Paddy
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So, using the Hornady case activated powder setup is great. However changing between cases isn't as convenient as one would hope, because all cases are different in height. So I'm thinking the other day and wondering why they do it like they do. I'll try to explain.
The powder measure is clamped by the upper linkage block. This seems to be the main adjustment point for different height, along with the varying height funnels that fit in the lower die. Okay, now the lower die has the lower linkage clamp attached to it, and the way they machined it there's not really any adjustment here, except the whole die body into the press.
So, what I'm wondering is why they don't make the lower die so you can place the linkage clamp anywhere you want on it, that way once it's adjusted for that caliber you could swap the measure in seconds rather than minutes, without adjusting the cumbersome threaded upper part.
Did that make sense? Am I using the parts incorrectly?
Anyway my plan is to try it by machining the knurled part of the lower die off so the clamp can be placed lower along its body.
The powder measure is clamped by the upper linkage block. This seems to be the main adjustment point for different height, along with the varying height funnels that fit in the lower die. Okay, now the lower die has the lower linkage clamp attached to it, and the way they machined it there's not really any adjustment here, except the whole die body into the press.
So, what I'm wondering is why they don't make the lower die so you can place the linkage clamp anywhere you want on it, that way once it's adjusted for that caliber you could swap the measure in seconds rather than minutes, without adjusting the cumbersome threaded upper part.
Did that make sense? Am I using the parts incorrectly?
Anyway my plan is to try it by machining the knurled part of the lower die off so the clamp can be placed lower along its body.