I know this has been discussed, but I am not clear on the function of the Lee FCD.
I understand the roll crimp and taper crimp, I think. My question is does the FCD perform each function depending on how the die is set, or do the FCD's for the auto calibers function differently than the revolvers?
I put a fairly light taper crimp on the .38's and they work fine. I cannot really discern a taper on the .40's but I don't want to crank on the die and deform the bullet. The case mouth at the bullet junction measures .418
I used 6.1g of Power Pistol with a 180g 180 FMJ bullet and standard SP primers.
I understand the roll crimp and taper crimp, I think. My question is does the FCD perform each function depending on how the die is set, or do the FCD's for the auto calibers function differently than the revolvers?
I put a fairly light taper crimp on the .38's and they work fine. I cannot really discern a taper on the .40's but I don't want to crank on the die and deform the bullet. The case mouth at the bullet junction measures .418
I used 6.1g of Power Pistol with a 180g 180 FMJ bullet and standard SP primers.