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MysDeMeanor · December 4, 2004, 04:03 PM

I reload for the CZ 52 and did not like to crimp I got from the Lee bullet seat die (nor did I like changing the setting to use crimp function). Since I also reload and have a factory crimp die for the 30-06 I developed a spacer that can be made to use the 30-06 crimp die and can be tooled for a perfect crimp on the 7.62 x 25 / 30 Luger / 30 Mauser cartridges. I now get concise crimps and have gotten 1" patterns at 50' using Alliant Power Pistol powder and Hornady XTP 90 gr. bullets.
It seems Lee will not make a custom crimp die for shouldered cases that are under 1 1/2" in length.
This 'spacer' method will work for any .30 cal rifle crimp die where the case is at least .440" dia. below the shoulder.

December 4, 2004, 04:03 PM	#11
MysDeMeanor Junior Member Join Date: December 4, 2004 Posts: 4	alternative crimping for 30 Tok I reload for the CZ 52 and did not like to crimp I got from the Lee bullet seat die (nor did I like changing the setting to use crimp function). Since I also reload and have a factory crimp die for the 30-06 I developed a spacer that can be made to use the 30-06 crimp die and can be tooled for a perfect crimp on the 7.62 x 25 / 30 Luger / 30 Mauser cartridges. I now get concise crimps and have gotten 1" patterns at 50' using Alliant Power Pistol powder and Hornady XTP 90 gr. bullets. It seems Lee will not make a custom crimp die for shouldered cases that are under 1 1/2" in length. This 'spacer' method will work for any .30 cal rifle crimp die where the case is at least .440" dia. below the shoulder.