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Ed Dixon · October 27, 2001, 03:06 PM

I got an RCBS Rockchucker Master Kit in the mail a few weeks ago. I haven't started using it yet, but have been picking up some other accessories and working through the NRA guide to reloading (already read ABC's of Reloading). I'll start with 45-70 cartridges for a rolling block repro. So far I've only shot 405-grain jacketed bullets and have about 140 cases saved. As a first set of dies I ordered the "cowboy" RCBS ones which mention that they also crimp. My question: are such crimping dies only really right for cast unjacketed bullets? Can they be used with some of the jacketed bullets I've already bought or should I get a non-crimping set for these and save the "cowboys" for the undressed lead which I'd also like to try out? Expect to pick up a Ruger Vacquero in 45LC soon, so this would likely apply there too.

October 27, 2001, 03:06 PM	#1
Ed Dixon Senior Member Join Date: September 5, 2000 Location: Ireland Posts: 308	Rash buy? I got an RCBS Rockchucker Master Kit in the mail a few weeks ago. I haven't started using it yet, but have been picking up some other accessories and working through the NRA guide to reloading (already read ABC's of Reloading). I'll start with 45-70 cartridges for a rolling block repro. So far I've only shot 405-grain jacketed bullets and have about 140 cases saved. As a first set of dies I ordered the "cowboy" RCBS ones which mention that they also crimp. My question: are such crimping dies only really right for cast unjacketed bullets? Can they be used with some of the jacketed bullets I've already bought or should I get a non-crimping set for these and save the "cowboys" for the undressed lead which I'd also like to try out? Expect to pick up a Ruger Vacquero in 45LC soon, so this would likely apply there too.