GunAdmirer
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I'm sorta new to reloading but have had good luck so far.
I have several sets of RCBS dies. I've assumed the large locking rings or nuts are used to keep a die's setting after removal. That's what the instructions indicate. However, the RCBS rings easily come loose even with the lead shot trick.
Are the rings really to keep a particular setting or just to keep a die moving in the press once the die is set each time? Are other brands' locking rings better? I noticed that other companies have rings that seem to clamp more securely.
I hate having to reset a die each time I use it. It takes time. I started marking the dies with a sharpie to speed up the process. Any other advice?
I have several sets of RCBS dies. I've assumed the large locking rings or nuts are used to keep a die's setting after removal. That's what the instructions indicate. However, the RCBS rings easily come loose even with the lead shot trick.
Are the rings really to keep a particular setting or just to keep a die moving in the press once the die is set each time? Are other brands' locking rings better? I noticed that other companies have rings that seem to clamp more securely.
I hate having to reset a die each time I use it. It takes time. I started marking the dies with a sharpie to speed up the process. Any other advice?