What's your favorite .45 taper crimp die?
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What's your favorite .45 taper crimp die?
I want to try a bit more crimp for my .45 lead loads, I read where lots of folks use as much as .463, right now I'm just straightening them up .469-.470.
Mostly using Zero 185 swc but considering trying those Brazos 160 coated. Loading 3.7gr BE under the 185 and it seems a little inconsistent, works much better on a hot day. The gun runs perfect even cold so I was thinking a bit more crimp might be all I need instead of more powder? I have Dillon, RCBS and Lee dies now, mostly using the Dillon in a 1050. Just wondering what others thought the best die for that much crimp might be? Hoping to save some setup time fooling with that 1050......
TIA
Mostly using Zero 185 swc but considering trying those Brazos 160 coated. Loading 3.7gr BE under the 185 and it seems a little inconsistent, works much better on a hot day. The gun runs perfect even cold so I was thinking a bit more crimp might be all I need instead of more powder? I have Dillon, RCBS and Lee dies now, mostly using the Dillon in a 1050. Just wondering what others thought the best die for that much crimp might be? Hoping to save some setup time fooling with that 1050......
TIA
blindshooter- Posts : 122
Join date : 2016-03-15
Re: What's your favorite .45 taper crimp die?
Actually I have found there is only one die that gets you down to .463 smoothly and feels good doing it. I use Lee for almost everything but the .45 Taper crimp has to be a Dillon. I didn't spend years figuring this out. I asked Roddy Toyota what die I needed to use to get his crimp and he told me. I use Lee for the jacketed stuff.
Len
Len
LenV- Posts : 4769
Join date : 2014-01-24
Age : 74
Location : Oregon
Re: What's your favorite .45 taper crimp die?
Thanks Len, the dillon is already in press. Next session I'll run it down some and see what happens.
blindshooter- Posts : 122
Join date : 2016-03-15
Re: What's your favorite .45 taper crimp die?
I use an RCBS seat-tapercrimp die without the seat. Best crimper in town for jackets. Also lead if you dont mind the cleaning hassle
But with lead and lube, I use dillon crimper for the cleaning take apart. Also a good crimper.
But with lead and lube, I use dillon crimper for the cleaning take apart. Also a good crimper.
Jack H- Posts : 2699
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Location : Oregon
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