Do you have to use the bushings with this press? I have 12 dies ( 3 different calibers) and that would get expensive.
2028622
Yes. But i'm not sure why you would want to buy bushings for all 12 dies. Sure, you could get the bushings with the locking screw for all of them but if your like me, i check my results a lot, no matter what i use i figit with it once in a while so i might as well just have one.
2028623
You can leave the bushing in and just unscrew and switch out dues that way, or buy more bushings. I just leave the one bushing in and swap out dies as I normally would.
2028624
Each die will have to have a breech lock bushing on it to get it into this press if you want the convenience of quick die change. If you don't mind moving the bushing from one die to the next then you can get away with one. That way you can take a little more time in getting one for each die.
2028625
you do not have to buy bushings for all dies. you can lock in one that comes with the press and then screw all of your dies in and out of that 1 bushing same as the old style presses. I do not have bushings for all of my dies but I do cave them on my dies I use the most. especially after they are dialed in. happy reloading!
2028626
You do need the bushings. But you don't neccassarily need to get 12 of them, they can be switched around. I would get 3 or 4 (just enough to cover the dies of a caliber)
2028627
If you don't mind resetting the dies again buy just one. I load different calibers and resetting all the dies is a pain.
2183564
These dies are standard thread fit for all standard presses. They will fit all single stage and multistage Lee, Lyman and RCBS presses. If you are new to reloading I would recommend a single stage press until you know how your powders flow; and have experience in working up your charge and powder types.
1838757
Yes, these will work perfectly with that. I believe that you will however need some quick change bushings. The bushings lock into the press, then the dies screw into the bushings.
1525991
I have both a Lyman and an RCBS press. I have never had a problem with dies fitting either press. I believe that dies all meet some industry standard for threads. I have never found one in the past 20 years for reloading that was a different thread. I also own those dies and they fit my Lyman press.
991203
This press would be great for that kind of setup. I have my press set up for the correct crimp and Overall Length for my bullet and leave it that way. I manually prime as well. Good luck
1165619
You will need the dies for you caliber and you will need a shell trimmer. I would get some extra she'll holders so you don't have to switch from primer to press.
1785416
My press came with 9mm dies, powder measure, tool head to screw the dies in, and lg & small primer tubes. You'll need a powder scale and a set of calipers to get going.
507674
i've used dillon and other dies in my press, but it's a 1970's rcbs junior. if yours is single stage and the threads are the same, i would assume so. if progressive, they may be more suited to a lee press. why do i believe i have seen threaded inserts for conversion of dies!?
1532196
Just check the threads characteristics on both presses. If they are the same you can use the Lee dies in your press. Anyway, I believe they are standard in the reloading press industry. The Lee dies are 7/8 - 14
61849
yes, most dies and presses are compatible, unless you are using a shotgun or 50BMG press.
1473991
No,This is the large press. You need to hand screw your dies! It works the best!
1939655
Yes. The dies can be used in any brand of press. Lee, RCBS, Redding Dillon ect. They are a standard 7/8 and can be used in any press.
1909316
In my case, the dies' were not included. In fact, I don't have the Hornady dies, I am using a set of Lee dies in the Hornady press.
1897618
As long as they are the same (industry standard) thread size. Most dies are. I know Hornady, Redding, Lyman, and RCBS dies all work in this press.
986913
I have a Hornady L&L; AP and use these lee dies in mine. You just need to remember to get the L&L; bushings that the dies set in.
1198698
I use a single stage press for my crimping..... save up and get the 5 hole turret press to many issues with this press
1895310
I haven't gotten around to using these Lee Carbide Dies but I have used Lee dies in the past with an RCBS Press and Dillon.I would assume they still work with no problem. Dies are pretty much standard size as far as I know. Some are taller than others but they fit the same hole in the press.