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Hook686 · December 9, 2007, 06:22 AM

I'm really surprised you were unable to find a good setting, with the Lee bullet seating die, that resulted in a good taper crimp. I load 9mm and .30 carbine using the Lee 1000 and Lee carbide dies. I get good taper crimps with my loads, and haven't experienced 'Crimp jump' with either caliber.

I reserve the loading of .357 magnum and .44 magnum for the Lee FCD. Then I use the Lee Classic Turret, where its 4 stations allow for the addition of a roll crimp die. I find a strong roll crimp is needed to prevent 'Crimp jump' with the magnum rounds, but don't experience that with the semi-automatic cartridges. I have found going to the Lee Classic Turret more productive than using the Lee 1000, then adding a separate single stage LFCD station.

I guess I'm just surprised that the .40 S&W needs that strong a crimp.

December 9, 2007, 06:22 AM	#13
Hook686 Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2005 Location: USA The Great State of California Posts: 2,090	I'm really surprised you were unable to find a good setting, with the Lee bullet seating die, that resulted in a good taper crimp. I load 9mm and .30 carbine using the Lee 1000 and Lee carbide dies. I get good taper crimps with my loads, and haven't experienced 'Crimp jump' with either caliber. I reserve the loading of .357 magnum and .44 magnum for the Lee FCD. Then I use the Lee Classic Turret, where its 4 stations allow for the addition of a roll crimp die. I find a strong roll crimp is needed to prevent 'Crimp jump' with the magnum rounds, but don't experience that with the semi-automatic cartridges. I have found going to the Lee Classic Turret more productive than using the Lee 1000, then adding a separate single stage LFCD station. I guess I'm just surprised that the .40 S&W needs that strong a crimp. __________________ Hook686 When the number of people in institutions reaches 51%, we change sides.