Hornady dies and a RCBS RC press???????

b money · March 29, 2009, 04:24 PM

Hello, I just bought a set of Hornady new dimension .308win dies and I have a RCBS rockchucker press and when I put the die(s) in the press they move around a bit. I noticed in the accessories it lists L-N-L press conversion bushings, so my question is; do I need one of these or is this normal with hornady dies?

Thanks

**Unclenick** · March 29, 2009, 04:42 PM

L-N-L bushings are only needed for insertion in the L-N-L presses. It is a quick-change system that the standard die thread screws into. The dies should have standard ⅞×14 threads, AFAIK.

Put your calipers on the O.D. of the Hornady die threads and also on any other dies you might have for comparison? Please post the result. You've got my curiosity up.

b money · March 29, 2009, 05:17 PM

I measured them and they both are .971"-.972" I guess I never really noticed it before thanks for the help

BobMcG · March 29, 2009, 05:46 PM

I use my Hornady dies in my RCBS press ... but then it's been (and all of my dies) converted to using the L-N-L system.

March 29, 2009, 04:24 PM	#1
b money Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2008 Location: Granville, IL Posts: 153	Hornady dies and a RCBS RC press??????? Hello, I just bought a set of Hornady new dimension .308win dies and I have a RCBS rockchucker press and when I put the die(s) in the press they move around a bit. I noticed in the accessories it lists L-N-L press conversion bushings, so my question is; do I need one of these or is this normal with hornady dies? Thanks

March 29, 2009, 04:42 PM	#2
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,063	L-N-L bushings are only needed for insertion in the L-N-L presses. It is a quick-change system that the standard die thread screws into. The dies should have standard ⅞×14 threads, AFAIK. Put your calipers on the O.D. of the Hornady die threads and also on any other dies you might have for comparison? Please post the result. You've got my curiosity up. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

March 29, 2009, 05:17 PM	#3
b money Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2008 Location: Granville, IL Posts: 153	OK Im an idiot lol I measured them and they both are .971"-.972" I guess I never really noticed it before thanks for the help

March 29, 2009, 05:46 PM	#4
BobMcG Member Join Date: February 27, 2006 Posts: 81	I use my Hornady dies in my RCBS press ... but then it's been (and all of my dies) converted to using the L-N-L system.