thing looks awesome, but I admit I would be nervous about running it at speed. I am very particular about having a 'feel' for my primers seating correctly. I use a progressive that is not nearly as high end as this one (Hornady) and it's not hard for a bit of crud or dirt to get into the primer slide and have primers misaligned just enough to jam things up. Easy to fix when it happens, but I need that 'feel' to ensure I'm not about to make a priming mistake, which I get with the Hornady because it primes on the down stroke.

[@nateperryshootingsports6201]

These machines are built for automation and volume.

[@dannytravis7118]

Will the lock and load quick change locks work on this press. How hard is it to change caliber say from 380 acp to 45 acp to 9mm. What do you actually need that is caliber specific and what will run multiple caliber. Will the same shell plate for 45 acp work for 10 mm or 44 magnum. Can the shell feed be used for multiple caliber. And finally can the shell feed and loader be efficiently changed to go from pistol to rifle or would it be more practical to have dual presses. one that's dedicated to pistol and one for rifle.

[@alexiezante3663]

One of these days, I hope to pay you a visit; Seattle’s not far away.

[@georgecolbert3247]

How does the priming system work? Pros, Cons?, Difficulties with machine operation, etc? Your video is like a commercial.

[@Ultimatereloader]

It works good- primes at the bottom of toolhead movement. Slide bar and tube system, primes on-demand. When you have the swager engaged, it's fool-proof with military brass that's been crimped. If you have additional questions, feel free to ask!

[@northamericanammunitioncom1346]

How does the Mark 7 index? Hornady uses the whimpy little pawls that tend to snap off when a primer gets stuck to the depriming rod while using 1x brass. Does the Mark 7 have a more reliable system that wont break while running as fast as you were in the video?

[@happyhome41]

I saw a price for the Revolution above $10,500 - like wow !

[@c-note4146]

Gavin, let’s say you’re using all 10 stations with a powder check and bullet feeder. Can you give us a rough idea of how many finished cartridges the hand operated model can complete in an hour. I’ve looked all over the web and so far all I could find is estimated production rates for the automated version.

[@nealnusbaumer9750]

Great looking press Gavin. The machining looks like jewelry. I don't shoot enough ammo to justify the cost, but when my ship comes in ---------

[@enam100]

Wow pure bliss 😍

[@hamedizzy6441]

Should be getting mine soon. Tha is to Gavins first video pm the Evo

[@jamieb1945]

Great video. I have a Dillon RL1100 on order but....Dillon has them on back order. I ordered it 3 weeks ago and as of today Dillon mentioned it will be another 10 weeks or so. I may just cancel it and go to this. Just not sure if it’s worth dumping an extra $1000 bucks.

[@jimclark7085]

Did you check length and casings b4 you cranked all of them out

[@mattlord2906]

are you going to get the motor put on it too, after bullet feeder?

[@zacksmith-s2c]

Hey, is that a bench that you built or did you purchase this? If it was purchased, who is the manufacture? Thanks in advance.

[@gearybarnes2728]

Can you describe how the primer seating works?

[@garyweeks6017]

I really like your walkthrough, very detailed and informative. If I'm ever lucky enough to win a progressive I'll be using your videos to educate myself on reloading. Thank you.

[@payres48]

Looks like a well engineered but complex machine. Don't let Inline Fabrications see that home made mount!

[@DobleWhiteAndStanley]

Oh I'll be loading the used primers into a can. . . But not a trash can. We don't through away primer cups and anvils around here no more. We can recycle that!

[@drmikeable]

Gavin, how is the primer system compared with the Dillon RL1100?

[@Sapphire1987]

RL1100 soon please! I'm torn between these two. Maybe a comparison?

[@GlockmanGG]

Great video but at my age and health conditions, I wouldn’t get to enjoy it as much as I would like to . I like your channel . Where’s a good free data base for powder for shotgun to double in a 9mm , 40 cal , 45 acp , Winchester AA super handicap powder . Thanks keep up the videos

[@vdsgw52]

Gavin it looks like the case feed bracket is in the way .Is there a way to move it to the rear of the loader?

[@hebrewhooligan5462]

These are so nice. They have to be the nicest loaders made.....? or at least that I have seen. Anyone see any better if price is not an issue?

[@stevea924]

do they have one in a 30-30 for a winchester? plus to do they have to where it can make anykinds of 30-30 luke hornady leverevolution?, just wondering thats all, thank you in advance

[@308guy8]

Wished I could afford 3grand on a reloading press I'm a working man I dont see how people afford things like this like it dont cost anything

[@yippiekiyaybiznitch7128]

I know how you feel ... I have a lee budget and dillon aspirations....

