mec just announced the new metallic reloading machines!

[Cannibul]

I converted my LNL back to threads with five Lee threaded bushings at $7 ea. If you unscrew the LNL bushing it will accept the 1-1/4" bushing. I don't see the LNL QD bushings as any super great innovation. I generally only run my progressive if I intend to load several hundred cartridges so the time to screw the dies out is not that big of a deal to me. This also gets you 1/8" closer to the shellplate which is helpful with some dies.

Of course, you could do the opposite and buy a LNL bushing and thread it into the MEC.

I like the QD bushings. Set the dies once and never have to do it again. Since I do a lot of changes on the LnL it's a great time savings.

Right now I only do .44 mag and .45 acp on the Dillon. Need to get a 10mm conversion too. Then I can do all my large primer stuff on the 650.

 

[NeuseRvrRat]

so is there not a way to make a primer catcher like that to work on my rcbs rockchucker??

he makes them for all flavors of rockchucker

 

[midland man]

he makes them for all flavors of rockchucker

I need that as the primer catcher suxs on this press now!!

 

[NeuseRvrRat]

I need that as the primer catcher suxs on this press now!!

contact user caltick on ebay and tell him exactly which version of rockchucker you have

http://www.ebay.com/usr/caltick?_trksid=p2047675.l2559

 

[armarsh]

I like the QD bushings. Set the dies once and never have to do it again. ...

Yes, I set mine with the lock ring and never have to do it again.

 

[Walkalong]

Either way once you set the lock ring you don't need to adjust them. The only difference screwing them in and out is to tighten them with the same pressure each time.

Originally I thought the LNL bushings were an answer to a question not asked and merely an added expense, but since upgrading to the LNL and being forced to choose between the one time conversion bushings or buying LNL twist out bushings I chose the latter and came to like them. Fast in and out of course, but I also think they also tend to be self centering. They aren't cheap though.

 

[jmorris]

I like the QD bushings. Set the dies once and never have to do it again.

I have used these two methods to set dies once and retain adjustments since before QD bushings existed. And the method still works.

Not to mention with the right press it's even faster than bushings.

 

[Cannibul]

Yes, I set mine with the lock ring and never have to do it again.

I must be doing it wrong. When I tighten down the lock ring I can't remove the dies from the press.

 

[jmorris]

Either that or you don't have lock rings that hold their position on the die. Both the spilt set collar style and the set screw style above allow one to lock it into position on the die so both can be unthreaded and subsequently returned to the predetermined position without further adjustment.

 

[midland man]

I have used these two methods to set dies once and retain adjustments since before QD bushings existed. And the method still works.

Not to mention with the right press it's even faster than bushings.

oh my I want one of the forester presses that's super cool! do they still make them??

 

[Jeff H]

oh my I want one of the forester presses that's super cool! do they still make them??

Yes.
http://www.forsterproducts.com/product-category/reloading-tools/co-ax-reloading-press/

 

[Walkalong]

I must be doing it wrong. When I tighten down the lock ring I can't remove the dies from the press.

Yep, doing it wrong. When adjusting the die screw the die up a bit, loosen and adjust the ring, tighten it down good. If it's an allen screw type put a lead shot under the screw, split rings just need tightening. Then screw the die back down snug. If it still isn't right, loosen it, screw it up a bit, loosen and adjust the ring, tighten it back up, screw it back down snug. Repeat as needed until it is right. Don't tighten the lock ring screwed down against the press, it will bind.