Do you know of any automated bullet casting machines that don't cost an arm and leg? I see the magma Master Caster but it looks like people are making their own autodrives for them and the ones I do see costs starting at $11,000.00.
After he got the bullet feeder going he loaded 30 rounds in 50 seconds. That would be a rate of over 2000 rounds/hour. Very few of us could justify this but most of us have things we can't really justify now. I WANT this!
It will be a ton of fun when primers are available......and bullets..... and powder...... and dies..... and brass. Reloading sucks right now. 99% searching for supplies, 1% reloading.
@@Russell-1 There is not much else to comment about. If a new and awesome [ICE] car came out, but no gas was available - I would comment about the gas shortage. The lack of supplies REALLY tamp the excitement of new equipment like this.
WOW I just loaded my first 200 9mm on my new Apex-10 (manual, no autodrive) and boy am I pumped! What an upgrade this is from my old Hornady LNL which I've had for 12 years. Every component of the Apex-10 reeks of quality engineering, manufacturing, and precision craftsmanship. Dialing in my dies on the new toolhead was a breeze. I really like that all operations happen on the forward stroke, including priming (unlike the LNL), so you can dial in each operation independently -- without advancing the press -- until you're ready to move to the next step. The only adjustment I had to do to the press was to seat primers a bit more, which was easily done by turning a set screw on the top of the toolhead. In no time at all, it was time to reload the primer tube. The only thing to watch is to not go too fast. I found the DAA powder check plunger picking up powder from loaded cases and dumping it on the shell plate until I slowed down a bit. It wasn't a cheap investment, but if you enjoy reloading as much as shooting as I do, this is a great addition to the shop. Anyone want to buy a well used but still great LNL press??? 🙂
This is what reloading has evolved to since Richard Lee got people into loading in the early 60’s... so why viewers compare a 1982 Corolla to a 2021 Mybach is as remote as comparing it to anything anyone else produce with the acceptance of the Dillon RL 1100... truly the Apex, thanks for showing is what is out there, Hope the component issues get solved fast
That press is the "Ducks Nuts" just needs a high capacity primer hopper to hold 2000 plus primers and its perfect. Pair it with the auto drive as well.
I've been looking at progressive machines and I've found your site useful. With the amount of ammunition my family and I go through, I could keep this machine busy.
Thanks for the great video Gavin! Had been wondering when you would be getting one to walk us all through the new Apex press. Have mine on order to do a factory pickup when it is ready to go. Seeing your shiny new machine makes my upcoming addition seem...just a little closer to reality :)
Gavin, excellent review mate. Wish this was viable for me (too expensive) because this makes reloading fast! Keep up the excellent reviews and tutorials!
Looks like the best progressive press on the market today! Way out of my price range and need. ( I shoot less than 5k rounds total in all my calibers together) But I'm glad this might be in my future when components are more available and cost affordable some day! (Maybe lol).
Gary here from the UK the thing I like about your videos you really get into it ,Great video very interesting and informative keep them coming I really want one
Thanks for your nice automated reloader video there Gavin. I just started reloading using a Lee classic press for personal use here in Alberta and getting an idea of setting up one for a business aspect using my small property as an indoor shooting range and reload Ammo outlet in the Philippines. 🤔👌🏼
When supplies are available - I will most likely buy one of these. My time is valuable AND I want to shoot a lot. My current setup means that every hour at the range is about 1 hour+ of reloading. With this, every hour at the range would be about 10 minutes of reloading. That makes it quite a bargain for me.
Pretty sure it's going to take alot longer than 10 minutes to load enough ammo for a hour at the range even if you leave it all set up for one caliber and one type of bullets and powder it's going to take you 10 minutes to load primers , powder , cases and bullets then you should really check everything so realistically it is going to take at least a couple of hours to load 2 to 3 hundred rounds
@@charliebrown2489 1500rds/hr is about 250rds/10min I usually shoot less than 200/hr at the range so that is at least pretty close to accurate. At the moment I am prbably under 200rds/hr with my current setup.
