Comments on: RCBS Lock-Out Die Part II: Setup and Maintenance

By: Jim W

Jim W — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 18:13:01 +0000

Looks like at 3:20 in the video you see what would happen, the die does not allow the case to enter, and stops the press from completing the upstroke.

Great video!!

By: Luke

Luke — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 01:44:57 +0000

I attempted to use this die in my pro 2000. I am new to reloading but I tried to use it with 9mm luger 124 grain Speer TMJ. Irrelevant I know, but the powder charge with Alliant Blue Dot in my 9mm luger cases was at 7.1 (7.2 as a buffer). When cycling it pressed the plunger further up than I could adjust as required in the instructions. I might hold onto it for my .40 and .45 reloading, but I would imagine with 9mm you need a less case filling powder. Thoughts?

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 21:00:55 +0000

I’d be interested in another 30 seconds where you actually show what it looks like/does when you have a squib or double charge. There’s lots of seeing-is-believing folks out there (like me). Great video though as always.

By: Tyrod

Tyrod — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 03:09:11 +0000

Joe, It looks like the die captures the case in question and thus prevents the turret from moving. I rekon the die body must be removed to rectify any issues.

By: tim

tim — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 04:52:41 +0000

very good vids thank you, i would like to see how the press locks up when the load is incorrect, and how to clear the lock, and then get the press going again, you have done a great job showing the operation and parts, but i think it would be helpful to see it “lock-up” thanks again keep up the good work

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[...] RCBS Lock-Out Die. Part One explains how the Lock-Out Die functions, using cut-away illustrations. Part Two shows how to install and adjust the Lock-Out Die on various progressive presses. The video below [...]

By: Gavin

Gavin — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:16:28 +0000

I haven’t tried it, but I have used the powder cop die on rifle cartridges… The RCBS powder checker would be another option.

By: Joe Guyder

Joe Guyder — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 13:46:25 +0000

Have you used the lock-out die with Rifle cartridge like 30-06? I read it is for handgun only. Can you confiirm it works well with rifle?

thx

By: Gavin

Gavin — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 21:20:54 +0000

Joe- please see the following post which includes diagrams showing undercharge, proper charge, and overcharge.

http://ultimatereloader.com/2010/09/19/rcbs-lock-out-die-part-i-theory-of-operation/

By: Joe Claflin

Joe Claflin — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 20:24:38 +0000

So how does the RCBS Lockout die work ? You show what happens when a properly charged case is inserted into the lockout die but what happens when an impropperly charged case is inserted ? Please explain both overcharged case and undercharged case warnings. I don’t believe your video deals with the benefit the die offers for the reloader

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By: Gavin

Gavin — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 03:46:59 +0000

They both work with pistol and rifle cartridges, but one locks up the press (lock-out die) and the other just shows you the powder level in the case, much like the Hornady Powder Cop die. The lock-out die is the most safe I think… (but takes more setup)

By: Richard Cooper

Richard Cooper — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 02:47:37 +0000

I am glad to find you web site. Awesome! So, does the powder checker die and the lock out die do the same thing? If so, which is better? Do either of these dies work with both hand gun and necked rifle cases, such as the .223, .308, etc?

Thanks, Richard

By: Tony

Tony — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 01:13:39 +0000

Yes. and it’s better than the Hornady Powder Cop!

By: Bill

Bill — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 23:02:41 +0000

Can this die be used in other reloaders such as the Hornady AP?