i like the die, but had to come up with my own way of using it. heres how i got it set. First remove your shellholder from the press that your going to use. then remove the collet from the die. then put a case in the shellholder and put the collet down over the case the way it will work in the press, with it in your hands. THEN note how far up the case (or down the neck)is setting in the collet, in my situation i had to add a .055 washer between the shell holder and collet to get the case where i wanted it to end up sitting in the collet. i slip this same washer over each case when i resize necks. it sets the case in the collet neck the same depth everytime, as long as the die is turned in far enough. even if i take the die out and put it back in. then put the die back together snugging the top nut on the die. no messing with this 1/8-1/4 turn stuff at all. none. then put the die in the press and turn in until more than enough contact is made with the shell holder so when the press handle is pushed down the collet will squeeze into the tapered cup.. then with a case in the press bring it up until you feel 25lbs or a close to that push and its done. i also give the brass a 1/8 turn and give it a second push. dosent take much to squeeze the neck against the mandrel. runouts are very very good. i dont think it takes 25 lbs of pressure but i have no way to measure that or even think i need to. and ive measured a lot of them and there .222 on the inside. again i like that die. someone tell me what im doing wrong
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