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**Mike Irwin** · April 11, 2001, 04:02 PM

Roll crimps are really necessary only for the heaviest magnum loads, in my experience.

If you start having problems, get a roll crimp die. Until then, though, use the taper crimp die. Your brass will last longer.

April 11, 2001, 04:02 PM	#2
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,380	Roll crimps are really necessary only for the heaviest magnum loads, in my experience. If you start having problems, get a roll crimp die. Until then, though, use the taper crimp die. Your brass will last longer. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.