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Thread: .45 Colt taper crimp die for .45-70 ?

  1. 10-31-2018, 06:06 PM #1
    GregLaROCHE
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    .45 Colt taper crimp die for .45-70 ?

    Can you use a .45 Colt taper crimp die for .45-70 PPBs
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  2. 10-31-2018, 07:19 PM #2
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    Not really. But running a loaded 45-70 paper patch round into a 45 colt size die will give some neck tension.
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  3. 10-31-2018, 10:39 PM #3
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    Thanks for the reply. I just ordered a Lyman taper crimp die.
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  4. 10-31-2018, 10:53 PM #4
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