CLICK ADJUST DIE RING

[Bill Norris]

Wondering how accurate this ring is producing die adjustments. Please elaborate on your findings.

 

[DaWhit]

I use the PMA micro die adjuster, no clicks but the graduations are pretty accurate. Like the idea of being able to make smaller adjustments tailored to what you are trying to get your finished shoulder bump dimension.

 

[LCazador]

It's not for accuracy rifles. Since it's simply backing off the die the adjustment can vary. How fast you run the ram and how much lube you apply can make for varying shoulder bump. Does it get you there quicker yeah maybe.

 

[tikkaman308]

Wondering how accurate this ring is producing die adjustments. Please elaborate on your findings.

Bill
I just bought one and tried this evening for the first time. It is accurate, I moved the ring a couple of graduations and it produced shoulder bumps that were exactly what I dialed it to,even the half thou increments were correct. I am talking about the PMA tool to be clear.

 

[hoz53]

Wondering how accurate this ring is producing die adjustments. Please elaborate on your findings.

can you make one of those or will it work for a CoAx Uncle Bill?

 

[Bill Norris]

can you make one of those or will it work for a CoAx Uncle Bill?

Not real sure..Trying to find out if guys are having good luck with accuracy with them.

 

[64Rambler]

I have the Whidden click adjustable die ring and couldn't be happier. Each click is more or less 0.001". Much easier to adjust than a standard die lock ring, even with graduations like a Forster Accu-ring. If you're on the edge of spring back for a piece of brass, you may get 0.001" bump for one click, no bump for the next click, then 0.003" bump for the click after, but that doesn't happen to me too often. I also see that without the click ring. That's why I ground a set of shell holders down from 0.125" in 0.0006" increments, for those in between bumps. But the PMA tool unit looks like it might take care of that, too!

 

[Ranger188]

Bill, I use this more for just to see how far I'm turning the die.
Gives me a reference point. No click.
Test and measure, if needed, give it another line.
I hate the ones that just push
a screw into the die and goes against the threads. This tightens around the die.

Accu-Ring Die Lock Ring – Forster Products

The Accu-Ring is a sizing/seater die lock-ring which provides reference marks in increments of thousandths of an inch (0.001”). Sizing die (primary use) – Desig

www.forsterproducts.com

 

[coldboreshot]

I use a PMA adjuster for my four 300wm platforms due to varying chamber dimensions. Each setting on the ring is color coded for a specific chamber. It has been accurate to the .001 for each repeatedly for shoulder bump. I dont sweat a half a thousandth. And I do load for accuracy for each platform.

 

[coldboreshot]

I use a PMA adjuster for my four 300wm platforms due to varying chamber dimensions. Each setting on the ring is color coded for a specific chamber. It has been accurate to the .001 for each repeatedly for shoulder bump. I dont sweat a half a thousandth. And I do load for accuracy for each platform.

Perhaps I should specify, its attached to a Redding body die. I finish with separate *bushing* neck die according to separate chamber neck tensions

 

[K22]

You may want to consider a universal system which can be used with any caliber dies and would be much more economical than having to buy a die for each caliber you reload.

This system employs Skip Shims which fit under the lock ring of the die. One can make quick, simple and precise sizing adjustments by change the shim size. I have been using them for years to achieve optimum sizing adjustments. I purchased my years ago from Sinclair.

 

[Rope2horns]

This is another option, Hood press with a built-in click die adjuster made by Arko Machine. It works awesome!!

Hood press

 

[wkdickinson]

I have a Whidden "click-adjustable" FL Bushing die in 6.5 CM. I use it in a COAX press and have found it to be very accurate. However, I've also found it to be largely a waste of money, at least when using a COAX press - since you only adjust the die once and lock the ring. Maybe it would be a good value in a press that requires you to set the die up each time you use it.

 

[AlNyhus]

Wondering how accurate this ring is producing die adjustments. Please elaborate on your findings.

Bill, I know this doesn't answer your question so forgive the slight swerve toward the ditch.

An 'o' ring under the die lock ring will give about .004 of adjustment, all while helping the case self center in the die.

For what it's worth..... -Al

 

[rlporter507]

I use the widden click adjustable die ring on my giraud case trimmer for trimming melplats. I used to use an o-ring.
I have a die for each weight bullet, and the ring makes it really fast to adjust between lots of bullets.
now most wont understand why i do this, I shoot HP and only trim melplats on my rapid ammo. Im not looking for even melplats, I set my seating die so most are short of mag length, but they all go through the trimmer to catch any that are over. alibis are inexcusable for a round loaded to long and fails to feed.
the widden gets my vote for an easy quick adjustment on the die.

 

[Bill Norris]

Thanks for all the replies guys. Richard Jones is allowing me to use his Widden to see if like it.

 

[Steve Donlon]

I use the Lee lock rings with a rubber washer under them also and use paint to put dots on the top of the ring to line up with dots on my press and one on the die for reference points. Lee also makes them with an allen screw to lock them in place. But I have found that the rubber washer holds the die in place. And with the reference points, I can see if it moves. I've been using them for years for my body dies to push the shoulders back in very small increments for fine adjustments.

 

[Sniper338]

I have a whidden as well for my giraud.

 

[RussellJ]

can you make one of those or will it work for a CoAx Uncle Bill?

I have tried this on my Co-Ax Press and really like it. Midway USA has them for $23

Short Action Customs Solo-Loc Die Locking Ring​

 

[Kracken McGraw]

Redding Competition Shell Holders get me what I need very quickly.