[@jasonwoody8041]

i have 3 dillons. i will sell all 3 for that press😄😄

[@AngryManSki]

Jason Woody Save Save Save.

[@jasonwoody8041]

@@AngryManSki im trying, lol. i just got a 1050 and while i love the on press swage im not impressed with the loose tolerances in this press. i might put a few bucks and hours into tryin to tighten it up some.

[@RadThings]

Does this have a similar issue like the Dillion where a primer could get crushed in the press causing a chain reaction of primers to discharge?

[@rontn64]

Not including the reloader how much is your cost per round?

[@mtnshooter2487]

ok, I can see a motor hookup mod in the future !

[@jamesanderson7665]

what about using range brass maybe it wouldn"t be as smooth

[@amheck]

ha, I just looked up how much this thing was. Funny, I was thinking, "I bet this thing is like $1000 or even $1250" and I thought I was going high

[@timr4362]

Kinda looks like they took from Dillon and Hornaday LNL and took the best of both. Funny thing is I am looking at a Dillon 1050 but now I might have to check this thing out.

[@jamesdilts277]

Yeah,as soon as I get 10,000 I don't have any thing to spend it on I'll have to buy that, for sure.

[@shibaspeed]

Looking forward to more videos on the Mark 7 products! Will you try to load precision rifle ammo with this press? How accurate and consistent is the powder throw according to your FX-120i? Hope to see the same data points in the progressive press shootout that you used in the single stage press, so that we can see how they all compare.

[@Vader4tw]

Not once did you measure coal with a mic or powder drops. The case feeder bar is in the way, and makes it a poor design since it has 10 stations on it, they could have put it anywhere. Without accurate powder drops being tested, how large is the window of accuracy ? If its .2 grains, does that mean if I want 5 grains it will dump between 4.8-5.2 ? This would be a no go for precision rifle loading. I do admit they look very nice tho.

[@gscop1683]

Have you compared to Dillon 650? How about costumer service ?

[@TractorsNStuff]

Hmm.... for the price, there doesnt seem to be much more here than my Hornady Lock n Load. It maybe better built and smoother operation, but I can still produce ammo just as quickly and accurately on mine. What about changing calibers? Their site has you specify calibers, but can you easily change between them? Thanks for the video!

[@Ultimatereloader]

It's not really comparing apples to apples - 5 stations compared to 10, Evolution has on-press primer pocket swaging, Evolution has bronze bushing ram and linear ball bearing guides, .... BUT- the case feeder is pretty much the same! I'll be getting into caliber changeovers shortly (will be showing 223/5.56).

[@tombryant4518]

Looks way nicer than a Dillon.

[@nickjm37fordel1]

And 10 times the price !

[@tombryant4518]

Nick J Oh really? I have a 650 so I haven’t looked this one up yet.

[@98stacy]

It’s about a grand more than the rl1100. In my opinion would be worth the investment if your going to run a bullet feeder just to keep the powder check

[@tombryant4518]

Nick J Just looked for it and it’s $3000.00 Canadian up here for it. There’s also a bunch of options available, so I’m not sure how much it would end up costing!

[@ZhuJo99]

Tom Bryant A lot. Revolution version with automatic primer feeder, bullet feeder, case feeder and all sensors and autodrive is in price of small car. I think it’s about 15k. But that is really a production machine for reloading shops or clubs or top grade match shooters. 1050 with autodrive is still cheaper. Yeah, Mark 7 primer collator look awesome but ouch, whole setup is crazy priced . But I guess you get what you pay for. To me, my Dillon Xl 650 with all feeders (3d printed bullet feeder) is quite enough and I like still affordsble and relatively quick caliber change as I reload holy 3 (9 mm, .223 and .45)

[@mysteryman9540]

I want this complete set up. Where do I get one?

[@gillyman7155]

Kind of off topic but I'm looking for a progressive press for a beginner-ish. Lee progressive, lock n load ap, kind of press. What system would you recommend?

[@yukon4545]

Link at UR seems to be broken. It goes to Mark VII page with an 'oops' error message.

[@Matej1200]

Awesome video! Any word on that Dillion RL1100 video coming down the pipeline still?

[@keimolantio]

Please do similar video with Dillon 1100

[@zachgilpin3504]

💚💚💚

[@RonBurgandy]

How much was the entire set up that you used in this video? I want it.