Move the handle down. Thread the taper crimp die into the toolhead until it comes in contact with the cartridge. In 1/4 turn increments, thread the taper crimp die clockwise while you move the handle up and down, until a crimp appears on the mouth of the case. An average crimp should be approximately .002 smaller than the case diameter. (Figure 20) Tighten the die lock ring.

  Once you’ve installed all the dies in the toolhead, place the black plastic funnel onto the powder die. Install the three #1 (for .30-06, see caliber conversion chart) brass locator buttons, included in the parts bag, on the platform. (Figure 21)

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  The above example used a Dillon three-die set for reloading the .30-06 rifle cartridges. Some die companies offer two die-sets for some rifle calibers. With these sets, the bullet seating die must be adjusted as follows:

  Place a resized rifle case in Station #3. Install your bullet seating die here. Remove the seating stem from the seating die. Move the handle down and thread the die into the toolhead until it comes in contact with the case. Tighten the die lock ring. Return the handle to its rest position.

  Reinstall the seating stem approximately five turns. Place a bullet on the empty case and move the handle down. In 1/4 turn increments, thread the bullet seating stem clockwise while you move the handle up and down until the proper loaded length is reached. (Figure 22 – Always use a loading manual for loaded length information.)

  Tighten the lock ring on the stem.

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Changing Shellplate Position 

Caliber Conversion Chart

Changing Primer Size

Rifle Ammunition
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