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Tuna all the load charges quoted were weighed by me then sent through the die to see if the die would Lockout the Press from cycling or let the press continue its cycling process. The RCBS Lockout Die is static on the press and only "measures" the charge you put in the case at the Powder measure. Its only duty is to Let the Progressive Press continue loading or Lock it out to stop it from loading. Look up Gavintube RCBS lockout die he really has an excellent tube of how it works. My testing has been to see where it Locks out and where it lets pass charges of different powders and different weights. The only consistency was the 40% Lock out of The powder charge for the load data. Everything else had some slight deviations but gave me enough info to make qualified decisions based on my testing.

This test as the previous was done on the Press. The first 3 tests were set up to the Powder charge weight of the load data. #'s 4&5 were not Bullseye Powder powder charge weight for Load data was 2.7gns Test #3 Powder charge weight 2.7gns Set up Die to Pass this charge empty case Lockout - dbl charge 5.4gns Lock out Overcharge: 3.8gns clik Pass - 4.0 gns Lock out Under charge 40% 1.7 gns Lockout. >> This is pretty much the same as the first 2 tests Test #4 - Under charge, set up die on Empty case to Lockout this charge Powder charges : 2.7 passed - 3.8 max load Lockout - 1.7 40% (2.7) passed - 1.5 and 1.0 passed Empty lockout Test #5 - Set up die on 3.8 gns Max load to Lockout this charge Powder charges: 3.8 gns Lockout - 2.7 gns passed - 1.7 40% (2.7) passed - 1.5 gns passed 1.0 gns passed empty case Locked out So I guess, it seems their is a multitude of setups to get the conclusions you desire with these lockout dies.

Nice light setup there. I dont like any of the light systems that plug in, too many wires about. I see yer using Mikes Turret Stabilizers I have a few. I drilled out the lee Turrets to mount my Light. I also have a few of Mikes Billet turrets along with his shake break. I see you prime on the press, I dont, I have a bent explosion plate to show the reason why. I see on your press, Station #3 is Flare case and Powder charge. then bullet seat and crimp. My Press, Station #1 is case flare and powder charge. Station #3 is Mini Mr bullet Feeder. Along with Mikes upgrades I also Milled the Ribs on the carrier where the shell plates ride evening out any highs or lows, also helping unevenness the Billets and stabilizers do.

Its hard looking in 44 mag's 357's and 38 spls, 32 H& r's. So far this test is going well in my estimation. #1 an empty case will not pass. I Prime with the Lee bench prime then resize with the Lee APP, I useta use the breech lock for sizing. My Loadmaster set up, Station #1 flare and powder charge, Station #2 Lockout Die, Station #3 Bullet feed, Station #4 Bullet seat, Station #5 crimp. I have a LED light looking down center hole lighting shell plate. I cant see in any of the cases mentioned unless I stand up with a flash light and look almost straight down at station 3. So this Die has suited me for thousands of rounds, Im very happy with the 4 I have, I just got time on my hands so im doing this. And its starting to look like a 40% under charge will Lock out. Which doesn't appear to give you a squib. and if the 12 % on the over charge holds I dont believe that is a kaboom worthy load at the moment. I dont wanna load 12% over to find out But I do know a dbl charge is kaboom. And this die picks that up.

Well I just started testing since I got all this time on my hands I always adjusted mine to tight tolerance on free passage of charge weight. Just past the bump or clik. I never gave it a thought to find middle ground and see what that would produce, hhmmm. Over charge is the Biggee now isnt it. I have never had a squib or Kaboom. Dont want neither! I load for accurate, high quality and reliable ammo. Not Speed loading ammo. As like you the Die is for powder, no powder and overcharge. how ever if I can get a better handle on how much each swing is that info could be useful. This afternoon I loaded up my Lee auto drum with Unique. Im amazed at how well this measure with a Titan loading Baffle does load after load at the precise charge weight desired. This test was done on the LM Press. Die Locked out on empty Case I set Die up with powder charge of 5.3 gns Unique Overcharge, Die Lock out at 10.6 gns a double charge. Then I started at Max powder charge of 6.9 gns and it passed the die. 7.4 gns. I got a clik and passed - 7.7 gns. Die Locked out. - 7.6 gns Clicked passed. So the Die Locked out at 12% over Maximum Charge. Way under a Double charge that will definitely go KABOOM. Is 12% over a KABOOM? Im gonna keep this goin for now. Next test will be with a 2.3 gn load of Bullseye.

