Comparing Autodrives
HOW DOES AN APEX 10® PRESS WITH AN AUTODRIVE STACK UP TO THE COMPETITION?
Apex 10
w/Autodrive
Dillon RL 1000
w/DA 3000
Features
Mark 7 Apex 10 with Autodrive
Dillon RL 1000 with DA3000
Install Time
(Approximation)
30 Minutes,
No need to disassemble press
“A Few Hours” (info from Dillon’s website)
Press must be completely disassembled
Install Time
(Approximation)
Apex 10 w/Autodrive:
30 Minutes,
No need to disassemble press
Dillon RL 1000 w/DA 3000:
"A Few Hours" (info from Dillon's website)
Press must be completely disassembled
Retail Price*
(for Automation)
$2,349,
Sold Worldwide
$1,999,
Sold only in the U.S.
Retail Price
(For Automation)
Apex 10 w/Autodrive:
$2,349, Sold Worldwide
Dillon RL 1000 w/DA 3000:
$1,999, Sold only in the U.S.
Max
Speed
3,500
Rounds per Hour
2,000
Rounds per Hour
Max
Speed
Apex 10 w/Autodrive:
3,500 Rounds per Hour
Dillon RL 1000 w/DA 3000:
2,000 Rounds Per Hour
User
Interface
10" Touch Screen Tablet
Dot Matrix Display
User
Interface
Apex 10 w/Autodrive:
10" Touch Screen Tablet
Dillon RL 1000 w/DA 3000:
Dot Matrix Display
On the
Fly Adjustments
Overall Speed
Sensors On/Off
Top/Bottom Dwell
Index Speed
Bottom Slowdown
Up/Down Speed via
Forward Facing Knobs
On the Fly
Adjustments
Apex 10 w/Autodrive:
Overall Speed
Sensors On/Off
Top/Bottom Dwell
Index Speed
Bottom Slowdown
Dillon RL 1000 w/DA 3000:
Up/Down via
Forward Facing Knobs
Available
Sensors
DecapSense
SwageSense
Primer Orientation Sensor
Digital Powder Check
BulletSense
Low Powder Sensor
Low Primer Sensor
Does not detect issues during loading,
only availability of components.
Available
Sensors
Apex 10 w/Autodrive:
DecapSense
SwageSense
Primer Orientation Sensor
Digital Powder Check
BulletSense
Dillon RL 1000 w/DA 3000:
Low Powder Sensor
Low Primer Sensor
Does not detect issues during loading,
only availability of components.
Clutch
Digital Clutch, User Adjustable
from 0-20 with TorqueSense.
Instant Torque Feedback
Non-adjustable
Overload Protection
Clutch
Apex 10 w/Autodrive:
Digital Clutch, User Adjustable
from 0-20 with TorqueSense.
Instant Torque Feedback
Dillon RL 1000 w/DA 3000:
Non-adjustable Overload Protection
Homing
Function
One button homing,
encoder allows for machine jogging at any time.
Manual home with included wrench.
Anytime machine is stopped,
unit must be manually re-homed prior to restart.
Homing Function
Apex 10 w/Autodrive:
One button homing,
encoder allows for machine jogging at any time.
Dillon RL 1000 w/DA 3000:
Manual home with included wrench. Anytime machine is stopped,
unit must be manually re-homed prior to restart.
*Retail prices reflect automation only, not including the presses or other accessories, as of November 2024. Pricing is subject to change.
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