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Crimp Dies
2Amendrules
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OK, You've got me sold on no longer seating and crimping at the same time. Any thoughts on what are the best crimping dies? I load 9's 38spl 357mag 40S&W 45acp and 45colt. I've seen some dies where 38 & 357 can use the same die, same for 45acp & 45 colt, whereas others do not. Any reviews are welcome, like most folks, there's not an unlimited amount of funds to put out there and I would like to utilize my expenses wisely. Thanks
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+ 10 on the FCD.
EDIT sorry Star was a brand of one of the first Progressive Reloading presses. I bought mine used from a police dept that had loaded over 1,000,000 rounds of 38 . I converted to 45Acp and loaded over 350,000 rounds. my Photobucket is down but pictures on request just double click on my user name and send me a email. I never trim cases. 45 ACP cases will actually get shorter the more times you reload them. I shoot NRA Bulls-eye matches.with ammo I load. average 2 inch 30 shot groups at 50 yards out of Ransom rest.
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I've had a few other folks tell me the same thing. I found too much inconsistency with crimping with my RCBS dies however. I have purchased Lee FTC dies for all my pistol calibers and should receive them all next week. Removing the trimming of all these cases from my reloading process will be quite welcome. I've just upgraded to a Hornady LNL AP press and really look forward to a much more efficient and productive reloading process. [:D]