Help identifying Dillon die piece.

[D.A.V.I.D.]

Just got a new set of Dillon dies in 45acp in this was loose in the box when I opened it. Anyone know what it is?

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[71MUSTY]

Left facing E clip. Used for holding ammunition. See Clip or Magazine.

[sunnysmarine]

extra part for the top of the sizing die, also called a Jesus Christ clip, when it goes flying through a magic hiding spot never to be seen again until you don't need it because you went to 5 home improvement stores to find one, hence the name above

[D.A.V.I.D.]

extra part for the top of the sizing die, also called a Jesus Christ clip, when it goes flying through a magic hiding spot never to be seen again until you don't need it because you went to 5 home improvement stores to find one, hence the name above

ok I see it on the top of the sizing die, so are you saying if I loose both I really don't need it?

[LeadPilot]

ok I see it on the top of the sizing die, so are you saying if I loose both I really don't need it?

You definitely need it. It's a 1/4" e-clip which retains the floating decap pin. It is a wear item that's why they give you an extra.

[TexasJackKin]

You definitely need it. It's a 1/4" e-clip which retains the floating decap pin. It is a wear item that's why they give you an extra.

They give you an extra, not because it a wear item, see the Jesus explanation above! When they go flying, they typically land in another time zone, on a different planet, possibly passing though a black hole on the way....

[LeadPilot]

They give you an extra, not because it a wear item, see the Jesus explanation above! When they go flying, they typically land in another time zone, on a different planet, possibly passing though a black hole on the way....

Ha! True. I have broke plenty though

[the86d]

Mine actually busted while decapping 9mm, after maybe 10,000-12,000 rounds.
They sent spares, but in the mean time I had to get one at Ace's Hardware...
Mine didn't come with a spare AFAIK in ~2012.

[D.A.V.I.D.]

Ok good to know especially since this morning I started doing a complete disassembly of the press to oil/grease it. Was so squeaky and the original owner said he can't remember ever doing any maintenance. Its so old it doesn't have a zerk fitting or holes for greasing on the crank. Its actually e clips holding the link arms on, not nuts so I was cautious of them flying off.

[mshill]

Only need to go to one place to find it... ACE is the place...

[kcstott]

You can order a bag of 100 from McMaster Carr

[McGuiver]

extra part for the top of the sizing die, also called a Jesus Christ clip, when it goes flying through a magic hiding spot never to be seen again until you don't need it because you went to 5 home improvement stores to find one, hence the name above

True, until you catch it in the eye. Those e-clips tend to fly off with great force. Make sure you have safety glasses on when removing or replacing them. Ask me how I know. Goggles are preferred. I caught one just under my safety glasses and it danced off my eyeball.


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[mjmagee67]

Yes look at your dies you will plainly see the exact part on the resizing die. A very wise man once told me "open your eyes not your mouth".

[D.A.V.I.D.]

Yes look at your dies you will plainly see the exact part on the resizing die. A very wise man once told me "open your eyes not your mouth".

Oh ****, total mind blow. Why didn't I think of that, I'll use my eyes next time.