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BJordan71 · December 6, 2002, 10:37 AM

I can't tell you about the .480 but I can comment on Lee Factory Carbide crimp dies in 9MM, 38/357M, and .45ACP on the L-N-L AP. First, take the lock ring off the die and turn it over to give you a little extra length on the die, they're almost too short to work in the AP. Also, I had to chuck the dies up in my lathe and turn them down a tad at the mouth to clear the loaded round ejector. I have mine screwed down to where they almost touch the shell plate and everything works just fine. The only problem you might have is the taper crimp may not be strong enough to hold against heavy recoil, that is if the .480 could be considered to have heavy recoil.

I loaded some medium .357's and had no trouble with the taper crimp letting go but my only .357 is a *&* Model 19 so it doesn't see too much heavy recoil.

Best of luck,
Stay safe.

December 6, 2002, 10:37 AM	#6
BJordan71 Senior Member Join Date: December 12, 2001 Location: Heart of Georgia Posts: 110	I can't tell you about the .480 but I can comment on Lee Factory Carbide crimp dies in 9MM, 38/357M, and .45ACP on the L-N-L AP. First, take the lock ring off the die and turn it over to give you a little extra length on the die, they're almost too short to work in the AP. Also, I had to chuck the dies up in my lathe and turn them down a tad at the mouth to clear the loaded round ejector. I have mine screwed down to where they almost touch the shell plate and everything works just fine. The only problem you might have is the taper crimp may not be strong enough to hold against heavy recoil, that is if the .480 could be considered to have heavy recoil. I loaded some medium .357's and had no trouble with the taper crimp letting go but my only .357 is a & Model 19 so it doesn't see too much heavy recoil. Best of luck, Stay safe. __________________ Boy, you're about as useful as a Glock revolver. TFL#12525