RCBS lock out die - work with LNL? - The Firearms Forum

stev32k · 12-03-2012, 04:34 PM

Like the title says I'm wondering if the RCBS lock out die works with the Hornady LNL AP press. I've had one squib load and don't want another. I have the Hornady powder cop, but it does not lock the press on over or under charge.

I try to remember to look at the powder cop with every stroke, but sometimes miss one and with my luck that will the be one with no powder. If the RCBS die will lock up the press on over or under charge that would be great.

P.S. Can someone explain how it actually locks up the press? I've looked at a couple of videos and it is not clear to me how this works.

Waldog · 12-03-2012, 07:35 PM

RCBS lockout die works well on the LNL. I have LNL and have used both the powder cop and lockout die. I use the Lockout die the most. I have never had a squib with the Powder Cop Die. But, I look INTO each and every pistol case as I load.

312shooter · 12-03-2012, 08:16 PM

Yep, that powder cop is just about worthless, your eye should be on the case that recieved the charge, the powder cop draws your attention completly away from the important zone. The Lockout die is a GREAT design.

noylj · 12-06-2012, 06:45 PM

Lock-Out die works great on L-N-L or Dillon 1050 or another progressive press.
My only "complaint" is that it is too sensitive and locks-up with cases of different case capacity--so I don't tighten it down and when it locks-up, I look at and make small adjustment so it unlocks then I check the powder charge. So far, with anything less than 1/2 turn, the charge has been right on.

12-03-2012, 04:34 PM	#1
stev32k V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 371	RCBS lock out die - work with LNL? Like the title says I'm wondering if the RCBS lock out die works with the Hornady LNL AP press. I've had one squib load and don't want another. I have the Hornady powder cop, but it does not lock the press on over or under charge. I try to remember to look at the powder cop with every stroke, but sometimes miss one and with my luck that will the be one with no powder. If the RCBS die will lock up the press on over or under charge that would be great. P.S. Can someone explain how it actually locks up the press? I've looked at a couple of videos and it is not clear to me how this works. --> Last edited by stev32k; 12-03-2012 at 04:48 PM..

12-03-2012, 07:35 PM	#2
Waldog V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 155	Re: RCBS lock out die - work with LNL? RCBS lockout die works well on the LNL. I have LNL and have used both the powder cop and lockout die. I use the Lockout die the most. I have never had a squib with the Powder Cop Die. But, I look INTO each and every pistol case as I load. __________________ I'm the Christian conservative male CNN warned you about!!

12-03-2012, 08:16 PM	#3
312shooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 1,148	Re: RCBS lock out die - work with LNL? Yep, that powder cop is just about worthless, your eye should be on the case that recieved the charge, the powder cop draws your attention completly away from the important zone. The Lockout die is a GREAT design. __________________ "Democracy is based on citizenship- perhaps the greatest gift the United States has given to the world- Power is vested in the people themselves, and government flows from the people" James M Henslin

12-06-2012, 06:45 PM	#4
noylj V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 113	Re: RCBS lock out die - work with LNL? Lock-Out die works great on L-N-L or Dillon 1050 or another progressive press. My only "complaint" is that it is too sensitive and locks-up with cases of different case capacity--so I don't tighten it down and when it locks-up, I look at and make small adjustment so it unlocks then I check the powder charge. So far, with anything less than 1/2 turn, the charge has been right on.