8 point crimp to 6 point question

[atr]

Is it possible to change the 8 point crimp on a plastic hull to a 6 point? If so what is the best approach. I have some nice hulls with 8 point crimp but only a 6 point on the reloading press.
thanks
atr

[rancher1913]

you can borrow a hair curler from a female acquaintance, use it to straighten the end and then you have "new" hulls.

[megasupermagnum]

Try loading without using the crimp starter at all.

[jsizemore]

Crimp starters are pretty easy to change on most presses. 1 snaps off and on.

[dannyd]

if you have a mec change it to 8 point doesn't cost much but to me works better. I use both birdshot 8 point with used hulls; buckshot and slugs 6 point but with new hulls.

[turtlezx]

come down on the hull lightly see if it starts to form

do this 1st if ok then load as normal

[Retumbo]

BPI makes the "Spin Doctor" hull conditioner, don't know if that might solve your problem. Worth doing some reaserch.

Others have used a heatgun/hair dryer to heat shell and recrimp

[turtlezx]

try coming down slightly onto hull to see if it forms if so then load as normal

[stubshaft]

I use an old paper shell crimp starter and it works well for both 6 and 8 point crimps.

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[stubshaft]

double post

[1Papalote]

I have a Pacific DL105 with 8 pt and found a crimp starter for 6 pt. Much easier. What press do you have?

[atr]

thanks for the replys. I have tried starting with existing 8 point and it works, marginally. I also tried heat at the crimp to try to straighten it out but was less successful.
the press I am using is a Herters press and it does great with 6 point crimps.
I may have found a 8 point crimp made by Ballistic Products which might fit the Herters press.
I don't know if Herters ever made a 8 point crimp for their presses.
best
atr

[BIGOX]

Which model. Herters made clones of mec 400s so parts are interchangeable

[Geezer in NH]

Easy way, get an 8-point starter. No mention of what press. I use what starter is needed. Why not just use the one for the shells?

[atr]

The Herter's model press I am using is a 7-64-N72M
thanks
atr

[jim 44-40]

I just tried a few hulls with 8 point crimp and changed them to 6 point.
Mounted a heat gun in vice put on low setting,then slipped a 12g hull over a empty 50 cal BMG brass and spun it around smoothing out the crimp with fingers.Worked like a charm.

[atr]

jim 44-40....I understand....I will try that technique!
thanks
atr

[jim 44-40]

jim 44-40....I understand....I will try that technique!
thanks
atr

Seems like the thickness of the hull is a factor, and let the plastic cool down before you slowly lower the crimp starter down.

[atr]

I tried it last night and Jim's technique worked well, much better than what I was doing before. It takes a little time but what the heck!

[Blood Trail]

Eh, no matter what you do, it will be ugly and inconsistent on crimp pressure.


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