Rounds per hour with progressive?

[Car Knocker]

I've used both powder check dies (PCD) and lock-out dies (LOD), and I much prefer a lock-out. The PCD is, in effect, a passive device that actually does nothing to prevent a mis-charged case from getting through; it just provides a visual clue that something is amiss with the charge. If you forget to glance at it at the proper time, you haven't checked the charge. That was my problem with this die - I would get caught up in some other part of the process and, at times, neglect to watch the die stem and, if you don't watch it for every round, it might as well not be there.

I found the LOD positively stops the reloading process with no involvement on the part of the operator (other than setting the die in the first place). In my opinion ans experience, a much more positive and fail-safe device than the PCD.

 

[Guy B. Meredith]

Right.

Actually I use the RCBS lock out. Ain't going nowhere with an under or over charge.

 

[Ben Shepherd]

Will the RCBS LOD work in my dillon 650? Sounds like a better option.

 

[Peter M. Eick]

I also use a lock out die, but "not always". The lock out die seems to be good for about +/- .5 grn depending on the powder, so there are cases where it cannot be used practically.

I use it the LOD any time a double charge will not spill the case. Anything less then that gets the LOD and I take the calculated risks on a squib or no powder charge. My logic involves revolvers where I tend to shoot a lot of rounds and I want to use a Redding Profile Crimp die after I seat the bullet. Thus with my Pro2000, I generally have a choice. Profile crimp (or FCD) or the LOD. The decision is made by the spill point of the particular load.

Having just crossed 150,000 rounds with the pro2000 with no blown guns, no squibs that I can think of and no other problems to speak of (other then broken parts) I think the system works for me. Thus the comment above to focus on quality and safety and let production take care of itself.