Lee Aluminum Lock Ring Eliminators

[labnoti]

Anyone use the new Aluminum Lock Ring Eliminators?

I've been using the steel ones, first on a Breech Lock Classic Cast SS and then on an ABLP. They work fine.

I noticed Lee is showing a new aluminum lock ring eliminator anodized in various colors and it looks to have a slotted screw to tighten the collar instead of an internal hex-head capscrew. It seems like this should work ok, but I want to know if it's just a cheapened part before I buy some, and whether I should buy the steel ones before they're gone.

 

[rskent]

I picked up some of the Hornady lock rings for a few of my dies when I switched to a Hornady press with the bushings. But for the most part I still use the Lee rings with the O rings.


https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1165236200

 

[Bfh_auto]

I use the Hornady lock rings.

 

[kcofohio]

Anodized aluminum should hold up with proper use. I could do without the colors, I seen one that is just black. They offer a nifty little wrench too.

https://www.titanreloading.com/lee-die-accessories/lee-lock-ring-eliminator-4-pk

https://www.titanreloading.com/lee-die-accessories/Lee-lock-ring-wrench

 

[mdi]

There is a cool factor with the bright colors, but I don't have a breech lock press. I think the ring is misnamed, mebbe a "breech lock locking ring"? FWIW, I have never relied on a lock ring (whichever kind) to repeat any die setting. When I inserted a die, I would always check and double check the setting. Many times the die needed "tweeking"...

And that "lock ring wrench" is cute...

 

[kcofohio]

Cute, like it belongs on a key ring cute?

 

[Hooda Thunkit]

I like the look of the new lock rings.

https://www.titanreloading.com/lee-die-accessories/Lee-ultimate-lock-rings-3-pack

Someone actually put some thought into this. I can see the new design eliminating some clearance issues.

Having said that, having used the original Lee lock rings for 30 years, I'm not certain I feel the need to change.