Crimp on 45 acp

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10-08-2018, 05:51 AM
Jeffslade

Crimp on 45 acp

Does anyone crimp 45 acp? About to start loading for a 5 inch 1911

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10-08-2018, 05:53 AM
JeffreyDeGraff

Yes. I use a taper crimp. About .002-.003”

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10-08-2018, 05:58 AM
coachk12

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Originally Posted by Jeffslade

Does anyone crimp 45 acp? About to start loading for a 5 inch 1911

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Just a touch

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10-08-2018, 05:59 AM
Jeffslade

Thanks

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10-08-2018, 06:55 AM
Wes Sage

I use the Lee Factory Crimp die, as it actually resizes the loaded cartridge, and crimps as well.
No FTF with any of the ammo run through their die due to unforeseen buldges from bullet seating, etc
10-08-2018, 09:02 AM
Steve Lonie

I load cast 9mm and 45ACP. the cast bullets are sized to their respective bores. I found the Lee Factory crimp die resizes the bullet below the size I needed. I changed to a Dillon crimp die so I only touch the rim of the case. The Lee rifle crimp dies are different and don't affect the bullet diameter. I have no issues with the pistol rounds looking like coke bottles :)
10-08-2018, 09:26 AM
Jeffslade

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wes Sage

I use the Lee Factory Crimp die, as it actually resizes the loaded cartridge, and crimps as well.
No FTF with any of the ammo run through their die due to unforeseen buldges from bullet seating, etc

Thanks Wes

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10-09-2018, 07:30 PM
ReneeMicelli

I use the Lee FCDand put just enough crimp on the cases to take the bell out A couple thousandths is enough.
10-09-2018, 07:32 PM
Wes Sage

Here is the truth, from the woman that knows :)
.005 is good crimp

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Originally Posted by ReneeMicelli

I use the Lee FCDand put just enough crimp on the cases to take the bell out A couple thousandths is enough.
10-10-2018, 05:05 AM
handcannon

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffslade

Does anyone crimp 45 acp? About to start loading for a 5 inch 1911

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Yes I do!
10-10-2018, 07:03 PM
Ledslnger

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wes Sage

I use the Lee Factory Crimp die, as it actually resizes the loaded cartridge, and crimps as well.
No FTF with any of the ammo run through their die due to unforeseen buldges from bullet seating, etc

I use the Lee crimp dies as well. I just follow the instructions that arrive with the dies. The ammo usually drops right into the chamber gages. Works well for me.
10-31-2018, 06:43 AM
rumaco

Yes!
10-31-2018, 02:11 PM
talltexan

Same here, Lee FCD with just a touch of crimp. For me, this die is a must for reloading lead bullets, as Wes said it resizes the cartridge if it needs it.
11-09-2018, 02:11 PM
rumaco

Just remember ALL factory ammuntion is crimped (rolled, tappered and some bullets glued in.)