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Thread: What size allen wrench for RCBS die ring?

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    What size allen wrench for RCBS die ring?

    I have misplaced my allen wrench and need to adjust the crimp for my .44 magnum die. I need to buy one and need the size.
    Thanks for your assistance!

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    3/32"
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    Yup, what he said.
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    Call RCBS and they will most likely send you one free. james

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    I bought a set of good quality ones just to keep on my bench. A few other things require a different size.

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    I must have four sets kicking around, all missing the 3/32"! They are all buried in the junk.
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    of course Wayne, its the one you need that is always missing. james

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    Put a magnet on the side of your press or on the mounting plate and keep track of little magnetic tools like that.
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    I like the bhondus ball drivers sets. The ball end allows you to drive at up to a 30 degree angle if needed. Another nce set is the crewdriver type allen drivers.

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    Any reloading room should have more than just one wrench of the proper size ... combo sets in SAE & Metric. They are cheap at Harbor Freight and never a need to post what size - just go to the combo set and find the right one
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    Find a friend that has auto repair shop or whatever where the Snap- On or Mac tool truck comes every week. Buy the self contained set with a range of sizes. You get leverage with them, have standard and metric that are 25- 30 years old, work like a champ.
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    I like the idea of the magnet. I will be putting one on the side of my bench. I am always digging thru the mess to try and find one, and I know i have several. Kind of like the gremlin that lives in my dryer and keeps eating one of my socks. lol

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    Allen wrench magnet

    Find a dead microwave, take it apart inside the cooling fins is the strongest magnet pair you'll ever see. If you put one on either side of your open hand they will stick like a hand sandwich.

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    Quote Originally Posted by OS OK View Post
    Put a magnet on the side of your press or on the mounting plate and keep track of little magnetic tools like that.
    Totally ingenious, got a small magnet at the hardware and put on the back of the press. Presto problem solved!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I have 2 small drawers of Allen wrenches and it was a pain to find the right one. No more, Thank you !!!!!!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by country gent View Post
    I like the bhondus ball drivers sets. The ball end allows you to drive at up to a 30 degree angle if needed.
    same here in both SAE and metric.
    took a 1x2 and drilled holes vertically in it. Mounted to wall. I have forced myself to always put them back. After 15 years still have a complete set--I know...I'm lucky
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