RugerSAFan
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Using the Redding profile crimp die last night on 45LC.
I was puting a "hard crimp" on (too hard?), and noticed it took a fair amount of leverage, but no more than before.
Half way through, cartridges started "crumpling", i.e. bend in side, bulge, etc.
I've loaded 150 rds without a problem, using R-P cartridges. The cartridges that bent are F-C, first time reloaded.
I looked inside, and noticed what appeared to be a ring of lead. I got out the trustworth Hoppes 9, and let her soak for a while.
Looking downward from the top of the die, appears clean. Look from the bottom, and appears to be scored.
Questions:
1> What caused this?
2> Is the die damaged?
3> How clean die?
4> How prevent?
5> How tell how tight to set die (single stage press).
I have postponed future reloads until I figure this puppy out.
Thanks in advance.
I was puting a "hard crimp" on (too hard?), and noticed it took a fair amount of leverage, but no more than before.
Half way through, cartridges started "crumpling", i.e. bend in side, bulge, etc.
I've loaded 150 rds without a problem, using R-P cartridges. The cartridges that bent are F-C, first time reloaded.
I looked inside, and noticed what appeared to be a ring of lead. I got out the trustworth Hoppes 9, and let her soak for a while.
Looking downward from the top of the die, appears clean. Look from the bottom, and appears to be scored.
Questions:
1> What caused this?
2> Is the die damaged?
3> How clean die?
4> How prevent?
5> How tell how tight to set die (single stage press).
I have postponed future reloads until I figure this puppy out.
Thanks in advance.