Comments on: Reloading Safety: Powder Check Systems Overview

By: Coz

Coz — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 12:56:20 +0000

I wont reload on a progressive press with out some way to positively insure there is powder in the case.
Any hitch, drag or catch on any of the 5 stations results in some action on the powder drop.
Since installing the RCBS Powder check die. I have not gotten a no charge case yet, But it did catch two over charged cases. Paid for it self for life just for those.
Its reassuring to see the two white tabs line up.

Now my next issue is. I really want to ad a RCBS bullet die. That would take the place of my powder check die. Not going to do it until I come up with a alternative.

By: Frank

Frank — Tue, 08 May 2012 04:50:00 +0000

The RCBS lock out die does look like it could be a nicer, much more safer addition to my lnl press. I may have to give it a try!

By: Rob

Rob — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 15:40:13 +0000

It’s that “1 in a million” that will get you.

For pistol and .223, I run a progressive press. Having five stations, I will be adding the RCBS or Hornady as soon as I make up my mind.

Thanks Gavin, you are doing a great job of staying unbiased in providing great reviews of a lot of products.

By: dd in MA

dd in MA — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 23:29:19 +0000

I have used Dillon powder measures for 25 years and have yet to have a problem throwing accurate powder charges that would cause me to want a check die. Further, some features that I would want would occupy those stations that such a check die would have to use.

Another consideration is that the four station presses, the SDB and the 550, really do not have a station for a check die to be installed into (unless you want to combine seating and crimping functions on the 550).

Therefore, I feel that this product has little to offer.