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How to measure shoulder bump without rcbs precision mic?
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<blockquote data-quote="jdyoung" data-source="post: 1898861" data-attributes="member: 113391"><p>I love Redding Dies!!! <em>BUT, I always replace the lock ring with Sinclair or Hornady lock rings.</em> The Redding stock lock ring is solid and usees a single set screw. The Sinclair/Hornady style have a separating vertical cut with a horizontal screw across that cut providing more clamping tension to secure the lock ring in place. I started making this switch after a number of times adjusting the solid stock lock ring and then, when removing the die from the press, the lock ring moves, losing the adjustment.</p><p></p><p>Another aide I use are the Sinclair Reloading Die Shims. They come in varying thicknesses for standard dies ( 7/8"-14 tpi, what a Redding Body die is). Say the closest you can adjust the 14 tpi dies to a .001" bump is .003" , just add a .002" ( or two .001") shim(s) <u>under </u>the lock ring and you are there. As I understand it, they started as automotive engine head valve shims. Maybe you know someone who does that type of work and can get some easily. Using the shims, after I'm certain of my adjustment , I super glue the shim(s) to the under side of the lock ring. (I also make a note to remind myself to check they are there, not gettin any younger.)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jdyoung, post: 1898861, member: 113391"] I love Redding Dies!!! [I]BUT, I always replace the lock ring with Sinclair or Hornady lock rings.[/I] The Redding stock lock ring is solid and usees a single set screw. The Sinclair/Hornady style have a separating vertical cut with a horizontal screw across that cut providing more clamping tension to secure the lock ring in place. I started making this switch after a number of times adjusting the solid stock lock ring and then, when removing the die from the press, the lock ring moves, losing the adjustment. Another aide I use are the Sinclair Reloading Die Shims. They come in varying thicknesses for standard dies ( 7/8"-14 tpi, what a Redding Body die is). Say the closest you can adjust the 14 tpi dies to a .001" bump is .003" , just add a .002" ( or two .001") shim(s) [U]under [/U]the lock ring and you are there. As I understand it, they started as automotive engine head valve shims. Maybe you know someone who does that type of work and can get some easily. Using the shims, after I'm certain of my adjustment , I super glue the shim(s) to the under side of the lock ring. (I also make a note to remind myself to check they are there, not gettin any younger.) [/QUOTE]
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