No 4 die set for 41 mag.

[NorthBorder]

Just got a Ruger Blackhawk 41 mag and am getting the components to reload. But Lee doesn't make a 4 die set in 41 mag. Is there a reason for not including a FCD? Does it work well without a factory crimp?

 

[Bush Pilot]

You'll be fine without the FCD.

 

[reverseturn]

Just got a Ruger Blackhawk 41 mag and am getting the components to reload. But Lee doesn't make a 4 die set in 41 mag. Is there a reason for not including a FCD? Does it work well without a factory crimp?

Lee does sell a separate 41 mag factory crimp die. So you have the option. Brownell's sells them though they currently are out of stock. I use Lee 3 die set for 38/357 and seperate factory crimp die for magnum loads where I want the best crimp For 41 mag I use a Redding 3 die set. Pricey but cheaper than buying factory ammo and the 3 dies works just fine. I also use a Redding crimp die for 41 special (short case 41 mag) and with a the right touch works on 41 mag.

 

[Walkalong]

Does it work well without a factory crimp?

Everything works well without it, and if you want to crimp in a second step, buy a $12 Lee roll crimp die in .41 Mag.

Hm, looks like they don't make that one, but do make a .41 Mag FCD.

 

[Charlie98]

Nothing wrong with a good roll crimp...

 

[Highland Lofts]

I always buy the FCD or an extra seater die to use as a crimp die and use different color finger nail polish from the dollar store to color code the different dies for easy identification. I let guys who are thinking of getting into reloading use my set up to give it a try and it helps out some.
I alway slightly crimp all my straight walled ammo and ammo for semi autos and tube fed rifles.

 

[edwardware]

For a revolver cartridge, especially if you're planning to use lead bullets, skip the Lee Pistol FCD. Use the roll crimp in Lee's seater, and (again, if you're using lead) spend the money you save on an M-Die.

 

[Charlie98]

and seperate factory crimp die for magnum loads where I want the best crimp For 41 mag

I don't really understand that statement. I have been using the roll crimp built into my RCBS .41 dies (and other revolver cartridges) for over 30 years without problems, it's just a matter of knowing how to adjust the die properly. I have never trimmed a .41MAG case, so, no, it's not perfect case length, either, that makes it successful. Although I'm a big separate seat and crimp guy for autoloading cartridges, I don't normally do it with revolver cartridges... it is an unnecessary step, IMHO, and particularly with bullets with a crimp groove or cannelure... again, with a die that is properly adjusted.

 

[Bill M.]

I use the Lee FCD for jacketed bullets in .41 Mag. I use a Redding taper crimp die for coated bullets in .41 mag. It works okay for me that way. 4 dies are 4 dies whether they come in a set or as 3 + 1. Same thing. .41 Mag is a step child to the reloading companies and they just do not keep there offerings up to date as much for it as they do the calibers that actually sell.

 

[Barbaroja]

I’d save your money and use the roll crimp. Most 41mag bullets have a crimp groove so I use it. No need to complicate things or squeeze my lead Bullets down with a lee factory crimp die. Not knocking the die it’s just unnecessary in this situation.

I’d wager that a proper roll crimp has much better grip on a bullet and thus provides better burn on some of your magnum pistol powders. H110 comes to mind. Of course I’m just speculating here.

 

[Barbaroja]

I just realized your the person who posted about that 6.5” blackhawk you were thinking about getting if it was marked down for Black Friday. Glad to see it worked out. Welcome to the club!

 

[NorthBorder]

Thanks so far for the info.

 

[PapaG]

Roll crimp for revolvers, taper for semi-autos. The three die set does a roll crimp.

 

[Rule3]

Just buy a separate LFCD if you want to crimp in a separate step.

https://www.amazon.com/Lee-Precision-Mag-Carbide-Die/dp/B00162PYIY

 

[RKRCPA]

I would not buy a crimping die that sizes the case, just pick up an orphan seating die for a few bucks at a gun show or classifieds. There are plenty of steel die sets out there for sale cheap.