so I am looking for some roll crimp dies for 38/357 and 44spl/44mag.
I have Hornady dies and have had problems with some 44mag bullets starting the crimp too early and shaving lead and not seating to the proper depth.
I had a 38spl get stuck on the crimp ring in my die today. Had to use pliers to get it out and broke the retaining clip.
I have and use the Lee factory crimp dies to ensure the round will feed. But they don't provide a good deep roll crimp in my experience and I don't use the crimp feature except on 9mm.
I have a progressive press, and adding a separate crimp would be an easy thing to do, no extra steps. Is there a good go to die for a solid roll crimp for revolver/lever gun rounds??
I have Hornady dies and have had problems with some 44mag bullets starting the crimp too early and shaving lead and not seating to the proper depth.
I had a 38spl get stuck on the crimp ring in my die today. Had to use pliers to get it out and broke the retaining clip.
I have and use the Lee factory crimp dies to ensure the round will feed. But they don't provide a good deep roll crimp in my experience and I don't use the crimp feature except on 9mm.
I have a progressive press, and adding a separate crimp would be an easy thing to do, no extra steps. Is there a good go to die for a solid roll crimp for revolver/lever gun rounds??
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