@@Factory400 your in dream land 1500 rounds an hour is not possible you would need at least 1 person to load primers in tubes one person to load bullets , powder and brass and you would have to load 2 rounds a second with not one hickup and you would set a world record
@@charliebrown2489 I only said 10 minutes. And the Apex7 has an automatic priming system that can hold/feed many hundreds of primers just by dumping them in. Mr Bullet Feeder Pro can hold many hundreds of bullets just by dumping them in the hopper. The cases - again many hundreds just get dumped into the hopper. Primer check, powder check, etc..... None of this is a dream at all - it is part of the system design. The most immediate limit is the strength of your arm.
Yo. Gavin have been looking for a press for a few months had 2 in mind forster co ax and rcbs summit keep watching the single stage shoot out and you say RCBS IS KING in consontricity.Have not found eather one in stock but the other day the rcbs summit is in stock.My Question is rcbs now or Wait for co-ax?????????????? Please help.I buy equipment for work and it drives me crazy to make sure I buy the best.Save a man form going crazy.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can you do a video setting this up and loading a competition PRS caliber 6mm, 6.5, 308 etc and measure concentricity, powder charge consistency, runout, etc? I think the manufacturing and double guide rod will give some surprising results
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Now this would crank out the ammo but I'm new and want to get into reloading new brass for myself and friends but seeing from other experienced viewers this isn't for me being a newby!Any suggestions viewers just don't want to start out with a cheap single stage or anything?
You will be very happy with a Dillon RL-550C, Redding T7 Turret, RCBS Rock Chucker or Lee Classic Cast 4-Hole Turret. Any one of these depending on your budget would make a EXCELLENT first press and still great years or decades later. I don't have the Lee but I own all the other 3 and I have been reloading and casting bullets for over 30 years. I still use these all the time even though I also own a Dillon XL-750.
My buddy bought one , what a nightmare this thing is , priming system is flawed big-time , the press was replaced but just to go back to the same problems . I'm sure some have great luck I guess but in what I've seen 1st hand in MONTHS of watching him deal with the customer service Getting wrong she'll plates in caliber change kits it goes on and on , NO thx you , I'll stick with my 750 /1050
I'm having problems with my Apex 10. From priming issues to inconsistent powder throws. I own an XL750 and know it takes tweaking to get any press running smoothly, but this things is giving me a headache!
Cool machine , but I want to see it how it works with not sized and deprimed cases in full progressive mode. Would be nice if it running with not prepared cases.
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Does it create its own primers? Just throwing it out there for anyone brave enough to try and design... all seriousness is this whats caused the delay in the press shootout?
Good morning, Sir. I'm thinking of upgrading my reloading machines. Based on your experience which one you recommend between Dillon 1100 or Apex 10? Thank you!
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Very interesting for sure. New to reloading, as in have never reloaded, but I am fascinated by this machine. Your thoughts Gavin on whether this should be a starting point?
As someone that has been reloading for several years and also owns a mark 7 evo for the last year, I would advise against it. In my opinion, the best choice for someone new would be something like the lee turret press. If you remove the auto-indexing rod from the turret press, it functions exactly like a single stage press, and you can focus on working one step at a time while you are learning the ins and outs of reloading. When you have each die set up properly and gained a little experience, you can toss in the auto-indexing rod and make it somewhat of a semi-progressive press. With something like this, there is A LOT going on all at once, and it is a a lot for a beginner to try to take in while learning. That's not to say you CAN'T do it, but the learning curve will be a lot less steep starting on something like a single stage or turret press. Another thing to think about is that several people don't enjoy reloading. A mark 7 press is quite a significant investment to get started, and a bit harder to sell if you find out it just isn't something you enjoy.
Thank you very much for your thorough insight and the time you took to answer. I will certainly take your advice under careful consideration. Best Regards.
