Wrinkling 38 special??? - Page 2

Real Gun · October 7, 2017, 07:48 AM

I use RCBS Cowboy dies for all the cartridges they offer. They are sized for lead bullets and allow rounds that don't have the bullet shape showing through the case, more like new ammo. Next best would be a Lyman expander. My frame of reference is use of a Lee Classic Turret and both expander from the PTE, really just to drive the powder measure, and the RCBS expander die. No wrinkles, although I do sort head stamps and do only one head stamp in a batch. I favor Winchester that is sorted for case length ranges, ensuring a consistent crimp.

Chainsaw. · October 16, 2017, 02:27 PM

Finally got back on the bench yesterday, the problem was infact the crimp. I separated the crimp and seat and all came out well. Thanks all.

m&p45acp10+1 · October 19, 2017, 08:04 AM

For me that is when the Lee FCD comes in handy. For revolver loads I do not have to trim all the brass to the exact same length. I set the seating die to remove the flare, and seat the round. The Lee factory crimp die I use to give a nice even roll crimp.

October 7, 2017, 07:48 AM	#26
Real Gun Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2004 Location: SC Posts: 2,743	I use RCBS Cowboy dies for all the cartridges they offer. They are sized for lead bullets and allow rounds that don't have the bullet shape showing through the case, more like new ammo. Next best would be a Lyman expander. My frame of reference is use of a Lee Classic Turret and both expander from the PTE, really just to drive the powder measure, and the RCBS expander die. No wrinkles, although I do sort head stamps and do only one head stamp in a batch. I favor Winchester that is sorted for case length ranges, ensuring a consistent crimp. __________________ Not an expert, just a reporter.

October 16, 2017, 02:27 PM	#27
Chainsaw. Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2015 Location: Issaquah WA. Its a dry rain. Posts: 1,774	Finally got back on the bench yesterday, the problem was infact the crimp. I separated the crimp and seat and all came out well. Thanks all. __________________ Just shoot the damn thing.

October 19, 2017, 08:04 AM	#28
m&p45acp10+1 Senior Member Join Date: May 3, 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 3,930	For me that is when the Lee FCD comes in handy. For revolver loads I do not have to trim all the brass to the exact same length. I set the seating die to remove the flare, and seat the round. The Lee factory crimp die I use to give a nice even roll crimp. __________________ No matter how many times you do it and nothing happens it only takes something going wrong one time to kill you.