bergmen
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I have been having sporadic crimp jump from time to time with my FA Model 83. I have two favorite loads (both below published starting loads in the FA load manual). These are:
1) 30.0 grains W296 under 240 grain Hornady XTP-Mag.
2) 35.0 grains W296 under 240 grain Hornady XTP-Mag.
I have been using the roll crimp die that comes with my RCBS 454 Casull carbide die set.
I found a custom Lee Factory Crimp die for the .45 Colt and decided to try it out using a shim to compensate for the longer 454 Casull case. I like what I see (roll crimp on left, Lee FCD in center):
The crimp is just the right size for the crimp groove on the bullet. I'll be heading to the range soon to try them out. I do have some concern with the health of the brass and how many times it can take this type of crimp and be reloaded but I'll decide once I test them out.
Dan
1) 30.0 grains W296 under 240 grain Hornady XTP-Mag.
2) 35.0 grains W296 under 240 grain Hornady XTP-Mag.
I have been using the roll crimp die that comes with my RCBS 454 Casull carbide die set.
I found a custom Lee Factory Crimp die for the .45 Colt and decided to try it out using a shim to compensate for the longer 454 Casull case. I like what I see (roll crimp on left, Lee FCD in center):
The crimp is just the right size for the crimp groove on the bullet. I'll be heading to the range soon to try them out. I do have some concern with the health of the brass and how many times it can take this type of crimp and be reloaded but I'll decide once I test them out.
Dan