Die Storage

[ECH]

I just got a Hornady Lock-N-Load bushing set for my Rockchucker. Works great but the dies I am not using won't fit back in the storage boxes.

What are you using to store your dies with the LNL bushing attached?

TIA

 

[tatemarb]

Re: Die Storage

I am not familiar with your exact dies but I have had dies that don't fit the factory box. My problem was diameter related and not length. I used my Dremel to remove material on the plastic supports in areas where they were too long or wrong shape.

If that won't work, try the clear plastic cases that are sold as inserts for soft sided tackle boxes. some have adjutstable dividers for length and width. Depth varies with type so take the die with you if shopping locally.

Also look at MTM ammo cases of ample size and cutting out cartridge dividers as appropriate.

Cigar boxes make good general storage too. If you have wood working tools you could make something I guess too.

Sorry, no great revelations, I know.

tater

 

[ChadTRG42]

Re: Die Storage

Forster makes some empty boxes that are pretty big. MTM has a large 12 die box, and I think Lyman has some single die boxes that are pretty big. Otherwise, I'd use some velcro tie wraps or a spare box.

Look at these:
http://www.midwayusa.com/browse/Bro...oryId=9171&categoryString=9315***731***702***

 

[Victor N TN]

Re: Die Storage

Until I find something I like better, I'm using a show towel wrapped around the factory die box. A big rubber band holds the shop towel in place. If something better comes along that's reasonable, I'll be interested.

 

[zuke]

Re: Die Storage

How big in dia. is the whole kit and ka-bootle?
I use the clear container's you can get salid in at the super market deli.
Ask nicely and their free.Their also almost airtight.I also throw in some Vapour Corrosion Inhibitor(VCI).

 

[Tripwire]

Re: Die Storage

My Redding Comp seater dies won't fit in a normal die box, either.

I wrap 'em up tight in a freezer type ziploc and forget about it.......

 

[Ratbert]

Re: Die Storage

Larger holes hold LnL dies, smaller holes hold standard threaded. I forget the exact sizes I used offhand, but they were standard SAE fortsner bits.

 

[zuke]

Re: Die Storage

Here's what I ment

 

[CMH]

Re: Die Storage

Not sure what kind of dies you have, but I have all RCBS which I use with Lock and Load bushings in Lock and Load press. Best approach I have found is to turn them upside down (bottom of dies against die box side oppsite caliber label) and slide them up tight against the end of the die case. A little weird, but I have gotten mine to all fit that way without removing busings or having to smash die boxes shut.

 

[shooter19802003]

Re: Die Storage

I like the shelf idea. That's pretty sweet.

 

[ECH]

Re: Die Storage

That shelf is great. I'm going to try something similar

 

[vman]

Re: Die Storage

Sweet idea on the shelf... I should get off my ass and make something similar

 

[BigJakeJ1s]

Re: Die Storage

Hornady die boxes are sold separately, and they will hold dies with LNL bushings in place.

I like the shelf too.

Andy