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If you like to shoot a lot of different calibers, reloading can be a chore when you are continually having to adjust the die after spinning it back into the press.
Sure the lock ring helps you get close, but probably have to check headspace with an accurate case gauge to make sure.
I had always thought you had to have a Hornady Press to use Lock n Load so I never looked into it as I wasn't ready to switch presses.
Recently while attending an advanced reloading class taught by our group's best shooters, I watched one of the teachers switch out dies using the Lock n Load system.
It obviously was accurate enough for him and you can't beat the speed with which you can swap dies in and out.
I realized I could get the Hornady Lock n Load inserts and use them with my RCBS single stage reloading press and never have to adjust dies more than once unless I wanted to.
Most dies are 7/8 - 14 which translates to 7/8" hole with 14 threads per inch.
Several sturdy presses like the RCBS Rock Chucker, Redding Automag, and Hornady Lock n Load, have a large threaded insert where the 7/8in dies go.
When the 7/8-14 sleeve is removed, the press will accept the much larger 1 1/4 in based dies.
The Hornady Lock n Load bushing have been around forever though I never gave them much thought till I saw one of these NRA High Master shooters using his Lock and Load press outfitted with the bushings quickly change dies ACCURATELY with the twist lock bushing inserts.
The bushings have cams that lock into place allowing dies to be swapped in record time. Each insert comes with an O-ring which improves alignment and provides perfect tension.
Checking runout on brass sized by this setup shows it is very accurate after initial setup. Twist and Remove, Replace and Twist to switch dies with repeatable results!
You do need to purchase a sleeve for every die you want to setup. but they are less than $5 when purchased in a 10 pack.
For those who already latched onto this, Kudos! I'm a little slower than you and I probably sound like Captain Obvious.
For people with a press that supports 1 1/4 - 12 dies or are considering a press change, give this setup some thought. It can save so much time
The big black nut on the RCBS press comes out and the threaded Hornady LnL insert goes in.
The other side of the set spins onto the die. Now you are setup to twist lock!
Sure the lock ring helps you get close, but probably have to check headspace with an accurate case gauge to make sure.
I had always thought you had to have a Hornady Press to use Lock n Load so I never looked into it as I wasn't ready to switch presses.
Recently while attending an advanced reloading class taught by our group's best shooters, I watched one of the teachers switch out dies using the Lock n Load system.
It obviously was accurate enough for him and you can't beat the speed with which you can swap dies in and out.
I realized I could get the Hornady Lock n Load inserts and use them with my RCBS single stage reloading press and never have to adjust dies more than once unless I wanted to.
Most dies are 7/8 - 14 which translates to 7/8" hole with 14 threads per inch.
Several sturdy presses like the RCBS Rock Chucker, Redding Automag, and Hornady Lock n Load, have a large threaded insert where the 7/8in dies go.
When the 7/8-14 sleeve is removed, the press will accept the much larger 1 1/4 in based dies.
The Hornady Lock n Load bushing have been around forever though I never gave them much thought till I saw one of these NRA High Master shooters using his Lock and Load press outfitted with the bushings quickly change dies ACCURATELY with the twist lock bushing inserts.
The bushings have cams that lock into place allowing dies to be swapped in record time. Each insert comes with an O-ring which improves alignment and provides perfect tension.
Checking runout on brass sized by this setup shows it is very accurate after initial setup. Twist and Remove, Replace and Twist to switch dies with repeatable results!
You do need to purchase a sleeve for every die you want to setup. but they are less than $5 when purchased in a 10 pack.
For those who already latched onto this, Kudos! I'm a little slower than you and I probably sound like Captain Obvious.
For people with a press that supports 1 1/4 - 12 dies or are considering a press change, give this setup some thought. It can save so much time
The big black nut on the RCBS press comes out and the threaded Hornady LnL insert goes in.
The other side of the set spins onto the die. Now you are setup to twist lock!