So Gavin, is the Apex 10 really worth the extra coin over the Dillon 1100? Is it that much better of a press? Just curious as im looking at these 2 presses. Thanks
@@Ultimatereloader I decided on the Horniday Loack and Load .. but you can't buy one they are on back order.. ,, Then If I got one Prmers would be impossible to get or overpriced and bullets very expensive too ..I try to watch your videos to decide what is best.. But Unboxing Videos are so long and boring.. When I purchase one I will assemble it according tothe Insgructions.. I need to know how they work and function compared to other brands and models .. what the good and bad features are of each brand and model.. It looks to me like Manufactuers send you Relaoders for Free thus You don't seem to understand the real purchasing process.. finding htem online or finding a good Brick and Motor store to work with .. Of coruse you would be limited by distance to deal wiht Brick and Motraor locations...
@@mikeskidmore6754 my recommendation: return the Hornady and buy the 550. Much more reliable and dead nuts simple to operate. If you can swing the additional cost buy the 750.
@@jyc2201 I will have to Google that Brand the 550 is .. I like the Hornaday because you can change dies that are still adjusted properly .. that's why they call it a lock and load.. I don't know all the Model numbers other than 600 JR ect I will guess a 750 is a Dillion..
Which you think is best Dillon 1050,Rl 1100 or Apex 10 for someone new just starting. I believe buy nice or buy twice lol. We shoot a lot of 9mm/5.56/300 hamr/300 bllk
Gavin, I've been debating between this press and DIllon RL1100. Several people mentioned that DIllon case feeder was better than old Mark 7. What's your take on it? Do you think Mark 7 is better machine?
I was on the fence between the Evolution and the RL1100 a few days before the release of the Apex. Had been leaning towards the RL1100 to go along with my 650. The Apex got released and I placed it on order and loaded it up with everything except the primer collator.
@@Ultimatereloader Thanks Gavin! I do have the Primer Pro until I go and actually add the primer collator (long term plan :) ) But, that is done the road as I picked up the auto drive and the complete sensor package with this order....Now to start planning that trip to Ft. Myers for the pickup ;)
@@Russell-1 what’s the matter with an honest question! Seeing the Ultimate Reloader posts b he may have some inside scoop ! Sorry to get ur panties all wadded up Russell!
100% hard no from me. I've owned (and still own) many a progressive press, and a lot of Mark 7 gear. The massive blind spot caused by the case feeder bar being at the front makes the press one I'd never fathom owning. It needs to either move back, or further out. Watching Gavin try to load on it, you can see he's struggling to place the bullet each time based on the fact that he has to reach around the case feeder arm.
I rewatched it and see what you mean. Though au could be wrong, but it seemed like he was seating the bullet just after the powder (where the spots for the bullet feeder and powder check are) when he could have seated it two positions further, in the front i would imagine. Then again, even if it is annoying for hand searing, i guess most people who pay for this would get a bullet feeder anyway.
To each his own, but I recently purchased an Apex 10 and I love the location of the case feeder bar. I rest my left hand on it while I crank with my right. I do have a Mr. Bulletfeeder though. It would be a pain if you did not.
Not sure if I'm going to get 2 off these with auto drives or one revaluation .. with all the bells and whistle the 2 apex 10s are like 1200$ bucks more
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Gavin, it seems like a lot of people are having issues with the primer feed system on the Apex 10. Did you have to do a lot of testing and adjusting to get the system to work as smoothly as it appears to work for you?
I just got done watching your video on the mark 7 the new improved and I was just wondering is it better than any of the Dillon that are out that in progressive like that is
I’m pretty sure competition shooters who will buy his press (like Dillon 1100) have components stocked up. You know, we are very nervous typically when our primer stockpiles drop below 50k primers and bullets too. Most people who are going to these kind of presses are stocked better and your mam and pa’s local gun store, believe me. And it’s not that hard - just buy few thousands of primers each month and few thousands more you plan to shoot and it nicely grows over the year.
Does anyone know of any automated bullet casting machine's that cost less then $4,000.00? I see the Magma Master Caster but it looks like people are making their own auto drive machines? Do you know of any other brands?
Hello! i'm AGONIZING trying to make a decision between a dillon RL1100 or Apex 10 for 9mm. i'm a newbie. wathched house and hours on the 2 systems. it can see where the apex 10 would be good for rifle calibers but i'm not sure there is a huge advantage for running processed brass in 9mm. what are you're thoughts please!
