RCBS Lock-Out Die on the Hornady LnL Progressive Press
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- Опубликовано: 16 сен 2024
- I'm a big fan of the RCBS Lock-Out die on progressive presses. Won't run a progressive press I own without one.
When I first looked into a powder check type die, I found there were a handful of offerings:
1. Hornady Powder Cop
2. Dillon Powder Check
3. RCBS Lock-Out
I decided on the RCBS Lock-Out die because it actually prevents the press/shell plate from advancing if there is a double charge or no charge in the case. The other ones are either only a visual alert or and audio alert/alarm.
I go through the steps of demonstrating what happens with a correctly charged case, a double charge and no charge.
On a side note, Double Alpha has a product that looks interesting. Maybe the best of both worlds in that it is a lock-out die, but also has visual and audio alarms. Plus, it priced about the same as all the other competitors. Called the Double Alpha Magnetic Powder Check. Looks pretty cool. May have to give that a try some day.
I use the lock out die on my LNL also. When I saw this video I thought somebody was actually going to show how to set up the die. I think the instructions put to much emphasis on the white line. The way I set the die up is using 3 different cases. I set up one case with the target load of 5.0 grains of powder and the other two with 3.0 and 7.0 grains. Using the 3 cases I am able to find the sweet spot on the die where it will lock out with a low or high charge.
Good points. I didn't demonstrate how to set the die up as the directions are pretty clear and there are a number of videos on YT on how to set it up. I was trying to emphasize the value to me in how it actually locks the press, forcing you to remedy the powder issue before continuing versus having a small/large number (or in the case of the YTer running a Mark 7, thousands of cases to check) of incorrect powder charges to deal with.
Hi Re Loader, I have a Hornady L-N-L too, I love it! Also, I have and use the RCBS Lock Out die too.
Best thing anyone could have! Enjoy .....
THANK YOU For that HEADS UP!!!! I just purchased a Hornady Ammo Plant it was actually purchased about 5 months ago but it showed up about 6 weeks ago and I have been getting my DIES so I can start Reloading again after a 15 years of not doing it. I used to reload with a Dillion RL-550B before joining the Military. I was not aware of the RCBS Lock-OUT Die but I will be ordering one ASAP! I am going to be reloading if I ever get the Powder and Primers 308, 300BO, 5.56, 7.62x39, 9x19, 357SIG, 40SW, 10mm Auto and 45ACP. I have being able to get all the DIES except for the Redding 308 National Match since my 308 is a AR10/M110 SASS type rifle what with a Premium Ballistic Advantage 20 inch barrel and it is very accurate out to 800 yards so far and I want to keep it that way. I only been feeding it Federal Gold Match 168 and 175 SMK type ammo and that is the kind of ammo that I want to duplicate when I get my Ammo Plant up and running.
Congrats on getting back into reloading. Thank you for your service as well. I first thought about reloading when I was in the military...it just took a LONG time to finally get around to doing so. I have quite a few more videos on my LnL setup, tools and other maybe helpful information you might find useful.
@@ReLoadersBench I used to shoot in Competition before the Military so Reloading was the cheapest way to feed the guns for both practice and matches but after 9-11 I decided to join. I have subscribed to your channel.
you sold me, great video.
I have RCBS Lockout die on an Hornady L-n-L AP. One thing to realizes is it will only stop you from an undercharge without the following change: Get thin tape to better mark the white line that you index the spindle with so you can do a quick visual check you have not double charged in addition to the die features. My die is ~9 years old so the white line isn't robust anymore.
The lockout die, if set correctly (as I demonstrate) will lock on EITHER a double charge or a missed charge. No need, IMO, to put an o-ring on the stem. The die takes care of both scenarios.
Excellent video!
Can you explain why some want to run a sizing/ decapping die when actually running the press from a fired case to a fully reloaded round? Im somewhat new and I always run all my casings through the sizing/decapping die and expander die and then run in the tumbler to clean. After there clean i put away the size die and expander and run the powder drop, lockout, bullet drop, bullet seat and then Lee factory crimp. What am I missing? Do some people not clean there cases or clean them without decapping first? Also if there new cases I always run through a sizer die to before loading.
Reloading a fireformed casing, IMO, is not an issue as long as the reload is used by the same rifle that fired it. However, if you're at the range shooting .223 and the bench to your left and right are also shooting .223 how do you know you're not accidentally picking up their brass? Or what if you have more than one rifle of the same caliber as the fireformed casings? Too many what ifs for me, so I resize all my brass, period. My decrease the lifespan, but also gives me peace of mind. A tradeoff I guess. The beauty of reloading is there are so many processes or ways of doing something a bit differently that yields the same end results...a round that goes bang like it should.
The DAA Magnetic powder check DOES NOT offer lock out feature, just audible alarm~
Thanks for pointing that out. I just re-read the product description and it does alarm/LED. Not sure why I was thinking lockout. I'll stick with the RCBS lockout.
@@ReLoadersBench Just trying to help~
Did I see it wrong, but did it fail to lock up on the empty case?
The lockout die will lock the press on either a double charge or an empty case. However, it can't tell the difference between small powder variances such as between 4.0gr and 4.3gr
@@ReLoadersBench
Yes, but it looked like when you had an empty case it didn’t lock up
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Can I ask how much you have in the case feeder please and another nice video thanks.
ADRIAN MALLARD - back in 2018 that verson was about $100. I picked up an updated v4 (different seller) for $75 and the Lee tubes cost me another ~$15 or so. Worth every penny IMO..
Mark 10 has plenty of spaces
Mark 10 costs plenty of $$$ too