Blog series- Reloading safety and powder check systems

[UltimateReloader]

Hey all- just wanted to share with you all that I just completed a seven part series on reloading safety with a deep dive on powder check systems:

Reloading Safety – A basic primer
Reloading Safety: Powder Check Systems Overview
Dillon XL-650 / 1050 Powder Check System
RCBS Lock-Out Die Part I: Theory of Operation
RCBS Lock-Out Die Part II: Setup and Maintenance
Hornady Powder Cop Die – Overview
RCBS Powder Checker Die

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Have experiences you want to share with these systems or safety? Please leave comments!

Thanks guys,
Gavin

 

[GW Staar]

Gavin,
Blog looks very good. The only thing I would add (near the beginning) to the RCBS Lock-out die article is the statement, "designed exclusively for straight-wall cases".

A similar statement showing the "designed-for" properties of the other tools would be nice, just to make it so people don't have to search for the info elsewhere.

Greg

 

[zxcvbob]

The Hornady powder cop die looks like something that would be easy to duplicate -- just use a Lee .45 Colt sizing die with a nail (with the point cut off) loosely installed in place of the decapping pin. Think I'll try that tonight; it would be a lot faster than peering into each .38 Special case as it comes around because it's hard to get a light set up right.

 

[RevolverDan]

I use the Hornady Powder Cop on my LnL and have no complaints. The $30 cost from MidwayUSA wasn't a deal breaker for me, but I'm guessing as zxcvbob pointed out that it wouldn't be too hard to make a DIY version.