Crimp on 45 acp

[Jeffslade]

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


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[JeffreyDeGraff]

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


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[coachk12]

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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[Jeffslade]

Thanks


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[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

[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

[Jeffslade]

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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[ReneeMicelli]

I use the Lee FCDand put just enough crimp on the cases to take the bell out A couple thousandths is enough.

[Wes Sage]

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

I use the Lee FCDand put just enough crimp on the cases to take the bell out A couple thousandths is enough.

[handcannon]

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


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Yes I do!