Hi John! Both are great machines. The biggest advantage of the APEX 10 for pistol is having a dedicated station for EACH operation! (two more stations). See: ultimatereloader.com/2021/02/24/new-mark-7-apex-10-unboxing-setup-loading-45-acp/
Cool press but still that age old issue of using tubes for primers. You would think with this expense they would have a auto feed for that also. That's why I won't buy one yet. Until someone figures this out Ill keep pre priming brass on the couch lol.
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Do you know of any automated bullet casting machines that don't cost an arm and leg? I see the magma Master Caster but it looks like people are making their own autodrives for them and the ones I do see costs starting at $11,000.00.
is it possible to move the mount for the hoppers to another location? i feel like that is in the way if you needed to hand feed for any reason
After he got the bullet feeder going he loaded 30 rounds in 50 seconds. That would be a rate of over 2000 rounds/hour. Very few of us could justify this but most of us have things we can't really justify now. I WANT this!
Well said lol
It will be a ton of fun when primers are available......and bullets..... and powder...... and dies..... and brass.
Reloading sucks right now. 99% searching for supplies, 1% reloading.
Repetitive comments about no primers ‘suck’
@@Russell-1 There is not much else to comment about.
If a new and awesome [ICE] car came out, but no gas was available - I would comment about the gas shortage.
The lack of supplies REALLY tamp the excitement of new equipment like this.
WOW I just loaded my first 200 9mm on my new Apex-10 (manual, no autodrive) and boy am I pumped! What an upgrade this is from my old Hornady LNL which I've had for 12 years. Every component of the Apex-10 reeks of quality engineering, manufacturing, and precision craftsmanship. Dialing in my dies on the new toolhead was a breeze. I really like that all operations happen on the forward stroke, including priming (unlike the LNL), so you can dial in each operation independently -- without advancing the press -- until you're ready to move to the next step. The only adjustment I had to do to the press was to seat primers a bit more, which was easily done by turning a set screw on the top of the toolhead. In no time at all, it was time to reload the primer tube. The only thing to watch is to not go too fast. I found the DAA powder check plunger picking up powder from loaded cases and dumping it on the shell plate until I slowed down a bit. It wasn't a cheap investment, but if you enjoy reloading as much as shooting as I do, this is a great addition to the shop. Anyone want to buy a well used but still great LNL press??? 🙂
What sizing die did you use over the priming station?
The "Billy Mays" of reloading equipment.
This is what reloading has evolved to since Richard Lee got people into loading in the early 60’s... so why viewers compare a 1982 Corolla to a 2021 Mybach is as remote as comparing it to anything anyone else produce with the acceptance of the Dillon RL 1100... truly the Apex, thanks for showing is what is out there, Hope the component issues get solved fast
Nice press, I guess I'll start saving...........Hope I live long enough to get it LOL
Four grand by the time you pay tax and shipping.
Add another lifetime to load enough for it to pay itself back.
"Sounds like we're out of primers..." - 99.99% of all reloaders...
Two years later and same ol shit. Most underrated comment of the century 😅
Looks great. Tool head change costs more than my Lee classic turret.
That press is the "Ducks Nuts" just needs a high capacity primer hopper to hold 2000 plus primers and its perfect. Pair it with the auto drive as well.
Lol auto drive cost over 2g. I didn't realize the system would cost so much for a motor to rotate back an forth.
I do not reload but my son is a competition shooter and Ill pass this information onto him thank you
I've been looking at progressive machines and I've found your site useful. With the amount of ammunition my family and I go through, I could keep this machine busy.
Apex 10. The 10 stands for $10 grand out the door!
More like $4300
Thanks for the great video Gavin! Had been wondering when you would be getting one to walk us all through the new Apex press. Have mine on order to do a factory pickup when it is ready to go. Seeing your shiny new machine makes my upcoming addition seem...just a little closer to reality :)
You will love your APEX 10!!!
I so want this! I've almost outgrown my RCBS Pro 2000. I need more stations!
