Taper crimp die.

[USSR]

Lee has a tendency to make their tools sound like more than they are.

Don

 

[RealGun]

You don't really need a cannelure for roll crimping, especially with cast or plated bullets.

Then it wouldn't be a roll crimp per se.

 

[Walkalong]

You don't really need a cannelure for roll crimping, especially with cast or plated bullets.

Sure works better, and is easier on the bullets.

 

[DaveTNC]

Yes, a taper crimp only die vs the standard seater/crimper in the .38 Spl die set which has a roll crimp built into it.

Thanks! I'll order one.
Dave

 

[Skinnedknuckles]

The reason I ask. I'm thinking about using plated bullets with no cannelure for 38 special light plinking loads.

I purchased the 9mm crimp insert for the Lee FCD (actually, I think it was free, just shipping). It is a taper crimp and it is longer than the .38/.357 insert. I cut it to the same length as the .38 insert and sanded it flat and broke the edges. I use it for plated bullets in .38 and swap it out for the roll crimp insert when loading lead bullets or jacketed bullets with a cannelure.

 

[joneb]

http://leeprecision.com/357-magnum-custom-collet-style-crimp-die.html
I use this for plated bullets in 357 mag.

 

[Steve C]

Hornady still makes a taper crimp die for several different calibers. The .357/.38/9mm die taper crimps for all .38 spl .357 mag and 9mm ammunition. I'd bought mine in the early 80's so they've been around for a long time.

 

[Walkalong]

Be careful of getting the newer sleeved seaters from Hornady for auto calibers with the generic "crimp" insert in them which is closer to a roll crimp than a taper crimp. It does a "modified" roll crimp very well. I use one for .32 Mag, but it doesn't do a good taper crimp IMHO, as the angle is much too steep. Get a Lee, RCBS, or Redding straight taper crimp die or seater with taper crimp built in.