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I have a Hornady L-N-L press. Since most of the dies I had before getting were RCBS, that's what I use. But any new dies I buy will be Hornady.
Here's the problem:
The RCBS work okay, but when trying to put a really firm crimp on a lead revolver bullet, I can't seem to screw the RCBS dies far enough into the press to get a "great" crimp. I think for this reason, I have never realized spectacular accuracy with any lead revolver bullet loaded by my press. On the other hand, JHP's have much more shallow cannelures which I am able to crimp enough, and they work just fine.
Bottowm line - Is there any way I can alter my RCBS dies to work correctly? I can't afford to switch ALL my dies to Hornady dies. Maybe a thinner locking ring for the die, letting me screw it down further?
[This message has been edited by Whispering Smith (edited 09-12-2001).]
Here's the problem:
The RCBS work okay, but when trying to put a really firm crimp on a lead revolver bullet, I can't seem to screw the RCBS dies far enough into the press to get a "great" crimp. I think for this reason, I have never realized spectacular accuracy with any lead revolver bullet loaded by my press. On the other hand, JHP's have much more shallow cannelures which I am able to crimp enough, and they work just fine.
Bottowm line - Is there any way I can alter my RCBS dies to work correctly? I can't afford to switch ALL my dies to Hornady dies. Maybe a thinner locking ring for the die, letting me screw it down further?
[This message has been edited by Whispering Smith (edited 09-12-2001).]