Quote from stxhunt on June 16, 2023, 1:28 am

1. I have owned and operated A RL1050 and Super 1050 for years. About 5 years ago I bought two MarkVII auto drives. The RL1050 gave me no issues. The Super 1050 however gave me some issues. I have tried a number of things.  Recently Will at FW Arms told me he was running his 1050s with out tool head return spring. He said it was not necessary when using a motor drive. I talked with Sean at On Point Maufacturing. He said he had been running his 1050s without a spring. I spoke to Gary at Dillon he said he did not know. He was not that familiar enough with motorized Dillon 1050s.  The major problem I was having began with my tool head torquing .250"-.312" counter clockwise at the top of the stroke. This caused numerous issues. Ie: die alignment before the alignment pins engaging the shell plate and frame.  Second the primer actuator and shuttle frequently crashed. Third, the shell plate would over rotate. I did some research and found multiple companies offering both guide rods and bushings for the Dillon 1050s. I first choose the On Point Delrin bushing because I was using their CNC tool heads. Not only did my Dillon Super 1050 run without a Spring. It ran smoother and quieter. All my other issues went away. Thought I would share the success that I have found. I have now loaded several thousand rounds without a hitch. Using my Super 1050 without a tool head return spring.  This may remedy others issues and answer question.

Nat Lambeth

Custom Guns and Ammunition, L.L.C.