I really like the RCBS Lock Die and have been using them for a while now. So I did a test to see when and where The Die would Lock out on undercharge and overcharge. I don't know if these #'s will work with all powders. I did this test on the bench not on the press. Fer those not familiar, the die has 2 ball bearings in a collar with a shaft down the center with a key way notched in shaft for locking the shaft with the bearings if the pass parameters aren't met. Resources for Test: 38 Spl Federal Brass Vhita Vuori 3N37 Powder - Tubular small grain, flows great through Lee auto drum measure. RCBS M500 Balance Beam scale 6.2 gn powder charge I first ran an empty case through and the Die and it locked, then ran dbl charge 12.4 gn and it locked. Testing under charge weights: 6.0 pass - 5.8 pass - 5.4 pass - 5.0 catch bearing then release - 4.6 catch bearing then release - 4.2 grab then release 3.8 Locked up Die. So a 40% reduction in powder charge locks out the loading process. is 3.8 a squib load? Testing over charge weights: 7.2 Locked - 6.8 locked - 6.6 locked - 6.4 locked - 6.2 free I did not try these #'s on the press. The out come could be different than the bench test. If I do try on press I'll post my findings.

Im in Sussex County how do I get the 243.

Ive never seen any hand gun case lengthen like shouldered cases. Here is a very informative article on it from mass reloading. http://massreloading.com/loading45ACP.html

When Im buying "used" Im not giving more than a 1/3 to 1/2 of new price. Somethings worth is equal to what a person is willing to pay. Its a personal choice that has no bearing on what other individuals think the worth should or shouldn't be. I mean you you did ask what do you guys think? So I gave ya what I think.

That Gunbroker offer is way over priced for used equipment IMO. Offer 150 tops

Straight walled brass cases get smaller as they are reused in reloading whereas rifle brass gets longer.

Good luck on yer new venture. Take yer time, pay attention to detail, and if ya get distracted finish the process at hand then deal with it.

Wilson Combat makes 9mm 1911 full size hand guns. Slide on the Wilson glides like on glass ball bearings. Got a Wilson for my wife, cuz she couldn't manipulate the Sig Sauer mosquito 22 cal slide. She can manipulate the Wilson Combat Full size 1911 X-Tac 9mm all day long. Yes they are expensive however WC 1911 9mm's will give you what you seek.

A Turret Press is not a "single stage press" A single stage Press is limited to one process per pull of the handle. Limited to one die station. If you have 4 processes you will need to change the die station 4x's. A Turret Press is an automated Press that can be auto indexed or indexed manually. Holding minimum 3 up to 7 Die stations depending on the Press and Brand. None of the Manufacturers list or call their "Turret Press" a Single stage Press. The Flexibility of a Turret Press enables you Run like a Progressive Press or Run 4 single die stations manually. Turret set up One, Decap station 1- resize station 2 - expanding die station 3. Turret set up Two, Powder Measure Station 1 - bullet seat station 2 - Lee crimp die station 3. To do the above process with a Single stage press you would need 6 die changes. compared to changing out one turret. A Turret Press will run circles around a Single stage press operation, just as a progressive press will run circles around a Turret press operation.

Ive decapped and sized. I haven't swaged yet. however with the multitube adapter you can decap or resize as fast as you can pull the handle. The unit likes speed not slow cycling. This thing just cut my processing time (which takes more time than anything) by 75%!

Great starter Kit. Starting with a single stage allows you to slowly learn how to pay attention to detail which will result in you making quality ammo at a great price. I started on an Old 45 degree angle Lee Challenger press. Still use it. I have loadmaster for Handgun, Turret for Rifle, Lee Breach lock for odds and ends, I just got the New Lee APP for processing, works great by the way. I have the Lee auto bench prime for priming. I don't Prime on any Press. Stick with the kit and learn, If yer anything like the rest of us it will only be yer first tools of reloading.

The Lee Deluxe Perfect Powder measure is superior to the Perfect powder measure in everyway. Consistent throws with Power Pistol, Universal, Ramzip, AANo.7, True Blue, 3n37,n320, Bullseye. No leakage. Crimping is a funny thing. You can go from not enough, to just right, to way too much in the blink of an eye. The lightest crimp allowable is what I strive for. Only way I move off that, is if Im having bullet creep.

Wash the funnel and powder hopper in dish detergent (such as Dawn) let air dry, do not wipe dry. I always run graphite powder lube through the powder dispenser multiple times to coat all surfaces help reduce break in time. As stated above I ALWAYS glance at each cartridge for powder. I load for accurate high quality ammo, not volume of how many can I do in a hour ammo. Speed equals greater chance for squib or KABOOM. Deliberate attention to detail reduces those to practically nil. Distractions are one of the biggest problems when reloading. If distracted finish whatever process you are doing before addressing it.

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Its funny how ya pay attention to detail and get everything right and then ya say "wait a sec" what just happened? I think we have all been there at one point or another

just got a MKVI target stainless model. nice nice nice! put Halo charging ring on and Hogue grips. the push button "breakdown" is the easiest of any weapon I have ever had. 3 pieces in seconds.

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