Gavin, excellent review mate. Wish this was viable for me (too expensive) because this makes reloading fast! Keep up the excellent reviews and tutorials!
Looks like the best progressive press on the market today! Way out of my price range and need. ( I shoot less than 5k rounds total in all my calibers together) But I'm glad this might be in my future when components are more available and cost affordable some day! (Maybe lol).
Gary here from the UK the thing I like about your videos you really get into it ,Great video very interesting and informative keep them coming I really want one
I know one person that was so impressed with his, he sold it. He like his Dillion 1050 much better.
would like see this with the auto drive and the auto priming system in action
Thanks for your nice automated reloader video there Gavin. I just started reloading using a Lee classic press for personal use here in Alberta and getting an idea of setting up one for a business aspect using my small property as an indoor shooting range and reload Ammo outlet in the Philippines. 🤔👌🏼
My Evo is a Rolex! Added all the upgrades.
Got have it added to my wish list love to see it in auto drive!
When supplies are available - I will most likely buy one of these. My time is valuable AND I want to shoot a lot. My current setup means that every hour at the range is about 1 hour+ of reloading. With this, every hour at the range would be about 10 minutes of reloading.
That makes it quite a bargain for me.
Pretty sure it's going to take alot longer than 10 minutes to load enough ammo for a hour at the range even if you leave it all set up for one caliber and one type of bullets and powder it's going to take you 10 minutes to load primers , powder , cases and bullets then you should really check everything so realistically it is going to take at least a couple of hours to load 2 to 3 hundred rounds
@@charliebrown2489 1500rds/hr is about 250rds/10min
I usually shoot less than 200/hr at the range so that is at least pretty close to accurate. At the moment I am prbably under 200rds/hr with my current setup.
@@Factory400 your in dream land 1500 rounds an hour is not possible you would need at least 1 person to load primers in tubes one person to load bullets , powder and brass and you would have to load 2 rounds a second with not one hickup and you would set a world record
@@charliebrown2489 I only said 10 minutes. And the Apex7 has an automatic priming system that can hold/feed many hundreds of primers just by dumping them in. Mr Bullet Feeder Pro can hold many hundreds of bullets just by dumping them in the hopper. The cases - again many hundreds just get dumped into the hopper. Primer check, powder check, etc.....
None of this is a dream at all - it is part of the system design. The most immediate limit is the strength of your arm.
Just having fun with my new toy thanks Gavin 👍
Great video, I would love to see a comparison video between the Mark 7 apex 10 and the Dillon RL1100.
Don’t know if I’ll ever be able to afford this thing but it sure is neat and I love to know about it. Thanks for the info.
Great comment.
OMG!!!! Awesome! I want one!
INCREDIBLE!
Congrats to 200 000 subs
The press is not really designed to feed the bullets by hand. Incredible press for mass production.
Finally, ive been waiting for this review...Great Job💥
Thanks! 👍 Glad you liked it!
Yo. Gavin have been looking for a press for a few months had 2 in mind forster co ax and rcbs summit keep watching the single stage shoot out and you say RCBS IS KING in consontricity.Have not found eather one in stock but the other day the rcbs summit is in stock.My Question is rcbs now or Wait for co-ax?????????????? Please help.I buy equipment for work and it drives me crazy to make sure I buy the best.Save a man form going crazy.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'll just say Dillion Blue is on my reloading bench. For that much it better do more than what it's advertised to do.
If it were my money, I would go for the Co-Ax, but my mileage might differ from others.
Wow man,thanks for the look at it brother.
Keeps getting more and more impressive tool..
Can you do a video setting this up and loading a competition PRS caliber 6mm, 6.5, 308 etc and measure concentricity, powder charge consistency, runout, etc? I think the manufacturing and double guide rod will give some surprising results
Time for the 50bmg build videos
Impressive set-up
Congratulations on 200,000 Subscribers Gavin . Keep the great content coming , by the end of this year you will have 300k Subscribers 😀👍
Thanks so much! I'm really happy- thanks for being a part of things and supporting the channel!
