Gaep finishing roll crimper

[jsizemore]

If you look on youtube at the gaep and cortini & pezzotti shotshell loaders they spend most of their effort on the crimp. It promotes consistent ignition while the rest of the loading process is a bit hit and miss.

[toallmy]

Sorry for the drift , but does the GAEP hull trimmer actually work ? leaving a smooth level cut even through the crimped section of the hull .

[TonyfromItaly]

The shells shown by blood trail showed imperfections because he crimped too deep. You can see the crimp in the roll. Adjust the machine to a less deep crimp.

[TonyfromItaly]

It trims, but it does not skive. So with small shot you get a hole in the center of the star and pellets may get out. There is another tool to skive.

[toallmy]

I'm just interested in hull trimming , to cut off hulls with a square smooth level cut .

[swamp]

I'm just interested in hull trimming , to cut off hulls with a square smooth level cut .

I use a piece of 3/4 pvc cut to the length I need with the ends squared for 12 ga. A layer of masking tape on the inside makes a snug fit.

swamp

[swamp]

I'm just interested in hull trimming , to cut off hulls with a square smooth level cut .

I use a piece of 3/4 pvc cut to the length I need with the ends squared for 12 ga. A layer of masking tape on the inside makes a snug fit.

swamp

[toallmy]

Swamp that sounds like a great trick , using the tape to get a snug hull fit . I roll 12 , 20 & 410s I have found tubing for all that almost fit , but not exactly . The right length of tubing and a utility knife does a ruff job but it's mighty slow and not perfect to say the least . . My last attempt reminded me how dissatisfied I am with the trim doctor I should just throw it away so I won't keep seeing it - that's what has been stopping me from trying the new trimmer . Thanks for the tip

[Blood Trail]

Swamp that sounds like a great trick , using the tape to get a snug hull fit . I roll 12 , 20 & 410s I have found tubing for all that almost fit , but not exactly . The right length of tubing and a utility knife does a ruff job but it's mighty slow and not perfect to say the least . . My last attempt reminded me how dissatisfied I am with the trim doctor I should just throw it away so I won't keep seeing it - that's what has been stopping me from trying the new trimmer . Thanks for the tip

https://youtu.be/_EIIigYSsiE


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[cwlongshot]

Looks great!!

I have t loaded shotgun shells in thirty years!!! Im starting again this winter!!! I have had a roll crimper for my DP and it works awesome. I just ordered a 410 version. Hope it works as well as yours appears too!! ♥️♥️

CW

[toallmy]

I think I'm going to order one and try it out .....