ezypikns
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I load .38 special, .45 Colt, .45 ACP, & .40 S&W on a Redding Turret Press. I use Lee Factory Crimp Dies on all of these, but I particularly like the roll crimp it gives me in the cannelure of .38 sp and .45 Colt cast lead bullets.
I know you can use the bullet seating die to get a good crimp on the .45 ACP and .40 S&W, but I don't believe I can get the same crimp with the .38 sp and .45 Colt bullet seating dies.
The reason for asking about this is that I'm thinking about buying either a Lee Pro 1000 or Lee Loadmaster progressive press. Only the Loadmaster has the capability to use the crimp die (4 holes in the turret). Do I really need to buy the Loadmaster, or can I use the Lee Pro 1000 (3 holes in the turret) and still get an acceptable crimp on my .38 sp and .45 Colt?
Thanks
I know you can use the bullet seating die to get a good crimp on the .45 ACP and .40 S&W, but I don't believe I can get the same crimp with the .38 sp and .45 Colt bullet seating dies.
The reason for asking about this is that I'm thinking about buying either a Lee Pro 1000 or Lee Loadmaster progressive press. Only the Loadmaster has the capability to use the crimp die (4 holes in the turret). Do I really need to buy the Loadmaster, or can I use the Lee Pro 1000 (3 holes in the turret) and still get an acceptable crimp on my .38 sp and .45 Colt?
Thanks