@@Ultimatereloader No worries Gavin . Cheers 🍻
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Now this would crank out the ammo but I'm new and want to get into reloading new brass for myself and friends but seeing from other experienced viewers this isn't for me being a newby!Any suggestions viewers just don't want to start out with a cheap single stage or anything?
You will be very happy with a Dillon RL-550C, Redding T7 Turret, RCBS Rock Chucker or Lee Classic Cast 4-Hole Turret. Any one of these depending on your budget would make a EXCELLENT first press and still great years or decades later. I don't have the Lee but I own all the other 3 and I have been reloading and casting bullets for over 30 years. I still use these all the time even though I also own a Dillon XL-750.
I actually own my 20+ year old Dillon RL-550B and just bought another new Dillon RL-550C which is the current model.
My buddy bought one , what a nightmare this thing is , priming system is flawed big-time , the press was replaced but just to go back to the same problems . I'm sure some have great luck I guess but in what I've seen 1st hand in MONTHS of watching him deal with the customer service Getting wrong she'll plates in caliber change kits it goes on and on , NO thx you , I'll stick with my 750 /1050
I'm having problems with my Apex 10. From priming issues to inconsistent powder throws. I own an XL750 and know it takes tweaking to get any press running smoothly, but this things is giving me a headache!
Cool machine , but I want to see it how it works with not sized and deprimed cases in full progressive mode. Would be nice if it running with not prepared cases.
You buy one of these and it sits there as you can’t buy primers or powder to feed it... nice bench ornament though.
...so now primers will be even harder to find as this easily wil consume 20 K primers a day... 🙄😬😜
You guys didn’t stock up on primers over the past 3 years why they were plentiful? Must be newbies?
Yes I am interested
The only ignition source I can find are flints, are primers included?
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You can contact us at
(313) 915-0623
Website: kyz-ammunitions.com
Does it create its own primers? Just throwing it out there for anyone brave enough to try and design... all seriousness is this whats caused the delay in the press shootout?
No, it was the Lee press if I remember correctly
I’m loading 9s and use a variety of primers. CCI and random small pistol. Will I have to adjust the primer ram by primer type?
How about caliber changes? At 3k for a setup I darned sure won't have one for every caliber like I do for shotshells...
You can buy the Mark 7 ultimate die packs or Lyman pro die packs from their website.
Good morning, Sir. I'm thinking of upgrading my reloading machines. Based on your experience which one you recommend between Dillon 1100 or Apex 10? Thank you!
A Question, Sir! Can I have your old Mark 7? :)
Very nice. Maybe I can get one if I hit the lottery. I just saw where they came out with a case trimming attachment. That would be great.
Sounds expensive .. Re-Loaders on back order.. Primers on back order bullets on back order..
Casings on back order
Everything is on back order! Nothing available! No need for a reloading machine!
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380,40-70 and many others.
And many others
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You can contact us at
(313) 915-0623
Website: kyz-ammunitions.com
id like one for rifle loading
I've seen some machines hooked up to motor / toggle assemblies and run on automatic. just add primers. if we had any.
For the low low price of about $5500
Very interesting for sure. New to reloading, as in have never reloaded, but I am fascinated by this machine. Your thoughts Gavin on whether this should be a starting point?
As someone that has been reloading for several years and also owns a mark 7 evo for the last year, I would advise against it. In my opinion, the best choice for someone new would be something like the lee turret press. If you remove the auto-indexing rod from the turret press, it functions exactly like a single stage press, and you can focus on working one step at a time while you are learning the ins and outs of reloading. When you have each die set up properly and gained a little experience, you can toss in the auto-indexing rod and make it somewhat of a semi-progressive press.
With something like this, there is A LOT going on all at once, and it is a a lot for a beginner to try to take in while learning. That's not to say you CAN'T do it, but the learning curve will be a lot less steep starting on something like a single stage or turret press.
Another thing to think about is that several people don't enjoy reloading. A mark 7 press is quite a significant investment to get started, and a bit harder to sell if you find out it just isn't something you enjoy.
Thank you very much for your thorough insight and the time you took to answer. I will certainly take your advice under careful consideration. Best Regards.
