Please Identify Case Holder?

[243Mendoza]

The shell holder shown in the image is for a .308-size case head (apolige for the poor pic); it is chucked into a drill. I am trying to find out who made this tool. I am looking for the same tool for a .223-size case head.

 

[artbosco]

The shell holder shown in the image is for a .308-size case head; it is chucked into a drill. I am trying to find out who made this tool. I am looking for the same tool for a .223-size case head.

With the convex or rounded shape of the Power Adapter tightening post in the middle of the shell holder, I'd guess it was a Sinclair Power Adapter, and is the very reason why I sent it back after little use. It provided very little friction with that rounded headed. I'm not sure whether the shell holder itself is a Sinclair product or one from another manufacturer.

I do however highly recommend the K&M Power Adapter with it's flat surface which increases friction and provides a strong, firm hold. It is easily chucked into a portable drill or powered screwdriver. Here's a picture: http://www.kmshooting.com/catalog/neck-turner-tools/power-adapter-with-shell-holder.html .

Roger Miller, the current owner of K&M, also carries a variety of Lee Auto Prime Shell Holders: http://www.kmshooting.com/catalog/miscellaneous-items/lee-auto-prime-shell-holder.html . Prices for the K&M Power Adapter and Shell Holders are nominal.

 

[243Mendoza]

Thank you all very much. I'm using this case holder to anneal cases and not to neck turn so insufficient friction is not a problem; if I do use power to neck turn, I will consider the K&M adapter. Thanks again.

 

[artbosco]

This looks like the item in your picture. It's part of a combo: http://www.sinclairintl.com/.aspx/pid=33962/Product/Sinclair_Driver_and_Caseholders . See items 05-210 and 05-290 on this page.

 

[Skeeter]

Lee makes a similar item called the Shell Holder lock stud. It is threaded and accommodates any of the threaded Lee Auto Shell Holders. Whats nice about there's is you can switch out calibers just by swapping out the shell holder instead of buying an entirely different piece. Works great and cheap $5.98 for the Lock Stud and $4.98 for each shell holder.

Skeet