Memphis
03-10-2019, 06:00 PM
BLUF: can you crimp a .327 Federal Magnum round (case length 1.2", bullet diameter .312") with a Lee factory crimp die meant for 7.62 Tokarev (case length .984", bullet diameter .307-.311 depending on manufacturer).
Situation: my dad has come from out of town to do some reloading. We are in a time crunch because he has to leave in half a week. We have a .32 H&R Lee die set, which we have used to seat the .327 bullets beautifully. The problem is, however, that we are completely unable to get the die to roll or taper crimp the longer .327 Fed... seems like there just isn't enough adjustment room, what with the die being designed for a shorter round.
My Dad owns the press and most of the reloading tools, but I own the .327 revolver; once we split, no one will have the materials to complete the load. I guess it would be possible to overnight a .327 Lee Factory Crimp Die, but the Idiot Tax (high shipping) would be severe. Anyone have any experience using Factory Crimp Dies for rounds other than those recommend by the manufacturer?
Situation: my dad has come from out of town to do some reloading. We are in a time crunch because he has to leave in half a week. We have a .32 H&R Lee die set, which we have used to seat the .327 bullets beautifully. The problem is, however, that we are completely unable to get the die to roll or taper crimp the longer .327 Fed... seems like there just isn't enough adjustment room, what with the die being designed for a shorter round.
My Dad owns the press and most of the reloading tools, but I own the .327 revolver; once we split, no one will have the materials to complete the load. I guess it would be possible to overnight a .327 Lee Factory Crimp Die, but the Idiot Tax (high shipping) would be severe. Anyone have any experience using Factory Crimp Dies for rounds other than those recommend by the manufacturer?