Lock rings.....
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I buy mine at Brownells and have several new p.m. if interested.
The RCBS ones can damage the threads on the die if you tighten them too much. Not an issue if you never switch presses. I'd recommend the Hornady or the Forester ones that lock down only the ring itself. The Hornady ones I can put a wrench to 'cause it has two flat opposing sides.
Why are you replacing the Lee lock rings, they should have recessed rubber o-rings that allow the die to float and self center in the press threads. They are not as critical on pistol dies but I use on them an all my rifle dies?
O-Rings on Dies May Reduce Run-Out
http://www.accurateshooter.com/technical-articles/reloading/o-rings-on-dies-may-reduce-run-out/
Why are you replacing the Lee lock rings, they should have recessed rubber o-rings that allow the die to float and self center in the press threads. They are not as critical on pistol dies but I use on them an all my rifle dies?
bigedp51, it would be nice to swap dies without adjusting all the time.(especially when working up loads and doing up small numbers) I only use aRockchucker at the moment.
The RCBS ones can damage the threads on the die if you tighten them too much. Not an issue if you never switch presses. I'd recommend the Hornady or the Forester ones that lock down only the ring itself. The Hornady ones I can put a wrench to 'cause it has two flat opposing sides. Thanks Trinimon!!!
bigedp51, it would be nice to swap dies without adjusting all the time.(especially when working up loads and doing up small numbers) I only use aRockchucker at the moment.
The RCBS ones can damage the threads on the die if you tighten them too much. Not an issue if you never switch presses. I'd recommend the Hornady or the Forester ones that lock down only the ring itself. The Hornady ones I can put a wrench to 'cause it has two flat opposing sides. Thanks Trinimon!!!
You need the Hornady conversion kit to use Hornady bushings in your rockchucker. http://www.hornady.com/store/Lock-N-Load-Conversion-Kit/
1/6th of a turn and they are out. Little more expensive than lock rings thou but darn they are fast
But I would need to change all my dies!
I'm thinking of the Forster ones, as I may at some point like to get the co-ax press. Gonna google them now.
When you tighten a lock ring (if possible) a lubed case should be in the shell holder and the die should be making hard contact with the shell holder (cam over) and then tighten the lock ring down when it is centered in the threads of the press.
If you just lower the die to the height you want it and tighten the lock ring this can cause the die to tilt in the course threads of the press.
With a case in the shell holder and the case inside the die centering it and with the shell holder pushing up on the die, the die will then be centered in the press, and you will load more concentric and accurate ammo.
I have a 1973 dated Rockchucker press and this is how you eliminated slop and misalignment with your dies. I also use Redding competition shell holders to control shoulder bump.
I know we are talking handgun/pistol dies but remember Lee put the o-ring on the lock ring for a reason and that is to allow the die to float and self center in the press.
If you need to have clearance between the shell holder and die then use feeler gauges, spacers,etc and still raise the ram, push on the die centering the die in the press and then tighten and lock the lockring.
If you just lower the die to the height you want it and tighten the lock ring this can cause the die to tilt in the course threads of the press.
With a case in the shell holder and the case inside the die centering it and with the shell holder pushing up on the die, the die will then be centered in the press, and you will load more concentric and accurate ammo.
I have a 1973 dated Rockchucker press and this is how you eliminated slop and misalignment with your dies. I also use Redding competition shell holders to control shoulder bump.
I know we are talking handgun/pistol dies but remember Lee put the o-ring on the lock ring for a reason and that is to allow the die to float and self center in the press.
If you need to have clearance between the shell holder and die then use feeler gauges, spacers,etc and still raise the ram, push on the die centering the die in the press and then tighten and lock the lockring.
