Crimp die setup?
Quote from Reloader on June 22, 2014, 6:19 pmWhat is the correct procedure for setting up the crimp die on the 550B? Do I start by turning it down until it touches the plate and then back it up a turn? Or should I adjust it with a round in the shell holder?
Thanks.
What is the correct procedure for setting up the crimp die on the 550B? Do I start by turning it down until it touches the plate and then back it up a turn? Or should I adjust it with a round in the shell holder?
Thanks.
Quote from Reloader on June 23, 2014, 5:24 pmPut a sized, unflared, empty case into the crimp station, then pull the handle down. With the handle down and the case elevated, screw the die down until it stops against the case. Lift the handle up slightly, and screw the die down an additional 1/4 turn. Pull the handle down again, so the case is up in the crimp die. With the case up in the die, tighten the die lock ring.
Put a sized, unflared, empty case into the crimp station, then pull the handle down. With the handle down and the case elevated, screw the die down until it stops against the case. Lift the handle up slightly, and screw the die down an additional 1/4 turn. Pull the handle down again, so the case is up in the crimp die. With the case up in the die, tighten the die lock ring.