PMA Micro Die Adjuster

[21PHX]

Considering ordering one for use on my Sinclair press, does anyone have any experience with these? Good, bad or indifferent? Thanks!

 

[wildcat3d]

I use one for my 6ppc rig at the range and can control bump to half a thou. easy

 

[DaWhit]

Couple guys at our club use them, no complaints.
Rarely see them in the classifieds.

 

[jghoghunter]

I have 4 or 5 of them and like them

 

[Olde Man]

I like mine

 

[243Lapua]

I got one. It does what its made for, but if your planning on just using it on a specific caliber and rifle. Just find your specific bump you need and just lock down your die and done. No more need for the Micro die.

 

[jimmymac]

I got one. It does what its made for, but if your planning on just using it on a specific caliber and rifle. Just find your specific bump you need and just lock down your die and done. No more need for the Micro die.

Respectfully disagree. As the brass work hardens I find myself adjusting the die adjuster frequently to achieve the same amount of shoulder bump I’m looking for. For my application (BR) there is no such thing as a locked down die. A hunting gun where the brass doesn’t get many firings would be different.

 

[TylerFromMS]

I’ve got a few. I would spring for the extra $ for the ones with the cross clamp rather than the thumb screw.

 

[DaWhit]

Respectfully disagree. As the brass work hardens I find myself adjusting the die adjuster frequently to achieve the same amount of shoulder bump I’m looking for. For my application (BR) there is no such thing as a locked down die. A hunting gun where the brass doesn’t get many firings would be different.

Same here, some brass will take the bump, others need a second round, and some just won’t take the bump and need a die adjustment to get the number you are looking for.

 

[21PHX]

I’ve got a few. I would spring for the extra $ for the ones with the cross clamp rather than the thumb screw.

Now that’s the kind of response I’m looking for! Why?

 

[bichettereds]

Now that’s the kind of response I’m looking for! Why?

Less likely to cant the die to one side if the thread pitch diameter on the die is on the small side. I like the newer design as well, but my press (PMA) allows the die to float so it doesn’t matter so much anymore.

 

[TylerFromMS]

Now that’s the kind of response I’m looking for! Why?

It just feels more solid, honestly. It doesn’t make any better ammo for me. I always felt like I was going to strip the thumb screw.