FAQ
Autodrives
In addition to a reloading press, you may want to consider the following:
- Case Feeder
- Bullet Feeder
- Dies
- Sensors which will monitor the various functions that the press will perform
The Mark 7® Autodrives are not caliber specific: they will work with the calibers available for your press.
19.5"x14". It sits on rubber feet.
The autodrives use a belt to drive the crank and ram of the press. The Revolution® is direct drive meaning the motor shaft connects directly to the crank and ram to run the press.
650/750 Pro Autodrive Firmware
Apex 10 Evolution Autodrive Manual
Assembly For The 650 X and 650 Pro
Assembly for the 1050 Line
Assembling Your Evolution Auto Drive
Sensors
When automating, the recommended accessories are a bullet feeder and powder check die/sensor.
Swagesense for RL1100 User Manual
Swagesense for Dillon 1050 User Manual
Swagesense Evo, Rev and Apex 10 User Manual
Decapsense for Dillon Presses User Manual
Decapsense for Evo, Rev and Apex 10 User Manual
Powder Check Alarm User Manual
Primer Orientation Sensor User Manual
Bulletsense Evolution and Revolution User Manual
Bulletsense 1050 and RL1100 User Manual
Accessories
Mark 7 Revolution
No special tools are needed, but a good Allen wrench set is recommended. It will take about an 1 hour to 90 minutes to get the press set up* meaning the press is physically set up but not ready to load on: that will take another 1 to 2 hours. The necessary steps are:
- Install the sensors
- Set up and adjust the bullet feeder and case feeder
- Set dies
- Set the sensors
- Set powder measure charge, etc...
In all, you should expect to spend 3+ hours to install the press and all sensors.
The ease and time required to change calibers depends on both your primer size and level of experience. Small calibers can take as little as 30 minutes or less with all necessary accessories. Small to large caliber or large to small caliber changes could take up to an hour depending on the number of pieces changed.
Mark 7 Revolution setup guide
Mark 7 Evolution
- Tool head size: The Dillon presses have 5 where the Evolution™ has 10.
- The Evolution™ has CNC and Billet construction.
- The Evolution™ is easier to automate and works better when automated: Dillon presses were not made to be automated.
- The Evolution™ offers more sensor options if you choose to automate.
Yes, when used with an Evolution™ Autodrive.
The ease and time required to change calibers depends on both your primer size and level of experience. Small calibers can take as little as 30 minutes or less with all necessary accessories. Small to large caliber or large to small caliber changes could take up to an hour depending on the number of pieces changed.
No special tools are needed, but a good Allen wrench set is recommended. It will take about an 1 hour to 90 minutes to get the press set up* meaning the press is physically set up but not ready to load on: that will take another 1 to 2 hours. The necessary step are:
- Install the sensors
- Set up and adjust the bullet feeder and case feeder
- Set dies
- Set the sensors
- Set powder measure charge, etc...
In all, you should expect to spend approximately 90 minutes to set up a manual press, or approximately 3 or more hours for an automated press with sensors.
Yes, provided that they are standard thread dies.
Very easy: Simply install your Evolution™ Autodrive which typically requires 30 - 45 minutes on average.
Assembling Your Evolution
Assembling Your Evolution Autodrive
Apex 10
- Tool head size: The Dillon presses have 5 where the Evolution™ has 10.
- The Evolution™ has CNC and Billet construction.
- The Evolution™ is easier to automate and works better when automated: Dillon presses were not made to be automated.
- The Evolution™ offers more sensor options if you choose to automate.
Yes, when used with an Evolution™ Autodrive.
The ease and time required to change calibers depends on both your primer size and level of experience. Small calibers can take as little as 30 minutes or less with all necessary accessories. Small to large caliber or large to small caliber changes could take up to an hour depending on the number of pieces changed.
No special tools are needed, but a good Allen wrench set is recommended. It will take about an 1 hour to 90 minutes to get the press set up* meaning the press is physically set up but not ready to load on: that will take another 1 to 2 hours. The necessary step are:
- Install the sensors
- Set up and adjust the bullet feeder and case feeder
- Set dies
- Set the sensors
- Set powder measure charge, etc...
In all, you should expect to spend approximately 90 minutes to set up a manual press, or approximately 3 or more hours for an automated press with sensors.
Yes, provided that they are standard thread dies.
Very easy: Simply install your Evolution™ Autodrive which typically requires 30 - 45 minutes on average.