The RCBS Lockout die is 2 pieces, an outer one that contacts the mouth of the case, and inner one that contacts the powder. The outer one can't move up into the die unless the inner one is in the correct position. It basically keeps the ram from moving if you have too little or too much powder.
I use it on my Hornady press and it works good.
I do have some tips for you though if you are loading 45 ACP on your press and using plated bullets - you can contact me via email and I can give you some pics, etc. without clogging up the forum.
5Shot
I have an RCBS ammomaster and have a charge-checker die. Although it doesn't lock out the shell plate from continuing to index, it provides a pretty accurate visual. It is a plunger that you set a rubber o-ring to the correct height for the charge. Each ensuing round goes through this checker and shows you by meeting the o-ring, that each round is correctly charged. Simple, but it still relies on the operator to catch an issue.
I use statistical process control on my powder station to ensure it is operating within expected capability. This along with the checker do a nice job.
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I have an RCBS ammomaster and have a charge-checker die. Although it doesn't lock out the shell plate from continuing to index, it provides a pretty accurate visual. It is a plunger that you set a rubber o-ring to the correct height for the charge. Each ensuing round goes through this checker and shows you by meeting the o-ring, that each round is correctly charged. Simple, but it still relies on the operator to catch an issue.
I use statistical process control on my powder station to ensure it is operating within expected capability. This along with the checker do a nice job.