Pistol Toolhead Set Up (Page
10)
Station 5 -
Installation and adjustment of the Crimp Die (Figure 68)
1. Screw the
crimp die into Station 5. Screw it down until it is flush with the bottom of the toolhead.
This is a good starting point for the crimp adjustment.
2. Place a cartridge with a properly seated bullet into Station 5.
3. Raise the platform and continue to screw the die down until it
touches the cartridge Figure 69.
4. Lower the platform and give the die an 1/8 turn down, again
raise the platform.
5. Lower the platform halfway and inspect the cartridge. If the
bell is still present, or the desired amount of crimp has not been achieved, give the die
a 1/8 turn down and try again. Continue making small adjustments to your crimp die until
the desired amount of crimp has been achieved.
6. Once the adjustment is complete, place the case back into
Station 5 and raise the platform. Using a 1-1/8" wrench to turn the lockring and a
7/8" wrench to hold the die body, snug the lockring.
Note:
Figure70 When adjusting the crimp die it is important to
know what to look for. Check that the crimp: Looks OK, allows your firearm to
function consistently and the bullet feels tight in the case. The drawing of case
#3 Figure 70 is a depiction of a case that has been over
crimped by adjusting the crimp die down (clockwise) too far. Note the defined
line below the mouth of the case and the bulge below the line. This is not a proper crimp.
This line is the direct result of the cartridge being over crimped.
Warning: Over crimping .45ACP, .38 Super,
9mm, etc., can actually cause the bullet to be loose in the case.
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