chris in va
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I just started reloading but I find the FCD to come in handy as it flattens out the case mouth rim a bit for easier feeding in my CZ. It's had a problem with the rounds getting hung up on the next one trying to come in.
I agree completely. I, like posted above, like the fact it can catch a mistake if one is made. I've yet to have one but it's nice to know there is a safety net. Besides, I have a 4 hole turret press and it fills the 4th hole...
I load mostly cast bullets. I've used the FCD in the past on 9mm, but I have several 9mm pistols with large groove diameters and Leading problems. I believe the FCD is reducing bullet diameter in the case. I believe I am going to try just a crimp die, and see if my Leading problems go away.
CDD
I load mostly cast bullets. I've used the FCD in the past on 9mm, but I have several 9mm pistols with large groove diameters and Leading problems. I believe the FCD is reducing bullet diameter in the case. I believe I am going to try just a crimp die, and see if my Leading problems go away.
CDD
I have posted this before, but here goes.
How in the world did reloaders get by all those decades without this wonderful cure all die. One can only wonder.
The pistol FCD crimps just like any other crimper. Not as well as some, probably better than some.
This won't be popular around here, but I went from four dies, including the FCD, to two dies. Sizer and competition seater. (auto pistol rounds)
The competition seater will seat any jacketed or plated bullet without flaring the case, no bulges, no scraped bullets, no crimp needed.
Bullet tension is improved, set back all but eliminated, and accuracy is better than ever. Brass life should be improved by reducing the working of the necks.