Shane Tuttle
Staff
I've done some searching on the issue of "camming over" your press.
I have the Hornady Lock 'N' Load AP. I also bought the New Dimension Custon Grade Dies and the Taper Crimp Die. In the instructions, they specifically state to raise the ram to its highest position without camming over and then thread the die into the press until the base touches the shell holder head.
I've never really seen a problem with my loads by using the "mechanical stop" of the press and then screwing the dies down. My logic was that the stop wouldn't change and it would keep from applying stress to the dies and shell holder.
Here's a link that started the discussion, but never really gave specific reasons:
http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=270080&highlight=over+camming
Am I doing this wrong? The Lock 'N' Load is used only for pistol cartridges. However, I have a RockChucker Supreme single stage press for rifle cartridges. For rifle, I try to be as precise as I can due to target shooting.
What are your thoughts, methods, links for good info?
I have the Hornady Lock 'N' Load AP. I also bought the New Dimension Custon Grade Dies and the Taper Crimp Die. In the instructions, they specifically state to raise the ram to its highest position without camming over and then thread the die into the press until the base touches the shell holder head.
I've never really seen a problem with my loads by using the "mechanical stop" of the press and then screwing the dies down. My logic was that the stop wouldn't change and it would keep from applying stress to the dies and shell holder.
Here's a link that started the discussion, but never really gave specific reasons:
http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=270080&highlight=over+camming
Am I doing this wrong? The Lock 'N' Load is used only for pistol cartridges. However, I have a RockChucker Supreme single stage press for rifle cartridges. For rifle, I try to be as precise as I can due to target shooting.
What are your thoughts, methods, links for good info?