Die rings

[phoenixreloader]

Hello
Long time fan of the forum and my first post. Been reloading forever and I have usually have used Dillon or Lee die rings. Now using Redding and Hornady rings. When securing the ring I can't seem to place the secure lock (allen bolt) at an advantegeous position where I can easily secure. It ends up behind the die or opposite side exposed to me. I am using a T7 so my dies are set up and hard to get in there to adjust a ring. Any tricks?

 

[Eagle Six]

Pickup a long shank T-Handle Hex Wrench. They are about four bucks.

 

[GLShooter]

Get a set of SKIP's shims. Shim under the lock ring to show you the securing bolt then adjust your die accordingly.

 

[Rocketvapor]

Shorten the short end of the Allen.

 

[phoenixreloader]

thanks guys. Is there anyway to assure the allen head is facing forward? if it ends up in the back no long allen will reach

 

[Doug Beach]

thanks guys. Is there anyway to assure the allen head is facing forward? if it ends up in the back no long allen will reach

Shims are the only way to ensure the rings lock up exactly (or very close) where you want them to. .035” shim will be very close to changing the lock ring position by 180°.

 

[Eagle Six]

If a long shank will not get by the center of the turret, and shortening the short end (@Rocketvapor) will not clear, then you can use some shims as @GLShooter suggest to get the allen screw off center enough for the hex wrench.

 

[phoenixreloader]

shims it is. Thanks gents. Great help!!