Revolver Crimp…..How much? How to repeat?

[Metal god]

The simple answer is get a second crimp die . One for each press . Id also recommend a Lee collet crimp die for all revolver crimps . The collet crimp die is less reliant on case length for consistency.

 

[RoyceP]

Agree - I use the bullet seating / crimp die to set the bullet / OAL cartridge length. In the next hole I use a Lee Factory Crimp Die (FCD). You need a minimum of four holes to do this.

 

[Recycled bullet]

I

am crimping these 359 hammers right now.

 

[akinswi]

Water Jug madness right there!

 

[jetinteriorguy]

I

am crimping these 359 hammers right now.

Yowza.

 

[ghbucky]

I can't imagine lighting that thing off would be anywhere in the neighborhood of 'fun'.

 

[Recycled bullet]

I shot them and they shot well. There is a bright muzzle flash then a thunderous boom followed by snappy recoil all significantly dampened by the heavy weight of the Ruger Blackhawk. I fired about a hundred of them.

I fired a couple through the J frame. It felt similar to shutting my hand in a door. I don't recommend shooting it through the J frame[emoji1787]