Has anyone seen any more info on these Zero Die Rings from Area 419? I picked up 4 w/ the wrench as I needed another 4 rings anyways, so it works out well.
Die Ring Multi Pack
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Zero Die Rings
- Thread starter Kpchurch
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Holy smokes, $100 for 4 rings and a wrench?
Let us know if you're able to measure any difference.
Let us know if you're able to measure any difference.
That was sort of my reaction too. I order a set to see if I need more. I expected them to cost more than traditional rings but I don't think I want $1k worth of die rings.
Necro thread arise!
Now that these have been out for a while, anyone have other thoughts on them?
I bought a set a while back but just got around to using them. Not impressed.
I do appreciate that I can tighten of loosen from any angle but the finish I find quite shabby compared to other 419 things I use (zero press, shellholders, trays, etc.). The wrench doesn’t fit cleanly into the ring and the black finish chipped easily. They almost feel like the finish is too thick so the tool interface is “clogged” so I really have to press the wrench into the ring and be careful it’s fully engaged. NOT OK at this (or any) price point.
The ones I saw on a yootoob that piqued my interest were not coated - seems like a better way to go. Why do some companies show one thing and ship another? SAC - same thing - ordered a couple of things and liked the orange finish but it’s not what I received. I know it doesn’t matter but…
Now that these have been out for a while, anyone have other thoughts on them?
I bought a set a while back but just got around to using them. Not impressed.
I do appreciate that I can tighten of loosen from any angle but the finish I find quite shabby compared to other 419 things I use (zero press, shellholders, trays, etc.). The wrench doesn’t fit cleanly into the ring and the black finish chipped easily. They almost feel like the finish is too thick so the tool interface is “clogged” so I really have to press the wrench into the ring and be careful it’s fully engaged. NOT OK at this (or any) price point.
The ones I saw on a yootoob that piqued my interest were not coated - seems like a better way to go. Why do some companies show one thing and ship another? SAC - same thing - ordered a couple of things and liked the orange finish but it’s not what I received. I know it doesn’t matter but…
I found a few situations where I couldn't use/tighten standard rings on my new Gen2 Zero so I grabbed a box of 9 rings and wrench for a good deal from a member on here.
They are excellent. My wrench locks right in and tightens tight up without any effort. Very easy to set the die where you want it and lock it in.
No issues of chipping finish here, I mean mine are nitrided so nothing to chip..
Also very thick and beefy and solid.
They do exactly what they were designed for, expensive but mine are very well made like every other Area419 product.
My $0.02
They are excellent. My wrench locks right in and tightens tight up without any effort. Very easy to set the die where you want it and lock it in.
No issues of chipping finish here, I mean mine are nitrided so nothing to chip..
Also very thick and beefy and solid.
They do exactly what they were designed for, expensive but mine are very well made like every other Area419 product.
My $0.02
I guess I got a bad batch or something. I do agree it’s nice not to have to remove one die to loosen a die ring on the next die. The wrench is “fussy” getting it to line up properly and it doesn’t drop right in as I would expect - I have to push down firmly to get the wrench to engage.
Huh? We are talking about the Area419 Zero lock rings and the specific lock right wrench they come with.
Only needs to be snug. I don't put to much torque on mine. Also use the closed end when possible. The finish isn't the best, but it's not terrible.
