Lock Rings for Reloading Dies - Should You Use Them ?

[Maximumbob54]

I still load my .30-30 and a few others on the single stage. I like the sure feeling of bumping the shoulder back and having that feel for each action that a single stage does. So only the dies that I'm sure I'm only going to use on the single stage get the different rings. I would never say to upgrade all your lock rings as that would be beyond expensive.

I do like that idea of just drilling and tapping them. Someone told me long ago to drop a small lead shot bead under the set screw and that works out really well.

 

[Rollbar]

I'm really liking the RCBS Jr3. The feel of what it is doing is teaching me a lot but I still want the LCTurret.

I will use the Jr3 for my rifle and therapudic applications.

Been even thinking of canceling the LCTurret but then I can't take the chance of not having it in stock.

I still agree after using a single stage that a newbie should start on one, glad I had the opportunity to do so even if I have only logged 15 min on one.

Jim

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[Cdog]

I admit to being spoiled by the convenience of changing turrets on the Lee, but screwing in a die properly ain't a big deal.

My turret is used as a convenient single stage. It makes caliber change a matter of dropping in the turret and making sure I have the proper shellholder.

Just a thought, but if just learning, I'd recommend practicing the adjustment procedure until it becomes a simple task with every aspect of it making perfect sense.

 

[Rule3]

The only advantage of a turret over a single stage is you do not have to handle the same piece of brass 3 or 4 times. Production is a little faster but not that much. I have the Breech lock press which I started with and the Classic turret. The breech lock or the Hornady similar system, lets you keep the dies set and no need to screw , unscrew and re adjust each time. Same with the turrets have all in a seperate turret and changing calibers takes 2 minutes. Still only will get 150 maybe 200 rounds an hour.

 

[dkals]

So that is what that guy used in his YouTube video.

Cool. Just depends on how long the LCTurret will take to get here.

I'm going to the Midway site and asking to confirm that my Feb order is in fact pushed back to June.

Thanks again all,
Jim

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I only use the Hornady lock n load on the Lee single stage classic that I have and I do not see how the system would work on the classic turret that I also have. The rubber o rings lock down fine on the classic turret. What I do is get the die to where it needs to be and I hold the die in place at the top with my left hand while I finger tighten the O ring with my right hand. After finger tight I grab a pair of plyers and tighten a little more while still holding the die with my left hand. The key is hold the die with your left hand while you tighten and it won't move. Hope this helps.

 

[Cdog]

I have the both the Lee Classic Turret and Lee Classic Cast Breech Lock.

As I stated earlier, I use the turret as a single stage too. The auto index feature has never been used.

I sold an RCBS turret for enough to pay for both these. Of the two the turret sees the most action. I leave my handgun calibers setup complete with the Pro Auto Disk measure. I'm ready to load in seconds.

I use the lock ring eliminator on the single stage. They seem to lock up tighter in the breech lock. Both are great values. Either system works for me.

 

[dickttx]

I do like that idea of just drilling and tapping them. Someone told me long ago to drop a small lead shot bead under the set screw and that works out really well.

Once you squeeze down on the lead shot you might as well have welded the die in place. I hated the old RCBS dies that were like that. No adjustment after you have done it.

 

[Fredo Batali]

I replace the brass set screw in my RCBS lock rings with a steel one from the local hardware store. RCBS used to use steel set screws with a ploymer bead but needed to reduce production costs while increasing retail prices (I guess) and replaced them with *** brass set screws. For the polymer bead I use a small piece of .95 weed wacker line, works great.

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