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I have the 44 and 357 FCD die and want to set it up to roll crimp without compressing the case. Can the sleeve be removed and accomplish this?
Thanks
Bill
Thanks
Bill
I have the 44 and 357 FCD die and want to set it up to roll crimp without compressing the case.
I don't think the Lee FCD will roll crimp.
The Lee FC dies post sizing ring does not compress your case UNLESS its diameter exceeds maximum SAAMI standard. With normal careful reloading using the proper size expander and bullet combination the sizing ring shouldn't touch the case. This is for pistol dies as the FC rifle dies do not have a sizing ring and use a collet to make the crimp.I have the 44 and 357 FCD die and want to set it up to roll crimp without compressing the case.
The Lee FC dies post sizing ring does not compress your case UNLESS its diameter exceeds maximum SAAMI standard. With normal careful reloading using the proper size expander and bullet combination the sizing ring shouldn't touch the case.
If the FCD carbide ring is in spec, that is the theory.The FCD will "iron out" mistakes but the sizing ring doesn't affect a properly loaded cartridge.
Yep. Often overlooked.specifications we tend to treat as absolutes are in fact a range