Is there any real advantage to the factory crimp die? Or can I use the 3 die set and still load successfully.
351715
Yes, and that is all it. When you use the factory crimp die the 1000th reload will have the same pressure and muzzle velocity as the 1st whitch creates the accuracy that you are looking for, just make sure your cases are trimed to the exact length and you weight every grain of powder, and measure every loaded round to exact specifications, I do this and I can put 10 223's at 200 yards in the size of a dime. You do not need a hard crimp , just a consistant crimp.
351716
If you are reloading bullets with a canellure groove,then yes the factory crimp die is needed for proper bullet seating.sudden shocks ex. misfeeds ,or dropping the round on the bullet will cause it to retract into the case,or worse.
332045
The 4die set does come with a taper crimp die and it works very well. It's foolproof by design, if you follow the very easy instructions you can't go wrong and can't mess up any brass, unlike other brands. Excellent 4 die set for the money.
1389360
The 4th die is a roll crimp die because .45acp does not come with a roll cripm on factory ammo i say that is not nessary at all
1819905
Yes but I got mine from Mac tools. Mac used to sell this tool in a kit but I lost the crimper. All the dies from Mac work with this tool
219358
I have used a hammer crimper and I have soldered them. I prefer to use the crimper. But, instead of hammering it, I put it in a press. The press gives better control.
332042
Yes it comes with a taper crimp die. it also comes with a Full Length Die, Bullet Seating Die, Powder Thru Expanding Die, and Universal Shell Holder also Includes Powder Dipper and Instructions/Load Data. In all it has 4 dies that are Carbide witch you don't need to lube the cases. You only lube steel dies.
1570913
The seating die has a taper crimp built in, and the four die set also has a separate "factory crimp die", which can be used to crimp in place of the seating die. The F/C die is also used with the "Bulge Buster" kit, which is used to reduce any case bulging in the base area of the case, common in .40 caliber cases, even ones not fired in Glock pistols. I am very satisfied with mine. I use die sets from several different makers, and Lee is a good value for the money.
1502430
While you could certainly try, I do not believe this is the correct crimper for these crimps. There is no alignment die to hold the crimp in place for proper crimping. I would say if you had one or two to do and lots of the many others that this tool is right for, buy it. If you have many of the Delphi (and specifically in bulk), this is no the tool to buy.
332043
if the die set has four (4) dies, one is usually the crimp die. The 3 die sets often do not come with the crimp die so that can be purchased separately. I reload 9mm and .357 and also .380 although am still waiting on crimp die for the .380 as those are hard to find. Hope this helps, good luck reloading, it is a neat hobby to get into.....GG
474580
Hello M you can go either way I crimped mine with the crimper on my stripper just take your time with each one I have never soldered my connections. There is nothing wrong with soldering it is a good idea if you have the time and ability, however if you just take your time with crimping you will be fine I have never had a crimp come apart and I am running around 3000 true watts now. Hope this helped you M. Take care
2165108
As far as I know any die can be used with any loader. These die sets I use for my Load Master but I believe they can be used with any loader that takes 1" dies.
2231449
Yes but as always you are better off buying a crimp die the seating die can crash a shell and get stuck but not with a crimp die
174077
I spent several weeks looking for dies. No luck. I strongly suggest taking this back to where you got it. The head on mine broke on the first crimp on a 4AWG lug. It wasn't even a heavy duty lug.
1438766
Yes , The Seating die is the same in this one as in the 3-die set, but the seating die in the 3 die set Can Not Crimp the bullet with the seating die you need to buy it by it self or get the 4 die set. With this 4 die set you get the carbide factory crimp die. That is the extra die they don't tell you about. here is what it should tell you about the dies, " you get the Carbide Full Length Die, Bullet Seating Die, Powder Thru Expanding Die, & the the carbide factory crimp die. along with the and Universal Shell Holder. This Product also Includes Powder Dipper and Instructions/Load Data." I hope that clears up every thing for you.
1953183
Bought my Lee 40 caliber set of dies from Amazon. Yes they come with a CRIMP Ddie.
2231450
Yes. When I first load with the die I lower the bullet seating till I get the correct COL and then back off the seating depth and adjust the dia down until I get the crimp I want. Then I hold the handle down and screw the depth adjustment down to contact the bullet. Then load the next bullet and check the COL
2225125
I really couldn't tell you , this is the only set of 9mm I have ever used. I have other dies in 4 and 3 die sets and don't see any real advantage.