Powder Check Die??!!

[Maddawg2020]

Use the powder cop on my Lee turret press and it works well for me. Use it with .380, 9mm, .223, .300 blackout, and .270. Caught several light throws and a couple empties.

 

[Zendude]

I use a powder check die for long brass cartridges like 38 special where I can’t really see the powder in the case.

 

[Klaatu Barada Nikto]

I have 2 for my Dillon Xl750. I wouldn't reload without them.
Squibs are bad news, probably more so than a slight over pressure.
I've found the Dillon powder dispenser to be very accurate, but it doesn't make up for human error.

 

[Dudedog]

does the hornady lock out die work on Dillion?

Don't own a Dillon but it should work on any Dillon that uses "normal" dies.
I don't know if the Hornady Lockout is available anymore, and it does have a electric connection for the Hornady control panel.
RCBS Lockout should be available if any are in stock anyplace....

 

[Mark_Mark]

I like the idea of a lock up! Wish me Luck boy! I’m going to make the Ultimate Progressive press for 9mm! ! ! ! !

Now is Hornady just as good as a Dillion Press?

 

[Dudedog]

BTW RCBS lockout works by powder height in the case, so any loads that are taking up close to the same amount of space in the case won't require readjustment..

It does take a little fiddling to get it adjusted but like any die after you have done it a few times it gets quicker.

 

[Klaatu Barada Nikto]

I like the idea of a lock up! Wish me Luck boy! I’m going to make the Ultimate Progressive press for 9mm! ! ! ! !

Now is Hornady just as good as a Dillion Press?

Everyone is going to have their preference, but I have loaded 2k 9mm rounds in the past 8 days on my Dillon and it was smooth as butter.

 

[Mark_Mark]

Everyone is going to have their preference, but I have loaded 2k 9mm rounds in the past 8 days on my Dillon and it was smooth as butter.

Smooth is fast and fast is Smooth

 

[Klaatu Barada Nikto]

Smooth is fast and fast is Smooth

Memories from my motorcycle racing days.

 

[ballman6711]

Memories from my motorcycle racing days.

Yep!!!

A fast lap never felt fast, just kinda' smooth and easy!

chris

 

[jmorris]

Yes, like the RCBS,and Dillon, they are a mechanical lock up.

For clarity the Dillon PC system is and audio alarm for high or low charges, it doesn’t physically lock up the machine. If the charge is either high or low it sounds the piezo buzzer.

Some don’t do anything except raise up to the height adjusted to with the correct powder charge, if your eyes are not on them, they do nothing, same as an image on a screen or from a mirror or looking down in the case for that matter.

 

[Mark_Mark]

For clarity the Dillon PC system is and audio alarm for high or low charges, it doesn’t physically lock up the machine. If the charge is either high or low it sounds the piezo buzzer.

Some don’t do anything except raise up to the height adjusted to with the correct powder charge, if your eyes are not on them, they do nothing, same as an image on a screen or from a mirror or looking down in the case for that matter.

For me, I need the lock up. I can see myself getting into a grove then completely not see or hear the sounds or bar.

 

[jmorris]

You want this one then.

https://www.rcbs.com/spare-parts-an.../replacement-parts/lock-out-die/16-87540.html