old shotshell loading tools

dakotashooter2

I've always wondered how one accomplishes the crimp on one of the old shot shell hand loading tools. If clamped to a bench it appears one would have to lay the shell on its side to apply the roll crimp. Unless you have a tightly fitting card over the shot I foresee a bit of a spilling problem. Am I missing something?

asphalt cowboy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJxgeq7f0x4

An overshot card that fits properly prevents spilling.

Myself, I'm lazy and prefer this method.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nlysb5JuKVg

charliemeyer007

Some people make a jig to hold the roll crimper for easier vertical operation. Yes a proper fitting overshot wad is important.

I'd much rather load my old AA and Uplands with one piece wads and the 8 or 6 point folded crimp. Fooling with nitro cards and felt wads doesn't produce any better patterns and it takes more power for the same velocity.

XXCross

I always apply a small amount of melted bee's wax with an artists brush. That sticks the overshot wad in place long enough to get a good sealed roll crimp.