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Hello all, I am relatively new to handloading and have a few questions about crimping. I am reloading .45 colt rounds for a new Ruger Blackhawk, using RCBS carbide dies and the seating die is able to do a rolled crimp. In looking through the reloading manuals for various loads I have noticed that some loads say a crimp is necessary, while others do not mention a crimp at all. I just have a few questions about crimping:
1. Do all loads need to be crimped, or just the ones that the manuals specifically say need to be crimped?
2. What are the benefits of crimping?
3. Are there ever any times when crimping should not be performed?
4. Should I crimp with the seating die or go ahead and get a die specifically for crimping?
5. Difference between a rolled crimp and tapered crimp?
6. As a beginner, one of the tough things is figuring out what I need to know so if there is somethings you all think are beneficial for me to know that I haven't asked please tell me.
Thank you everyone in advance, this is a great forum!
1. Do all loads need to be crimped, or just the ones that the manuals specifically say need to be crimped?
2. What are the benefits of crimping?
3. Are there ever any times when crimping should not be performed?
4. Should I crimp with the seating die or go ahead and get a die specifically for crimping?
5. Difference between a rolled crimp and tapered crimp?
6. As a beginner, one of the tough things is figuring out what I need to know so if there is somethings you all think are beneficial for me to know that I haven't asked please tell me.
Thank you everyone in advance, this is a great forum!