Die locking rings

[CROWMAN]

Has any reloader found a type/make of locking ring which works well.

At present I use the one's with a little Allen type small bolt which locks against the die thread, I do find though that the bolt does deteriorate with use.

Any better choices? I see a few other types advertised, but recommendations from users of which ever type? I've always found the best way to choose.

[aris]

The hornady (and others) don't bind against the threads, but rather squeeze against them.

https://www.reloading.co.uk/hornady-...lock-ring.html

[Paul101]

Hornady are better, made from steel not monkey metal.

[CROWMAN]

The hornady (and others) don't bind against the threads, but rather squeeze against them.

https://www.reloading.co.uk/hornady-...lock-ring.html

Thanks for info, just bought two.

[aris]

Thanks for info, just bought two.

I hope you didn't buy from the link I provided for information purposes. They look out of stock and would be on back order.

They do a six pack too which comes out cheaper. Spud has them

https://1967spud.com/hornady-sure-loc-lock-ring-x-6

[pjinoz]

Hi there,
This is what I do; buy some 7/8 x 14 UNF nuts (Hi tensile if possible) get a mate with a lathe to reduce the thickness (what ever you like and it will be perfectly square) and having six nice flats one can be drilled and tapped for a decent sized grub screw. I tend to use 5mm coarse thread (any thread type will work), grind or face off the rough end of the grub screw and the when threaded on the die drop a large shotgun pellet or piece of lead down the hole and tighten. They don’t move! Sometimes you can find nuts that are already blued.
Cheers
pjinoz
Has any reloader found a type/make of locking ring which works well.


At present I use the one's with a little Allen type small bolt which locks against the die thread, I do find though that the bolt does deteriorate with use.

Any better choices? I see a few other types advertised, but recommendations from users of which ever type? I've always found the best way to choose.[/QUOTE]

[CROWMAN]

I hope you didn't buy from the link I provided for information purposes. They look out of stock and would be on back order.

They do a six pack too which comes out cheaper. Spud has them

https://1967spud.com/hornady-sure-loc-lock-ring-x-6

I bought off the bay, about £4 each, should be here in a few days hopefully.

[CROWMAN]

I bought off the bay, about £4 each, should be here in a few days hopefully.

Pleased with the two I bought, just sent for another 6, so all my dies will have these.