Looking for Powder Check with Alarm

[Ianmtx]

Was reloading today on my LNL and for some reason a few cases got skipped with powder.

Could someone recommend a powder check die with an audible alarm that goes off if there's no powder in the case?


*EDIT*

Alright, I decided to bypass the routing a line in my press way since I might end up changing the station that the powder check is in if I get a bullet feeder. I just fabricated a new rod to push the powder check up. Here's what it looks like. I need to add a few extra washers for stability because the press bends just the one.

 

[lgbloader]

I could of sworn that I saw somebody have a Dillon powder check on their LNL. Hey, forget colors, anything that you can do to keep this from happening should be done. Me personally, I have a powder check with alarm on my Dillon 650's BUT the real magic is not the press, nor the pretty blue color, nor the powder check system. I look into every case to make sure that the powder is in the case before I seat a bullet.

You should slow down a bit and look into every case too.

LGB

 

[Ianmtx]

I just got the thing so believe me I'm going slow.

Is this what you're talking about?
http://www.dillonprecision.com/content/p/9/pid/23805/catid/3/Dillon_Powder_Check

Does anyone know if this will work with the Hornady L-N-L?

 

[IMtheNRA]

It is not an alarm, but the RCBS lockout die is very effective. It'll lock up your press and won't let the plate advance if it encounters a grossly under- or over-charged case.

 

[Guy B. Meredith]

Second the RCBS lock out. I've used it for 9 years and about 25,000 rounds. It has saved my skinny buns several times. Just locks up and won't let you proceed with gross overcharge or empty case.

 

[Joemyxplyx]

Dillon Powder Check on LnL

I installed one a month ago after I created a couple of squib loads. It works great.

Here are some pictures from the redoubtable JenRob. JenRob is the guy I got the idea from in the first place.

The only difficulty was grinding a grove down the side of the press with a Dremel tool. I replaced the washer on the end of the actuating arm with a bigger one - #10 x 1 1/4" - so the LnL ram would lift the actuating arm. Bright Ford red touch up paint covers up the grove in the press so the Dillon powder check looks right at home on the LnL.

I really like the Dillon powder check on the LnL.

 

[Ianmtx]

Yeah, I saw that done, I'm going to see if I can modify the rod or use a different rod instead of grinding out a groove in my press. I'll post pics once I get it set up

 

[Walkalong]

BUT the real magic is not the press, nor the pretty blue color, nor the powder check system. I look into every case to make sure that the powder is in the case before I seat a bullet.

You should slow down a bit and look into every case too.

So true......

 

[Ianmtx]

Alright, finished the mod, posted pics at the top.

 

[showmebob]

FYI since it looks like you are using the case activated powder measure. I also use the same powder measure and have had 3 failures to charge the case. All three were caused from the powder binding the measure in the up (charge) position. I have since changed powders and have had no problems. I use the RCBS powder checker or a home made unit that works through the Lee PTX die. All three were caught while on the press before the bullet was seated.
Hope this helps!

 

[jmorris]

Alright, I decided to bypass the routing a line in my press way since I might end up changing the station that the powder check is in if I get a bullet feeder.

The only way I know of to have a bullet feeder and powder check that I know of is a 650 and a GSI bullet feeder, at least using separate seating and crimp dies. It looks like you are seating and crimping at the same time though. I never loaded anything other than rifle on my LNL so I don’t know if it’s like the Dillon powder measure in that it bells the case while it adds powder but it appears you are doing that in #2.

 

[Randy1911]

I use the the Hornady Powder Cop. All it takes is a glance while the ram in the up postion. I have mine mounted in station #4 and it is right in front of my eyes. It has become a habit to look at it while I am raising the ram. Caught a couple that way.http://www.midwayusa.com/Search/#hornady powder cop____-_1-2-4_8-16-32
It has a little white o-ring on a shaft that comes up to the top of the die body when the powder is right. No ring, no powder. Too high, too much powder. Remember KISS (keep it simple stupid).

 

[Ianmtx]

Well quoting isn't working right now, so I'll just have to reply.

To jmorris: I'd have to switch over to the powder through expanding die if I got a bullet feeder.

To Randy: What's the point of having a powder check that you have to look at? You might as well just look down the case, unless you're loading rifle ammo.

 

[Ianmtx]

Hey guys, uploaded a video demonstrating how the Dillon powder check die works on the LNL.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0z-isyIPG8

 

[Seedtick]

COOL

Good job on the video.
The gun not blowing up in your hand is always a good thing.

ST

 

[Ianmtx]

Yeah I just figure it's better than having a powder check that you have to look at anyways.