GregInAtl Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 I have an RCBS lock out die on my XL650. It worked well for a while but now it seems it will not lock up the press anymore on a double charge or no charge. I believe I have set it up properly. I placed the powder in the case and twisted the spindle until the white ring on the spindle is flush even with the top of the die when the die sits on a charged case. When I screw the die into the tool head, whenever the case is correctly charged, the ring on the die is even with the top of the die, so it sounds like it is set up correctly. Any idea what I can do to get it to work correctly again. Please don't suggest the Dillon powder checker, I already had one and sold it to buy the RCBS one, which I like better (when it is working). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExStreetWalker Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 I set the die when it's mounted in the press. I have found that the white ring is meaningless. I adjust the die till it works on the press. Also it might need to be cleaned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alderleet Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 it sounds like your return spring isnt doing its job (likely brass shmutz keeping it jammed) so its keeping the collar and bearings in alignment. pull it apart and clean it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregInAtl Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share Posted June 9, 2018 2 hours ago, Alderleet said: it sounds like your return spring isnt doing its job (likely brass shmutz keeping it jammed) so its keeping the collar and bearings in alignment. pull it apart and clean it I never was able to get the clip off like he shows at :40 of the video. I'd hate to even think about trying to get it back on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregInAtl Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share Posted June 9, 2018 On 6/7/2018 at 12:41 PM, ExStreetWalker said: I set the die when it's mounted in the press. I have found that the white ring is meaningless. I adjust the die till it works on the press. Also it might need to be cleaned. How do you know which way to turn the spindle, if you adjust it while on the press? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExStreetWalker Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 18 hours ago, GregInAtl said: How do you know which way to turn the spindle, if you adjust it while on the press? Lefty loosey, righty tighty. I start with the rod long and shorten it till the die will let the case go into the die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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