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BwanaDave · January 23, 2007, 08:13 AM

Thanks. I believe you are correct about the taper crimp die. I am still a bit confused about how one knows when the bullet is set to the proper depth if the shell holder isn't being stopped by coming into contact with the die.

I guess I could push the press arm to the bottom of the stroke and then tighten the die down until the crimp shoulder comes in contact with the case, then back off a hair. After locking the die in position on the press I would adjust the seating part of the die to the proper depth.

The problem with the above is that I would have to bottom out each stroke which is awkward.

Thanks

Dave

January 23, 2007, 08:13 AM	#7
BwanaDave Member Join Date: January 22, 2007 Posts: 21	Thanks. I believe you are correct about the taper crimp die. I am still a bit confused about how one knows when the bullet is set to the proper depth if the shell holder isn't being stopped by coming into contact with the die. I guess I could push the press arm to the bottom of the stroke and then tighten the die down until the crimp shoulder comes in contact with the case, then back off a hair. After locking the die in position on the press I would adjust the seating part of the die to the proper depth. The problem with the above is that I would have to bottom out each stroke which is awkward. Thanks Dave