+1 for "Skips" die shims

[JFrank]

Brownells

 

[dmoran]

@mike a
For repeatability between adjustments and for the ease of repeating, die shims work very well.
Another source for Skip's shims = https://benchrite.com/reloading-equipment/dies-and-die-shims/

 

[JFrank]

Donavan Might know who makes the adjustable die lock ring.
I can’t remember if it was PMA or Hood

 

[mike a]

@mike a
For repeatability between adjustments and for the ease of repeating, die shims work very well.
Another source for Skip's shims = https://benchrite.com/reloading-equipment/dies-and-die-shims/

Got it. Just ordered from Benchrite. Brownell is back order. Thanx

 

[JMayo]

http://www.pmatool.com/pma-micro-die-adjuster-w-thumb-screw-upgrade/

No taking die off with this.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Donavan Might know who makes the adjustable die lock ring.
I can’t remember if it was PMA or Hood

Pma

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Whidden click adjust is even better

 

[Uncle Ed]

I like the Redding competition shell holders because you never have to touch the die to adjust the amount of shoulder bump.

With Skips shims you have to remove the die and add or remove shims every time you adjust the amount of bump.

 

[JFrank]

Isn’t it great that there are so options.
I should try one of Guffey’s transfers

 

[JFrank]

Got er done

 

[Dusty Stevens]

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Do you really need to comb your hair while reloading?

 

[shoot4fun]

I like the Redding competition shell holders because you never have to touch the die to adjust the amount of shoulder bump.

With Skips shims you have to remove the die and add or remove shims every time you adjust the amount of bump.

I've never used Skip's for adjusting bump. Only used them to adjust seating depth on a Wilson seater that didn't have the micrometer top.
For adjusting bump I used a set of arbor shims I got from Grainger way back. Did have to remove the die from the press to change the shim though.
Now that I mostly use a Coax press Im really loving those Whidden adjustable sizing dies.
They are FM!

 

[JFrank]

Those are for my nose hairs

 

[MislMan]

I like the feeler gauge thing but the shims sound sweet. My lock ring doesn't always come loose that easy. Even with a smack. Where do I get these things? OMG the guff is back, break out your secret decoder rings.

Guffeys’ post was from 2011. This was an old posting brought back from the dead ... zombie post. LOL

 

[mike a]

Guffeys’ post was from 2011. This was an old posting brought back from the dead ... zombie post. LOL

I hate that. Feel like I got a Kick Me sticker on my back.

 

[rogn]

Im way too cheap and lazy to mess with feeler gages and shims and such truck. I use the hated Lee dies and have witness marks on the dies and the presses. Turning the die in or out with the "O" ring lets me adjust quickly and the addition of relevant witness marks lets me repeat the adjustment with practical accuracy.

 

[F Class John]

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That’s wind flag is showing a solid left to right in your room, I’ve never thought about reading wind while reloading but maybe you’re on to something there...

 

[BenPerfected]

@mike a
For repeatability between adjustments and for the ease of repeating, die shims work very well.
Another source for Skip's shims = https://benchrite.com/reloading-equipment/dies-and-die-shims/

I bought the shims but then changed my strategy. As my significant inventory of 6 Dasher Wilson Seater dies were difficult/impossible to adjust consistently, I decided to lock each Wilson die to align with each barrel. To a make my seating depth perfect at touch, I load at touch and chase the barrel erosion.
Ben

 

[Ccrider]

So, @BenPerfected, are you saying there is no perfect solution? If so, perhaps you should consider changing your handle.

 

[BenPerfected]

If you are a seating depth fanatic, my process works great. Just load long and adjust the SD after 40-50 rounds.
Ben