So Gavin, is the Apex 10 really worth the extra coin over the Dillon 1100? Is it that much better of a press? Just curious as im looking at these 2 presses. Thanks
Can't justify spending $3,000 for the small volume I plan to shoot some day when I can get a Hornisay Lock & Load and the necessissary componinets..
Not everyone needs this press, rock what you got brother!
@@Ultimatereloader I decided on the Horniday Loack and Load .. but you can't buy one they are on back order.. ,, Then If I got one Prmers would be impossible to get or overpriced and bullets very expensive too ..I try to watch your videos to decide what is best.. But Unboxing Videos are so long and boring..
When I purchase one I will assemble it according tothe Insgructions..
I need to know how they work and function compared to other brands and models .. what the good and bad features are of each brand and model..
It looks to me like Manufactuers send you Relaoders for Free thus You don't seem to understand the real purchasing process.. finding htem online or finding a good Brick and Motor store to work with .. Of coruse you would be limited by distance to deal wiht Brick and Motraor locations...
@@mikeskidmore6754 my recommendation: return the Hornady and buy the 550. Much more reliable and dead nuts simple to operate. If you can swing the additional cost buy the 750.
@@jyc2201 I will have to Google that Brand the 550 is .. I like the Hornaday because you can change dies that are still adjusted properly .. that's why they call it a lock and load..
I don't know all the Model numbers other than 600 JR ect
I will guess a 750 is a Dillion..
@@jyc2201 Here
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Which you think is best Dillon 1050,Rl 1100 or Apex 10 for someone new just starting. I believe buy nice or buy twice lol. We shoot a lot of 9mm/5.56/300 hamr/300 bllk
i love one
Gavin, I've been debating between this press and DIllon RL1100. Several people mentioned that DIllon case feeder was better than old Mark 7. What's your take on it? Do you think Mark 7 is better machine?
Stick with the Dillon.
The mark 7 has better electronics. The Dillon is tried and true.
I was on the fence between the Evolution and the RL1100 a few days before the release of the Apex. Had been leaning towards the RL1100 to go along with my 650. The Apex got released and I placed it on order and loaded it up with everything except the primer collator.
Great video. I have two progressive presses now, I might have to save my Shekels to get an Apex. I’ve been considering one for a while.
I recently purchased one and I love it. If you are comfortable with the price, it is a beautiful and well built machine.
Very nice & you make it look so easy . About how much ammo can it produce in 30 minutes ?
If I remember correctly the Mark 7 Apex will crank out about 2500 rounds per hour.
@@goldendoodleondeck If you have something like the PrimerPro- that will help with these numbers! Filling primers is the slowest thing :)
@@Ultimatereloader Thanks Gavin! I do have the Primer Pro until I go and actually add the primer collator (long term plan :) ) But, that is done the road as I picked up the auto drive and the complete sensor package with this order....Now to start planning that trip to Ft. Myers for the pickup ;)
Question,Where are you finding components? RE: small rile primers?
Such an original question
@@Russell-1 what’s the matter with an honest question! Seeing the Ultimate Reloader posts b he may have some inside scoop ! Sorry to get ur panties all wadded up Russell!
@@chromedome1120 thinking they gave him everything he needed.
100% hard no from me. I've owned (and still own) many a progressive press, and a lot of Mark 7 gear. The massive blind spot caused by the case feeder bar being at the front makes the press one I'd never fathom owning. It needs to either move back, or further out. Watching Gavin try to load on it, you can see he's struggling to place the bullet each time based on the fact that he has to reach around the case feeder arm.
I rewatched it and see what you mean. Though au could be wrong, but it seemed like he was seating the bullet just after the powder (where the spots for the bullet feeder and powder check are) when he could have seated it two positions further, in the front i would imagine. Then again, even if it is annoying for hand searing, i guess most people who pay for this would get a bullet feeder anyway.
To each his own, but I recently purchased an Apex 10 and I love the location of the case feeder bar. I rest my left hand on it while I crank with my right. I do have a Mr. Bulletfeeder though. It would be a pain if you did not.
