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RCBS Micrometer Adjustment Thread
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snowman
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Hello, sir. It was worth it to me. I never had the standard adjusting screw, but it appeared to me in researching the matter that the micrometer would speed up and simplify adjustment. I load two calibers, and make a note of the setting on the micrometer for each one, so I can easily reset it when changing calibers.
One minor downside, at least in my case, was that the micrometer is heavy and outweighs the lever on the opposite side. I didn't want the measure filling while I was operating the press, so I taped a lug nut to the lever to keep it at the bottom of its stroke while not being used.
Best wishes,
Andy
One minor downside, at least in my case, was that the micrometer is heavy and outweighs the lever on the opposite side. I didn't want the measure filling while I was operating the press, so I taped a lug nut to the lever to keep it at the bottom of its stroke while not being used.
Best wishes,
Andy
mr-mom
SWCA Member, Absent Comrade
From my experience I feel you will find the expense to be very worthwhile. I added the micrometer measure to my powder dispenser several years ago and have never looked back. Having it makes powder dispensing much more enjoyable. Once I have it calibrated for a particular load, I check it about every 15-20 rounds and have never found it be different. Re-dialing a powder load is simplified at a later date, provided you record your load calibrations
Dave
SWCA #2778
Dave
SWCA #2778
I've used the RCBS powder measure for over 30 years, and never got a micrometer adj. screw, I keep a card with the loads and a reference of the # + the # of threads up from the # on the stem. I can get within a grain with my initial change and fine tune it and be going in a few minutes.
For the bullet seating I file a reference mark on the top of the dye head and keep dummy rounds of various bullet weights and seating on hand and can get to the needed position pretty quickly.
For the bullet seating I file a reference mark on the top of the dye head and keep dummy rounds of various bullet weights and seating on hand and can get to the needed position pretty quickly.
A micrometer head makes setup much easier. I write down the number, which I use for setup when changing loads or powders. Two or three iterations gets me right on weight.
I'm tempted to get a micrometer seating die too, especially for autoloading calibers.
I'm tempted to get a micrometer seating die too, especially for autoloading calibers.
