Redding Competition Seating Dies

kiwi39 · December 26, 2013, 02:38 PM

Hi There

I've got Redding Competition seating dies for both my Calibres (223/243)

I tried to adjust the set screw in the top of the micrometer in order to "zero" it , and unfortunately this has resulted in the micrometer becoming totally loose in certain ranges - to the point where it will not hold its setting

What .. if anything have I done wrong here ??

Has anyone else experienced this and know what can be done about this ?

Tim

NoSecondBest · December 26, 2013, 02:54 PM

Redding puts an insert in with the dies and advises you to call if you have a problem. I'd suggest you call them, they'll give you the correct answer instead of twenty guesses.

jepp2 · December 26, 2013, 06:40 PM

The set screw just moves up and down inside the micrometer head. You can unscrew the micrometer portion of the seating die and see what is happening. The set screw has no impact on the tightness or looseness of the micrometer. It just changes the reference point.

I have found Redding technical support to be easy to reach and very knowledgeable on their products.

December 26, 2013, 02:38 PM	#1
kiwi39 Junior Member Join Date: October 21, 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 4	Redding Competition Seating Dies Hi There I've got Redding Competition seating dies for both my Calibres (223/243) I tried to adjust the set screw in the top of the micrometer in order to "zero" it , and unfortunately this has resulted in the micrometer becoming totally loose in certain ranges - to the point where it will not hold its setting What .. if anything have I done wrong here ?? Has anyone else experienced this and know what can be done about this ? Tim

December 26, 2013, 06:40 PM	#3
jepp2 Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 2008 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,476	The set screw just moves up and down inside the micrometer head. You can unscrew the micrometer portion of the seating die and see what is happening. The set screw has no impact on the tightness or looseness of the micrometer. It just changes the reference point. I have found Redding technical support to be easy to reach and very knowledgeable on their products. __________________ NRA Benefactor Life member

December 26, 2013, 02:54 PM	#2
NoSecondBest Senior Member Join Date: December 7, 2009 Location: Western New York Posts: 2,736	Redding puts an insert in with the dies and advises you to call if you have a problem. I'd suggest you call them, they'll give you the correct answer instead of twenty guesses.