Not sure if I'm going to get 2 off these with auto drives or one revaluation
.. with all the bells and whistle the 2 apex 10s are like 1200$ bucks more
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Man wish I had the money for that ha looks awesome
I'm using APEX10 since 03/03 cal 9x21, frequent problems of primers jam, when the video of primer Xpress?
Would anyone know (Gavin?) what size tap is needed for the bolts that mount the press to the aluminum plate? Thanks!
Gavin, it seems like a lot of people are having issues with the primer feed system on the Apex 10. Did you have to do a lot of testing and adjusting to get the system to work as smoothly as it appears to work for you?
What do you do with presses after comparison tests? If you're looking to adopt a kid im house broken got a job and love long range shooting lol
Those sticky back ziptie bases fall off from heat. I suggest using Magdaddy magnetic ziptie bases.
I just got done watching your video on the mark 7 the new improved and I was just wondering is it better than any of the Dillon that are out that in progressive like that is
Gavin is the Apex compatible with the automated priming system gen 2?
Could you do a list of all of the accessories that you have added to the mark 7's you have? Lights output funnel
It looks like an awesome press but with components almost impossible to get this would be a $2000 + paper weight
$2000???
Mark7 website says three grand.
I’m pretty sure competition shooters who will buy his press (like Dillon 1100) have components stocked up. You know, we are very nervous typically when our primer stockpiles drop below 50k primers and bullets too.
Most people who are going to these kind of presses are stocked better and your mam and pa’s local gun store, believe me.
And it’s not that hard - just buy few thousands of primers each month and few thousands more you plan to shoot and it nicely grows over the year.
Does anyone know of any automated bullet casting machine's that cost less then $4,000.00? I see the Magma Master Caster but it looks like people are making their own auto drive machines? Do you know of any other brands?
Hey i was wondering why you used a different sized sizing die over the priming station
Do you have to buy a second "hold down" die just to seat primers? Or is that just the best way to seat primers on this press?
I’d like to know this too
do you think it would work well with PCd cast bullets?
Hello! i'm AGONIZING trying to make a decision between a dillon RL1100 or Apex 10 for 9mm. i'm a newbie. wathched house and hours on the 2 systems. it can see where the apex 10 would be good for rifle calibers but i'm not sure there is a huge advantage for running processed brass in 9mm. what are you're thoughts please!
Hi John! Both are great machines. The biggest advantage of the APEX 10 for pistol is having a dedicated station for EACH operation! (two more stations). See: ultimatereloader.com/2021/02/24/new-mark-7-apex-10-unboxing-setup-loading-45-acp/
What do you do with all the presses after you review them
Cool press but still that age old issue of using tubes for primers. You would think with this expense they would have a auto feed for that also. That's why I won't buy one yet. Until someone figures this out Ill keep pre priming brass on the couch lol.
Where does he get those wonderful toys?
I'm not sure this and the Dillon 1100 belong in the same comparison, but I would love to see it anyway.
Can I use this to make .556 and 300 blk?
great looking progressive machine thank you for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Most feedback on these are not good. gavin is paid handsomely to tell you how great it is
Do you sell the mounting plates for the Apex10?
Is this where everyone complains about not having components?
Yes, this is it! :)
I wan't this Mark 7 Apex 11,12 or 13 Auto Reloading Full Set
What is that screen thing in the powder hopper for?
When are you going to review the new 10 station Franklin Arsenal Reloading Press?
I wan't this Mark 7 APEX10 press With Bullet Feeder( Full Set )
Hmmm where are you getting primers??? You must have them all
So the 50S&W die was used as a hold down die?
18:23
Everywhere I have checked
New Factory ammunition available in stock
9mm,5.56,223,300blackouts,6.5creed,308,
380,40-70 and many others.
And many others
Due to ammo shortages we sale at affordable prices and offer fast delivery all over US and worldwide with certified ffl
You can contact us at
(313) 915-0623
Website: kyz-ammunitions.com
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i see the mark7 website is down. :/
Now you can chip in and help get us out of the ammo shortage