Does the 3 die set for 38 caliber put a roll crimp on the brass or just a taper crimp?
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The three die set has 1. sizer; 2. expander; 3. bullet seater. I believe the seater can be adjusted to provide a roll crimp. There is an optional die, the factory crimp die which provides a taper crimp. The die in a revolver caliber provide a roll crimp, while pistol calibers (which headspace on the case mouth) provide a taper crimp. To be sure of this info you might go to www.leeprecision.com.
839105
The 3 die set does not apply the roll crimp, to achieve the factory crimp you would need the Lee factory crimp die as well, or purchase the 4 die set.
1198700
There are only 3 dies. 'The die that seats the bullet can also be set for some crimp. Not as versatile as a dedicated die, but does all I need it to do...my cartridges go bang. I have two Lee Progressives set up for different calibers...they're a little temperamental but through a little trial and error you'll figure it out. I can putz around and make 125 to 150 rounds an hour...if I step it up, 175 to 200 rounds an hour. Pretty good for $160
1198696
The 3rd die is a combination seating/crimp die. Most die sets (with the exception of Lee 4-die sets) are like this. Once adjusted correctly, it will seat the bullet and crimp the case.
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It is my understanding that the 9mm luger dimensions are 9x19 not 9x21...unless that is a stand alone caliber that i have no knowledge. There are 9x23 Largo and a 9x18 makorov calibers. In any case, Hornady 3 die pistol sets have a seating die that seats the bullet and will put a taper crimp on the cartridge. It is recommended by some that a taper crimp should be used on 9 mm pistol because the cartridge headspaces on the mouth of the case and the taper crimp helps that happen more efficiently. I do not know anyone who puts a roll crimp on a semi automatic pistol cartridge. Hope that info helps! It is my understanding that the 9mm luger dimensions are 9x19 not 9x21...unless that is a stand alone caliber that i have no knowledge. There are 9x23 Largo and a 9x18 makorov calibers. In any case, Hornady 3 die pistol sets have a seating die that seats the bullet and will put a taper crimp on the cartridge. It is recommended by some that a taper crimp should be used on 9 mm pistol because the cartridge headspaces on the mouth of the case and the taper crimp helps that happen more efficiently. I do not know anyone who puts a roll crimp on a semi automatic pistol cartridge. Hope that info... » Read More It is my understanding that the 9mm luger dimensions are 9x19 not 9x21...unless that is a stand alone caliber that i have no knowledge. There are 9x23 Largo and a 9x18 makorov calibers. In any case, Hornady 3 die pistol sets have a seating die that seats the bullet and will put a taper crimp on the cartridge. It is recommended by some that a taper crimp should be used on 9 mm pistol because the cartridge headspaces on the mouth of the case and the taper crimp helps that happen more efficiently. I do not know anyone who puts a roll crimp on a semi automatic pistol cartridge. Hope that info helps! « Show Less
911603
The bullet seating die will also crimp. The problem is that it is a bit tricky to set up but it can be done. I have mine set up to seat the bullet and crimp. Check out Youtube videos.
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Yes you can crimp with this seating die. And may I also suggest the micrometer adjusting handle. With that you can go back and forth between bullet styles without the hassle of finding just the right spot, just go back to the settings you want. Don't forget to write things down.
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You get the:Factory crimp diePowder through expanding dieBullet seat and feed dieSizing dieThe bulge buster die is separate. I do not reccommend using brass with a bulge, it is likely to fail.
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3 die set comes with it. Depriming/resizing, expander and seating/ crimp die. It does come with powder measure. Everything you need to start loading 9mm. I would suggest buying bullet collater ( which goes on top of rubes that hold empty shells for $11. Makes life a lot easier. Go to loadmastervideos.Com and there is a site dedicated to working and setting up this press. I have loaded about 12000 rounds in the last year since I bought this. There are much better machines out there but they wI'll cost 3-4 times this one. I can load easily 400-500 rounds an hour if I go fast but take your time and you will still load at least 300 an hour. Any questions let me know 3 die set comes with it. Depriming/resizing, expander and seating/ crimp die. It does come with powder measure. Everything you need to start loading 9mm. I would suggest buying bullet collater ( which goes on top of rubes that hold empty shells for $11. Makes life a lot easier. Go to loadmastervideos.Com and there is a site dedicated to working and setting up this press. I have loaded about 12000 rounds in the last year since I bought this. There are much better machines out there but they wI'll cost 3-4 times this one. I can load easily 400-500 rounds an hour if I go fast but take your... » Read More 3 die set comes with it. Depriming/resizing, expander and seating/ crimp die. It does come with powder measure. Everything you need to start loading 9mm. I would suggest buying bullet collater ( which goes on top of rubes that hold empty shells for $11. Makes life a lot easier. Go to loadmastervideos.Com and there is a site dedicated to working and setting up this press. I have loaded about 12000 rounds in the last year since I bought this. There are much better machines out there but they wI'll cost 3-4 times this one. I can load easily 400-500 rounds an hour if I go fast but take your time and you will still load at least 300 an hour. Any questions let me know « Show Less
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this lee precision die set has a depriming die that also reshapes dented brass, has a powder die, has a bullet seat and a bullet crimp for long tearm storage, most die sets dont have a bullet crimp die. it also has a dipper and shell holder for your single stage reloading. the extra crimp die ,dipper and shell holder is what sets the lee dies apart from the rest.
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From Lee's website using a 3 die set: "If a crimp is desired screw the seating die in slightly and tests until the proper crimp is formed. Cases must be trimmed to the same length to provide a uniform crimp. Excessive crimp causes the bullet seater to deform soft nose bullets."
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Yes it does. It full length sizes your brass. I use a decapping die first and then wet tumble all my brass first. Then lube and go to town resizing. Works great.
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
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The .380 cartridge is considerably shorter than a regular .38 Special, so you can't get a proper crimp, but I've never tried it.
2222225
Yes, always check the length, but these dies will not knock out the primer crimp. You will need at tool for that to return the primer diameter back to factory size
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I'm not sure but I think one may come with fourth die the factory crimp die which I use and recommend highly!
911604
This set doesn't crimp your rounds. The crimp die is available, but probably isn't necessary. Unless you chamber and eject the same round 100 times, a crimp is an unnecessary step.
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I got the 4 piece set with the factory crimp die. Works good so far. I'm very pleased with the system. Got 400 rounds through it without any problems!