Do you need a special "holder" in which to put the "movers and shapers" dies before you crank it through the Big Shot die cutter?
1740844
No just run it through. Be sure to put the little square provided inside the open space. (I think it may hold the paper steady). These dies are a dream to use. Enjoy!
632557
Yes, the sizing die is also the de-capping/de-priming die. Nothing else is needed. It even comes with spare de-capping pins in case you break one.
316186
I don"t belive it will because the die is made for use with a hammer and there is no way to lock it into another piece of equipment sorry!!!
937626
The bullet puller I bought works without any connection to a loading press and dies. You simply fasten the loaded cartridge into the tool and tighten down the end piece then strike a hard surface as you would a hammer. It's slow but works well.
543304
Yes to both. It takes the standard 7/8-14 dies. As for loading, it depends on how many I'm loading. For only a box(50) I will use this press for the whole loading process. For 100 or more, I just do the prep work on this press as it can get a little cumbersome after awhile. If you do get this as your primary press, I recommend ordering 2 extra breech lock bushings. They will save you a lot of time on set up.
408650
This die cut will work with standard plates for the BigShot. Try using this site: karenburniston.typepad.com I found it to very useful.
1550457
It comes with 4 dies, none of them are marked as to their sizes. It is not the best machine out there for round cornering, it is a bit more heavy-duty than the plastic ones but the end product you get is the same, inconsistent corners.
1800177
I don't know with this machine. I think the newer ones have more die cuts pre made to choose from. This machine works like a champ
1060776
For intricate dies, place the metal shim under the first plate and then the die with paper on top, followed by the second plate. Run through the Big Shot. The metal shim makes the design cut through the paper so the paper releases better.
930532
No, that is included with your reloading dies. This is a good reloading press. I have reloaded hundreds of rounds with it. Well worth the money
1436144
HI John , you will need to purchase dies separately . shop around for the best prices . also use a silver highlight to mark the cutting edge that is cover by the foam
882110
No you don't. The die is approx. 5 1/2 x5 3/4 - the pads that come with the Big Shot are just fine.
343765
You will need a #16 shellholder. It is not included. The carbide die set should work fine in a Hornady Lock and Load press. I am using mine in a Lee Classic and they work very nicely.
2280737
I use a RCBS Rock Chucker that I have had for over 30+ yrs. Shouldn't be an issue as I have used other Dies, such as Lee and others.
1297710
You will need a dial caliper, loading block, bullet puller, case tumbler and a reloading manuel and extra bushings for each die.
1552449
Mine came with a small tube and a large tube as well as a single plastic spacer that looks like a circle with tabs opposite each other that fits into the grooves that the dies would fit into. This is the spacer to hold everything into place. Should only be one as you only need one.
1274995
No, you do not have to use the Hornaday dies. I use various brands the thread size is standard on the dies they go into die bushings then the loader it is actually a little more convenient if you are loading more than one caliber.