[rfd]

... I didn't get the caliper or a tumbler for the brass yet as I felt I had spent enough money already so we shall see how it goes. I will probably look into getting them next month....

how are you gonna check the dummy and live round COL???

 

[skipperbrown]

I have one of these calipers and it works better than my plastic rcbs: http://www.harborfreight.com/4-inch-digital-caliper-47256.html

 

[yoemen66]

Yeah i am gonna pick one up when i get the bolts today. Just wasn't going to pay the gunstore premium

 

[RustyFN]

well I got the classic set today and some bullets and some tite group powder. The friendswood bullets are already lubed which I didn't realize.

Got the deluxe die set and the powder micrometer which most sources reccommended.

Now I just need to mount that bad boy on my bench and can start trying out some dummy loads.

I didn't get the caliper or a tumbler for the brass yet as I felt I had spent enough money already so we shall see how it goes. I will probably look into getting them next month.

Just need to go by the hardware store tomorrow to get some bolts and nuts and washers long enough to go through my bench.

Congrats on the new press. If you have any setup questions don't be afraid to ask.

 

[yoemen66]

Got it mostly setup, just one primary question.

On reloading for .45acp I have read not to crimp it at all or to crimp it lightly. Someone posted they back the crimp out all the way and just leave it?

I have the dies all setup mostly other then that, will have to adjust with my dummy rounds I am sure.

Just need to add the powder drop and safety prime and it will be all set.

 

[olgutshotwilly]

Taper crimp your .45's to .468- .470. You do want just a bit. You will see these numbers in many, many threads on here. I do this in the 4th die, the Lee Factory crimp die.

I personally crimp to .468 on the advice of family members with considerable competitive experience.

 

[Laudanum]

With a 4 die set, the bullet seating die may also have the ability to apply a crimp. But the 4th die is a dedicated taper crimp die so it will be suggested to back the seater die body out enough so that it doesnt apply a crimp, only seats the bullet. The crimp is them applied with the dedicated crimp die. Dont confuse this with a crimp not being recommended. Im not implying that you are, just not sure what you know, so Im mentioning it. I know that most veterans here do suggest that you indeed apply the taper crimp to the suggested "spec" (.468 - .471 usually recommended).

 

[yoemen66]

well got everything setup and running tonight. Just did some practice ones and everything is looking good.

My OAL is 1.248 pretty consistently.
My powder is throwing titegroup at 4.0 grains consistently

Only thing worrying me is the crimp. I think I have it sitting right around .470 but just worry I am measuring it wrong. I am measuring it at the very end of the case. Not the bullet but the case mouth. Is that the right spot?

 

[olgutshotwilly]

Yes indeed

Right at the lip of the case.