dpollard Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 I am getting my 650 set up to load for the 300 blackout and was shocked to see Dillon wants an arm and a leg for their die set in this caliber ($174). I have a set of RCBS dies for resizing and seating (no crimp) and a separate LFCD. I am running into issues with the sizing die body staying in place. I found I had to put the lock ring on the underside of the die plate on the press as I did not have enough room to grip the threads on the die on the top side of the die plate. By putting the lock ring on the underside of the die plate, I find the die body threads into the press further and further (nothing on top to hold it in place). Do others have this same issue? Looking for input, seems like a jimmy rigged system the way I have it. Are there other die brands that work better in the 650? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L3324temp Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Many people run a lock ring under the tool head for the reason mentioned. There is no issue with it.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 it shouldn't be walking out like that. the lee lock rings have a rubber o-ring in them which does provide some traction against the toolhead. they may help (they are cheap alloy rings though). The other option is the hornady rings which clamp onto the die then you can really wang them up tight to the toolhead and if they do for some reason walk loose you won't have to re-adjust as the lock ring stays in place on the die body. I think just a little more elbow grease when you tighten them might solve it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpollard Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 Thanks for the replies. I thought about using the lee lock rings as they seem to get a bit more grip. I'll try that out and see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichJacot Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 This may be obvious but... I don't understand how " I find the die body threads into the press further and further (nothing on top to hold it in place)" The nut/lock ring on the bottom should work in the same fashion as it does on top by locking the die to the toolhead. Are you holding the die stationary with a wrench while you're tightening the ring? If so, than x2 on "I think just a little more elbow grease when you tighten them might solve it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 The procedure should be identical regardless of where you put the nut. LEE nuts are only meant to be hand tightened. The rubber ring is supposed to hold the die in place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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