ExStreetWalker Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 All jokes aside, anyone know of a source for these in bulk? I know they're $1 each at Dillon but the $10 shipping charge really hurts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Buy 10, that way they are only $2.00 each ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchman195 Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 19 minutes ago, Steve RA said: Buy 10, that way they are only $2.00 each ! Or 20 for $1.50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Want2BS8ed Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 ...or buy better nuts. A cross bolt design like Hornady, Forester or the really nice ones from Sinclair.They will allow you to remove dies and return them to their original settings easily.Glen Zediker also implies the set screw locking rings from Redding, RCBS, etc can also force a die out of round or prevent it from sitting level in the press.MSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokarev Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 ...or buy better nuts. LEE lock rings with the o-ring, perhaps?Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExStreetWalker Posted April 25, 2018 Author Share Posted April 25, 2018 I've got lots of lock rings. I like the Dillon because the fit on the toolheads. The other ones get a bit crowded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketRyan Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 https://ballistictools.com/store/dillon-die-lock-ring-pack-of-9 I've bought a few packs of these from them, work great! I like being able to use one wrench for all my dies now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExStreetWalker Posted April 25, 2018 Author Share Posted April 25, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ExStreetWalker Posted April 25, 2018 Author Share Posted April 25, 2018 They also have a 50 pack for $30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketRyan Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Oh wow didn't see that. I'll be going for that pack next time. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExStreetWalker Posted April 25, 2018 Author Share Posted April 25, 2018 I ordered the 50 pack. That way when I drop one I don't have to bother looking for it right away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Once I have the lock nuts on my dies I just leave them on there. What do you do ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExStreetWalker Posted April 25, 2018 Author Share Posted April 25, 2018 I do the same, but I tend to drop them while putting them on the dies. I need to set up for .38 spl, .357 Mag, .44 mag and .223. I'm doing .38 SPL and .357 on seperate tool heads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Want2BS8ed Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Once I have the lock nuts on my dies I just leave them on there. What do you do ???That works if you are swapping heads, but if you load multiple calibers on a single head, it's nice to have a ring that locks to the die so you can pull the die and return it without having to remeasure/recalibrate every time - similar concept to using multiple dies on a single stage press.I have several 1050 heads for commonly loaded rounds, but one that gets swapped about if and when needed...MSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Ok, I can see how that would be a benefit. I just leave the dies on the presses I load with and only change the die on a single stage once in awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenstone Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 (edited) On 4/26/2018 at 12:14 PM, Want2BS8ed said: That works if you are swapping heads, but if you load multiple calibers on a single head, it's nice to have a ring that locks to the die so you can pull the die and return it without having to remeasure/recalibrate every time - similar concept to using multiple dies on a single stage press. I have several 1050 heads for commonly loaded rounds, but one that gets swapped about if and when needed... M Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Dillon die nuts locked together, "lock" to the die. Try it, thank me later... jmo Edited April 28, 2018 by Kenstone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currently Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Or one above the toolheads and the other below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExStreetWalker Posted April 28, 2018 Author Share Posted April 28, 2018 14 hours ago, Kenstone said: 2 Dillon die nuts locked together, "lock" to the die. Try it, thank me later... jmo I'm going to give this a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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